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Nov 20, 2020 11:54:29   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
Unfortunately, there is no Nikon grip for the D7500. Nikon did not design the camera to be able to work with a grip and has never offered one.

There are only third party grips available for it, such as the Vello BG-N18.

Be aware that these will not offer most of the added controls found on other grips where cameras are designed to work with them. With these third party, the only control on the grip is a shutter release button and the only way that connects is with an external wire plugged into the camera's remote release socket. This grip DOES NOT have a control dial or any buttons/joystick for AF functions because the camera lacks any connectivity for those. I don't know about the other brands, but the Vello also only holds one battery, so there's no increase in capacity with it. Maybe come of the others accommodate a second battery.

I'm not sure this link will help as far as comparisons are concerned, but it at least gives you a good summary of what's available: https://www.comparaboo.com/battery-grip-for-nikon-d7500?origin=google&google_params[matchtype]=b&google_params[network]=g&google_params[device]=c&google_params[creative]=431717676469&google_params[keyword]=&google_params[adposition]=&google_params[adgroupid]=106062690931&google_params[campaignid]=9881114630&bs=&google_params[feeditemid]=&google_params[targetid]=dsa-19959388920&google_params[loc_interest_ms]=&google_params[loc_physical_ms]=9032191&google_params[devicemodel]=&google_params[target]=&new_api=true&dest=0&sys_id=0|894&gclid=CjwKCAiA7939BRBMEiwA-hX5J-yHpMyY5DpVRAWtA47EdMh7_nFUDczsQZ0a4TKamZq6Bz-CKPowbhoCCosQAvD_BwE

I don't know why Nikon chose to stop offering a grip with the D7500. There were quality, Nikon-brand grips for the previous D7000-series cameras, as well as the D500, all with a full set of controls and the necessary connectivity. The MB-D15 was offered for use with the D7100 and D7200, MB-D11 for use with D7000, and MB-D17 for D500 camera (all with full set of controls, but only a single battery).

Canon has scaled back on the grips they offer, too. They were available for the top-of-the-line Rebel series to the T6i/T6s... but not for the T7i, 77D, or T8i. There are third party grips available for these too, with the same limitations noted above. But Canon continues to offer an OEM grip for their 80D, 90D, and 7D Mark II DSLRs that have full functionality, doubles battery capacity and use internal connectivity rather than exposed wiring.

Personally I've used a battery grip (or power booster or motor drive or winder) on almost every SLR or DSLR I've owned the past 30 or 40 years. To me the controls for shooting in vertical/portrait orientation are every bit as important as the added battery capacity (or, in some cases, faster drive speeds). The added mass of the grip also improves balance when using larger lenses on the camera. Among my current "daily users", all five DSLRs have OEM grips fitted, and one small mirrorless is the only camera that doesn't have a grip. I normally won't consider a camera that doesn't accommodate a grip (but wanted a small, light, unobtrusive, "touristy looking" street & travel camera in the mirrorless).

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Nov 20, 2020 12:08:03   #
irish17 Loc: Paris, Ontario, Canada
 
lamiaceae wrote:
Buy a real Nikon one. You plan to put junk batteries in your new Nikon as well? You paid for a D7500, support the thing.


Why look for cheap grips for something that you paid good money for? I use Nikon brand grips, batteries etc.

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Nov 20, 2020 12:10:54   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
irish17 wrote:
Why look for cheap grips for something that you paid good money for? I use Nikon brand grips, batteries etc.


Maybe because those are the only grips available for the OP's D7500?

There is no Nikon grip for the D7500. Nikon didn't design the camera to use a grip and has never offered one. (See my earlier response above regarding grips for other models.)

There are only cheap third party grips for D7500 and they all use an external wire to offer a functional shutter release button, but none of the other normal control dials, buttons, etc.

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Nov 20, 2020 12:26:24   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
amfoto1 wrote:
Unfortunately, there is no Nikon grip for the D7500. Nikon did not design the camera to be able to work with a grip and has never offered one.

There are only third party grips available for it, such as the Vello BG-N18.

Be aware that these will not offer most of the added controls found on other grips where cameras are designed to work with them. With these third party, the only control on the grip is a shutter release button and the only way that connects is with an external wire plugged into the camera's remote release socket. This grip DOES NOT have a control dial or any buttons/joystick for AF functions because the camera lacks any connectivity for those. I don't know about the other brands, but the Vello also only holds one battery, so there's no increase in capacity with it. Maybe come of the others accommodate a second battery.

