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Thoughts on battery grip: Yes or No


9 years 7 months ago #397832 by Chris Curran
Those that have a battery grip, do you use it enough to classify as a good investment?  I'm more of an outdoor shooter (D700) mostly.  Any major advantage from Nikon grips to 3rd party ones? 
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9 years 7 months ago #397837 by John Landolfi
I use one (third party) when I use the D7100 to shoot an event, to avoid a possible change at an awkward moment. It works very well, and costs a fraction of the Nikon one. Worth it at the price. I find it isn't needed when I use the D3s.
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9 years 7 months ago #397843 by Chris Curran
Thank you.  You mind me asking what brand you went with?
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9 years 7 months ago #397844 by Score Photos
I bought a Flashpoint grip for my D90 when I was shooting a lot of sports. The 2nd battery meant shooting without worrying about battery drain. In an 8 hour - 2000 shot event, I would change a battery one time. The only problem I had was with contact not being perfect inside the camera's battery well with the contacts on the grip. Seemed to be a common problem even with the Nikon grip. S little 1/2" by 2" strip of cardboard from a notebook cover placed in between the grip and camera fixed the problem. I've used my grip for 4 years without a single problem since.
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9 years 7 months ago #397845 by Stealthy Ninja

John Landolfi wrote: I find it isn't needed when I use the D3s.


LOL that's because the D3s has a built in grip. :silly:
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9 years 7 months ago #397858 by PaulsPics
Yes! I have a battery grip on my D7000 and on my D3200. Great not to have to worry about battery life and they give the added bonus of a better hold on the camera. 
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9 years 7 months ago #397873 by John Landolfi

Chris Curran wrote: Thank you.  You mind me asking what brand you went with?


Sorry, but the box just has "Battery Grip", and I can't find a manufacturer's name. I got it on ebay, from a seller from Hong Kong, I believe. It cost about $60. It works fine, but it is kind of flimsy. I use it on a tripod , usually with a 70-200 f/2.8, which is what is attached to the tripod. If I had to give it heavy and frequent use, I'd probably spring for the (overpriced) Nikon grip.
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9 years 7 months ago #397910 by Chris Curran
That's fine, I appreciate you looking.  Thank you all for the input here. 
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9 years 7 months ago #397949 by ShadowWalker
Grips are good for when you want that extended battery life.  I have one and although I don't use it often, when I do.  It's handy to have.  
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9 years 7 months ago #397957 by ubookoo
Battery grips are great! They not only give you better battery life but I think they make the camera look better and I personally like the added weight.
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9 years 7 months ago #398216 by Eric A
Got one, but don't use it often
My Camera Bag:

Canon 7D | 50mm f/1.2 | 17-40mm f/4 | 70-200mm f/2.8 | 320EX | 580EXII
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9 years 7 months ago #398452 by Sue Bidwell
I don't have one currently but have owned in the past.  They are nice when you want to shoot vertical shots, not so nice for the extra bulk.   Extra battery life is nice too.  
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9 years 7 months ago #398499 by Ian Stone

ShadowWalker wrote: Grips are good for when you want that extended battery life.  I have one and although I don't use it often, when I do.  It's handy to have.  



+1 same
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9 years 7 months ago #398567 by Uplander
Best for getting that extra battery life
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9 years 7 months ago #398595 by Todd Knight
You can do it!  - Waterboy
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