Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New profile posts
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Nikon DSLR Cameras
D7200
Battery Grip
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Gobae" data-source="post: 668188" data-attributes="member: 26896"><p>I purchased the Vello BG-N1 for my D7200 and so far it's been quite good. The are a couple of quirks however. Which, after reading the <span style="color: #333333">MB-D15 reviews, are apparently not unique to just the Vello version.</span></p><p><span style="color: #333333"></span></p><p><span style="color: #333333">First, the tripod screw on the D7200 is so off center (to the left) that the battery grip doesn't seat totally tight on the right side. This leads to some small movement and squishy feel when using the grip in portrait orientation.</span></p><p><span style="color: #333333"></span></p><p><span style="color: #333333">Second, unlike some Nikon grips for other models, this one only houses the second battery; "primary" battery stays in the camera. So if you need to charge both batteries you've got to remove the grip. But you can tell the D7200 which battery to use first.</span></p><p><span style="color: #333333"></span></p><p><span style="color: #333333">Third, if you remove just the grip battery to charge it and continue to use the camera with just the in-body battery it may not recognize the grip and extra battery when the battery is put back in. To remedy this you need to remove the grip and re-install it.</span></p><p><span style="color: #333333"></span></p><p><span style="color: #333333">As far as hanging the camera via a black rapid or other strap system goes, I've never had any issue with the grip plastic cracking or deforming like MarkF experienced. I was initially concerned about that potential (especially with the threads so off center on the D7200) but it hasn't materialized after 1.5 years on the D7200 and 4 years on my D90. That said, I still inspect them!</span></p><p><span style="color: #333333"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gobae, post: 668188, member: 26896"] I purchased the Vello BG-N1 for my D7200 and so far it's been quite good. The are a couple of quirks however. Which, after reading the [COLOR=#333333]MB-D15 reviews, are apparently not unique to just the Vello version. First, the tripod screw on the D7200 is so off center (to the left) that the battery grip doesn't seat totally tight on the right side. This leads to some small movement and squishy feel when using the grip in portrait orientation. Second, unlike some Nikon grips for other models, this one only houses the second battery; "primary" battery stays in the camera. So if you need to charge both batteries you've got to remove the grip. But you can tell the D7200 which battery to use first. Third, if you remove just the grip battery to charge it and continue to use the camera with just the in-body battery it may not recognize the grip and extra battery when the battery is put back in. To remedy this you need to remove the grip and re-install it. As far as hanging the camera via a black rapid or other strap system goes, I've never had any issue with the grip plastic cracking or deforming like MarkF experienced. I was initially concerned about that potential (especially with the threads so off center on the D7200) but it hasn't materialized after 1.5 years on the D7200 and 4 years on my D90. That said, I still inspect them! [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Nikon DSLR Cameras
D7200
Battery Grip
Top