AC ADAPTER FOR COOLPIX 2000

I just purchased a COOLPIX 2000 which did not come with an AC

adapter. On the bottom of the camera it has a label that indicates

8.4V-.4A 6V-.5A. The Nikon adapter specified for the camera is an EH-

53 and I have searched the Internet for the ouput voltage and amp

specifications without any success. I already have a HP AC adapter,

part number C6320-61605, output 6V-2000mA, and the pin jack on the

adapter fits in the Nikon camera.

 

My question is: Can I safely use the HP adapter with the Nikon?

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Woodrow

If the camera requires .4A, then it requires a minimum of 4000mA. The specified HP adapter will give only 2000mA or .2A. It will not work and sometimes may damage the camera.

Correct me if my math is wrong but isnt 1A = 1000mA, ie. 0.4A = 400mA and 2000mA = 2A?

 

If the device is 8.4vx0.4A = 3.36VA and/or 6vx0.5A = 3 VA then the HP adapter's 6v x 2A = 12 VA is way above the CP2000's power rating and will likely fry the camera.

 

Anyone want to put their CP2000 on the line to find out and then post their experiences here? 8-)

Thanks to both of you for your responses. I decided I would buy the Nikon AC adapter EH-53 just to ensure I had the right power requirements. Having a hard time finding one so far, local Nikon dealers don't care it and I guess the camera is so new they don't show any after market one compatable. Thanks again guys.