Harry P Loc: United Kingdom

I Wasn't wishing what so ever, that one user just 'commented' a photograph of their 780 with a grip attached with zero text as if that's supposed to help me with getting a answer to my question and then responds with the name of the grip they are using with a link again which doesn't answer if it increases the FPS. And then responds to me again with the rolling eyes emoji as if I'm stupid! sorry no, that persons responses are just non-answers. it was a simple post with a simple question, if the user responded with yes or no, brilliant that's my question answered and then my post has fulfilled the goal. If they don't know the answer then they should not have commented on my post.

I have looked at a few videos on YouTube about grips and an explanation I have heard is that when 2 batteries are inside the grip, it outputs more a bit more power to the shutter motor that increases the fps of the DSLR, however, I am aware that not all battery grips achieve this for some reason even with 2 batteries installed, so I made this post for anyone who owns the 780 with a grip to answer if they know because I simply cant find that specific piece of information online. I commented on a YouTube review of the 780 grip and zero answer, I even posted question on amazon and no reply from manufacturer. So I chose to also resort to here to increase my chances of getting a YES or NO answer to a very simple question.

Now forgive me I now I sound toxic right now but its not aimed at YOU, its at the other user! I have zero patience for people who respond with something that doesn't give me a answer or writes stuff in response that is completely irrelevant.

Harry P Loc: United Kingdom

is that why some DSLRs have some funky looking connector on the underside? All the grips I have seen online from my observation are completely identical just with different brand names, use a tiny cable with one end being 3.5mm and then plugs into the accessory port on the side of the 780.

The 750 has that funky connector on the underside if I recall correctly.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

The Nikon grip for my D200 had a projection that slid into the battery compartment. It had about 10 connections that mated with a connector in that compartment. Nikon grips for all of my later camera models have communicated through a multi-conductor pad on the bottom of the camera. (It appears that the grip for the Z 8 may go back to the D200 design.)

Harry P Loc: United Kingdom

I have looked at a few videos on YouTube about grips and an explanation I have heard is that when 2 batteries are inside the grip, it outputs more a bit more power to the shutter motor that increases the fps of the DSLR. So if the DSLR doesn't have that form of connector you just mentioned on the underside it just wont increase the fps, or is that specifically just to to allow the camera to receive the signal from the shutter button on the grip and other stuff on there. cause when I heard that explanation I thought the increase the fps anyway cause that so called extra voltage from the 2 installed batteries would be going to the motor via the contacts in the battery compartment of the camera.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

I don’t believe that it adds any speed to the process. It enables the camera to hold & use two batteries simultaneously, and adds the benefit of added heft and stability when using bigger, heavier glass. I didn’t respond earlier, because I thought someone in the thread was being quite rude and impatient in demanding an answer. I don’t hang out on this site (quite a good site) 24/7. I may go days or more between visits.

As with all of my rigs, I find accessory grips beneficial when using heavier glass. In the days of film, I used them too. Though I never engaged them while shooting.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

Nikon D780 FPS

The maximum mechanical burst speed has also increased over its predecessor, from 6.5 fps to 7 fps. Moving to electronic shutter increases the camera's shooting rate to 8 fps or 12 fps for 14 and 12-bit Raws, respectively.

This rate is also adjustable. You can set the rate of FPS. I recently shot a fast paced event, and I found the rate quite sufficient. I don’t know what speed my D780 was set at. Probably the default speed. 🤔

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

I can tell you with 100% confidence that my Nikon grips use one battery at a time, whether with two batteries in the grip (D200) or one in the grip and one in the camera (all the newer grips). When the selected battery is depleted, the camera/grip switched to the other battery. Batteries are never used in parallel.

The D850 grip fitted with the larger battery is the only case I am aware of in which using the grip results in a higher burst rate. That occurs when the camera recognizes the higher capacity battery. I have that camera and grip, but not the larger battery. There is no increase in shooting speed from using two batteries.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

That is correct.

yorkiebyte Loc: Scottsdale, AZ/Bandon by the Sea, OR

jamesl Loc: Pennsylvania

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Did you check with Nikon about it? If anyone would know for sure, it would be them.

BebuLamar

Nikon would say don't do it as they didn't make any grip for the D780 and definitely not wanting you to use a third party grip.

lensmaster Loc: Chicago

the NIKON D780 did not accept a battery grip, like the D750 does.

I have several D750's and when the D780 came out I was itching to get one, due to the improvements, but once I knew there was not external battery/grip I cancelled my order. The battery grip does help balance the body, and the extra battery is always welcome.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

Nikon does not make a battery grip for the D780. Luckily, the third party offering works quite well.

Boris77

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