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

2016-12-09T06:22:10

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.

2016-08-31T10:38:24

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.

2016-05-31T06:03:17

It is a well built solid product and it can also accept Nikon BL-5 cover to use EN-EL18/En-EL18a battery.

HAIJING Z.

2016-05-04T18:36:05

fits great

Gary R.

2016-02-16T07:31:04

Lacking nothing the ($)+ OEM grip from Nikon has, this Magnesium grip is stellar. A huge upgrade in comfort and battery life. A nice touch is the ability to alternately use eight AA batteries for power when I'm being rushed and forget to charge all my packs. I completely recommend this grip.

RICK S.

2015-07-23T21:00:00

very good. used it for two years now and no issues. I've owned both this grip for D800 as well as the genuine Nikon grip for D7000 and it's as good or better than the Nikon brand.

Focalcraft

2015-04-10T21:00:00

I purchased this device primarily for the vertical mode controls; the second battery and AA cell alternative are nice too. It fits the camera well: there is no wobble, and there are no gaps. The only negative is that the up/down/left/right control button is small and temperamental: you don't always move in the direction you intend. (I had the same experience with the similar D7100-compatible model, which I also own.) If a few more dollars had been spent on the U/D/L/R button, I'd gladly have paid more for the device.

Michael E.

2015-03-23T21:00:00

This is used with the D810. The build is solid. Wish to see the directional button a bit better as it could get a bit too sensitive. For a fraction of price of the Nikon made it is totally worth it.

VICTOR C.

2015-02-02T19:00:00

This is the worst experience i've had with an aftermarket product. On the positive side it felt firm and sturdy. The first day I used it it froze the camera while trying to use the grip selector (4way control). I thought it was normal since every aftermarket i've used or read about have son issues. But after some more uses then the nightmare came. When I was going to unscrew it from the camera after a wedding to recharge the camera body battery, the unscrew dial was moving freely. it felt disengaged from the inside of the grip. Imagine how scared I was since I had no clue on how can I removed it from the body. I could not forced it because it can damage the camera connector. I kept trying to unscrew it but it didn't engaged again. I noticed that if I applied a little bit of pressure downwards the mechanism seems to engage for a second giving it about 1/5 of a turn to the screw. After two or three hours trying it finally unscrew completely. For me it was a three hour nightmare which I don't want to live again.

xXGEOMANXx

2015-01-21T19:00:00

Having larger hands I like the comfort of a grip. This grip is solid and it fits perfectly on my D800. Seems to be very well made and comparing it to the other Nikon grips (D300,D7100,D7000, D90) that I own I feel that this grip is on par with the genuine Nikon products. I would recommend to a friend. I have no negatives to report.

Taxmanea

2015-01-12T19:00:00

I'm going to start with 4 stars for form, function, and initial build quality. I'll reserve the fith star if it seems to hold up a while. I was in the same boat as many others when I bought a D800 and was shocked by the drastic increase in the price of the MB-D12 grip. Many others had been half that price. I often shoot in portrait and need the extra battery capacity without stopping to change them. The rubber is nearly identical to that of the D800 and the ergonomics seem identical to that of the MB-d12. The battery tray that accepts an en-el15 is smooth. I don't typically use the AA tray but it too fits fine. Side note, how has battery life been using AAs in the grip? Eneloop? All the buttons function properly and are relatively smooth. They lack the refinement of the Nikon grip and camera but are light years past another non-OEM grip I have. They aren't sloppy but don't have the modulation that Nikon does. The d-pad on the grip is sensitive but extremely responsive.

Allan H.

2015-01-07T19:00:00

I'm going to start with 4 stars for form, function, and initial build quality. I'll reserve the fith star if it seems to hold up a while. I was in the same boat as many others when I bought a D800 and was shocked by the drastic increase in the price of the MB-D12 grip. Many others had been half that price. I often shoot in portrait and need the extra battery capacity without stopping to change them. The rubber is nearly identical to that of the D800 and the ergonomics seem identical to that of the MB-d12. The battery tray that accepts an en-el15 is smooth. I don't typically use the AA tray but it too fits fine. Side note, how has battery life been using AAs in the grip? Eneloop? All the buttons function properly and are relatively smooth. They lack the refinement of the Nikon grip and camera but are light years past another non-OEM grip I have. They aren't sloppy but don't have the modulation that Nikon does. The d-pad on the grip is sensitive but extremely responsive.

Allan H.

