KYSean
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Any pros and or cons for this grip for my D90? Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip. Thanks, Sean
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Battery Grip for D90
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ragecat
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also: any advantages of this grip over the nikon MB-D80?
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Ben Herrmann
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To begin with, it is a known issue that the Nikon MB-D80 battery has reliability consistency problems when used with the D90. I went through 3 of them and had adaptability problems with all three. With mine, the moment I connected it, it would show power, but then after one or two shots, it would show empty. I just couldn't figure this out. Some other folks have had no problems whatsoever with them - but it is a known consistency problem here.
Finally, in order to get the grip to function correctly, I discovered that if I put one or two small strips of thin cardboard - like from a garment box (spaced evenly apart) - in between the grip and the bottom of the D90, this seemed to work, ensuring that I get a steady stream of power going to the camera - the contacts are better aligned that way (with some of the grips).
But having said that, I've tried a half-dozen other 3rd party grips also (yeah, I know...I'm a sicko but my escapades wind up helping others), and the Zeikos grip is one of the better 3rd party grips on the market, meaning it will have no reliability problems and will usually work superbly on every D90 you attach it to. So yes, if you have this grip in mind, it certainly allows for more power with two batteries installed, not to mention that these grips you a vertical grip shutter release option. The ergonomics are nice also in that the added grip provides for a better balance.
Another superb grip is the Taiwanese Own User grip (Own User is the name of the company, BTW). They've been around for around 10 years and they make a variety of very reliable grips for a wealth of DSLR's - and even for some advanced digicams. The nice thing about their grips is that you get accessories with each grip - usually a remote, or an external power source module...and more. Gadget Infinity is one of their biggest online vendors and they are exceptionally reliable - in essence, the B&H of the far east. Gadget Infinity usually sells on eBay and they also have their own website (see below). I've purchased quite a few items from them - either through eBay or through their website.
Here's the info link to this grip.
http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=17323&cat=283&page=1
As an aside, I wound up going with the Own User grip and have the Own User grips on at least 6 of my other DSLR's.
Try and stay away from the Phottix ones because they have a tremendous reliability problem. Again - if you happen to have one and it works, well, then good for you. The reliability problem with the Phottix grips is centered around the grip slowly draining your batteries, even when you're not using the camera. I've had two of these (finally just sent them both back) because after just two weeks of two batteries sitting in the grip attached to the camera (and not using the camera), they were drained after this period. So there is a slow-draining problem reliability problem with some of the Phottix models (for many camera models).
Good luck in your quest...
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Finally, in order to get the grip to function correctly, I discovered that if I put one or two small strips of thin cardboard - like from a garment box (spaced evenly apart) - in between the grip and the bottom of the D90, this seemed to work, ensuring that I get a steady stream of power going to the camera - the contacts are better aligned that way (with some of the grips).
But having said that, I've tried a half-dozen other 3rd party grips also (yeah, I know...I'm a sicko but my escapades wind up helping others), and the Zeikos grip is one of the better 3rd party grips on the market, meaning it will have no reliability problems and will usually work superbly on every D90 you attach it to. So yes, if you have this grip in mind, it certainly allows for more power with two batteries installed, not to mention that these grips you a vertical grip shutter release option. The ergonomics are nice also in that the added grip provides for a better balance.
Another superb grip is the Taiwanese Own User grip (Own User is the name of the company, BTW). They've been around for around 10 years and they make a variety of very reliable grips for a wealth of DSLR's - and even for some advanced digicams. The nice thing about their grips is that you get accessories with each grip - usually a remote, or an external power source module...and more. Gadget Infinity is one of their biggest online vendors and they are exceptionally reliable - in essence, the B&H of the far east. Gadget Infinity usually sells on eBay and they also have their own website (see below). I've purchased quite a few items from them - either through eBay or through their website.
Here's the info link to this grip.
http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=17323&cat=283&page=1
As an aside, I wound up going with the Own User grip and have the Own User grips on at least 6 of my other DSLR's.
Try and stay away from the Phottix ones because they have a tremendous reliability problem. Again - if you happen to have one and it works, well, then good for you. The reliability problem with the Phottix grips is centered around the grip slowly draining your batteries, even when you're not using the camera. I've had two of these (finally just sent them both back) because after just two weeks of two batteries sitting in the grip attached to the camera (and not using the camera), they were drained after this period. So there is a slow-draining problem reliability problem with some of the Phottix models (for many camera models).
Good luck in your quest...
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spbStan
Veteran Member
I got a Zeikos about 9 months ago from B&H and found that it was a great addition to the D90. It has not been off the camera since I got it. It sees hard use in event and club shooting every week and show no sign of wearing out.
I showed it to a local store as a better alternative to the trouble prone MB-D80. They started stocking them and have been selling a lot of them with no returns for defects.
Before choosing the Zeikos I compared a number of grips, some were made of lighter gage materials, others has less comfortable grips or weak latches. The MB-D80's only real problem is a difference in casting that makes one of the contacts barely in alignment so any jarring or production differences results in intermittent or open battery connections. Otherwise it seems to be made as well as the Zeikos.
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Stan
St Petersburg Russia
I showed it to a local store as a better alternative to the trouble prone MB-D80. They started stocking them and have been selling a lot of them with no returns for defects.
Before choosing the Zeikos I compared a number of grips, some were made of lighter gage materials, others has less comfortable grips or weak latches. The MB-D80's only real problem is a difference in casting that makes one of the contacts barely in alignment so any jarring or production differences results in intermittent or open battery connections. Otherwise it seems to be made as well as the Zeikos.
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Stan
St Petersburg Russia
KYSean
Well-known member
Thanks all for the help. I do think the D90 will be more comfortable in my hands with the grip. Not thats it not now, but just better. Sean
jmcminn1076
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I got the Zeikos for my dad's D90 (after my in-laws got me an MB-D10 for my D700 for Christmas, and he got jealous 
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The grip works fine, and has a build quality equal to a D80 or D90. It reports the battery information to the camera correctly, and the vertical shutter release works fine. My dad loves it. I havn't personally handled a real MB-D80, but to look at photos, the grips look identical. Having handled the Zeikos, if I were to get a grip for my D90, I'd go with the cheaper Zeikos, as everything works pretty much as expected.
).The grip works fine, and has a build quality equal to a D80 or D90. It reports the battery information to the camera correctly, and the vertical shutter release works fine. My dad loves it. I havn't personally handled a real MB-D80, but to look at photos, the grips look identical. Having handled the Zeikos, if I were to get a grip for my D90, I'd go with the cheaper Zeikos, as everything works pretty much as expected.
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