Which battery for a D500?

[DynaSport]

I want to buy a battery for my D500 and I’m not sure which one to get. I see on Amazon an en-el15, an en-el15a, and an en-el15b. They all say they will work but I’ve heard conflicting reports. It looks to me like the b came out for the Z6 and Z7. If all work, is there one that lasts longer or has any other advantage? Thanks in advance.

 

[bsinc1962]

Here's how I understand it and if I'm mistaken hopefully someone else chimes in.

All will fit and work however:
the original el-15 had some issues that were fixed in the el-15a
the el-15b can be charged in camera which is a Z6/7 option but not an option with the D500

I would get the el-15a unless you plan on getting a Z in the future.

 

[stphoto]

This one works great. Been using SterlingTek batteries for years.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KCVZ2FA/

Make sure it says Li-ion20 on the back. Li-ion10 was for older models like the D750.

 

[Baywing]

Get the B. Earlier versions are now discontinued and are only for sale until stock runs out. I prefer to buy newer batteries ever since I picked up a pair of "new" but older style batteries directly from Nikon. They sat for so long they only lasted for a year's use before they were shot.

 

[ijm5012]

Go with the EN-EL15a. You don't need the "b" variant.

Here's a used one from B&H listed as a "10" for $40 ($15 savings from new).

 

[Palouse]

Here's "all" you need to know, https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/...2103&configured=1&lang=en_GB&setRedirect=true

 

[Jerry Green]

I use an EN-EL15a in the body and an EN-EL18a in the grip.

 

[DynaSport]

Thanks everyone. I ordered an EL-15a from Amazon as I had a gift card to spend.