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Nikon D200 and microdrive

I have problem with microdrive (4G) with my D200. 2 are working, the other not. Can read CHA on top display. I can format on my computer and copy etc. I do format on the camera, but at the end, always the same message: CHA

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  • Anonymous Jan 08, 2008

    It'sd microdrive similar to compact flash. Same brand, but not purchased at the same time

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Are they all the same firmware version - somewhere on the microdrive it should state the version number - if they are all the same number than I suggest you have a defective drive - the others work, so it is not the camera. Could be something as simple as the connections are not being made good enough - try cleaning the connections and making sure they look like they are all "intact".

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I assume by "microdrive" you mean the compact flash card - right? Not all compact flash cards will word with the D200 - what is the brand of each of the flash cards you have (and are they all the same-purchased at the same time)?

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When a Memory card is inserted into a D-SLR camera, the camera checks the card for compatibility and usability. There are three possible results of the test:

1) Camera detects valid Memory card, displays number of remaining images in top LCD

2) Camera displays "FOR" in top control panel LCD. The camera has detected a valid disk partition map, but was unable to read the first sector of the Memory Card. Formatting the memory Card using the cameras format option, should resolve this condition and allow the Memory card to be used.

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(Nikon's list of "approved" memory cards can be found here.)

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When the CHA error is shown, typically the camera will freeze and require that the battery be removed from the camera before it can take another picture. After that picture has been taken, the camera freezes up again for many owners.

Some owners have success removing and either re-seating or inserting a new memory card in the camera.

Some owners have success clearing the error by removing the lens and then reinstalling.

The key to these "fixes" is that they don't all work for everyone. You might need to return the camera to Nikon for repair. You can arrange for Nikon service here.

I hope this helps and good luck. Please rate this reply. Thank you.
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