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    Junior Member dlstarr7's Avatar
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    Nikon D1x "CHA" Error with new CF Card

    I bought two Transcend 16gb compact flash cards for my D1x and my D100. They read fine in the D100 but when I put them into the D1x I get a "CHA" error on the display and finally an error that reads something like We Can't Use This Card on the screen. I put the older 2gb card in, and it reads that one fine and dandy.

    Did I buy too big of a card? Does the D1x have a size limit? I find this hard to believe as it works in the D100 - which is of the same time period but for a slightly less professional level.

    Any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance,

    DLS

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    Re: Nikon D1x "CHA" Error with new CF Card

    That is an interesting problem. Maybe you should contact Nikon's technical support. If you go to their website http://www.nikonusa,.com you may find the answer there. If not, you may have to talk to someone in the phone. Good Luck!
    Jorge I Rodriguez

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    Re: Nikon D1x "CHA" Error with new CF Card

    The D1x might have a card size limit on it. It looks like the D1x came out in 01, while the D100 came out in 02. There could have been a change within that year. The largest I ever put into my D1h was a 2gig card, and it worked perfectly.
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    Re: Nikon D1x "CHA" Error with new CF Card

    Something about FAT16 vs FAT32 if I remember correctly - older cameras were FAT16 like my Fuji S2, and 2GB was the max.

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    Re: Nikon D1x "CHA" Error with new CF Card

    CRAP! The D1x DOES use FAT16!

    But, it's good to know. I will return these cards immediately.

    Thank you so much for the information!

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