Nikon MB-D200, Multi-Function Vertical Battery Grip for the D-200 Digital Camera

2017-10-21T20:00:00

With 2 new Nikon batteries installed, the grip only uses one battery at a time, when first one dies camera shuts off and doesn't use the second. Doesn't matter if I switch sides. Unit is out of warranty and would cost more to have looked at and fixed, than replacement.

NikonUserKR

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2017-06-01T05:34:51

Originally I ordered this product from 42nd Street Photo. It was to be a 2nd Day delivery. 1 month later I finally have someone on the phone from 42nd Street. Support at 42nd Street was rude and could careless that they never called me to tell to me the item was on back-order without a definite delivery date in sight. Now a month later with no battery pack to replace the damaged pack I already have I gladly went to ADORAMA to re-order this battery pack. ADORAMA originally sent the wrong item. One phone call later I receive an email informing me my battery pack is now on its way to me. Three days later I received my battery pack. ADORAMA I thank you for the save! You now have my repeat business! Thank you!

Alexander I.

2016-12-29T17:45:23

satisfied with my purchase of the D200 battery pack. put it to use and it works fine. was concerned with all the talk about the clip that breaks, but so far so good

michael o.

2016-02-16T08:32:24

for me the camera handles better dosn't add too much more weight i have large hands i find it more comfortable to hold the camrea in normal view with it on gives me more for my hand to get ahold off

Michael M.

2015-05-19T21:00:00

The MB-D200 Vertical Grip adds battery life by using 2 batteries thus extending the time between charges. This is better than using two batteries one at a time. It has a fast shutter release and command dial built in. It also adds to the size of the camera making it easier to grip, steady and shoot. I think it is a "must have" item.

D M.

2014-03-18T21:00:00

The product recieved was exactly as described in the ad. I was very pleased to buy a used product, gentlely previously used without any damage when recieved. The price paid was well below what I would have paid for a new unused product. The product arrived quickly. The whole experience reinforced my postive opinion about Adorama as a company.

jlweaver

2013-01-10T19:00:00

Mon revendeur m'avait dit que le selecteur de point de focus était sur la grip mais il ne l'est pas ....GROSSE DECEPTION sur ce point pour moi. Sinon le coté balance de poid et ajouts de temps d'opération vu 2 batteries sont quand meme pratique.

photographe316

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2012-09-16T20:00:00

The white plastic tabs that hold the batteries in place broke not long after I bought the unit. Now the door latch keeps allowing the door to pop open and the batteries to fall out, making tape necessary to hold the door close. Not very well designed for the rugged use that these cameras receive.

Commlender

Originally posted at

2012-07-11T21:00:00

Use with tripod, makes camera heavy

one s.

2012-05-29T20:00:00

I really enjoyed the balance, controls, and extra battery life that it provides HOWEVER the latching mechanisms holding the batteries in, as well as the mechanism that holds the door closed, are very poorly made and broke. I do recommend the product but only if you understand that you have to be very delicate with it.

Imagemedic

Originally posted at

2012-05-13T21:00:00

Gor this used from this site. Condition: very good shape. I put it on the camera and it works great. How ever the cover for the battery broke and O'm having trouble finding a new one. This is a great addition to my aging D200. It now has the full body feel and works great. Both Batteries lock in and so does the AA battery tray. It was a good find and the rating system used here on this site is a good judgment of the condition. be sur to read what the ratings mean.

EDWARD A.

2012-04-29T21:00:00

very great price on a used batter pack and very good pack

Tim

2011-10-23T21:00:00

I purchased a used one as they are not making these anymore and getting very hard to get. I have tried the knock off version of this battery drive. They are not nearly as convient or good as this is.

Steve

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Had the MB-D200 for 2 years now and it's been great with a couple surprising problems. The most glaring one is the plastic clips that hold the batteries in when you open the door. They get brittle and break off. Surprised that Nikon wouldn't have something more sturdy in their semi-pro camera grip. The latch to close the door could also be designed better. You can catch it with your palm and open it right up accidentally. A piece of gaffer tape over it fixed that but you shouldn't have to do that if it was designed better. Other than those two problems it's been a valuable piece of gear. The body is sturdy and takes a lot of abuse. Design and materials wise it matches the D200 perfectly. Having a vertical grip not only gives you twice the battery life, but helps stabilize your vertical photos by allowing you to keep your elbows in toward your body when shooting handheld.

