Nikon MB-D12 User Manual

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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 refl 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, AFON 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 
fi rst; see the camera manual for details.

The MB-D12 and Supplied Accessories
Confi 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 cover