Battery level is extremely low; charge battery., Nikon
What it means, in 4 of the 5 we read: Battery cannot supply data to the camera. What to do: Replace out non-Nikon power cells for authentic Nikon-made ones.
5Nikon manuals we read list this message
In the 5 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z5II | Battery cannot supply data to the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Nikon Z6III | The battery cannot supply data to the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Nikon Z7II | Battery cannot supply data to the camera. | If an error persists, consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. Remove the battery and wait for it to cool if the battery temperature is high. |
| Nikon Z8 | Battery cannot supply data to the camera. | If an error persists, consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. For battery issues, replace with a spare or genuine Nikon battery. For card issues, check insertion, format, or replace the card. For overheating, suspend shooting until cooled. |
| Nikon Z9 | Battery cannot supply data to the camera. | Persistent faults? Contact Nikon-approved technicians. Swap non-Nikon cells for authentic ones. Verify proper memory card placement. |
What the manuals also say
- If an error persists or appears frequently, consult a Nikon-authorized service representative (Nikon Z5II and Nikon Z6III).
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Sources
- Nikon online reference guides, one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026
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† What it means and What to do and What its manual also says: restated in plain words from the sources linked here; each source has the exact wording.