coded or decoded?
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bernhund

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3,798 posts

217 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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Could anyone tell me what coding is all about with batteries? I'm planning to order a spare battery for my D7100, probably not a genuine battery, and I see some that are decoded and others coded.

Simpo Two

91,559 posts

289 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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It may be related to the battery 'smart meter'. The camera has to 'see' the battery and of course Nikon and no doubt others have tried to discourage generics. Ask the seller/s if it will work with a 7100.

bernhund

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3,798 posts

217 months

Sunday 6th July 2014
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You are quite right. Apparently the battery meter will work with a coded battery. Makes me wonder why anyone would want an uncoded one?