Battery grip
Oct 7, 2013 14:36:26 #
vet6869
Loc: socal
Greetings to all I am looking for some advice regarding a battery grip for my Nikon d5200 as for brand etc TIA vet6869
Oct 7, 2013 18:14:25 #
I use a Nikon MB-D80 and I have never had any problems. Usually shoot some 300 pictures and then recharge one of the batteries. Love this set up with a 16 gig card in the camera and another in my pocket just in case. Never used the spare card or run out of battery power.
Oct 7, 2013 18:16:40 #
Oct 7, 2013 19:08:39 #
Not sure if the MB-D80 will fit your camera. I believe that one is for the D80 camera. I'm sure that the bottom of the 5200 is different. There are some knock offs, but if Nikon makes one for that camera, I would purchase it. I am sure others on here can chime in with more knowledge of grips.
Oct 7, 2013 19:15:05 #
Oct 7, 2013 22:40:28 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Not sure if the MB-D80 will fit your camera. I believe that one is for the D80 camera. I'm sure that the bottom of the 5200 is different. There are some knock offs, but if Nikon makes one for that camera, I would purchase it. I am sure others on here can chime in with more knowledge of grips.
I hadn't thought about that. Mine is on a D90.
Oct 7, 2013 22:46:50 #
Oct 8, 2013 08:57:57 #
just a word of caution, my business partner got an off name brand one for his 5200, and it has never worked right. I use Nikon for my D-200 and D-7000, and they both work flawlessly. When he uses his, he has to keep removing it and putting it back on, because his camera freezes. Sent back the first one, and the second does the same thing. Frankly, I'd just get some extra batteries if I couldn't afford the Nikon. It is easier to switch batteries, than to remove and put the aftermarket holder on and off.
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Oct 8, 2013 09:10:17 #
Although I use Canon, I have used the POLAROID Battery Packs and they work great. I've had three of them and not a problem with any of them. You will save a lot of $$ also.
Oct 8, 2013 09:25:31 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
Although I use Canon, I have used the POLAROID Battery Packs and they work great. I've had three of them and not a problem with any of them. You will save a lot of $$ also.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE aftermarket items. I just wanted to share what I knew about the 5200, and it not seeming to like the aftermarket grips.
Oct 8, 2013 09:28:13 #
I've used a Zeikos ZE-NBG300 on my D300s for 3 years now and never had a problem. Even Thom Hogan uses third party battery grips. You need to get the grip made for your camera model, B&H Photo sells the Vello BG-N6 for the D5200, price is $60. There are a few others that are cheaper. Watch some youtube videos about the D5200 battery grips and see what the users have to say.
Oct 8, 2013 13:26:13 #
sjrw
Loc: Gunnislake, Cornwall, UK
Ol' Frank wrote:
I use a Nikon MB-D80 and I have never had any problems. Usually shoot some 300 pictures and then recharge one of the batteries. Love this set up with a 16 gig card in the camera and another in my pocket just in case. Never used the spare card or run out of battery power.
Ditto on my D90
Oct 8, 2013 13:26:13 #
sjrw
Loc: Gunnislake, Cornwall, UK
Ol' Frank wrote:
I use a Nikon MB-D80 and I have never had any problems. Usually shoot some 300 pictures and then recharge one of the batteries. Love this set up with a 16 gig card in the camera and another in my pocket just in case. Never used the spare card or run out of battery power.
Ditto on my D90
Oct 8, 2013 13:30:08 #
catfish252 wrote:
I've used the Vello battery grips on all my Nikons and have never had had an issue in the 3 years I've had them. Talked to the guy at B&H and he initally told me they were the best bang for the buck which was good enough for me. I eventually bought 3 of them and was still way cheaper than one from Nikon. Yes you do pay more for the name........I've used a Zeikos ZE-NBG300 on my D300s for 3 years now and never had a problem. Even Thom Hogan uses third party battery grips. You need to get the grip made for your camera model, B&H Photo sells the Vello BG-N6 for the D5200, price is $60. There are a few others that are cheaper. Watch some youtube videos about the D5200 battery grips and see what the users have to say.
Oct 8, 2013 13:30:49 #
vet6869 wrote:
Greetings to all I am looking for some advice regarding a battery grip for my Nikon d5200 as for brand etc TIA vet6869
Mieke makes a great inexpensive battery grip for the 5200. I bought the 5100 grip for my d5200 camera and it also works just fine.
Here's were I got my grip:
http://www.amazon.com/Meike-Vertical-Battery-Camera-EN-EL14/dp/B00BIEWUAA/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1381253422&sr=1-3&keywords=Battery+Grip+for+Nikon+d5200
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