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USER MANUAL MBD12 NIKON

Multi-Power Battery Pack

To ensure proper operation, read this manual thoroughly before using this product. After reading, be sure to keep it where it can be seen by all those who use the product. Notice for Customers in Europe Notice for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BAT- TERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative conse- quences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Safety Precautions

• The MB-D12 is for use with compatible cameras only.

• Do not use with batteries and battery holders not recommended in this manual.

• To prevent electrical shorts caused by metal ob- jects touching the power terminals, replace the contact cap when the MB-D12 is not in use.

• When a battery holder is removed from the MB-D12, remove the batteries or place the holder or cover in the holder case to prevent electrical shorts caused by contact with other metal ob- jects. Precautions for Use

• The memory card access lamp may light up when the MB-D12 is attached or removed from the camera, but this is not malfunction.

• Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell or noise from the battery pack, discontinue use immediately. After removing the batteries, take the device to the retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

• The MB-D12 is not equipped with a power switch. Use the camera power switch to turn the power on or o .3

D Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est confor- me à la norme NMB-003 du Can a da. This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea son able pro tec tion against harmful in ter fer ence in a res i den tial in stal - la tion. This equip ment gen er ates, uses, and can radiate radio fre quen cy en er gy and, if not in stalled and used in ac cor dance with the instructions, may cause harmful in ter fer ence to radio com mu ni c- a tions. How ev er, there is no guar an tee that in ter - fer ence will not occur in a par tic u lar in stal la tion.

this equip ment does cause harm ful in ter fer ence to radio or tele vi sion re cep tion, which can be de ter - mined by turn ing the equipment o and on, the user is en cour aged to try to correct the in ter fer ence by one or more of the fol low ing mea sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving an ten na.

• Increase the separation between the equip ment and re ceiv er.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir- cuit di er ent from that to which the receiver is con nect ed.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tele- vision tech ni cian for help. CAUTION Modi cations: The FCC requires the user to be noti- ed that any changes or mod i ca tions made to this device that are not ex press ly ap proved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s au thor i ty to operate the equipment. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-42004

The MS-D12EN is inserted in the MB-D12 at shipment. See “Inserting Batteries” for information on removing the battery holder. Thank you for your purchase of an MB-D12 multi-power battery pack for use with all Nikon single-lens re ex digital cameras that list the MB-D12 as a compatible accessory in the camera manual. The MB-D12 takes one EN-EL15 or EN-EL18 rechargeable battery or eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) and includes an alternate shutter-release but- ton, AFON button, multi selector, and main and sub-command dials for taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Camera menu options allow the user to choose whether the camera battery or the batteries in the MB-D12 are used rst; see the camera manual for details. Introduction The MB-D12 and Accessories The MB-D12 and Supplied Accessories The MB-D12 and Supplied Accessories Con rm that the following items are supplied with the MB-D12 (batteries are sold separately). MB-D12 Using the Optional EH-5a/EH-5b AC Adapter and EP-5B Power Connector The optional EH-5a/EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector provide a reliable power source when the camera is used for ex- tended periods. To use an AC adapter with the MB-D12, insert the EP-5B into the MS-D12EN battery holder as described on page 7 and then connect the EH-5a/EH-5b as described in the documentation provided with the EP-5B.

• User’s manual (this manual)

• Warranty Contact cap MS-D12EN holder for EN-EL15 batteries MS-D12 holder for AA batteries Holder case Using the Optional BL-5 Battery-Chamber Cover A BL-5 battery-chamber cover (available separate- ly) is required when using EN-EL18 batteries. BL-5 battery- chamber cover BL-5 battery- chamber cover5

q Contact cap w Holder for camera contact cover e Power/signal contacts r AFON button t Main command dial y Multi selector u Attachment wheel i Holder power connector cover o Battery-chamber cover !0 Battery chamber !1 Battery-chamber latch !2 Mounting screw !3 Shutter-release button !4 Control lock !5 Sub-command dial !6 Tripod socket !7 MS-D12EN holder for EN-EL15 batteries !8 Power terminals !9 Power terminals (MS-D12EN battery holder) @0 MS-D12 holder for AA batteries @1 Power terminals (MS-D12 battery holder) @2 BL-5 battery-chamber cover (available sep- arately) Parts of the MB-D12 (Figure A) The MB-D12 Shutter-Release Button, Multi Selector, Command Dials, and AFON Button The MB-D12 Shutter-Release Button, Multi Selector, Command Dials, and AFON Button The MB-D12 is equipped with a shutter-release button (Figure A-

