Flashpoint Battery Grip For Nikon D810, D800, D800E - Magnesium & Water Resistant

SKU: INKMBD12M

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HAIJING Z : Does it accept Nikon BL-5 cover for EN-EL18a?MEL C : Yes
Shopper : Who is OEM for flashpoint pro? Has there been a new release/version since 2012? If so has there been improvement in QA/tolerance?STEVE O : Apparently that is a big NO! Just returned the one I bought because it would not fit on either my D800 or my D810 and my older one from 2 years ago fits nicely on both. No matter what I tried it would not fit.MICHAEL M : don't know
Timothy B : Anybody know if there are any problems using this on the D810?MARIANA DA R : Not sure. But I read that nikon did some redesign regarding the grip ergonomy... So...STEVE O : I have not tried it on a Nikon D810. Works great on my D800. Plan on getting a D810 in a few months and will try it then.COLLEEN T : I purchased this grip for my D800E, and returned it within a month. It constantly drained the camera battery. I replaced it with a Nikon battery grip and have been happy with it. It performs as expected without draining the internal camera battery.TED A : I was using one and in the field while shooting a pileated it just froze up. I finally realized that was the problem and removed it and continued shooting but had lost good shots in the process. It had worked before with the D810, so it took some time to figure out the problem. I will probably buy one for the 810, when they are in stock. I don't think it will hurt the camera to use the D800 unit, but I can not afford to miss 2-3 minutes of shots at some random time.CHARLES W : No issues on D800. Should be fine.CRAIG L : The MD12 battery grip is an awesome accessory for the D800, I like using the Rayovac 2400 ma batteries, they usually provide me with about 900 shots on JPEG med fine and it is useful when shooting schools u do not have the time to put another 8 AA'a in so have another loaded one ready and load up the EN EL15 battery inSert for backup. Lots of battery power, never had to try the waterproof ability but this is identical to the Nikon and u will not be dissatisfied

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2017-09-09T20:07:09

Rated 1 out of 5

Try something else

Worked fine until I attached a heavier lens with a tripod. With my hand no longer supporting the lens the connection with the camera on the battery post would come apart and shut the camera down. I would not recommend

SVHUNTLEY

2017-09-02T10:35:05

Rated 3 out of 5

Cheaper than Nikon but not as durable

The battery grip works fine but they are not very well made and they tend to strip out on the tripod socket leaving your tripod stuck to them. The tripod socket could really use something to make it stronger. I must say Adorama was great about replacing it when it happened to me.. The product is ok and works like it should for the price. Its just not good for serious photographers who work a lot. Great price

ROGER M.

2017-08-23T09:25:47

Rated 3 out of 5

Decent, build feels iffy

It seems to work fine. But build quality does not inspire confidence. Still, it's cheap enough.

RON P.

2017-08-01T19:15:52

Rated 1 out of 5

Do Not Buy This... if you expect to make photos

I bought two of these battery grips for my Nikon d5300. Upon assembly, the contacts in the vertical housing would intermittently fail to maintain electrical contact.... the camera would power up then crash... power/crash. The contacts are poorly spaced in the encased connection pedestal inserted into the d5300. I would have to "bang" my palm on the bottom of the case to start/make a connection. I bought DSTE Battery Grip and now everything works perfectly. Flashpoint is faulty, sloppy manufactured. Get DSTE if reliability is important to you. Buyer be warned. R E Clark, Santa Monic, CA., 8/1/2017, 20:15

Robert C.

2017-05-30T10:37:34

Rated 3 out of 5

Low cost and it works

I've only used it once, but it appears to perform satisfactorily. Given that it is only able 15% the cost of Nikon's grip, that is saying a lot. Would have given four stars, but I lack sufficient experience with the grip.

WILBUR T.

2017-05-29T06:31:11

Rated 4 out of 5

New Battery Grip

Probably wont use. For me it's too bulky and I believe it's easier just to carry a second battery, plus I get very good battery life, so to this point I haven't needed the extra battery power.

Lee P.

2017-05-23T13:43:30

Rated 5 out of 5

does the job for fraction of price of branded competitors

button is responsive, base is light. option to use regular battery adds to versatility. highly recommend.

