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Nikon MB-D17 Multi Power Battery Pack for D500 Digital Camera, Holds EN-EL15 Battery or 8 AA Batteries

SKU: INKMBD17 MFR: 27169
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Key Features

  • Extend your Nikon D500's battery life with this multi power battery pack!
  • Enjoy comfortable shooting with the improved ergonomic design of the MB-D17.
  • Power up using either the EN-EL15 battery or convenient AA batteries.
  • The robust build quality ensures reliable performance in various conditions.
  • Vertical shooting is a breeze, enhancing control and stability for portraits.
  • Seamlessly integrates with your Nikon D500, maintaining full compatibility.
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RAKESH P : Can you use the MB-D17 Nikon Grip without having a battery in the camera(empty in the body) and just use the battery in grip solely?    I have a grip strap installed and would rather just swap out batteries on the fly from the grip.RICHARD V : I am so glad you asked that question! I tried it and yes you can. That’s really helpful to know. It’s a bit of a pain to take the battery grip on and off the camera every time you want to change the camera battery. I can imagine there being times when you would want to have maximum battery life before you have to stop and change batteries but the rest of the time, it would be a lot easier to do what you suggest. Thanks!BRUCE P : You are correct - the battery in the camera can be missing. However, the grip only holds one battery but it could handle the larger expensive battery which I've never exhausted in a single day of shooting.
Michael C : So if you have a battery in the camera and in the grip you get twice as many shots?RYAN F : Essentially yes, as long as you have enough memory. This only adds another battery which kicks in when the camera body battery is exhausted. Keep in mind also that using live view and auto focus drains a battery faster.ROBERT S : No it's more for comfort when shooting vertical. You do not have to bend your wrist.MARK C : Surfdancer, That answer would technically be "no". You still get the same 10fps and the comfort of knowing you have an extra battery standing by if the first one exhausts itself.. I'm sure the actual amount of shots would vary depending on what you're shooting. I shoot a lot of sports and the D500 is a little power hungry (but such a great camera!!), and I've only needed the back-up once. Hope that helps. Mark ChodzkoROSEANN R : You should. I haven't tested it, but I haven't run out of battery on day-long shoots either. (Camera on all day, shooting a lot of bursts throughout the day.) The camera's menus let you choose which battery you want to use first. If you're stilll concerned about running out of juice, there's an insert with it that holds 8 traditional AA batteries. Just know the grip and battery add quite a bit of weight and size. I know everyone's style is different, but for me -- absolutely worth it.Lawrence Z : You certainly do. You can set the camera to specify which battery is used first - the one in the camera, or the MB-D17. It will run until the first battery is depleted, then automatically switch to the other one.JEFF B : So far I have it for backup, and have gone all day on the one inn the body and taken a couple hundred with more then half battery left.ZVI P : Yes. You can setup the order which battery is going to be used first MB-D17 or the D500 battery. This way you get an indication and you can charge the run down battery.Kent S : Yes, roughly twice the battery lifeROBERT G : Theoretically, yes. My experience with battery grips has been that you get double the shots because you have 2 batteries to run down. I shoot sports and sometimes the one battery will drain a little faster because of focusing issues or burst mode. I have a grip on my D7000 as well and have the same experience--twice as many shots (give or take a few) from using twice as many batteries. Hope that helpedDAVID H : If number of shots is your primary interest in getting the-D17 I'd recommend just buying some spare batteries as it would be less expensive. You will definitely get more shots, but I can't say whether it is twice as many. It does add weight to the camera you are carrying too. I don't use mine a lot because of that.WELBORN H : I'm not sure if twice as many is the answer. It does give you a lot more shots than just one battery. I also think it helps with powering the auto-focus on the lens. That has to be a drain on the battery and with two batteries I've been able to stay out in the field longer.
Shopper : Does the grip come with an EN-EL 15 Battery?JOHN D : No, it is a separate item. Sorry.HERB G : No, the battery has to be purchased separately.ALAN Y : No battery. Does come with holder for AA batteries. If you want to run two EL-EN 15 you do have to purchase another one.BRENT S : NoROBERT S : No. It comes with 2 trays, one for a EN-EL15, one for 8xAA's and a pouch to carry one of the trays. But no battery is included.PAUL T : No it does notALESSANDRO M : No... You have to by the battery.BRUCE P : No it does not.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2024-04-10T12:23:09

Rated 5 out of 5

MB-D17 battery pack

Great for wedding sessions and any other extended camera usage periods, although it adds to the weight.

David R.

2023-07-23T14:12:47

Rated 5 out of 5

As described

Item is as described! All functions work with little to no cosmetic defects.

Tom W.

2021-11-29T07:14:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Addition to my D500

Great addition to my D500. I can shoot all day with the battery power in this grip and it makes shooting vertical a breeze.

