Nikon SLR Cameras

Can i use my Nikon D3300 battery after only charging for 30 minutes?

Evoke186
09.04.2017
Evoke186

It's not the first time charging it. I just need to take a few pictures.

Stephen
09.04.2017
Stephen

The EN-EL14a is a lithium ion battery which is supposed to have no ill effects if you do not charge it completely or run it down to nearly dead before recharging. At least that's what I read somewhere on the net. I'm an old school guy who runs down a battery and charges it fully each time. You should be fine though.

AlCapone
09.04.2017
AlCapone

No problem. New battery technology is not as restrictive as in the past.

fhotoace
09.04.2017
fhotoace

That should not be a problem, however, in the future, you need to charge the battery the night before you plan on using the camera.

You also need to make sure that you do NOT let the battery sit fully discharged for over a day or two. This condition will certainly damage the battery

qrk
09.04.2017
qrk

What does your battery indicator say?
If you charge for 30 minutes, you should be able to take a handful of shots without problem.

keerok
09.04.2017
keerok

Yes.

The next time you charge it, it won't reach maximum anymore.

retiredPhil
09.04.2017
retiredPhil

Yes, you should be able to take a few (emphasis few) photos with a partially charged battery. Immediately after taking the photos, I would put the battery on the charger for the normal amount of time.

BTW, that battery has no "memory" so it should fully charge after this.

Diego
09.04.2017
Diego

Depend I think

snowwillow20
09.04.2017
snowwillow20

Yes.