ANPhoto

2011-06-21T20:00:00

Have been using this grip for sometime and love the fact that I do not have to search for the controls. Love the extra speed and long battery life. Helps balance my 70-200vr

ScubaDave

Originally posted at

2011-06-19T20:00:00

Just checked my invoices. Bought one on Aug '08 and the other on Oct '08. Both have given me total satisfaction despite years of abuse. All buttons and wheels work fine and I haven't had problems with the latches.

Fellowpedestrian

Originally posted at

2011-04-21T20:00:00

I've used vertical grips from film cameras to digital. This grip can run a camera for a weekend in the wild, or a three-day vacation. If for some reason the two EL batteries go dead, I can stop at any store and buy 6 AA alkaline or Energizer Lithium Ultimate batteries and keep shoot for days. Well worth the price, no problem with door latch after four years like other reviewer. I always carry gaffe tape just in case, as things can break when you don’t want it. NIKON should beef up this latch.

CameraTrapper

Originally posted at

2011-01-05T19:00:00

The latch on the battery compartment is flimsy and will break off after many openings and closings. "How long before it breaks??" Well, calculating my usage as normal (I use my camera 15 days out of the month), from my experience it will break in about 3 months. I used black tape to keep the compartment closed - It is a very small latch and could be replaced easily - if it was sold separately. I now use an external battery source.

tjazzedp

Originally posted at

2010-05-22T21:00:00

All the time now

Ship

2009-08-19T21:00:00

great for vertical format shots but can be heavy if used with "aa" (6) instead of 2 nikon batteries

Drew

2009-08-18T21:00:00

This one is a replacement. Last one broke when I dropped camera. It took the fall instead of the body. Like the feel on the camera. The extra vertical shutter release is important during sporting events. Battery door flimsy. Had trouble with older unit and power contacts. During image transfer to card, power would cut out, corrupting file. Replacement has no problems. Love the extra battery capacity during all day shoots.

Mrmagnetman

2009-07-26T21:00:00

We use it daily, it a very handy item, it is very helpful to have the grip on the Camera!

Ray

2009-05-13T21:00:00

Great grip for holding on to the camera. Not of the quality of the camera. Retainer springs holding the batteries in the battery compartment are cheap plastic and they break easily. An additional 20 cents on the springs would have made a huge difference in the quality.

jimaplus

2008-12-28T19:00:00

The MB200 is really very comfortable. I use the camera mainly for my job of sport journalist. I photograph motorbikes and use freequently long and heavy lens. The battery pack in very useful for holding the camera in vertical position. But with two batteries, the flash and a pro-zoom lens the camera becomes really big and heavy. I usually keep only a battery in the "A" slot, that's the one on the left hand,

Alvise

2008-09-04T21:00:00

Exactly what I expected. The grip adds quite a bit of heft to the camera, and i could now see camera getting a little heavy hanging around my neck all day while traveling. (I won't have a dead battery though!) I am concerned about the battery door latch. I have read here that it has failed over time for some users, I'm just going to be super careful every time I open and close it. Makes the camera feel really "beefy"!

Scott

2008-08-24T21:00:00

I shoot a lot and this product allows me to keep on shooting. It fits well on the camera and feels great in my hand.

Will

2008-08-06T21:00:00

There is a great deal of comfort knowing that you have twice the battery power available when you are shooting. You don't have to worry about having your single battery completely run down when there is a second battery already available in the camera.

InPhocus

2008-08-06T21:00:00

Well lets just say for the professioonal the grip is a must have. Teh down fall is you can experience a power delay when shutting off the cammera after ahile of usage. Sending one in to be fixed will cost you just as much as buying a newer one. The clip are poorly designed as well. If any on e knows of a better more reliable grip for the d200 please tell all....

James

2008-04-01T21:00:00

A great add on to the camera gives the camera a nice feel.

denn321

2008-02-13T19:00:00

Great Add on makes it feel like my F5 really adds something to the camera. The extra battery is great.

Jon