Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D200 Digital Camera by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D200 Digital Camera
Digital camera Review: Battery Pack Grip Wiggle Fix-MB-D200
Summary: 4 Stars
Carl wrote about the stability of the MB-200, and I must agree. It has pushed me to the point of creating a fix for mine. What we cannot see is that very little of the two pieces are actually touching each other when mated. Only the soft rubber tri-mount pad and the edge lips on the pack create the bond...and not well either. Just enough to fool the eye. No wonder it wiggles! Yes on terrible engineering. Forget that it's inexpensive...it can still be plastic and firm if the pieces mate properly. That's what got to me.
Here's what I did....quick, simple, and eliminated almost all wobble. I cut an oversized template of the MB-D200 pack out of one layer of a zip-loc bag, cut away the shape of the insertion post so the template would slide over it, notched an area for the screw to access the camera and a tiny one for the alignment pin. I then fired up the hot glue gun and made sure I had everything ready to go...as hot glue does not give one too long in soft state. I then applied a reasonable amount of glue around the perimeter of the edge lip and filled in the open flat areas of hard plastic beside the rubber mount. As soon as you've applied enough glue, slide the plastic template down onto the base, making sure the screw post sticks through, then firmly screw it onto the camera. Allow it to cool thoroughly (I did 20 mins) and separate the two. The plastic bag film pulls right off and you've created the part the engineers left out. Too little glue...you can add more, too much glue...you can cut it away. Hot glue hardens to a rather hard plastic and certainly has improved my issue with the grip. The process took me about the same time as this review. Aside from the cooling time of course.
NOTE-Test your hot glue elsewhere to make sure it is firm when cold. There are different types, so make sure before going to the effort. Most are very firm when cured yet not completely rigid. That's what mine was like.
Why Nikon did not make a mated heat mold for these two will always befuddle me, but so will the D200 repair time of 48 days for a B1 low level fix. (Not related to my engineering feat here of course. Keep your D200 away from any heaters or hot cars.) My F5 could have survived 100 times what these Digis do. Be careful with the new Nikon digital Stuff!!!
Happy shooting!
Digital camera Review: A Must For An All Day Shoot
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want the security of knowing you'll be covered for an all day shoot -- "don't leave home without it." I bought this thinking there would be times where I would need the extra power. I haven't taken MB-D200 off since I first put it on. It really makes the camera easier to hold and manage.Digital camera Review: Forget about it
Summary: 4 Stars
Well - i like nikon stuff - but this thing is a cheap mess. It really can't be used on a tripod because it's not stiff enough to support the camera. The mount for the tripod socket will flex because it's made out of plastic. It's okay for adding vertical format controls. Unlike some other units this pac does nothing to improve camera performance. It's easier and lighter just to carry a spare battery. It does provide AA battery support which is why i wanted it. It could have been a whole lot better though and i expected something more like the old F100/MB-F100 combo. Really disappointing, but it is cheaper.. Digital camera Review: Nikon MB 200 Battery Pack
Summary: 5 Stars
Like the unit very much, except for the cheap feel of the plastic thumb rotating knob to fasten it onto the camera. For the price, the housing should be a bit more substantial (could crack or break easily if dropped). Digital camera Review: Handy & makes camera look very professional
Summary: 4 Stars
If you wish to have longer battery life & want your camera to look more professional -this is the way to go. It's a convenitent way to carry two batteries. Super handy when shooting vertical shots.
Only bad things.... it's a piece of plastic & is no way near in build of the D200. Still I like it a lot. My next camera (ordered the D300) will immediately, when available, have a grip - cause that grip is built much sturdier & will allow for 8 fps with stronger batteries. I really find myslef enjoying having a grip for my D200 & from now on will probably always get them.