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Question
LED blinking pattern never stops
I bought a D5100 less then a month ago, with an MH-24 and two batteries. First couple of times I've recharged the batteries, the charger did what its documentation says it would: the orange LED blinks steadily (short blinks) while charging then stays on when the battery is charged. However, just recently I noticed something different happening. It first did it with one battery, then it started doing it with the second battery about a day or two later: the led blinking has a pattern to it: one short blink followed by a long blink, then repeat. It never stops blinking. The batteries are still getting charged and I haven't noticed any diminished capacity or anything else with them. But why is the charger behaving the way it does?
Location : Boulder, CO, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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MH-24 Quick Charger
(5)asked 10 months ago 
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KirAsh4
10 months ago
Location : Boulder, CO, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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answer 1
Chris, I never received an answer, either from Nikon or any other member. No one seems to know what's going on or why they it starts behaving that way after a while.
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MH-24 Quick Charger
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Anonymous
9 months ago
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answer 2
It's not flickering, it is a steady blink, however a) it's a pattern of one fast and one slow blink, and b) it never stops blinking, even after it's been sitting there the whole night. The environment is not hot, ambient temperature is hovering around 70-75 degrees F where the charger sits.
When I first started using the charger, I was getting a steady blink, on-off-on-off, consistent. And it would turn solid after the battery is charged. After roughly 3 weeks, it started exhibiting the one fast, one slow blink pattern, and it never turns solid. But the battery is getting charged, I'm not seeing any diminishing performance out of the batteries - neither of them.
I've unplugged the charger several times now - this is a wall plug in charger, not a USB one. And I should also point out, I just realized this was posted in the MH-23 forum, as opposed to the MH-24 which is what I have.
When I first started using the charger, I was getting a steady blink, on-off-on-off, consistent. And it would turn solid after the battery is charged. After roughly 3 weeks, it started exhibiting the one fast, one slow blink pattern, and it never turns solid. But the battery is getting charged, I'm not seeing any diminishing performance out of the batteries - neither of them.
I've unplugged the charger several times now - this is a wall plug in charger, not a USB one. And I should also point out, I just realized this was posted in the MH-23 forum, as opposed to the MH-24 which is what I have.
answered 10 months ago
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Anonymous
10 months ago
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answer 3
If the light is flickering (not blinking slowly) it means that the ambient temperature is not suited to charging or the USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there's a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again.
answered 10 months ago
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NikonStaff
10 months ago
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Can I use the cable which I used with older charger because that one has the EU input?
I have an older battery charger I used with Nikon 4300, the cable from that bundle matches the input hole in the MH-23 (that I got with d5000), can I use that cable (the old one) with the new charger because I'm in Europe, and the cable from my new bundle is US one?
Location : Serbia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
asked 2 years ago
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Miloš
2 years ago
Location : Serbia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 1
Please click on the link below for more information:
Answer Title: Can I take my digital SLR camera overseas on a vacation?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Answer Title: Can I take my digital SLR camera overseas on a vacation?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
answered 2 years ago
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NikonStaff
2 years ago
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answer 2
Yes, is just an AC cable. The only issue you could had is the difference between EU and US plug but I-m pretty sure you-ll have an adaptor for that.
Regards.
Regards.
answered 2 years ago
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JuanR
2 years ago
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Question
Can I buy just the a/c cord-I have the charger MH 23 but lost the cord?
Location : la mesa , california
Age: Over 65
Experience: 3-6 months
asked 2 years ago
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steve
2 years ago
Location : la mesa , california
Age: Over 65
Experience: 3-6 months
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answer 1
We don't sell only the cord. You can go to any electronic store and get one.
answered 2 years ago
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NikonStaff
2 years ago
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Does a New MH-23 Charger come with the power cord or do I need to buy it seperately?
Location : Fort Hood, TX, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 4 months ago
Location : Fort Hood, TX, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
It comes with the power cord.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 4 months ago
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how do I tell when battery is charged?
light is orange. Is battery charged?
asked 1 year, 2 months ago on MH-23 Quick Charger
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Anonymous
1 year, 2 months ago
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answer 1
i think mine blinks orange when it's charging and then a steady orange when its done
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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Belle25749
1 year, 2 months ago
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Whats the power input?
asked 1 year, 1 month ago on MH-23 Quick Charger
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Anonymous
1 year, 1 month ago
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answer 1
100-240 volts
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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JoeR
1 year, 1 month ago
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my charger is not charging my battery, is there something i need to do?
asked 1 year, 10 months ago on MH-23 Quick Charger
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Anonymous
1 year, 10 months ago
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answer 1
Have you tried contacting Nikon Technical Support? Please visit our website at http://support.nikonusa.com once there you can search the Nikon knowledge base or ask technical support for assistance.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 10 months ago
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Is the MH-23 charger a dual voltage unit?
