10Dec/095
Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip for Nikon D80 & D90
- 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
Product Description
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.... More >>
December 10th, 2009 - 12:51
This is not an accessory like a fancy lens or a software program that is going to radically change the pictures you can take. But it is an accessory that is going to make shooting easier in a lot of ways. To that end it should be an accessory that solves a few problems and doesn’t create new ones. Further it shouldn’t drain your bank account and put that exotic glass even further from reach. I think this grip satisfies both criteria.
What does it solve?
1. Lens no longer tips downward when camera hangs from neck strap. Droopy lenses get no respect!
2. Battery power no longer runs out just as model starts smiling or cloud decides to blow off.
3. Frame rate increases enough to catch a tortoise in a full race mode.(At least on my camera.)
4. People no longer confuse you with a contortionist when you are trying to take a portrait.
What problems did the designers solve in advance for me?
1. Which battery is getting low? You can see the charge of both batteries in the camera LCD.
2. Where does the camera’s battery cover door go? There is a slot the door goes in. Its internal to the grip so it can’t be lost.
3. What if I hit the shutter on the grip by mistake? There is a lever to disable the shutter on the grip.
What are my general notes:
1.The command dials and shutter on the grip are responsive in a satisfactory way. I am not feeling there is any delay as mentioned elsewhere.
2. The unit only attaches at the tripod mount of the camera. I’m going to add some cloth tape to the seam where the camera and the grip meet; just to control any flexing forces.
3. The plastic isn’t as tough feeling as my camera body. But if the two fell I’d say the body only has a 10% better chance of surviving than the grip. Since I bought this grip for 1/2 the price of the others and 1/3 the price of the Nikon grip I’ll just buy another one if the 10% ever comes true.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 10th, 2009 - 13:13
The the only grip Ive found that looks and feels identical to the Nikon brand. Has the thumb wheel on both the front and back of the grip, just like the camera has, also has the on/off switch around the shutter button just like the camera has. Havent found anyone else that has those two items.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 10th, 2009 - 13:44
i’ve only had this grip for a month, so i can’t speak to longevity. it’s easy to install, works with one or two nikon (or substitute) batteries. comes with a removable fixture to allow the use of 8 ‘aa’ batteries.
i’m used to using a motor-drive on my minolta x-700, as much for comfort holding the camera as for anything else, a feel that this grip duplicates. this item is also designed to be securely held when the camera is rotated for vertical orientation. it’s such a nice grip i’d be happy with it if it didn’t do anything else. however, the extra set of controls it has that are placed for easy reach when using the camera for vertical shots are icing on the cake; they work just like i set up the d90, half shutter release for focus lock, ae-l/af-e button for exposure lock, front wheel for aperture, thumb wheel for shutter speed. don’t know if all functions can be duplicated, though.
drawbacks- two batteries and the grip itself do make the whole setup heavier; some camera bag designs may not accommodate the camera with the grip installed.
i can’t compare this grip to nikon’s because the only thing i know about nikon’s grip is the cost. this grip does everything i could want it to do, so i’m very satisfied.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 10th, 2009 - 15:00
The grip is great. It looks and works just like a Nikon but for alot cheaper. I would recommend it to anyone. The only problem I have seen with adding a grip in general (of any brand) is that if you have your tripod plate attached it makes using a vertical shoot button difficult and unconfortable to use.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 10th, 2009 - 15:29
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.
Rating: 5 / 5