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(More customer reviews)I just sold my Nikon D40 and purchased a Nikon D5000. This grip was specifically made for the D5000 so I bought it instead of the less expensive Opteka grip. I use a full size speed light on my camera, as well as a 70-300 lens. I have large hands, so I wanted more surface area to grab while using my camera. I am happy with this grip.
The included communication cable plugs into a data port on the side of the body of the D5000, and the other end plugs into the grip. This allows you to turn your camera on it's side and not have to contort your hand to reach the shutter release button since there is a portrait shutter release built into the grip. Since there is a cable connected, you don't have to use infra red remote mode on your camera, and the autofocus actually works on the shutter release button included on the grip (You can hold the button halfway down to focus) unlike the Opteka grip.
One thing I really like about this grip is the fact that if you really only bought it to get a better grip on your rig, and you don't need the extra battery power, you can put just one of the EL9 batteries in the left slot and the camera will function as if the battery was in the factory slot. This means you can buy just this grip, and not have to purchase a second battery if you don't want to.
The plastic on this grip is not cheap looking like a lot of the after market grips out there, but it's still not the same exact shade as the Nikon body. There is about a 1/16 inch gap between the grip and the camera body even when the mounting screw is tightened very tight, but the mount is very solid, and does not wiggle when holding the grip and shaking the unit around.
My only complaint about this grip is the communication cable. It protrudes from the side of the camera and snags on my lowpro camera bag when pulling it out of the bag (I have the holster type bag). The plug is very cheaply made, and I worry about it snapping off if I'm not careful taking it out of my bag every time. I think they could have made this cable angle into the sockets in a more form fitting manner in order to keep it from snagging on things, or made it a little more rugged.
Overall, I am very happy with this grip. It does what it was made to do, and I can take about 1700 shots at the highest setting with both batteries in.
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