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: Makes the camera last a lot longer
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a cool implementation of a much needed device for those with D200s. The camera loves batteries. Having two is good! Having the ability to watch one drain and knowing there's another on standby is a fine feeling. Knowing that there are two more batteries in the case waiting is even better! For a full day of shooting, you need this and some serious memory. Highly recommended. Also handles AAs... always good in field conditions.
Used this combination with an attached 300mm telephoto on a field tripod for a solar eclipse in very windy conditions. The results were wonderful: no shake, no issues, and still had plenty of battery to use afterwords.
Digital camera Review: Nice
Summary: 3 Stars
First a word of caution: you will have to buy a second battery in order to use this one to its maximum potential. On the plus side it provides you with a much more stable grip on the camera and it also provides a second vertical shutter button. Fort that alone it is worth the extra expense.Digital camera Review: Nice Addition to Nikon D200
Summary: 4 Stars
After I bought my nikon D200, I knew that it just a matter of time before I will purchase one for my camera. Reading all the reviews here, I finally break down and ordered thru Amazon. I read the manual and installed the Grip to my D200. What a big difference It handle better. I order this grip even though I have total of 4 batteries for my D200. Now I have more peace of mind that I can carry AA for spare in my Back Pack. For the latch to hold the cover, I finally figure out not to break it by pushing the cover gently while slowly turning the latch without forcing it , so not to break the locking mechanism inside. I love the feel in my hand , use it to my tripod without removing the grip and it is very stable. Plus I also ordered the cable release for really sharp picture shooting. For the price you can't go wrong. Very easy to shoot potrait now. I have wedding to do this March so, I'm ready to rock with my Nikon D200, SB 800 and my Spare Nikon D70. Now debating which lens to get between 17-55 f/2.8 or 70-200mm F/2.8 VR...need helpDigital camera Review: Nice additional features make this a good buy.
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't expect to have anything at all go wrong with this type of an
accessory and so far it works great.
For me the ability to have the second battery online alone would justify the cost. My grip rarely comes off because I like the added size, weight and feel much more with it mounted than I do using the camera alone. In particular when using a Nikkor zoom or even the 105mm micro. Just balances everything out very nicely and gives me a more secure feeling holding the camera.
Note that it has a slot to store your battery compartment cover from the D200 that keeps that piece secure and easy to find when you decide to use the camera without this attachement.
That is one example of the thought Nikon put into this grip. Another would be the AF button and shutter release placed just where you need them for vertical capture.
People have asked so I might as well mention that I feel just as secure mounting this unit to the tripod as I would mounting the camera directly.
Great menu interface! You get seperate readings for each when you access Battery Info via the Set Up menu. Information displayed includes the percentage of charge for each unit plus the overall status of each battery. Status being indicated by the left to right scale showing overall condition by a needle wavering in between New and Replace. Above that and on the same screen are a L and R column for each slot showing percentage of battery power left. You also get a number representing how many shots have been taken with each battery!
Something to think about before you write a review about the battery and claim others lack understanding!
Included is a plastic tray that accepts eight various AAA batteries for use when the stock EN-EL3e units you use are drained. This is for when you just have to keep shooting. The way I use this tray is to carry spare batteries most likely intended for the SB800 flash unit. It does that job very well!
Good luck!
Digital camera Review: Nikon D-200 Power pack
Summary: 5 Stars
With the D-200 Power Pack my Nikon D-200 works much faster and I don't have to worry about depleting the batteries. With out the Power Pack, it you use your viewing screen a lot to preview your images you will find out that your batteries dwindle to "0" very quickly. With the Power Pack you have no worries.
If you are a serious photographer, you really need to consider this accessory it is well worth the investment.