I have heard from some people that using 3rd party battery sometimes hamper the camera, so people say to buy the original nikon battery as the risk is very high !
Is this true or just a "luck factor" included in this statement ?
I think they were talking about third party BATTERY and not grip. I only use my third party grip with AA batteries and if I was to buy another battery I would get a Nikon.
I've had my 3rd party grip (Neewer) for about a year and have never had any problems. I bought one earlier by a different brand and it made the camera act weird. My current one works flawlessly.
I rarely use it with batteries on it, but when I do I use AA's.
It never comes of except when recharging the EN-EL15. I just can't hold the camera comfortably without it
ok... Can you share what impact did the bad battery grip had on the camera ? which brand battery grip was it ?
I think the stamp on the box said "Meiky" or something like that. It's been a while
I remember not being able to change aperture or shutter speed with the camera's own dials, and the autofocus engaging by itself. It was like the camera went crazy. It was obvious that there was something wrong with the grip because the on/off button just didn't turn right.
The second one I got though has served me well for a while.
For what it is, and for my use, I just can't justify spending that much money for a Nikon grip. Others may disagree though.
Whatever brand you get, you'll just love the way the camera fits on your hand, specially on vertical shots. I know I do
I also purchased a "Meike" aftermarket grip. So far it works great. The only problem I can see is it is rather cheaply made. The little butterfly latch broke off immediately, but I just use my fingernail to open it (works just as well).. For my use I seldom need the extra battery back-up but mainly like it for the feel and camera handling and balance. For $39.95 vs $229.00...Can't beat it! If it fails ..buy another.
I also bought one of these for a Pentax K5 with two batterys included. To be honnest its faultless and feels and looks
perfect on the K5. The only thing could be better, is the battery compartment release latch. Not realy a problem though.
Although all the buttons work OK I never use them even when I opperate the camera veticaly. I have the propper Nikon grip on the D300 and I use that the same way. The meike is dubbed as weatherproof too. Ive got so used to using
cameras with a grip, I just hate a camera without one now. Unless its a D3s of course lol
All in all..... highly recomended !
The only D7000 grip you will have problems with is the Meike as the internal compartment is not the same shape as a Nikon or other 3rd party grips. And then you will only have a problem if you try to fit a Lithium ion 15A pac or 3600 or 4200 mAh as it wont go in ...stick with the $40 3 rd party but not Meike
I'm also after a battery grip and can't justify paying the Nikon price so I was also thinking about one of the Neewer grips.
Is anybody using a third party grip with a Blackrapid strap?
I'm concerned that it won't be strong enough and that would be my only justification to pay for a MB-D11
Regards
I wouldnt worry ! They are actualy extremely well built and far stronger than you would expect.I'm also after a battery grip and can't justify paying the Nikon price so I was also thinking about one of the Neewer grips.
Is anybody using a third party grip with a Blackrapid strap?
I'm concerned that it won't be strong enough and that would be my only justification to pay for a MB-D11
Regards