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(More customer reviews)This vertical grip is surprisingly well built. It makes a solid connection to the camera (in my case a D90 but it also works with a D80). The controls have a solid feel and there is a certainty when you push a button or turn a dial. The rubberized panel adds to the solid feel and provides a bit more "camera to hold on to." This is especially important if you are used to larger SLRs (e.g., D200).
A few years ago I bought an after-market battery grip (made by someone else) for my D200 and was very disappointed. It didn't connect solidly to the camera, the controls didn't always work, and the rechargeable batteries need to be inserted into a small tray and *that* was slid into the camera. I was concerned that all aftermarket vertical grips were made to that same low standard. My plan was to buy the "real" Nikon grip for my D90. However, after reading a lot of good things about this version decided to take a chance on this version. I'm glad I did.
Not only does it work perfectly but it also looks like the camera.
I can't imagine the Nikon grip could be made better or fit better.
Obviously this makes it more convenient to hold your camera in a vertical grip. Since it holds two rechargale batteries you can shoot longer before having to change them. It also include a carrier that allows you to use six AA batteries. This is handy if you ever find yourself with dead rechargeable batteries (and still manage to have the carrier with you).
Perhaps a lesser known benefit is that you get increased stability. This is due to the extra weight provided by the grip and battery. A final benefit is that you can use Da'Grip (as described in The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes, a book every photographer should read), this is money well spent.
There are several grips available, most more expensive and a few less, that provide many or all of these same benefits. What makes this product stand out is that is has best-of-breed quality while remaining one of the least expensive.
If you want a vertical grip then this is the one to get. The only question is if you buy this package and get the extra stuff or of you just buy the grip alone: Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip for Nikon D80 & D90.
Click Here to see more reviews about: Zeikos MB-D80 Vertical Multi-Power Battery Grip + 2 EN-EL3e Batteries & Charger + 8GB Card + Accessory Kit for Nikon D80 D90 Digital SLR Cameras
Kit includes:♦ 1) Vertical Battery Grip for Nikon D80 & D90♦ 2) Transcend 8GB Ultra Speed SecureDigital SDHC Class 6 Card♦ 3) EN-EL3e High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack♦ 4) Additional EN-EL3e High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack♦ 5) CTA Mini Battery Charger for Nikon EN-EL3e♦ 6) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SD Card Reader♦ 7) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software♦ 8) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 9) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Cleaning KitThis Vertical Grip/Battery Holder -- specifically designed for Nikon D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras -- holds up to 2 EN-EL3e battery packs simultaneously to effectively double your shooting power. This grip can also power your camera utilizing six AA batteries with the included battery tray. In addition, the grip includes a vertical shutter release and a mode wheel to provide easy access to all camera functions and make shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally.- Effectively doubles your shooting time- Holds up to 2 EN-EL3e battery packs- Includes a holder to use 6 AA batteries- Vertical shutter release- Primary and secondary mode wheels- Standard tripod mount- Dramatically improves stabilityTake more high-resolution pictures faster with this 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) memory card.Increase your shooting capacity with these powerful EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.This CTA Mini Rapid Multi-voltage Charger plugs directly in to your wall outlet or your car's cigarette lighter and charges the battery included with this kit in approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
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