2014-11-12T19:00:00

I bought this battery grip because I wanted a magnesium alloy, weather sealed battery grip, that's closer to the Nikon version. This is a great step at being an equivalent. I sold off my former plastic grip for this is a major step up in build/feel, etc.. The heft/toughness is equivalent to the Nikon D800/810 that it's attached to. I even feel like the two battery trays are built better than the ones that came with my former, off brand, plastic grip. I tested the AA tray with eight Sanyo Enelope's and it does help my D800 achieve the extra 2fps, in DX mode. This is great alternative for those who want the magnesium alloy, weather sealed option, without the Nikon price. Thanks Adorama!!!

Darren B.

2013-11-18T19:00:00

Used when doing video to extend time between battery changes. Although this mostly worked, after a random interval, the camera flashed an error message that could only be resolved by removing the battery pack. Too bad, because I wanted not only the battery boost, but also the vertical shutter release that I missed from my old F5. Item was returned.

ALAN T.

2013-07-08T21:00:00

Have only had it for a week so have only given it 3 stars so far. I really missed the vertical shutter release from my F5 and this has restored it. I like having option of using AA batteries, but it appears not to work unless you have an EN El battery in the body. I don't know what will happen when the body battery is exhausted. Will the grip batteries be useless even if fully charged? I have shot about 500 frames and about an hour of video and the body battery is still nearly fully charged, so it significantly extends battery life. The shutter release on the grip is ultrasensitive and in film days I would have hated it. Fortunately, in our age it is a mere annoyance. Of course the grip adds significant weight, but the D800e is not a point & shoot. Used For prolonged shoots, still and video and for vertical compositions

ALAN T.

2013-07-02T21:00:00

Using grip with a Nikon D800. All supported features work well. Product materials seem of good quality, with a possible exception of the AA battery holder. Plastic pieces at the end of the + sides broke as the batteries were installed. However, it does not seem to affect the battery contacts or the functionality of the grip. It is just unexpected to see small pieces breaking off right away. Use and feel of the grip are good. Comfort holding the D800 with the grip is well balanced, it does add weight but nothing unbearable. User guide is very basic and could be improved.

Salvador C.

2013-06-24T21:00:00

Bought the Flashpoint D12 Magnesium Water Resistant Battery Grip for my Nikon D800E... it provides extended battery power as advertised. The grip though heavy gives me a better, more secure hold on the camera. I programed the camera to use the grip battery first which makes it easier for me to recharge without removing the grip.

DAVID Z.

2013-06-24T21:00:00

This battery grip replaced a Meike grip and by comparison it is much better (the Meike grip tripod socket stripped). Unfortunately the Falshpoint grip frequently needs to be removed from the camera and re-attached in order for the camera not to indicate a dead battery (despite full charge in both batteries). The grip does facilitate the balance and performance of teh camera overall.

Leo

2013-06-24T21:00:00

Heavy duty! Works great with my camera body.

RyCamera

2013-04-22T21:00:00

A functional alternative to the over-priced Nikon version which costs four times as much. Well worth the money you save. The feel and resistance of the buttons are a little less refined than the Nikon version, but they operate as they should. The magnesium construction adds confidence in regard to stability.

Etherium8

2013-01-31T19:00:00

Some folks have noted the absence of a back corner groove used to accommodate certain L brackets - part of the Nikon brand design but not in the polymer version of the Flashpoint/Meike . That omission has been corrected in this magnesium, moisture resistant model. I chose Flashpoint from Adorama thinking that the store's volume purchasing power might have given them leverage to tweak the product in ways greater than sticking on a store brand label. I'm not sure there is an actual difference but the notion that the magnesium/water resistance brought it closer to Nikon specs helped me rationalize the added 50 dollar cost. Production tolerances seem to be equivalent to the polymer model I initially purchased, then returned - perfectly adequate, given the price point. Bulk and weight of the camera w/ grip are noticeably increased but many photographers appreciate that sort of thing, me included. As for durability, time will tell, although first impressions allow me to be mildly optimistic. And of course, bang for the buck needs no more description than so many others have given.

ERIC K.

2013-01-25T19:00:00

It takes the pressure off your forearm when shooting in portrait. The joystick takes a little to get use to because it doesn't move around as precisely as the large dial on the camera body. Overall the grip does feel very solid.

Dave R.

2013-01-21T19:00:00

I like the way it handles and feel. My first aftermarket (have Nikon original MD-B200, MB-D10 and MB-D11). Very happy to have purchased this Flashpoint D12 Professional Magnesium Battery Grip. With any grip you need to remove battery when not in use.

LUIS B.

2012-12-30T19:00:00

Overall great value. Not sure if it is worth the extra $40-50 over the plastic version. I took a gamble and so far it has been paying off. I wrote a blog post for it over on blogspot. My username is a.hoglen. I am giving 4 stars for construction but would give 5 for value.

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