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Meike D800 Grip REVIEW
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<blockquote data-quote="Photowyzard" data-source="post: 70943" data-attributes="member: 8344"><p>Teasing you? LOL No....</p><p></p><p>Here is what happened.</p><p></p><p>I ordered the grip thinking this is no big deal. Just like any other accessory. I thought it was a seamless, brainless purchase.</p><p></p><p>The, people on the other forum I frequent (PlanetNikon.com) started warning me about possible consequences. I listen to people on the forum because I have been there a few years and have a high degree of respect for their knowledge and advise. There have been some issues with this grip. One member here who is on both forums also had an issue. So, a red flag went up.</p><p></p><p>I did some research and saw that some people did have problems. So, I put the brakes on. The grip arrived, exactly in the time period Meike said it would. You see it above.</p><p></p><p>Now, here is where I am coming from:</p><p></p><p>1) I love the feel of a gripped camera. Especially for portrait work. I also really, really like the extra battery and extended shooting time.</p><p></p><p>2) The Ripoff Authentic Nikon grip is NOT ON MY RADAR as a purchase at the current prices. Maybe at 50% off. Not at the prices it is currently at so I can add one extra battery. So, this isn't life and death to me. If I bought the NIkon grip, I would order an EN-EL15. So, I am going to order an EN-EL15. Same out of pocket money. I have a charger, I charge two and go. Same result, Nikon doesn't get to have an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET on my wallet. Sorry Nikon.</p><p></p><p>3) If I don't use the Meike grip, so what. I am out $69. If I can find a way to test it and see that it works, I will attach it to the camera and let you know.</p><p></p><p>These online posts about the grip shorting out your camera etc., in all likelihood, are from SHILLS who are purposely put there to scare you off of this purchase. Or, they are bozo's because, as you can tell from my review, there is nothing I can see wrong with the outside quality, the aesthetics, the fit or the service.</p><p></p><p>I don't feel any pressure to try it yet until I know it won't fry the camera. So, it could be a month before I update you on how it works. If it works, I can tell you, it will work fine.</p><p></p><p>So, stay tuned. Hopefully, what I did write up for you is of some value to this point. As much as I like to help people out, I don't think I want to be a Ken Rockwell as I don't get paid for my opinion and, I am not going to jeopardize my warranty or camera for your satisfaction. I trust you fully understand that line of thought! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> No offence intended, just telling you the facts as I see it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Photowyzard, post: 70943, member: 8344"] Teasing you? LOL No.... Here is what happened. I ordered the grip thinking this is no big deal. Just like any other accessory. I thought it was a seamless, brainless purchase. The, people on the other forum I frequent (PlanetNikon.com) started warning me about possible consequences. I listen to people on the forum because I have been there a few years and have a high degree of respect for their knowledge and advise. There have been some issues with this grip. One member here who is on both forums also had an issue. So, a red flag went up. I did some research and saw that some people did have problems. So, I put the brakes on. The grip arrived, exactly in the time period Meike said it would. You see it above. Now, here is where I am coming from: 1) I love the feel of a gripped camera. Especially for portrait work. I also really, really like the extra battery and extended shooting time. 2) The Ripoff Authentic Nikon grip is NOT ON MY RADAR as a purchase at the current prices. Maybe at 50% off. Not at the prices it is currently at so I can add one extra battery. So, this isn't life and death to me. If I bought the NIkon grip, I would order an EN-EL15. So, I am going to order an EN-EL15. Same out of pocket money. I have a charger, I charge two and go. Same result, Nikon doesn't get to have an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET on my wallet. Sorry Nikon. 3) If I don't use the Meike grip, so what. I am out $69. If I can find a way to test it and see that it works, I will attach it to the camera and let you know. These online posts about the grip shorting out your camera etc., in all likelihood, are from SHILLS who are purposely put there to scare you off of this purchase. Or, they are bozo's because, as you can tell from my review, there is nothing I can see wrong with the outside quality, the aesthetics, the fit or the service. I don't feel any pressure to try it yet until I know it won't fry the camera. So, it could be a month before I update you on how it works. If it works, I can tell you, it will work fine. So, stay tuned. Hopefully, what I did write up for you is of some value to this point. As much as I like to help people out, I don't think I want to be a Ken Rockwell as I don't get paid for my opinion and, I am not going to jeopardize my warranty or camera for your satisfaction. I trust you fully understand that line of thought! :) No offence intended, just telling you the facts as I see it. [/QUOTE]
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