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Grip for D7100
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<blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 167118" data-attributes="member: 10784"><p>I have a Meike 3rd party grip for the D5100.. It does the job, basic plastic construction, functional but weak on build quality.</p><p></p><p>When I got the 7100, the Meike grips were out there and I wanted something a bit more substantial than that for the heavier built D7100. The Pixzel etc were just appearing at that time, I was unable to see one, there were no reviews to compare etc. I was seriously interested in one but could not find a comparison or see one. At the time I could afford it so I went and sprung for the Nikon Grip. I have absolutely no regrets, it works superb, you have battery controls (monitor & which battery is used 1st) nad the build quality is really solid. Is it over all better than the 3rd party? I would say yes, from what I have seen... on the other hand, the price they charge, they are very "proud". </p><p></p><p>If you are looking to save some money.. I would look for something in the $100 Pixel range as I believe you may get better quality than the Meike. I have nothing against the 3rd party units, I just chose to get the Nikon version.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, I like the extra "grip" I can get using the grips!!!</p><p></p><p>Pat in NH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockyNH_RIP, post: 167118, member: 10784"] I have a Meike 3rd party grip for the D5100.. It does the job, basic plastic construction, functional but weak on build quality. When I got the 7100, the Meike grips were out there and I wanted something a bit more substantial than that for the heavier built D7100. The Pixzel etc were just appearing at that time, I was unable to see one, there were no reviews to compare etc. I was seriously interested in one but could not find a comparison or see one. At the time I could afford it so I went and sprung for the Nikon Grip. I have absolutely no regrets, it works superb, you have battery controls (monitor & which battery is used 1st) nad the build quality is really solid. Is it over all better than the 3rd party? I would say yes, from what I have seen... on the other hand, the price they charge, they are very "proud". If you are looking to save some money.. I would look for something in the $100 Pixel range as I believe you may get better quality than the Meike. I have nothing against the 3rd party units, I just chose to get the Nikon version. Good luck, I like the extra "grip" I can get using the grips!!! Pat in NH [/QUOTE]
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