MARTIN D.

2021-11-22T13:01:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

Works great. Nicely packaged. Arrived on time. Good value.

DIANA K.

2021-03-19T17:55:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality Battery Pack- Hand Grip

I am using this battery pack with my Nikon D500. It works very well and I have had no problems setting it up and using it. The vertical shots are easy to use and at the same time switch back to horizontal. The battery compartment is very easy to unload and change batteries. The MB-D17 is light, well made and lives up to all the positive reviews. So far I mostly use it for sports photos and have done a number of soccer games outside. Since I am new with this, it took be a few shots to get used to the zoom using the battery pack. I have used the 100-400mm and 70-200mm lens on the D500.

Dale C.

2020-01-28T16:18:13

Rated 5 out of 5

high quality life saver

Excellent fit and finish. The double AA battery holder saved me at least once; dead batteries and no charger. A trip to the corner convenience store got me back up and running.

RICHARD S.

2020-01-01T07:27:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Rating the grip

It’s exactly what I was expecting it to be

GARY G.

2019-08-31T19:51:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice Vertical Grip

This is a nice vertical grip for the D500. I wish it upped the frames per second like the one for the D850 does. Otherwise, it's a quality product, with good controls and feels comfortable and sturdy in your hand. The biggest advantage (other than the vertical controls) is the ability to use the longer-lasting D5/D4/D4s batteries.

THOMAS B.

2019-01-18T11:50:55

Rated 5 out of 5

New Camera

Took it to my first photograph class loving it thus far learning how to use it.

Natalina K.

2018-12-09T15:19:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for using an assortment of power sources.

I had one for my Nikon D700 and now for my Nikon D500. Very useful

Richard C.

2018-10-31T13:21:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this addition to my NIKON D500.

I love this battery pack on my NIKON D500. It gives me twice the battery life while on a shoot- as well as giving you a nice firm grip when shooting vertically. Makes the camera feel more solid.

DEBRA R.

2018-09-27T16:21:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Essential

Great accessory

Gregory M.

2018-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Makes an already good battery life even BETTER!

This grip has been a life-saver on the job. I pack it with Panasonic's Eneloop rechargeable batteries (also highly recommended) and combined with the battery in the D500 the battery life with this grip lasted me a solid 9 hours (roughly 1500-2000 snaps). I even had some battery left at the end of the night. If you're going to be using the D500 for any period of time longer than 2 hours at a time, I highly suggest you grab this battery grip. It also has the plus side of making the camera more stable in-hand. I'm one of those guys that feels more secure the heavier the item is and this gives that sense of security.

svargas

2017-12-27T10:37:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it.

I like using a grip and this one is nice and deep just like the D500.

MARK F.

2017-12-20T08:10:15

Rated 5 out of 5

The best for my hands

Excellent gear

Ivan P.

2017-12-15T08:20:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Fine Piece of Hardware

Well built, but for a hoppyist it seems a little overkill. If one can shoot 900 photos with one battery (in camera), then don't see the big value in having a battery backup unless you are far, far away from a place to charge batteries. But I was sort of forced into buying a bundle because the camera body only price was the same as the bundle price which came with the battery grip. Plus I was told that the battery grip was an Adorama copy of NIkon's. But that turned out to be false. The grip was a true Nikon product price. I would rather that amount be taken off the camera body price and paid a lot less $ for the D500.

PATRICK L.

2017-11-29T02:59:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Grip

Great grip a nice addition to a great body

Derrick M.

2017-11-23T08:43:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Grip

Don't leave home without it is my opinion tho my wife prefers her D500 without the bulk. Ieave it on and we get both the verticle controls and Etta battery.....

doran b.

2017-07-05T10:04:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Adds handling ease and battery capacity

I have and use Nikon D4 and D4s cameras, and adding this grip means that I have the same ability to easily shoot in portrait mode. I does add some weight and bulk, but that isn't a problem for me. I also prefer to use EN-EL18a batteries, and this grip allows me to keep one type of battery as spares. The description is wrong in the web page. You do need to purchase the Nikon BL-5 battery adaptor to use the EN-EL 18a battery. This is the same adaptor used for the Nikon D810 grip.

Tom F.

2017-06-22T06:17:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Get It!

Extra battery. Vertical shutter release. Better grip on the camera. The only way to go ...

DAVID H.

2017-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Unfortunately ridiculous price fron Nikon

Hello everyone, I've owned a D3200, D3, D4, D4S, D5, than I thought the price was indecent so I sold my D5 and bought the D500 Very pleased with it! But god, the battery grip at such an indecent price it is ridiculous! Even if it's a great grip we should never encourage prices like that, it's simply indecent! Understand that if you bought the small light D500 camera you want to keep it that way

NikonianD500

2017-05-26T07:39:04

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Addition to D500

This piece is solid and adds important battery power and shooting flexibility to the D500. A must-have item for action shooting for sure.

