- 7.4V 1100mAh lithium-ion cell delivers consistent voltage across the full discharge curve for dependable shooting
- Drop-in equivalent for Nikon EN-EL9 and EN-EL9E in D40, D40x, D60, D3000 and D5000 bodies
- 61g weight matches OEM spec so camera balance and handling stay identical to the original
- Fast-charge compatible so the battery is ready when you need it, not hours later
- 2-year warranty backs every cell against manufacturing defects for genuine peace of mind
- Lithium-ion chemistry holds charge during storage better than older nickel-based alternatives
- Fits the D40 through D5000 generation without firmware warnings or compatibility issues
- Duracell quality control ensures the cell won't fail mid-shoot when you're relying on it
- Compact form factor slots into standard battery grips and spare-battery pouches
- No modification required, chambers and contacts align exactly as the manufacturer designed
When your Nikon's battery indicator drops into the red halfway through a family event or a day's shooting, you need a replacement cell you can trust to perform exactly as the original did. This lithium-ion pack delivers the same voltage, capacity and runtime as the factory EN-EL9, with the added reassurance of Duracell's reputation for dependable power in critical moments.
Lithium-ion chemistry means no memory effect and minimal self-discharge when the battery sits unused between shoots. You can top it up after a morning's work without waiting for a full drain cycle, and it will hold most of its charge through weeks of storage. That makes it ideal as a spare kept in your camera bag for the occasions when you forget to charge the night before, or when a shoot runs longer than planned.
Build quality matches what you expect from a premium power brand. The cell uses the same form factor and contact arrangement as Nikon's own part, so it drops into the D40, D60, D3000 and D5000 bodies without adapter rings or modified covers. Protection circuitry guards against overcharge, over-discharge and short-circuit conditions, extending the working life of both the battery and the camera's charging system.
Performance settles in after the first few charge cycles. Lithium-ion cells need three to five full discharge and recharge sequences before the chemistry stabilises and you see the full rated capacity. If the first charge seems to drain faster than expected, that's normal behaviour; by the third or fourth cycle the runtime will match the original battery's.
A two-year warranty covers manufacturing defects and premature capacity loss. That's longer than many third-party alternatives offer, and it reflects the confidence Duracell places in the cell's construction. If the battery fails to hold a charge or develops a fault within the warranty period, you're covered.
For photographers running two bodies or shooting events where changing batteries mid-session isn't practical, a second EN-EL9 removes the anxiety of a single point of failure. One stays in the camera, the other charges at home or in the car, and you rotate them as needed. The result is uninterrupted shooting without the need to carry a mains charger to every location.
This is a genuine Duracell product, not a rebadged generic cell. That distinction matters when you're trusting a battery to power several hundred pounds of camera equipment. The brand's quality control and testing protocols are designed to match or exceed OEM standards, so the replacement performs like the original rather than merely fitting the same slot.
If you're weighing this against the manufacturer's own battery, the decision often comes down to availability and price. Duracell's equivalent delivers the same practical outcome,a day's shooting on a single charge,without the premium Nikon attaches to its branded parts. For a spare or a replacement after the original has reached end of life, it's a pragmatic choice that doesn't compromise on reliability. DR9900.
