Mysterious Cover
Sep 11, 2021 22:40:27 #
Hi Guys, has anyone got a clue as to what this small access cover is on my D7200..? When open it just looks through into the battery. It's annoyed me over the years since I bought the camera as my finger keeps opening it.
If it has no purpose I'm thinking of glueing it shut..
If it has no purpose I'm thinking of glueing it shut..
Sep 11, 2021 22:55:47 #
fjdarling
Loc: Mesa, Arizona, USA
It may be a port for the wire to an AC power supply that would replace the battery. My D3300 has a port for that purpose, on the opposite side of the battery from where yours is.
Or it could be related to an accessory battery grip, but I doubt it.
The cover should be referenced in your user manual. Or, you can look for AC power supplies for your model and see if the description mentions that cover or port.
Or it could be related to an accessory battery grip, but I doubt it.
The cover should be referenced in your user manual. Or, you can look for AC power supplies for your model and see if the description mentions that cover or port.
Sep 11, 2021 22:56:34 #
Had never noticed it. According to the manual, it is called the power connector cover. Page 319 of the manual lists an accessory EP 5b, an AC adapter. Probably plugs in with the battery removed. Thanks, I learned something new!
Sep 11, 2021 22:58:23 #
Thanks Guys, I never thought about the power supply cable not ever having one... 
Sep 11, 2021 22:58:30 #
I have that "feature" on my D7100. It's for an external DC power supply. When I first got the camera I accidentally opened often, now not so much, guess I changed my grip without noticing it. I purchased a power supply from B&H, but still in unopened package after about three years.
Bill
Bill
Sep 11, 2021 22:59:53 #
wjones8637 wrote:
I have that "feature" on my D7100. It's for an external DC power supply. When I first got the camera I accidentally opened often, now not so much, guess I changed my grip without noticing it. I purchased a power supply from B&H, but still in unopened package after about three years.
Bill
Bill
Thanks Bill...
Sep 12, 2021 01:48:06 #
I have a D7100 and never noticed it until you mentioned it, my door doesn't open as easily.
Sep 12, 2021 10:16:22 #
John Maher
Loc: Northern Virginia
SX2002 wrote:
Hi Guys, has anyone got a clue as to what this small access cover is on my D7200..? When open it just looks through into the battery. It's annoyed me over the years since I bought the camera as my finger keeps opening it.
If it has no purpose I'm thinking of glueing it shut..
If it has no purpose I'm thinking of glueing it shut..
On D5600. Located diagonally opposite.
Sep 12, 2021 14:15:55 #
OMG, never noticed them (D800, D850, D6). Now my life is complete! If I could only think of a time when I'd have wanted to use them - any suggestions would be most appreciated (insert jokes or snark here).
Sep 12, 2021 14:24:08 #
Seriously speaking, I think for Astro or Time lapse the power cord may be essential. I've never used one either.
Sep 12, 2021 14:38:07 #
Sep 12, 2021 19:35:07 #
Sep 12, 2021 19:43:22 #
kpmac wrote:
Never noticed it on mine, Ron. Thanks for pointing it out.
The only reason I noticed it Ken was it kept opening and annoying my pinky while I was shooting...today it gets a drop of glue..
Sep 13, 2021 17:01:28 #
Could it be for supplying power to a demonstration camera in a store.
Sep 13, 2021 19:44:40 #
Don.Y wrote:
Could it be for supplying power to a demonstration camera in a store.
It's where the cable goes for an external power supply Don...see earlier posts...
Cheers, Ron.
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