kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

I saw that Promaster has a battery grip for the D7100 priced at $99.00. Wondering if anyone has used this particular grip. And, if so, what is your opinion?

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

I have not used promaster, but I did buy an off brand and was not happy, got rid of it and went with Nikon. the insert used for a tripod mount worked loose and I was unable to get a tight fit on my tripod.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

A battery grip is probably the one item you should stay with the camera brand. People on here seem to have good luck with them. The sports photographers I know have not liked 3rd party grips.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

The dealer I bought my 7DII from included a Promaster grip with the camera, it has worked well. I just leave it on as I am now used to the feel and grip with it on the camera.

I have never used the tripod mount as my large lenses all have tripod collars. That includes my 180 macro.

And my 6D has a Neewer battery grip that has worked well for almost 3 years. The Promaster seems to be the more solidly built.

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Thanks for the comments. Don’t really “need” one at the moment, but looking for feedback for when and if I do. I understand — if cost is not the issue — that the manufacturer’s own grip is best, but if it’s 2-3x the cost of something else that MAY be adequate… something to think about. Thanks, again.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

My camera shop says they get fewer repairs/problems with the Promaster than the Canon brand. Could be those of us using the Promaster are hobby photographers and don't abuse/work our grips as hard.

The Watcher

I have a Vello battery grip on my 7100. I decided to go with it after reading the reviews from Amazon and B&H.

At $71 bucks you can buy three for the price of the Nikon grip.

The fit and finish matches the camera.

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

True. The Nikon grip is not inexpensive. But many of the reviews I’ve read about “3rd party” grips such as Vello and Neewer, just to name two, mostly complained about the fit and build quality.

Ron 717 Loc: Pennsylvania

There are a few on here that are happy with a knock-off battery grip, but most are protective of their Pro-Sumer D7100, my self included. Be cause the battery grip has electrical circuitry that connects to the circuitry in the camera, I personally would not trust the off brand grip would work well together. The Nikon grip is built with the same metal skeleton as the D7100 and finished to match. It fits well with no movement and the tripod socket is part of the grips frame, so it is solid. Also if you use a sling shoulder strap that attaches to the tripod socket, it is more secure than the imitators because the imitators only have a small plate inside the plastic grip to hold the weight of the camera.
That being said, I would stick with a Nikon grip, I bought one and couldn't ask for anything better. If you could hold each one in your hand, you would definitely see and feel the difference.

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

I bought a battery grip on Amazon,it was from a company named Meike from China.I have no complaints with it so far,great fit,great finish and it works good on my Nikon D500.Priced at $76.00.I refused to pay $400.00+for the Nikon grip.🙄

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I bought battery grips for all my Canon bodies, and all my grips are 3rd party. I've never had a failure on any of these grips. My latest grip purchased is one from "Pixel" for my 5D Mark IV. It works great, and closely follows the covering on the camera, for a perfect match. I do like how these grips allow for a more comfortable feeling when in the portrait mode. The extra battery power seems to help with focus speed after a long day shooting in the field.

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