What is a good battery grip for the D-7200?
Apr 14, 2018 13:45:15 #
My D-7200 should be her on Tue. I've been looking around at different battery grips and batteries for it. What is a good one and what is the feelings on third party batteries? here is one I see on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Digital-Replacement-Batteries-Vertical/dp/B00D8ISLHK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
Apr 14, 2018 13:46:16 #
Apr 14, 2018 13:55:52 #
woodsliv wrote:
My D-7200 should be her on Tue. I've been looking around at different battery grips and batteries for it. What is a good one and what is the feelings on third party batteries? here is one I see on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Digital-Replacement-Batteries-Vertical/dp/B00D8ISLHK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
In my opinion, you cannot beat the OEM Nikon version of the grip, it is built like a rock, like the camera.
I have had a couple of 3rd party grips for my D7100, and the OEM, while more expensive is absolutely the best. No issues, fits perfectly and looks the part.
BTW - one of my Neewer grips ended up with electrical issues, the camera was always flashing the green power on light when the camera was just sitting on the desk, like the battery was disconnecting... not one flash when an OEM grip was used.
As for batteries - you can't lose with oem Nikon batteries, but I have also used Wasabi and Vivitar batteries with no problems in my D7100.
Apr 15, 2018 06:59:26 #
woodsliv wrote:
My D-7200 should be her on Tue. I've been looking around at different battery grips and batteries for it. What is a good one and what is the feelings on third party batteries? here is one I see on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Digital-Replacement-Batteries-Vertical/dp/B00D8ISLHK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
Nikon.
Apr 15, 2018 07:08:26 #
I prefer a built in vertical grip, but would buy the OEM battery and grip if I needed one. Your needs and mileage may vary.
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Apr 15, 2018 07:09:29 #
Go for the Nikon vertical grip. Not cheap, but worth it. Well made and rock solid attachment to camera. I have one on my 7200, and I love it.
Ken S.
Ken S.
Apr 15, 2018 07:54:53 #
Check out KEH for a used Nikon grip. That's what I did, I bought a used Canon grip from KEH for $75 with a good rating. Grip looks and works as good as new.
Apr 15, 2018 07:55:11 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
The Nikon one will be built better than the others, and you'll have the peace of mind that it's a Nikon grip rather than a third party one, which may have had shortcuts made in its construction.
Apr 15, 2018 08:37:53 #
boberic wrote:
Check out KEH for a used Nikon grip. That's what I did, I bought a used Canon grip from KEH for $75 with a good rating. Grip looks and works as good as new.
Excellent Idea...
Apr 15, 2018 08:58:53 #
Woodworm65
Loc: Lombard, IL
Do a search on eBay there are new and used Nikon battery grips at reasonable pricing.
Apr 15, 2018 09:34:13 #
Apr 15, 2018 09:53:24 #
Apr 15, 2018 10:54:12 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
woodsliv wrote:
My D-7200 should be her on Tue. I've been looking around at different battery grips and batteries for it. What is a good one and what is the feelings on third party batteries? here is one I see on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Digital-Replacement-Batteries-Vertical/dp/B00D8ISLHK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
This one is a NIKON one and it won't cost that much more, and you will be MORE HAPPY.
www.ebay.com/itm/New-MB-D15-Multi-Power-Battery-Pack-Grip-for-D7200-D7100-EN-EL15-A-for-Nikon/173162521883?hash=item28514a651b:g:EWAAAOSwoUdahtXo
Apr 15, 2018 10:55:58 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If I want one I would simply buy the Nikon one.
I agree. I have heard of problems ranging from electronics issues to the tripod bushing coming out. You get what you pay for.
Apr 15, 2018 10:59:34 #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
I prefer a built in vertical grip, but would buy the OEM battery and grip if I needed one. Your needs and mileage may vary.
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Best,
Todd Ferguson
I kind of like cameras with built in grip. Like the Nikon Dx series or Canon 1D series. Even back in the film days I like the F5 with it built in grip. However, with camera that doesn't have a built in grip I wouldn't care for the grip as a grip because I never use it. I would buy the grip if I need extra battery or most importantly that with some camera the grip provides high frame rate.
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