Identify 'Original' Battery Grip

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WhiteLight

Senior Member
Been looking at battery grips for the D7000
Thought it would be best to get the Nikon MB-D11 itself as opposed to third party grips as they have no presence here & it would be money down the drain if something goes wrong as am certain there will be no support.

Anyway, i see the pricing of the MB-D11 in B&H at around $220
Most of the sellers here are selling this at around $240-$250, but i have stumbled upon a couple of vendors (one on ebay & one through a regualr authentic site) at around $150

they have a 7 day replacement warranty & a 30 day return policy other than the regular Nikon India warranty.

i was wondering if there is any way to confirm that what i get is original Nikon?

seems like an excellent price, but like they say, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.. and i've been bitten once with the 105mm :)
 
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riverside

Senior Member
On eBay ask the seller if the grip is an original Nikon. If the response is yes and its not when you receive it you'll be covered by eBay's buyer protection program for purchase price and shipping.
 
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WhiteLight

Senior Member
eBay would probably be my last option..
anyhow, how would i know it's Nikon original & not some fake?
Are we able to register grips as well with Nikon similar to DSLRs?
 
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fotojack

Senior Member
WhiteLight said:
eBay would probably be my last option..
anyhow, how would i know it's Nikon original & not some fake?
Are we able to register grips as well with Nikon similar to DSLRs?
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Yes, Nikon grips can be registered. There is a serial number on the bottom of the grip. Here's a picture of my D200 grip. The one you want to get should look similar to this on the bottom:

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WhiteLight

Senior Member
fotojack said:
Yes, Nikon grips can be registered. There is a serial number on the bottom of the grip. Here's a picture of my D200 grip. The one you want to get should look similar to this on the bottom:
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Exactly what i was looking for... Thanks Jack!
Me thinks it's a pretty good deal then
 
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WhiteLight

Senior Member
Ok so i went ahead and ordered the grip :)
fingers crossed i get the original product..
priced at around $152
the details:

Nikon's MB-D11 Multi Power Battery Pack is a grip that attaches to the Nikon D7000, providing extended battery power with the batteries (not included) in the grip, plus giving you a better, more secure and stable hold on the camera, making it easier to handhold the D7000 at lower shutter speeds.

The battery pack is supplied with two battery trays--one that holds an EN-EL15 rechargeable battery, and one that holds 6 AA batteries.

A holding case, contact cap and user's manual are also included.

Specifications:

For Nikon D7000 camera

Two battery trays included: one for an EN-EL15 rechargeable battery, and one for 6 AA batteries



Warranty
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7 days replacement warranty
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WhiteLight

Senior Member
Re: FAKE FAKE FAKE MB-D11

Well just as suspected, it was a fake!
And what a fake at that!

Thie battery grip came in a perfectly made box, with a manual.
the battery tray came in a pouch similar to the original one.
This was the first red light for me - some of the stitches on the inside of the pouch were off..
I've never seen a nikon pouch made that way.

Next, the grip itself is so well constructed & finely made, if i wasn't as paranoid as i was, i would probably never know.
The color & texture of the material is slightly different as compared to the material on the body of the D7000.
And it seems to be somewhat plasticky.
All other tell tale signs that have been inidcated in other sites like fstoppers etc, like the indicator marks, the inside of the tray etc is all made up to be more like the original now.
The locking wheel however spins like a top if you whirl it around..
And the kicker, NO warranty card.

Called the seller & he said he's giving a dealer warranty for 6 months, no Nikon warranty.
Thank you very much!
 
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