I will be traveling to South Africa where the electrical system is 15A/250V. Will this charger work with a simple adapter or does it need a voltage converter?
asked 11 months ago on MH-23 Quick Charger
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Anonymous
11 months ago
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Nikon Digital SLR cameras have an auto switching (from 100v to 240V 50hz/60hz) battery charger that will work in most countries around the world. A/C adapters have similar characteristics. Always check the specification plate on your other battery chargers or A/C adapters as third party products may not support dual voltage systems. We do not suggest the use of third party battery chargers and A/C adapters with Nikon equipment.
Note that the cord included with the Nikon charger or A/C adapter is designed for 110 volt use only. A power cord suitable for the local power system should be obtained on arrival, most airport shops and computer suppliers will carry these items which are typically used for laptop conmputer power supply connections. Be sure that the new cord you buy fits the Nikon adapter you wish to use it with and that it is rated for the voltage in your new location. While not recommended, a simple plug adapter may be used, but caution should be taken as the cord Nikon supplies is not rated for the higher voltage and may heat or fail.
Note that the cord included with the Nikon charger or A/C adapter is designed for 110 volt use only. A power cord suitable for the local power system should be obtained on arrival, most airport shops and computer suppliers will carry these items which are typically used for laptop conmputer power supply connections. Be sure that the new cord you buy fits the Nikon adapter you wish to use it with and that it is rated for the voltage in your new location. While not recommended, a simple plug adapter may be used, but caution should be taken as the cord Nikon supplies is not rated for the higher voltage and may heat or fail.
answered 11 months ago
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NikonStaff
11 months ago
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Question
Does this come with the power cord?
Location : Baltimore, MD, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 10 months ago
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Hardtimes2
10 months ago
Location : Baltimore, MD, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
Yes
answered 10 months ago
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KeithD
10 months ago
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Question
Charger
I bought a camera with carger, but in the cable say 125v can i use it for 220v thanknyou
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 10 months ago
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Anonymous
10 months ago
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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answer 1
Charger is rated 100-240 volts.
answered 10 months ago
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JoeR
10 months ago
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Does this Quick Charger comes with the cord?
Location : Miami, FL, USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Professional photographer
asked 6 months ago
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She Craves Photos
6 months ago
Location : Miami, FL, USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes it does
answered 6 months ago
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JoeR
6 months ago
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My Nikon quick charger MH-23 does not turn up any light when it is under charge , Due to this camera warns "Shutter Release Disabled."
My Nikon quick charger MH-23 does not turn up any light when it is under charge , Due to this camera warns "Shutter Release Disabled. Recharge Battery." But battery does not work either. What could be the reason ? and how can I solve this ?
Battery is Lithium Ion battery pack EN-EL9a.
Thank You.
Battery is Lithium Ion battery pack EN-EL9a.
Thank You.
Location : Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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SachMSD
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Location : Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
You can take it to the store it was purchased from, or another nikon dealer for evaluation. That way you will know if it is the battery or the charger that not working and needs to be replace.
answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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NikonLaurence
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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What is the Input voltage for the MH-23 Quick Charger?
Location : Marietta, GA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 2 months, 1 week ago
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Mac
2 months, 1 week ago
Location : Marietta, GA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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100-240V AC.
answered 2 months, 1 week ago
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KeithD
2 months, 1 week ago
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Can I use overseas with 220V AC electrical systems?
I wish to confirm that I can use my charger overseas. I cannot seem to access the standard questions and answers in your Product Forum so I am asking you this question. I want to use my Nikon overseas and want to be sure that I can keep the battery charged. Thank you for your time and response.
Location : Charlotte, NC, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Location : Charlotte, NC, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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answer 1
Yes you can but will need a plug adaptor for what ever country you are going to.
answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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KeithD
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Is this charger compatible with 240V input?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago on MH-23 Quick Charger
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Anonymous
1 year, 11 months ago
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answer 1
The rated input is AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 11 months ago
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charger mh 23 is marked 120 v..not 220v.... does that mean only good for 110v?
Location : chicago
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
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nick
1 year, 10 months ago
Location : chicago
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
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It will work on 220v as the rated input is AC 100-240V.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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KeithD
1 year, 10 months ago
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