Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip for Nikon D80 & D90
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Manufacturer: ZeikosModel: ZE-NBG90
Product features:
- Professional high quality battery grip for Nikon D90 & D80
- Effectively doubling your shooting time
- Holds 2 EN-EL3E Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
- AA Cartridge Plate Holds 6AA Batteries
- Vertical firing release with lock
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip for Nikon D80 & D90
Customer Review: Great product for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
Like a lot of people, I wanted to get grip to help bulk up my d90 a bit and get the extra shutter release...holding two batteries is a plus too. I'm one that likes my gear to be heavier rather then feather light as it just makes me feel better about what I'm holding. Installation was a breeze once I figure out that removing the battery door was a simple as pulling it off at a 45 degree angle. I have not been able to compare this to the Nikon grip, but I would imagine that Nikon's uses the same heavy plastic in theirs. You can tell this one was constructed with lighter materials, but considering it's what, 1/3 the price of Nikon's, it's a very good buy. Aesthetically it looks like it belongs there as well as an add on grip can. I like that there are actual rubber grips where they should be.
Update: I first have to admit that I am a hopeless consumer, and when I had the opportunity to see the Nikon grip and try it out, I felt compelled to pick it up. After having my Zeikos for about 6 months, I've noticed some issues that began to rub me the wrong way. The rubber grip has begun to unstick, not horribly, but enough for me to notice and worry about what it would be like in another 6. If it did...sure, superglue would work I'm sure, but I'm a bit ocd about my stuff. I also noticed the lettering on the ae lock was almost gone. Again, not a catastrophic issue, but annoying that it's happened after 6 months of moderate use. My next gripe became the finish of the Zeikos compared to the Nikon. The Zeikos appeared somewhat textured, but still rather smooth, and didn't quite mesh with the camera body. Now bear in mind, these are all faults that I found to justify picking up the mb-d80. None of them are massive issues, and are not worth $100. The issues I have had that while still not worth an extra $100 but some what more note worthy are these: The Zeikos does not adhere to the camera body as well as the Nikon. There's an annoying amount of play that I had to fix by using a few strips of duct tape around the part that extends into the camera's batter compartment. There's a wee bit of movement on the mb-d80...might still wrap a single strip on. My next actual concern was the responsiveness of my camera buttons. For some reason, with the Zeikos attached, I often had to push the play or info buttons a couple times to get them active. Not so with the Nikon. Worth $100 extra? Not likely, but frustrating none the less. The battery door feels more solid on the Nikon, and there is a slight difference in weight between the two with the Nikon being the heavier of the two. The final difference I've noticed, and this is honestly what sold me, is the texture of the plastic. The Nikon feels a bit more rugged, and looks like the same kind of plastic my d90 is made out of. Oh, and and the buttons and dials on neither unit match those on the camera very well. The Nikon's shutter release might seem "spongy," but if you're used to the half/full push feeling, you'll get over it quick.
With all this said, now owning both grips, I will say that the differences between the two may only add up to being worth the extra money if these issues really matter to you. They do to me, so I will keep the Nikon on, but I probably could have used the money elsewhere, and my pictures would still look the same. If the Nikon retailed for as high as $120, I'd say it's a sure shot over the Zeikos, but the price difference can make it hard to justify. Hopefully this is helpful.
Description of Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip for Nikon D80 & D90
The Zeikos Power grip for the Nikon D90/D80 is the perfect solution for doubling your shooting time. It holds either 2 BP511 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable batteries or 6 AA batteries. It has a vertical firing release with a lock and dramatically improves stability. It has a 1 year warranty.Batteries
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