Flashpoint Professional Grip for the Nikon D5100 & D5200 SLR Camera

2014-04-07T21:00:00

I wanted a grip for my Nikon D5200 so I can double my video shooting duration from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. It does that job okay. If you want to use the grip for taking portrait pictures using the shutter switch on it, then you will encounter some clumsy situations since that button will not work unless you attach a piece of wire (included) from the side of the camera to the side of the grip. The top of the grip doesn't align perfectly with the base of the camera but this can only be seen when you look very closely. Apart from these, everything works okay.

FREDERICK T.

2014-03-31T21:00:00

It will not easily connect, the camera door is in the way. I am just not too impressed, but for the price? I guess it isn't too bad for the rare times I need the extra battery power.

MARVIN F.

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Wanted the extended shooting power that a battery pack provides. This unit provides what I was seeking at a very reasonable price. The only minus is that to operate, a short external cable connection between the unit and the camera is required.

CHARLES B.

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Not to happy with the external cable required to connect to the camera. Cable is too long and gets caught and you can't close the dust cover over the other connecting ports.

oldtimephotographer

2013-02-04T19:00:00

returned, would have liked if no external wire

WILLIAM N.

2013-01-02T19:00:00

I bought this grip for the same reason most people buy these grips. Nikon did not make one for my D5100. The extra cable to activate the vertical shutter release was ackward. I just decided not to use it. The door latch is so flemsy that I fear it's going to pop open at any time during a shoot. The tripod socket mount pertrudes so badly that I never get a good grip when I try to mount it on my tripod. I tried another brand but it did not power on at all so I sent it back. This one at least powers on. That's the best thing I could say about it.

Spice

2012-07-18T21:00:00

After two weeks of light use, the grip is basically not functional. The clips that hold the batteries in place are not doing their job. They need to hold the batteries lightly in place and they aren't doing that. The camera will not function with the grip connected. I had hi hopes for this but was let down.

BeaverTripp

2012-06-28T21:00:00

Pretty good value for the price. Everything lined up well and the fit and finish is pretty good. Very light weight. A lot lighter then I would have guessed. Functions well with either one or two batteries. The only function on the grip is the shutter release. It will not control any other camera functions.

STEPHEN T.

2010-05-08T21:00:00

Fits my D700 perfectly, will use it for extra FPS when shooting action shots

Shamont

2010-02-02T19:00:00

I was concerned about getting a "knock off" battery grip. I read horrible things; the grip didn't attach well, didn't match construction of the camera, even a report of the wheel you twist to attach the grip to the camera breaking and becoming lodged in the camera base. I still figured I'd give one a try. Figured I could always send it back. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. The grip felt solid and matched my D300. The construction was solid; no loose parts. The fit to the body was snug.

DAVID P.

2010-01-26T19:00:00

Nice addition to D330s. Do not have to put battery in the original chamber, instead two batteries fit in the holder. Don't have to remove to change battery. Wish there are build-in dial controls like the Nikon original.

Meng