Nikon MB D10 questions etc.....

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Just a couple of questions for those who sport one of these on their 3 or 700`s.
Having read numerous reviews etc, I would like to know how you find them, and why you got one to start with. Is the fact that one of the batteries has to be mounted in the body still, a pain in the ass or ok to deal with? I quite fancy one, but definately don't need one. Yes i know they can ramp up the frame rate to 8ffs, but other than that........


Any pro`s and con`s very much appreciated. Tia :thumbs:
 
I have the link-delight model and it is fine, it certainly makes the D700 bigger. Having to take it off to charge the battery in the body is a pain as I’m used to grips that can hold 2. You only get 8fps with the higher capacity batteries but I don’t need that kind of speed.

Overall I like the grip, makes it nice to hold in the hands. Obviously portrait shots are much easier as well.
 
I have the Nikon one. I bought it because the D300 felt better in my large hands with it. I like the fact that when shooting portrait mode its much easier than without. ie controls are easier to use on end of grip.
The fact that you remove it for replacing the battery in the camera doesn't bother me at all. I'm not that lazy yet!
The increase in shutter speed is nice, but not so important. It's expensive but built like a rock. Very solid feel and typical Nikon quality on their higher range kit. Much better than my d80 grip was.
I personally wouldn't be without one. But some just don't like them. But then again, i haven't got tiny girly hands! ;) :D

Kev.
 
Thanks for your thoughts so far guys :thumbs:
 
You can select which battery it uses first on the MDB-10 so as others have said it doesn't cause me a problem.

You get 8fps with the AA batteries or the EL4A only unless you run the hack.
 
What are they like on a tripod, or is the rule of thumb to remove them first?
 
Fine for me on tripod. In fact the grip never comes off except for battery charge/change.
 
I've got one on both the D300 and the D700. I've got large hands and the camera is much easier to handle with the grip on. It also make shooting in portrait mode much easier and I wanted to use the EL-4a battery to get the extra fps. To me it's not a problem removin the grip to remove the battery in the camera for charging.
 
Thanks guys, all appreciated :thumbs:
 
I find my D300 much more balanced and comfortable with it on. Dosent really bother me that a battery is in the body. I find it SO much easier shooting in potrait. my arm is actually in the right place and theres no need to have it stuck out at a strange angle. only slight problem is that i always accidentally hit the vertical shutter release and if the camera's in MF then i end up with lots of pics of whatever is visible from my waist :lol:
 
Can the battery be charged inside the camera or must it come out...that may put strain on the locking wheel after removing and tightening a number of times
 
I had one on my D300, i sold it to try and get used to being without it, but to be honest i missed it, so bought another which is now on the D700, it doesn't bother me about changing the battery, it's no big deal, i was lucky and picked up a mint second hand one, so didn't actually lose anything in selling mine, if you want one and by any chance know anyone who is flying from Birmingham airport, Dixon's duty free are selling them for £130 on an offer they have only from that airport, which is an awesome price, i know it's a long shot, but i thought worth mentioning :)
 
Dangermouse1964 said:
Can the battery be charged inside the camera or must it come out...that may put strain on the locking wheel after removing and tightening a number of times
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Its built so solidly Pete, there is little chance of it becoming a problem. I'm can't speak for the aftermarket ones though.
I have mine set to use the battery grip battery first and just out of habit, tend to swop/charge that one as soon as it gets low. Thus extending the charge of the camera one. So I don't actually need to charge the camera battery very often. They take a LOT of shots with both batteries installed.

Kev.
 
TG. said:
I had one on my D300, i sold it to try and get used to being without it, but to be honest i missed it, so bought another which is now on the D700, it doesn't bother me about changing the battery, it's no big deal, i was lucky and picked up a mint second hand one, so didn't actually lose anything in selling mine, if you want one and by any chance know anyone who is flying from Birmingham airport, Dixon's duty free are selling them for £130 on an offer they have only from that airport, which is an awesome price, i know it's a long shot, but i thought worth mentioning :)
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£130 is indeed a great price, and cheers for teasing me with it :lol: Unfortunately i dont know anyone flying at the moment, so i guess i'll wait for a used one to come up at some stage.
 
I got a D300 as backup to my D3. Without the grip the D300 felt far too small and unbalanced compared to the bigger camera. The grip has restored the balance, and made it almost feel like shooting two identical cameras. Also, it now means I can use the D3 batteries on both cameras too which saves the need for carrying two battery types and two charges when I go away. Plus you get great built, solid fit and weather sealing.

I reviewed the grip on my blog a while ago so head over and check it out if you want :)
 
kevshore said:
Its built so solidly Pete, there is little chance of it becoming a problem. I'm can't speak for the aftermarket ones though.
I have mine set to use the battery grip battery first and just out of habit, tend to swop/charge that one as soon as it gets low. Thus extending the charge of the camera one. So I don't actually need to charge the camera battery very often. They take a LOT of shots with both batteries installed.

Kev.
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That's how I use it too.
 
Had the grip from day one, always had a grip on my DSLR's and wouldnt be without it. I still have my old Canon 30D that my son uses but I sold the grip and most of the lenses when I moved to Nikon. Its bloody annoying now when I pick it up!

So, I am in the "grip makes things better" camp, well and truly!

The "battery in the body" problem is a pain, the Canon had two in the grip - a much better solution. But to be honest the battery in the body when I use EN-EL3E's rarely gets used up, even though a days shooting for me can be 1500 shots easily. Its just there to give me the extra if I need it, so rarely comes out to get charged up as EN-EL3E's hold their charge for a very long time when sat doing nothing. I take the grip off more often to clean the camera than change the battery!
 
I got the Link delight version and it's brilliant, very comfortable.

I've set my camera up to use the batteries in the grip first so the battery in the camera very rarely gets used.

Well worth the money.
 
:thumbs: To all who have swayed me into trying one out. Hey if the worst comes to the worst, i dare say i can move it on here if i dont get on with it.

Cheers guys.
 
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