I'm not sure this link will help as far as comparisons are concerned, but it at least gives you a good summary of what's available: https://www.comparaboo.com/battery-grip-for-nikon-d7500?origin=google&google_params[matchtype]=b&google_params[network]=g&google_params[device]=c&google_params[creative]=431717676469&google_params[keyword]=&google_params[adposition]=&google_params[adgroupid]=106062690931&google_params[campaignid]=9881114630&bs=&google_params[feeditemid]=&google_params[targetid]=dsa-19959388920&google_params[loc_interest_ms]=&google_params[loc_physical_ms]=9032191&google_params[devicemodel]=&google_params[target]=&new_api=true&dest=0&sys_id=0|894&gclid=CjwKCAiA7939BRBMEiwA-hX5J-yHpMyY5DpVRAWtA47EdMh7_nFUDczsQZ0a4TKamZq6Bz-CKPowbhoCCosQAvD_BwE

I don't know why Nikon chose to stop offering a grip with the D7500. There were quality, Nikon-brand grips for the previous D7000-series cameras, as well as the D500, all with a full set of controls and the necessary connectivity. The MB-D15 was offered for use with the D7100 and D7200, MB-D11 for use with D7000, and MB-D17 for D500 camera (all with full set of controls, but only a single battery).

Canon has scaled back on the grips they offer, too. They were available for the top-of-the-line Rebel series to the T6i/T6s... but not for the T7i, 77D, or T8i. There are third party grips available for these too, with the same limitations noted above. But Canon continues to offer an OEM grip for their 80D, 90D, and 7D Mark II DSLRs that have full functionality, doubles battery capacity and use internal connectivity rather than exposed wiring.
Unfortunately, there is no Nikon grip for the D750... (show quote)


Alan--The MB-D17 grip holds one battery, but also allows a battery to be used in the camera's battery compartment, so there are still two batteries available when using this grip. I do not know details about the MB-D15 and MB-D11 grips.

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Nov 20, 2020 12:57:28   #
Mike1017
 
StLouie1970 wrote:
I'm looking to purchase a battery grip for my Nikon 7500. There seems to be quite a few random brands on Amazon with mixed reviews. Anyone have a reccomendation?


OEM Mike

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Nov 20, 2020 14:35:56   #
Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.
 
The Nikon version

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Nov 20, 2020 15:12:24   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Scruples wrote:
If the after market Products work for you, then please accept my apology. I am very happy for you that the products you use have no defects.

Guess I've just been lucky.

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Nov 20, 2020 15:38:36   #
wcsungod Loc: Walnut Creek California
 
I agree. Buy the camera manufacturer's own grip. I have two Olympus OM cameras and I purchased Olympus brand grips. They are over 30 years old and still work even though I don't use those cameras much anymore.

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Nov 20, 2020 16:02:32   #
Charlied123
 
The d7500 doesn't have a grip that allows you to control shutter speed or aperture. It is one of the frustrating things about Nikon's choice not to create one for the D7500 to my lamentation. The generic designs only hold one battery and require a cable to go from the grip to the adapter. The only advantage you get is a larger camera with a button for portraits. I wanted a solid integration for the camera and couldn't find one.

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Nov 20, 2020 16:22:05   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
StLouie1970 wrote:
I'm looking to purchase a battery grip for my Nikon 7500. There seems to be quite a few random brands on Amazon with mixed reviews. Anyone have a reccomendation?


Get a Nikon grip!!! I have had them on all on all my Nikons starting with A D70 up to a D810 and have never had a minutes trouble.

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Nov 20, 2020 17:08:52   #
John Hicks Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England
 
What I don't understand is buying an expensive camera and then buying cheap accessories, if I buy a Canon R5 rest assured the battery grip will be Canon the lenses will be Canon and the batteries will be Canon mind you the filter to on the end the lenses will b Hoya

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Nov 20, 2020 17:12:05   #
jefflane
 
I bought a Meike for my D850. It lasted a year. I replaced with a Villo. Still good after a year.

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Nov 20, 2020 17:41:56   #
Larryshuman
 
I fully understand why folks buy 3rd party grips. Just look at the cost of Nikon's grips for the D500, D810 and D800. All are at crazy high prices. So a low cost grip does make sense. If someone gets a good price on a used camera does it make sense to fork over hundred's of dollars for a black plastic box. Instead do research like I did and my 2 Nikon grips from Japan off of Ebay for less than $50 each.

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Nov 20, 2020 20:49:57   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
John Hicks wrote:
What I don't understand is buying an expensive camera and then buying cheap accessories, if I buy a Canon R5 rest assured the battery grip will be Canon the lenses will be Canon and the batteries will be Canon mind you the filter to on the end the lenses will b Hoya

Why not a B+W filter instead of a cheaper Hoya?

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Nov 20, 2020 23:46:59   #
ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio
 
lamiaceae wrote:
Buy a real Nikon one. You plan to put junk batteries in your new Nikon as well? You paid for a D7500, support the thing.


I wasn’t aware that Nikon made a battery grip for the D7500.

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