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<blockquote data-quote="Corey @ Faymus Media" data-source="post: 140871" data-attributes="member: 12053">It's not just from a standpoint as a professional, you have to also look at the fact that the difference in price isnt enough to warrant such a drastic difference. This aftermarket grip has loose buttons, rattle, it flexes and moves too much, its made of complete plastic and there is no support for the tripod mount as its a female thread glued to plastic on the inside. Drop this grip one time and I am willing to bet that it would crack in half.There is also the fact that it doesnt come with a case for the AA tray, the Nikon does. Also the tray itself also is cheaper and flexes. So it basically comes down to this:Are you willing to get a flimsy grip that will get the job done, and risk that it will likely wear out faster, and will break if you drop it in exchange for savings? Get the Meike.If you want the rugged grip that can take a beating, has a case for the AA tray, doesn't flex, and doesn't make any noise and has a 1 year warranty? Get the Nikon.I just can't justify that just to save $140 bucks. Most people won't want to either.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Corey @ Faymus Media, post: 140871, member: 12053"] It's not just from a standpoint as a professional, you have to also look at the fact that the difference in price isnt enough to warrant such a drastic difference. This aftermarket grip has loose buttons, rattle, it flexes and moves too much, its made of complete plastic and there is no support for the tripod mount as its a female thread glued to plastic on the inside. Drop this grip one time and I am willing to bet that it would crack in half. There is also the fact that it doesnt come with a case for the AA tray, the Nikon does. Also the tray itself also is cheaper and flexes. So it basically comes down to this: Are you willing to get a flimsy grip that will get the job done, and risk that it will likely wear out faster, and will break if you drop it in exchange for savings? Get the Meike. If you want the rugged grip that can take a beating, has a case for the AA tray, doesn't flex, and doesn't make any noise and has a 1 year warranty? Get the Nikon. I just can't justify that just to save $140 bucks. Most people won't want to either. [/QUOTE]

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