Luyen T.

2017-04-13T16:11:06

Rated 5 out of 5

More shots

Is useful because extend your shooting time also give a professional looks to the camera.

JOSE J.

2017-03-15T18:39:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy customer

Light weight, easy to use, great price. Have had 0 problems with it so far.

joshua b.

2017-03-07T13:04:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

Works great and looks great on my camera.

Hiran C.

2017-02-21T16:26:47

Rated 5 out of 5

It works!

Great for the Money

Keith D.

2017-01-24T14:21:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Solidly built!

Very well built. Strong and hard to tell from the OEM version.

Frank D.

2017-01-20T11:33:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice grip for the price

It's nice to have the option to run it on AA batteries. All of the functions work just fine with my D7200. The rubber is soft and adds exceptional grip.

David C.

2017-01-08T10:16:35

Rated 2 out of 5

Barely adequate

Does not fit all that well -- slight gaps around the base. Difficult to keep tightly screwed in. Tends to eat AA batteries -- less than 200 shots using lithiums.

JOSEPH M.

2017-01-03T05:10:34

Rated 4 out of 5

You cannot beat it for the price.

I use a D7200 with a Tamron 150-600 lens, no tripod for shooting Bald Eagles the Mississippi River. I gave it a 4stars rating because of it build quality, its not a Nikon. The unit works great and for the price you cannot beat it.

ALAN S.

2016-12-23T15:29:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Well built provides extra battery power

This is a great addition to well designed photography format.

Carlos T.

2016-12-13T10:21:17

Rated 1 out of 5

JUNK!!!

Great idea and concept - but poorly built. In order for the grip to work, it must be pressed on firmly and held there manually. The tighting screw will not hold the grip in place to power on the camera.

BEAU H.

2016-12-12T08:29:57

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice

Nice......

Matthew M.

2016-12-11T08:57:59

Rated 4 out of 5

Performed just fine

I picked up the less expensive version because I needed additional battery power for a project. The grip attached to my d800 very securely and was stable on the tripod. I used OEM batteries and the body had no trouble linking to them. This has been my only use of it so far and have no sense of the button and controls other than just playing around a bit. I also cannot speak to durability. But the initial impression is positive, especially for the price paid. At some point I will get the larger battery/compartment door for additional power.

Charles E.

2016-12-09T06:22:10

Rated 4 out of 5

No problems

I read the reviews before purchase. I have none of the problems people have reported. I think this is a good product. My advice is buy the product, learn how to use it and take pictures!

MICHAEL D.

2016-12-04T05:23:39

Rated 2 out of 5

Drains main battery

This is my first non-OEM grip. I always set the camera to use the grip battery first, then the body's battery. Upon using the D750 Flashpoint grip I thought I mistakenly didn't set the grip then body battery. But upon further testing the grip drains the body's battery basically 2-1, even when the camera is not on. I've read about this problem in the past for 3rd party grips. Makes it near not worth it. Remove the body battery and only use the grip battery. I'll be getting an OEM grip sooner or later to resolve this. I also noticed the lifespan of my grip battery quickly dropped from 1 to 2, unsure if it is the grip or just coincidence. Everything else works fine.

Stephen S.

2016-12-01T18:22:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Great addition to my camera

The battery grip attached very solidify to my camera body. Makes taking vertical shots seemless with controls. I would recommend this product. It's a great deal for the price.

James W.

2016-11-25T08:34:10

Rated 3 out of 5

It does the job...

When purchasing an item like this, one always has the option of taking the original (Nikon) equipment, knowing that you get what you pay for. In this case the price differential is so large that taking a chance on a knock-off seems reasonable. I previously purchased a 'house brand' from an Adorama competitor. However the 2 wheels for adjusting aperture and shutter speed didn't work. I sent it back to the manufacturer after confirming on a friend's D750 that it didn't work there either. The mfr said it worked on their camera, but gave me a full refund anyway. All controls on the grip from Adorama seem to work properly. That said, I detect a few minor cosmetic differences between the two knock-offs. The most annoying is that the multi-selector on the Adorama unit is too close to the camera body - it's difficult, due to the fold-out LCD screen, to push the 'left' arrow, and sometimes the focus point indicator doesn't move properly. Not sure if this is because my finger is not positioned properly due to the tight quarters, but not a problem for me particularly. The fit to the camera body also seems a bit less precise, not hugging the body as smoothly as it might. The battery compartment lock handle works better on the Adorama unit. So for a few bucks less, and with the included wireless remote, I'm content that the basic functions work.

