NanGuang Battery Plate Guide: Fit Nikon EN-EL3E and EN-EL15
By Kenro | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Use your existing Nikon EN-EL3E or EN-EL15 batteries to power NanGuang LED lights. Follow this fitting guide to pick the right plate and avoid common mistakes.
Quick answer
Choose the NanGuang battery plate that matches your Nikon battery type—EN-EL3E or EN-EL15—then slide it onto a compatible NanGuang LED light and insert your charged battery. The plate lets you reuse existing Nikon batteries instead of buying dedicated NanGuang packs.
Why battery type matters more than the light
NanGuang battery plates are battery-specific, not light-specific. The same plate can fit many NanGuang LED lights, but only one Nikon battery family. If you own both EN-EL3E and EN-EL15 batteries, you need the dual plate or two separate plates.
Check the battery label before ordering. EN-EL3E and EN-EL15 look similar but have different contact layouts and physical keys, so a plate for one will not accept the other.
When B Stock makes sense
B Stock NanGuang battery plates are ex-demo, may lack branded packaging, or show minor cosmetic marks. They work the same as new plates but cost less. Choose B Stock if you need a spare plate for a second light or a backup in your bag and don't mind cosmetic imperfections.
Avoid B Stock if you need a presentation-ready accessory for client-facing work or if you require original packaging for resale. In those cases, the standard plate is the safer choice.
Step-by-step fitting and first use
- Identify your Nikon battery model: Read the label on your battery: EN-EL3E or EN-EL15. Then choose the matching NanGuang plate. Common mistake: assuming all Nikon batteries fit one plate—they do not. If you own both battery types, buy the dual plate or two plates.
- Check the plate against your NanGuang light: Confirm your NanGuang LED light accepts battery plates. Most battery-powered NanGuang products do, but check the light's battery compartment or manual. Common mistake: forcing a plate onto a light that is not designed for it. If the light has a built-in battery only, a plate will not help.
- Slide the plate onto the light: Align the plate's rails with the light's battery slot and slide until it clicks or seats flush. Do not force it. Common mistake: bending the contacts by pushing at an angle. The plate should sit flat with no gap; a gap means it is not fully seated.
- Insert the charged Nikon battery: Slide the battery into the plate in the direction marked by the contact pins. It should click into place. Common mistake: inserting the battery upside down—check the contact alignment before pushing. If the battery does not click, remove it and recheck orientation.
- Test power and fit before a shoot: Turn on the light and confirm it powers from the battery. Gently wiggle the plate to check for play. Common mistake: discovering a loose connection on location. Run a five-minute test at home before relying on the setup.
- Store and transport safely: Remove the battery from the plate when packing. Keep the plate's contacts clean and dry. Common mistake: leaving a battery in the plate for months, which can drain it or corrode contacts. Store plates and batteries separately in a dry bag.
Product facts
- NanGuang Battery Plate for Nikon EN-EL3E & EN-EL15: This battery adapter plate works with the majority of battery-powered NanGuang products and accepts Nikon EN-EL15 or EN-EL3E batteries. One plate covers two common Nikon battery types, so you can power a NanGuang LED light with whichever battery you already own.
NanGuang Battery Plate for Nikon EN-EL3E & EN-EL15 - (B Stock) NanGuang Battery Plate for Nikon EN-EL3E: This B Stock version is for Nikon EN-EL3E batteries only and may be ex-demo, without branded packaging, or show minor aesthetic imperfections. It is a lower-cost option if you only use EN-EL3E batteries and do not need retail packaging.
(B Stock) NanGuang Battery Plate for Nikon EN-EL3E