), multi selector (Figure A-

main command dial (Figure A-

), sub-command dial (Figure A-

), and AFON button (Figure A-

for use when taking photographs in vertical (“tall,” or portrait) orientation. These controls perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camera. See the camera manual for more information. Changes to Multi selector center button

Customize command dials , and Assign MB-D12 AF-ON in the camera Custom Settings menu (Group f) also apply to the multi selector, command dials, and AFON button on the MB-D12. Regardless of the option selected for Multi selector

pressing the center of the MB-D12 multi selector will not activate the exposure meters. The MB-D12 Control Lock The MB-D12 Control Lock The control lock (Figure A-

) locks the con- trols on the MB-D12 to prevent unintended use. Before using these controls to take photo- graphs in vertical (portrait) orientation, release the lock as shown at right. The control lock is not a power switch. Use the camera power switch to turn the camera on and o . Locked Unlocked6

Using the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack Before attaching the battery pack, be sure that the camera is o and that the MB-D12 control lock (Figure A-

) is in the L position (the illustrations show the D800). 1 Remove the contact cap (Figure A-

) from the battery pack. 2 The contacts for the MB-D12 are in the base of the camera, where they are protected by a con- tact cover. Remove the contact cover as shown in Figure B-

and place it in the contact cover holder on the MB-D12 (Figure B-

3 Position the MB-D12, keeping the MB-D12 mounting screw (Figure C-

) aligned with the cam- era tripod socket (Figure C-

) and tighten the attachment wheel by rotating it in the direction shown by the LOCK arrow (Figure D). There is no need to remove the battery from the camera before connecting the MB-D12. At default settings, the battery inserted in the camera will be used only after the battery in the MB-D12 is exhausted. The Battery order option in the cam- era Custom Settings menu (Group d) can be used to change the order in which the batteries are used. Be sure to place the camera contact cover in the contact cover holder and to keep the MB-D12 con- tact cap in a safe place to prevent loss. A PB-6D and PK-13 auto-extension ring are required when using PB-6 bellows focusing attachment with the MB-D12. Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack To remove the MB-D12, turn the camera o and set the control lock on the MB-D12 to L, then loosen the attachment wheel and re- move the MB-D12. Be sure to replace the con- tact cover on the camera and the contact cap on the MB-D12 when the battery pack is not in use.7

Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries The MB-D12 can be used with one EN-EL15 or EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion battery, or with eight AA batteries. A BL-5 battery-chamber cover (avail- able separately) is required when using an EN-EL18 battery. Before inserting batteries, be sure that the camera is o and that the MB-D12 control lock is in the L position. 1 Turn the MB-D12 battery-chamber latch to and remove the battery holder (Figure E). 2 Ready the batteries as described below. EN-EL15: Matching the indentations on the battery to the projections on the MS-D12EN holder, insert the battery with the arrow (▲) on the bat- tery toward the battery holder power terminals (Figure F-

Press the battery lightly downward and slide it in the direction of the arrow until the power terminals click into place (Figure F-

EN-EL18: If the battery release on the optional BL-5 battery-chamber cover is positioned so that the arrow Y is visible, slide the battery release to cover the arrow (Figure G-

). Insert the two projections on the battery into the matching slots on the BL-5 (Figure G-

) and con rm that the battery release has slid aside to reveal the arrow. AA batteries: Place eight AA batteries in the MS-D12 battery holder as shown in Figure H, making sure that the batteries are in the correct orientation.

