Flashpoint Battery Grip for Nikon D5100, D5200, D5300, Digital SLR Camera

2017-09-09T20:07:09

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

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

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

RON P.

2017-08-01T19:15:52

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

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

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

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

Luyen T.

2017-04-13T16:11:06

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

JOSE J.

2017-03-15T18:39:30

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

joshua b.

2017-03-07T13:04:37

Works great and looks great on my camera.

Hiran C.

2017-02-21T16:26:47

Great for the Money

Keith D.

2017-01-24T14:21:41

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

Frank D.

2017-01-20T11:33:54

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

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

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

This is a great addition to well designed photography format.

Carlos T.

2016-12-13T10:21:17

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

Nice......

Matthew M.

2016-12-11T08:57:59

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABEL F.

2016-09-26T14:21:53

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

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

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

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

Light weight and fits nicely.

YUHUANG Z.