Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D200 Digital Camera (Retail Packaging) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D200 Digital Camera (Retail Packaging)
Digital camera Review: I like it. A very nice accessory to the D200
Summary: 4 Stars
Some reviewers have criticized the build quality of this accessory. I do not agree. Yes, it is true that this grip is made of high-impact plastic and rubber rather than magnesium like the D200 body itself. This is not a bad thing, because it means that the grip does not add all that much to the weight of the D200. And in my opinion it is sturdy enough. The rubber on the grip, and the overall shape of it, adds heft and a pleasing ergonomics to the D200.
The D200 uses batteries at a more rapid clip than either the D70s or the D100. That makes this grip more useful. Being able to have two batteries rather than one supplying the D200 is very useful and practical. The D200 meters each battery individually when using the grip, and the grip uses one battery fully before switching to the next. This means that when it is time to recharge one of the batteries it will likely be fully discharged, which is good for the battery according to Nikon.
Besides the battery management aspect of the grip, it also makes taking portrait shots a little easier. It has a shutter release on the side, that makes taking these shots a little easier. Most users will grow to appreciate this.
Overall, I do not agree with those who criticize the build quality of this unit. A metal grip would have been too heavy. This one is light but sturdy. Recommended.
Digital camera Review: It Improves Handling and More
Summary: 5 Stars
The handling for portrait shots (vertical format) is improved. This is because the battery grip has its own shutter button and mode dials. With the battery grip on the D200, the camera's size closely approximates that of the Nikon D2X. The weight also understandably increases, but I think it helps to keep the camera steadier; especially with shaky hands and when the wind is blowing hard. This battery grip is ideal for travel, because if you run out both batteries, you can load up six AA batteries into the grip and keep making photographs. It's a well-made, sturdy accessory that I can highly recommend.Digital camera Review: MB-200 for D 200
Summary: 5 Stars
Pro's-If your going to use the camera for a extended amount of time the grip come in very handy, Makes it easy to hold and although I can't prove it I feel as if the batteries last three times as long, Also if you use any large lens 70-200 or larger, the grip give you a more sense of "balance"
Cons-It adds plenty of weight around your neck, esp with the 70-200 attached. Overall I love it.
Digital camera Review: MB-D200 Essential for your D200
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazing, this essential accessory has proven to be more than invaluable. With the MB-D200 attached to your Nikon D-200 you not only have extra power in a small package and an additional grip with controls to take vertical shots, BUT, you also can maximize the battery use and take full advantage of the Nikon built-in battery monitor. This feature not only tells you the percentage of battery life left, it also tells you the number of photos taken with the specific battery. Furthermore, the camera is so smart, that it first uses one battery then the other. Thus making it a no-brainer as to which battery needs to be recharged. In seconds, the battery menu tells you each battery status in one glance. The only regret is the removal of the voice recorder that was included in the MB-D100 battery pack that is for the Nikon D-100. Perhaps Nikon will bring this feature back- it was very helpful when trying to quickly identify photos for assignments.Digital camera Review: MB-D200 a disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased one of these units for wedding I finished last week. All of the reviews I read before purchasing claimed that the build quality of the unit is impressive and that it fit well on the camera. I did not find this to be the case.
The MB-D200 feels hollow and sloppy on-camera. It's density does not match the d200, so it feels unbalanced when used, most notably so with heavy, professional lenses (28-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, etc.). The sloppiness of the unit is due largely to the single point of attachment it has to the camera, which is the 1/4" screw into the tripod mount. When twisted and manipulated in the course of normal use, the MB-D200 feels noticeably feeble. It's weakness is particularly manifest in use with a tripod (at weddings I often stick my whole rig - flash with lightsphere II and camera -- on a quick-release tripod head for group shots; the MB-D200 doesn't do this well).
Perhaps a lot of my frustration with the unit is borne of comparisons with other Nikon products. I own an F5 and have used an F100 with detachable v-grip and found them both to feel solid enough for professional use. This product just doesn't stack up, which is a tragedy considering the great benefits it provides (battery capacity, etc. etc.). The d200 is a fantastic camera: it's too bad this essential accessory doesn't match it in performance.