Insert the battery holder in the MB-D12 and latch the battery-chamber cover (Figure I). Make sure the holder is fully inserted before turning the latch. 4 Turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel or view nder. If the camera does not turn on, check that the battery is cor- rectly inserted. The EP-5B Power Connector When using the EP-5B power connector, insert it into the MS-D12EN holder with the arrow (▲) on the connector toward the battery power terminals. Press the connector lightly downward and slide it in the direction of the arrow until the power terminals click into place (Figure J-

Open the holder power connector cover and pass the EP-5B power cable through the opening (Figure J-

Battery Level The camera displays battery level as follows: EN-EL15/EN-EL18 Control panel View nder Description

— Battery fully charged.

Battery partially discharged.

H d Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or charge battery.

(blinks) Battery exhausted. Charge or exchange battery. AA Batteries Control panel View nder Description

Charge remaining. I d Low batteries. Ready spare batteries.

(blinks) Batteries exhausted. Shutter release disabled. An option in Group d of the camera Custom Set- tings menu can be used to change the order in which the batteries are used. When the camera is drawing power from the MB-D12, a

icon is displayed in the control panel. If the

icon blinks, the battery-chamber cover is not locked. Close and latch the battery-chamber cover. To ensure that the camera shows the cor- rect battery level when AA batteries are used, choose the appropriate option for MB-D12 bat- tery type in the camera Custom Settings menu (Group d). If the correct option is not selected, the camera may fail to function as expected. Option Battery type

FR6 (AA lithium) AA Lithium (FR6) Remove the batteries when the MB-D12 is not in use. Battery Info Battery information (including calibration information for EN-EL18 batteries) can be viewed from the camera setup menu (the camera bat- tery is listed on the left, the MB-D12 on the right). Only the battery level icon is shown when AA batteries are used. See the camera manual for details. Note: The illustrations on this page are from the D800.9

Removing Batteries Removing Batteries Be careful not to drop batteries or the holder. 1 Turn the MB-D12 battery-chamber latch to and remove the battery holder (Figure E). 2 Remove the battery or batteries from the holder. EN-EL15 While pressing the holder PUSH button, slide the battery toward the button. The battery can then be removed as shown. The procedure for removing the EP-5B power connector is the same as that for the EN-EL15. AA Batteries Remove the batteries as shown. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them from the holder. EN-EL18 Slide the battery release in the direction indicated by the arrow (Y) and remove the battery-chamber cover.10

Speci cations Power source One EN-EL15 or EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion battery, eight LR6 alkaline, HR6 Ni-MH, or FR6 lithium AA batteries, or EH-5b/EH-5a/ EH-5 AC adapter (requires EP-5B power connector) Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 151 × 50 × 81 mm (6.0 × 2.0 × 3.2 in.) Weight Approx. 365 g (12.9 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EN-EL15 battery Approx. 460 g (16.3 oz) with MS-D12 and eight AA batteries (available separately from third-party suppliers) Approx. 310 g (11.0 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EP-5B power connector Approx. 425 g (15.0 oz) with optional BL-5 and EN-EL18 battery Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) with MS-D12EN Approx. 270 g (9.6 oz) with MS-D12 Speci cations and design are subject to change without notice. D EN-EL15 and EN-EL18 Batteries The performance of EN-EL15 and EN-EL18 batteries drops at temperatures below about 10 °C (50 °F). Be sure the battery is fully charged and keep a warm spare battery on hand ready to exchange as necessary. Cold batteries will recover some of their charge when warmed. D AA Batteries Due to their limited capacity, AA LR6 alkaline batteries should be used only when no other alternative is available. The capacity of AA batteries varies with make and storage conditions and may in some instances be extremely low; in some cases, AA batteries may cease to function before their expiry date. Note that the capacity of AA batteries may drop at temperatures below 20 °C (68 °F). Use is not recommended at low temperatures. D Frame Advance Rate EN-EL18 and AA batteries support higher frame advance rates than the EN-EL15; note, however, that in the case of AA batteries the frame advance rate will drop at low temperatures or if the batteries are low. For more information on frame advance rates, see the camera manual.1