I'm going to be looking for a nikon brand battery grip for my d90
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Hi all! I'm going to be looking for a Nikon brand battery grip for my new d90! How soon I can buy one will depend on the cost, since I just spent all my money on the D90! Lol
Anybody have a good one they want to sell? Any advice welcome as always! Lol
I have seen them relatively inexpensive on eBay. Definitely buy Nikon brand. I just bought a new Nikon brand replacement battery for my D90 and it lasts a lot longer per charge than that off brand it had in it when I received it.
Ruidoso Bill
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I agree with using Nikon batteries but I have used Meike grips on my D200, D300, D700 and D800 and have had no problems. Nikon is just way to proud of what they think their grips are worth. Spend the $ you save on glass.
Thank you! I'll have to check them out then!
You could have purchased one for $10...
Amazon.com: Buying Choices: AGFA Battery Grip for Nikon D80/D90 APBGN90
Amazon.com: Buying Choices: AGFA Battery Grip for Nikon D80/D90 APBGN90
I don't know that brand. I was going to buy just Nikon brand, but I decided to try the meike brand that was recommended to me. If it doesn't work well then I'll likely just get Nikon brand next time.
But thank you for showing me the deal you found!
But thank you for showing me the deal you found!
Well the grip seems to make the camera more comfortable, and feels more secure in my hands. It might be because I tend to use older heaver lenses, but I'm not positive.
I would have pointed you to this site (http://www.linkdelight.com/buy/Nikon+D90+grip.html), but since you already bought one, I guess I'm just too late.
Yes I sorta jumped the gun and bought a grip. But it looks like one of the grips I saw on the link you had in mind. The price I paid was slightly lower, but not by much.lol
Thank you my friend!
The price I paid was slightly lower, but not by much.lol Thank you my friend!
I would have pointed you to this site (http://www.linkdelight.com/buy/Nikon+D90+grip.html), but since you already bought one, I guess I'm just too late.
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I have a grip on my D-90. The reason I purchased it was because of battery life. When shooting school sports it's nothing to crank out 1500 shots during a game. I soon found it more confortable with it than without. When my wife wants to use it I tend to take off the grip so she can stick it in her purse. Holding it without the grip now feels real awkward. So yes I agree that it also feels more confortable while holding.
I haven't had the need yet for the extended battery life, but it was one of the reasons I bought the grip on my D3100. I was a little surprised that it was more comfortable for me having the grip, since I have smallish hands. Lol But now it's the first thing I buy after I buy a new Nikon! Lol
But now it's the first thing I buy after I buy a new Nikon! Lol I hope your right!
skene is right. I bought one of that make for my D3100 - it is absolutely brilliant and has added to the weight/grip as well (and I have big hands). I got my new D7100 yesterday and the first thing I did was order one for that. At that price, and quality, it is first rate. The only thing that doesn't work is the extra shutter button on that (you need to wire the grip to the ports on the side for that to work). I'm not bothered.
I bought my D90 used with grip already attached. The seller didn't want to be bothered selling them separately. It's not an original Nikon grip, it's by Aputure, so he probably wouldn't have got much for it anyway. It seems OK but I don't use it. Maybe I should try to sell it? LOL!
Sure.I don't know how much you'd get, but there should be someone that would be interested!lol
Whiskeyman
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I picked up a used Nikon grip for $49 at a camera store with some used inventory, taking a gamble that it worked. Got it home and it worked just fine, and it hasn't been disconnected from my D90 since. The extra battery/reserve power is great and lets me travel without taking the charger.
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