I have D5200 D-SLR. Do I I need to upgrade the firmware to use the en-el14a battery? If so will my en-el 14 battery still work? Big Si.
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You can find the compatibility chart here on Nikon's website: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Batteries/27126/EN-EL14a-Rechargeable-Li-ion-Battery.html as for upgrading the firmware, you should always keep your firmware current. The main difference between the EN-EL14 and the EN-EL14A is the 14 is 7.4v @ 1030mAh and the 14A is 7.2v @ 1230 mAh. The 14A initially had less of a capacity on certain cameras for taking shots, even though it has a larger mAh capacity, this was due to a different method of the batteries chip integrating with the camera's battery "fuel gauge". This problem was repaired with a firmware upgrade to certain cameras. So if I were you I would DEFINITELY check and see if there is an upgrade for your camera as the latest came out on February 3rd for your camera: https://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18789 which includes the C:1.02 upgrade which directly deals with EN-EL14A integration.
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no need to upgrade firmware. en-el 14a is standard; works independently of firmware. see standard package @ B&H; photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/910146-REG/nikon_1501_d5200_digital_slr_camera.html
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I have the D5300 so I can't answer your question with first hand knowledge. Per Nikon's website, both the EN-EL14 and EN-EL14a are listed as a compatible battery for D5200 and D5300 so guess would be it will work. I would contact Nikon support (https://support.nikonusa.com/app/contact/session/L3RpbWUvMTQwNTA4NDQxOC9zaWQveGVFMUEqWWw%3D) to be absolutely sure.
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The D3300 takes the same battery (EN-EL14) as my D3200. I have that Kapaxen unit and it works well. It saves changing batteries when I need long periods of "ON" time. Very reasonably priced, too!!! The power supply also powers my 1-J1 and D7100 cameras, too. The only additional item I had to purchase was the correct battery adapter.
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After reading (doing my own research from previous owners) I followed their advise:a) Regular AA batteries work but are short lived; so I did what was recommended by other users: Energizer lithium AA.b) Many people complain that the camera is slow; so I followed their advise on this also: Scan Disk Exteme Class 10.I recently went on a trip to Italy and had no trouble at all taking pictures!
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The D5300 takes a new battery, EN-EL14a and the kit includes an extra battery that is the old style EN-EL14 and not manufactured with the Nikon name. Both batteries operate fine in this camera. I believe the EN-EL14a has a higher capacity (longer charge); in operation, each lasts longer than one day of use (lots of pictures).
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Although the EH62A is listed here for use with a few cameras, its instructions manual says that it may be used with any Nikon camera that uses an EN-EL5 battery. The problem here is that the picture provided by Amazon (as of Sep 15, 2013) is not EH62A or, more likely, is incomplete. What is missing is the divice that is introduced into the camera instead of the battery. It has a short cable that (as R. Stroker explains in his answer) is left outside of the camera. There is where you plug the cable shown in the picture, not directly to the camera (at least not in my P500).
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I have no problem with the batteries en-el14. Fully charged them before use. They fit in the camera's battery compartment well. L
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I think an "oblique" answer might do you the most good. The battery, an EL 12, can be bought at stores like Best Buy or online through Amazon. I have a number of Nikons and fortunately most use the EL 12. Once you say that, then you keep THEM (not IT) charged with a wall charger, so the camera is always ready and not tethered. Your camera is superb. It hopefully gets a lot of use. Two (or more) batteries and a wall charger keep you up and running fulltime.
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It's a moot point because Nikon updated the camera software about a year ago and these batteries are no longer "recognized" by the camera. Sorry.
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I too purchased Progo EN-EL14 and a Power2000 for Nikon. I have used both in my D-5100. Neither battery holds a charge for long but both have been used as backup batteries. Just don't count on either for more than as a temporary backup. Be sure to recharge them again just before you think you might need them. Neither battery indicates they are LION. The Nikon battery is.
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i bought two of the "Nextop-2 Packs Nikon EN-EL9 Brand New 1800mAh COMPATIBLE Battery for Nikon D40, D40x, D60" from here on amazon for my d40x which has a aftermarket battery grip and have been extremely happy. they outlast the standard nikon battery and i have had no compatibility issues with them whatsoever. i don't have an aftermarket charger and have been using all the batteries with the nikon charger that came with my camera.
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Very good question and I wish I asked that before i purchased. Initially, both batteries worked in my "D3200" but after a few uses now only 1 works. Spend the extra $ and get the Nikon batteries...
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I use the Nikon battery in the grip (EN-EL3e). The unit begins to use the Battery Pack battery first and when that is drained, it goes to the camera battery. Perhaps I'm just lucky but I manage to get quite a bit of use with the Nikon batteries and that counts the times when I lay the camera down and forget to turn it off for a few hours. I would use the Nikon battery if speed is not an issue (you can easily get 8 fps); the AAs, as far as I am concerned, is something that I would only use if I were away for an extended period of time or used the Nikon D300 continuously for many hours. You don't have to pack the charger (a hassel, especially with airport security) and, if needed, you can always find someplace that sells AA batteries so you will always have a charged batter pack.
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I have had no issue with my Progo EN-EL14 to date. The only thing I've noticed is that it doesn't appear to hold a charge as long as the Nikon battery. I always keep one in the camera and one in the case fully charged. So far, I've not had either discharge while idle.
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I use this battery around the world with a Nikon. The battery is not the issue. It's the battery charger and the electric plug for the charger. In the U.S. You must have. a compatible electric plug for the charger.
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After about 6 months, I started getting the error message. I purchased a NEEWER Pro Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 EN-EL14 DSLR Camera from Amazon. Now, all I have to do is put the Nikon battery in first, and I don't get the error message. I have yet to completely run down both batteries in one session. Even with over 650 RAW images shot at an air show, there was plenty of battery left. As far as fitting the charger, it has to or it wouldn't fit the camera.
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According to the Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_D3100), yes, that Nikon camera uses the EN-EL14 battery.
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I have a D250 and it works great. Much more battery life than the original battery.