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marcuss3 Registered since 11th Feb 2013Wed 13-Feb-13 04:45 PM
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Hi everybody,
I've been playing around with my new d7000 (becomes overwhelming at times) and I've noticed this little covered opening at the bottom of the body by the battery. When I lift it with my finger I can see part of the battery (that yellow thing on it). Does anybody know what it's for?

  
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elec164 Silver Member Nikonian since 15th Jan 2009Wed 13-Feb-13 05:04 PM
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I believe it's for the cord from the AC adapter to pass through.

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J_Harris Silver Member Nikonian since 29th Mar 2011Wed 13-Feb-13 05:08 PM
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Hi Marco,

That is your Battery Latch. It keeps your battery from falling out when you open the battery compartment door. See page 24 of your D7000 manual for a full explanation, and how to use the "latch" during battery installation/removal.

Jerry


Edited to Add: The OTHER door is the cover for the optional MB-D11 battery pack. See pages 4 and 280 of your D7000 manual.

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marcuss3 Registered since 11th Feb 2013Wed 13-Feb-13 05:13 PM
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Thanks for clarifying elec164, I believe it is for the cord from ac adapter (didn't even know I could use one).

  
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elec164 Silver Member Nikonian since 15th Jan 2009Wed 13-Feb-13 05:54 PM
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>Thanks for clarifying elec164,

No problem, glad I could help.

To be more precise, it's for the cord from the EP-5B to pass through which is needed to attach and use the AC power adapter (page 282 of the manual).

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Gamecocks Silver Member Nikonian since 22nd Jul 2010Wed 13-Feb-13 05:55 PM
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Hi Marco,

Check page 4 & 282 of your manual (it's the power connector cover). If you haven't read the manual you are missing some much needed information. Welcome to Nikonians and enjoy the camera.

John

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marcuss3 Registered since 11th Feb 2013Fri 15-Feb-13 06:16 PM
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Thank you all for your help. Honestly I didn't touch my manual, yet. Instead I jumped straight to "Mastering Nikon D7000" by Darrell Young. It's a great book and I think I would be still lost without it. Now it's time for the manual to get what's missing in Darrell's book.

  
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