MAC C.

2017-05-25T11:46:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Important accessory for any event photographer

Very good .,once you get used to it ,you will not leave without one. I do wedding photography and with it stands for more than a day.yiu pay for the quality and versality and ergonomics it provides.,

Shajahan M.

2017-05-23T23:04:07

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have if you own a Nikon D500

A must have if you own a Nikon D500 ! Especially if you hand-held shoot as I often do because it makes the rather light D500light body heavier & thus more steadier like the D5 ! Also when you are shooting vertical, that grip button has almost all the functions of the horizontal one.

MIKE K.

2017-05-17T12:00:40

Rated 5 out of 5

a must have for the D500

The MB-D17 is smooth and easy to attach. It give the body a bigger more comfortable feel and a great vertical firing position button that you can lockout when not being used. I am using AA's so far and is working well.

Joe B.

2017-01-17T10:43:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent added shooting power

So far I am loving the Nikon MB-D17. It has given me the extra power to shoot all day out in the field. Great addition for my Nikon D500.

MICHAEL M.

2017-01-10T10:52:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Good but over priced.

Over priced, but if you need it, it's the best.

JOHNSON C.

2017-01-02T12:40:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Grip

I use 2100mA Panasonic rechargable battery, which enable me to shot two day for at least 4000 photos, without problem.

Jikui S.

2017-01-02T08:31:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Good quality

Good quality.

HENNESSY G.

2016-12-31T08:08:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Great texture, comfortable to use.

Chih-Sheng C.

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Best Grip Ever

By IndyRick

This is the third Nikon vertical grip I've owned, and this one is perfect. It fits solidly on my camera, and the control action is the same as what is on the body. The only negative, in my opinion, is the firmware (NOT hardware) functionality of the FN button (I've already covered this in my D500 review).

Provides the Ultimate Power Source

By Scripps23

In addition to making vertical images much easier to shoot, and in addition to powering your Nikon D500 camera body with a second battery, many people do not know that you can insert Nikon's most powerful battery, the EN-EL18 or EN-EL18a, into the MB-D17 Multi Battery Power Pack for maximum power and maximum number of exposures on a charge. All you need to insert this battery into this vertical grip is an optional Nikon BL-5 battery chamber cover.

Let the MB-D17 Multi Power Battery Pack elevate your photography experience with your Nikon D500 digital camera. This high-quality, durable battery pack significantly increases the number of shots you can capture per charge, making it an indispensable accessory for avid photographers.

Designed with convenience in mind, the MB-D17 features a shutter release button and an Fn button, simplifying vertical shooting and enhancing your camera's functionality. This compact power pack can be reliably powered by either eight AA batteries or a single EN-EL15 or EN-EL18a Lithium Ion battery, offering flexibility based on your shooting needs and battery availability.

When utilizing eight AA batteries, the MB-D17 employs the MS-D12 Battery Holder, ensuring a secure and reliable power source. If you opt for the EN-EL15 battery, the MB-D17 uses the MS-D12EN Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Holder for optimal performance. No battery holder is required when using the EN-EL18a to power the MB-D17, adding to its convenience factor.

Additionally, the MB-D17 Multi Power Battery Pack can also be powered via the EH-5b AC power adapter using the EP-5B power connector, providing an alternative power source when you're in a studio setting or near an outlet.

In essence, the MB-D17 Multi Power Battery Pack for the Nikon D500 digital camera is a versatile, reliable, and high-quality accessory that ensures you never miss a shot due to power shortage.

Nikon MB-D17 Features

  • Extend Nikon D500 shooting time with the durable MB-D17 Multi Power Battery Pack
  • Vertical shooting made easy with built-in shutter release and Fn button
  • Versatile power options with EN-EL15/EN-EL18a Lithium Ion or 8 AA batteries
  • Secure battery housing with MS-D12 and MS-D12EN Battery Holders
  • Continuous shooting capability with EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector compatibility
  • Compact and reliable design for on-the-go photography enthusiasts

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Extend your Nikon D500's battery life with this multi power battery pack!
  • Enjoy comfortable shooting with the improved ergonomic design of the MB-D17.
  • Power up using either the EN-EL15 battery or convenient AA batteries.
  • The robust build quality ensures reliable performance in various conditions.
  • Vertical shooting is a breeze, enhancing control and stability for portraits.
  • Seamlessly integrates with your Nikon D500, maintaining full compatibility.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon MS-D12 AA Battery Holder
  • MS-D12EN Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Holder
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty