cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

First of all, KEH DOES SELL USED CHARGERS! How do I know, I bought one of these exact chargers from them! Do they have them now? I have NO clue. Perhaps you should call them! If you really feel Nikon is "stealing" from you, please, feel free to but something else. Quit whining and buck up! Best of luck!

JimKing Loc: Salisbury, Maryland USA

I sorry I wasn't clear but I did not mean to say that KEH does not sell the charger, what I was saying is that they don't have any at this time. I did check.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

So find one elsewhere or sell you present equipment for something with a less expensive battery charger. Quit whining and stop making statements you can't support. Here's an idea: go out and shoot with your expensive camera, learn, enjoy and have some fun! Best of luck.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

A Nikon charger for a D4s will work, or a charger for a D4, also D5, but the charger for the D3 and backward will not work because the battery is different.
When I got my D850 I got a KIT from Nikon that included the battery, charger, and battery door.
I only use NIKON equipment on my Nikon's. I do not compromise with a $3200.00 camera.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Perhaps some of the folks here are missing the crux of the issue.

If the aftermarket charger was sold as a legitimate replacement for the original one, and it does not work there are a few different possible issues:

1- It was sold under false pretenses and it does not have the same electrical specifications as the original. The seller should be notified and it should replace the unit or the refund the money. If it was sold as a charger for the model number assigned to the original batteries is shoud work.

2- If it has the same specifications as the original and it is not functioning properly, it may be a defective unit or the battery has developed a problem such as a bad memory or or it on its way out. If it is defective, it should be replaced or the buyer shoud be reimbursed.

3- It's like any other third-party, "other brand" or aftermarket accessory. If you purchased a speedlight that is advertised to be compatible with your camera's TTL system and that is has a safe trigger voltage- the expectation is that is work properly and safely regardless of the price. If it does not work and it was purchased from a reliable source, there should be some recourse.

Personally, I can't justify a charger costing $350. but I might be wrong. Battery chargers are not all that complex but there migh be something that I am not aware of in this particular case. If the original name-brad units is the only one that is fully compatible, you have no choice. Frankly, I purchased all my camera batteries along with the cameras and battery grips. I don't recall what part of the package price pertains to the chargers. When the batteries begin to act up, I check the voltage with a voltmeter and charging rate with a v ampere meter in series with the charging circuit- usually it's the battery approaching the end of it useful life. I usually make a habit of ordering original batteries.

I have been involved with photo-electronics of a very long time and I have a bin full of chargers. I never had with any of them as long as the basic specifications were compatible with the batteries and the related equipment.

When purchasing this kind of accessory, it is importat to make certin of theses compatibility issues. Not only can an improper or defective charger under-charge batteries, it can overcharge them, over heat them and cause damage to costly batteries and the equipmet for which the are intended.

Try the replacement unit with various batteries and see if it chargers any of them to 100%

Check out the specifications on the labels of the original and replacement unit and see if the are the same.

It pays to do a process of eliminate procedure before buying a new unit. If something is wrong with batteries, the same problem may recur with a new replacement or even a new original brand unit.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Or, perhaps you could just purchase the proper OEM charger up front and skip all the research and investigation. In addition, all purchases should be made from authorized dealers selling USA branded products. I've owned most cameras Nikon since the F5 and have never had an issue or a worry. Folks who complain about expensive battery chargers should start by buying the less expensive chargers. Nonsensical! Best of luck.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

I certainly agree! The most expedient solution is to purchase the proper OEM charger/ batteries etc. and be done with it and have the accompanying warranties that come along with first-rate gear. My pont was since the OP already paid for a replacement, to make sure that the unit he has is compatible with his batteries and if the batteries are still good. He can go out and buy a brand new OEM charger but if the issue is in the batteries, he will still have the same problem. If there is a defect in the batteries, in some cases, that can damage the charger.

As I alluded to, I don't bother with aftermarket gear is many cases simply because, as a professional photograher, I have no time to be bothered and take chances with equipment failure. I write off all my expenses. As a hobbyist, however, not everyone can afford to spend the extra bucks all the time. Certain private brands can suffice quite nicely as long as the are truly compatible with the equipment that they are purported to service. Before spending even more money, a bit of troubleshooting is wise.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I think autofill got me. I meant "buy less expensive cameras". Regardless, we agree. I, like you, do write this stuff off. Like you, I have no time (or patience) for nonsense! When one buys a Porsche, one should not complain about needing more expensive gasoline. I drive a Chevy, and shoot with a Nikon. Best of luck.

johnblenko Loc: Pittsburgh

Sorry, I can’t help you. As expensive as OEM batteries and chargers are, I just don’t want to risk screwing up my camera with a third party battery and/or charger.