Richard D.

2016-11-02T10:44:49

Rated 1 out of 5

Not what you're looking for...

This grip drains your battery in hours. Other than allowing you flexibility with the shutter, it is more of a hindrance than an asset. Just buy the "real" thing.

Stacey H.

2016-10-11T09:22:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Battery grip!!!

Very easy to install, fits my hand like a glove. I love it!

ABEL F.

2016-09-26T14:21:53

Rated 2 out of 5

Meh, okay

I use it rarely. All the functions are okay. the joystick doesn't always work as it should.

Micheal E.

2016-09-06T12:38:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Looks like it is right from Nikon and it performs as if is from Nikon without the Nikon price

Looks like it is right from Nikon and it performs as if is from Nikon without the Nikon price.

ROBERT G.

2016-09-03T06:39:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and intuitive

I bought this battery grip because I shoot a lot of video between shooting stills. It took a while but I'm now used to the extra bulk and weight. The Flashpoint integrates seamlessly with my D750 and the buttons and controls are easy to learn and reach. It's indispensible now. As an aside, this is one of the few non-OEM devices I'd recommend using with Nikon gear. I can't really think of a downside...the size is dictated by the D750 and the weight is minimal.

WILLIAM A.

2016-08-31T10:38:24

Rated 5 out of 5

I've only had the battery grip for a couple of weeks, but it has preformed as I expected

I've only had the battery grip for a couple of weeks, but it has preformed as I expected. I have had the opportunity to use Nikon battery grip and the FlashPoint grip prefornes just as well and for a much lower price.

ROBERT B.

2016-08-16T14:05:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Good enough

Light weight and fits nicely.

YUHUANG Z.

About Flashpoint Battery Grip for Nikon

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On-Point for What It Does

By ROBERT P.

Great add-on for the Nikon D7100. The only slight wrinkle is that if you want to use 2 EN-EL 15 batteries at once, you'll have to remove the grip in-order to charge the one connected to the camera body. Other than that, fantastic alternative to the Nikon MB-D15 for photographers looking to not drop $200+ on a battery grip. Adds a nice, heavy feel to the camera, gives it that professional & solid look. Nice, snug fit, but is also easy to remove if need be. All in all, great product, does exact...

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Is the same for abetter price.

By Justy

is the same wit all the futures I wand for my camera

The Flashpoint Professional Power Battery Grip - Magnesium Water/Weather Resistant for the Nikon D810/D800/800E is an optional but essential accessory with excellent ergonomics designed specifically for the Nikon D810/D800/800E. This enhanced version add water resistance and magnesium strength.

Featuring intelligent links to camera functions, matching the design and feel ofyour camera while doubling the battery power with a twin cell chamber that can load a choice of one, or two battery packs. This is especially useful when taking advantage of the camera's movie mode or Live View mode - operating modes that use more power compared to using a single EN-EL15 pack. In addition, with the included battery magazine, you can also run the camera off six AA batteries.

The non-slip rubberized grip offers perfect balance in any direction with full vertical shooting controls, which can be independently turned on or off as the photographer needs to enhance camera handling, especially for shooting vertical pictures - not videos, please. The grip has generous operating controls as well:shutter button, Main Dial, multi-controller, AF point selection button, AE lock/FE lock button, AF start button, and multi-function button. The base of the grip has a standard 1/4-20 tripod socket and a hand strap mount.Your camera's original battery door fits snugly in a protective hidden slot for instant retrieval.
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Key Features

  • Professional camera grip for horizontal or vertical photography
  • Intelligent link to camera functions
  • Matches design and feel of your camera
  • Double the power with twin battery chamber
  • Perfect balance in any direction
  • Water/Weather resistant seals prevent moisture damage

What's in the box:

  • Battery Grip
  • AA Battery Clip
  • 1 Year Warranty