Nikon D800 users... what are your thoughts on the Nikon MB-D12, Multi Battery Power Pack / Grip?
I find the D3s had a much better balance than the D800 (ungripped).
I wouldn't buy the Nikon one though. Buy one from Pixel or Phottix. I can pick them up at a mall specializing in photo gear here in HK (since they're HK companies). However, you can buy them online fairly easily. The grips aren't complex machines so these cheaper versions are almost as good at a much cheaper price. UNLESS you need good moisture sealing, then Nikon is obviously better.
Dennis, just wondering, have you tried a grip on your D300?
ALSO THEY MAKE YOU LOOK MORE PRO!
Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry important.
Stealthy Ninja wrote: Better weight balance when using heavy lenses like the 24-70 and especially the 70-200.
I find the D3s had a much better balance than the D800 (ungripped).
I wouldn't buy the Nikon one though. Buy one from Pixel or Phottix. I can pick them up at a mall specializing in photo gear here in HK (since they're HK companies). However, you can buy them online fairly easily. The grips aren't complex machines so these cheaper versions are almost as good at a much cheaper price. UNLESS you need good moisture sealing, then Nikon is obviously better.
Dennis, just wondering, have you tried a grip on your D300?
ALSO THEY MAKE YOU LOOK MORE PRO!
Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry important.
Tempting, I do shoot a lot near the ocean. I wonder if that mist would be a concern?
If you want to shoot at the ocean and on tripods, then it might be worth the investment. The orginals are more solid on tripod mounts.
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The Nikon one is about 5x the cost of the Chinese made one, so if you want something to try out then go for the Chinese made grips and if you find they aren't good enough (but you like having a grip) then you can always buy the Nikon one later. The time you have using your Chinese made grip will let you save for the Nikon grip.
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