Nikon D850 Battery Pack: I could use one occasionally and $350.00 is just too much for me. I have searched the after Market for one and there are many. I am looking for suggestions...

Groye Loc: Lancaster, Pa

I could use one occasionally and $350.00 is just too much for me. I have searched the after Market for one and there are many. I am looking for suggestions from someone who may have been in the same boat. Would appreciate your input.

rrozema Loc: Sacramento, California

I have used a Vello hand grip battery pack for several years without problem

Bill_de Loc: US

Can't you use AA batteries if just for occasional use.

I think the D850 tray holds 8

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Groye Loc: Lancaster, Pa

Thank You I will look at them

Elmo55 Loc: Illinois

I don't recommend Vivitar. Just ran the batteries down the first time that I used it.

Bill_de Loc: US

Elmo55 wrote:

I don't recommend Vivitar. Just ran the batteries down the first time that I used it.

You may want to read this

https://gogreenbatteries.co.uk/guide-to-rechargeble-battery-care/#:~:text=Be%20patient%20with%20your%20new%20batteries&text=To%20recondition%20a%20rechargeable%20battery,%2Dfast%20chargers)%20as%20normal.

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billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Groye wrote:

I could use one occasionally and $350.00 is just too much for me. I have searched the after Market for one and there are many. I am looking for suggestions from someone who may have been in the same boat. Would appreciate your input.

Nikon vertical grips are better made, will sell for much more than off brands, and were specifically made for the D850. I enjoyed mine for years.
You can get them off ebay for as little as $58.70 or best offer. Do not compromise on your expensive D850, always ride with the brand.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/145680745780?itmmeta=01HSJZBBFZZ4Q5B48XPZ7Y93P2&hash=item21eb3fc534:g:H0kAAOSwERxl~HTE&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8NqbEE6Ot2djHMrWVOj1jugRbdacVEK2JeJ2w4NKAKpQjRNnDltNrE6DOKej8VA4VqYdgNsh8sAayqFUVoOpuYTSErb7ai7eHIYJPmzppmd5zy4xIdGIENt1GPIVC%2BrMCRF%2FDclIkjoG7S3BDD%2BSVyag2llmQ3oFmQ%2B6OKrA0QnENpoVHukd4LZPycOUTa0NrfzX70ucIdkVeNLah5Ep1pjGiBtQo%2BX4ZwnhWPCkQvIP%2FD%2BkS9Cx4c3Fkp3TLGv%2BS2qo1lpRe43%2BJtTYigglp%2FbVaqlboOJXNPC7AnloZFQpL2RuKv6RdO%2B3p9%2FCcX%2BqvA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4i4rd_MYw

tcthome Loc: NJ

Groye wrote:

I could use one occasionally and $350.00 is just too much for me. I have searched the after Market for one and there are many. I am looking for suggestions from someone who may have been in the same boat. Would appreciate your input.

Maybe used at MBP, B&H or Adorama or something like that. I have seen vertical grips for sale at MBP. Probably take em off & sell them separately to boost profits on the used ger they purchase.

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Rocky Beech

The link you provided was NOT for a Nikon grip but for a Vello which is sold by B&H new for a few $$ more than this eBay auction.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Rocky Beech wrote:

The link you provided was NOT for a Nikon grip but for a Vello which is sold by B&H new for a few $$ more than this eBay auction.

Please use the "quote reply" so we know with whom you are talking about. Thanks.

henryp Loc: New York, NY

Groye wrote:

I could use one occasionally and $350.00 is just too much for me. I have searched the after Market for one and there are many.

Used MB-D18 battery packs at https://bhpho.to/3TNTEWM

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Bill_de wrote:

Can't you use AA batteries if just for occasional use.

I think the D850 tray holds 8

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That is not the price for a battery it is for the battery grip.

Bill_de Loc: US

JeffDavidson wrote:

That is not the price for a battery it is for the battery grip.

I wasn't discussing price. For occasional use, which the op mentioned, it might make sense to have aa batteries on hand that can be used for more things than just the grip.

Henry mentioned used "NIKON" grips above. From the B&H site:

Dedicated to the Nikon D850 DSLR, the MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack offers both enhanced handling capabilities as well as extended battery life. It accepts one additional EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery pack to increase the camera's battery life or, alternatively, eight AA batteries can be used in conjunction with the included MS-D12 AA Battery Holder

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nikonbrain Loc: Crystal River Florida

Groye wrote:

I could use one occasionally and $350.00 is just too much for me. I have searched the after Market for one and there are many. I am looking for suggestions from someone who may have been in the same boat. Would appreciate your input.

Wasabi power Grip-MBD18 https://www.wasabipower.com/products/wasabi-power-mb-d18-battery-grip-aa-size-battery-holder-for-nikon-d850?_pos=9&_sid=94850992d&_ss=r ,Wasabi bundle D850https://www.wasabipower.com/products/wasabi-power-bundle-for-nikon-en-el18-mh-26-bl-5-battery-charger-cover?_pos=15&_sid=7eed7fd82&_ss=r Good to go I love it 9 frames a sec .You need both, don't forget to set the grip up in the D850 menu .Grip $69.99 Bundle $102.99

Groye Loc: Lancaster, Pa

I bought the Wasabi battery pack, ENEL d18 battery and adapter, pleased with the selection.. Thanks to everyone for the replies