Nikon D200 Grip

I prefer the balance of a camera body with a grip attached (applies to ANY body for me).
Obviously you also get the advantage of the second battery and the additional shutter release but at the cost of the extra weight.
As for quality control, the only thing I have noticed that on ebay you sometimes see items with broken clips which are intended to keep the batteries in. I think the unit will still work though.
 
Hmmm :popcorn:

I've had my d200 for a couple of months and I still don't know if i want to add an MDB-200 or not.
 
I prefer the balance of a camera body with a grip attached (applies to ANY body for me).
Obviously you also get the advantage of the second battery and the additional shutter release but at the cost of the extra weight.
As for quality control, the only thing I have noticed that on ebay you sometimes see items with broken clips which are intended to keep the batteries in. I think the unit will still work though.
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I agree with Tazs comments here.

The increase in frame rate and ability to use the shutter whilst the camera is in portrait mode are all good reasons to get the MB-D200. If you also then include the improved balance (to me anyway) and the price you can get them for now I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one. :)
 
ii bought mine and went to the moto gp, came back and on the monday bought one and never looked back, they are a must in my eyes
 
Try to borrow one for a little while to see of you like the way the camera handles with it fitted as well as if you can handle the extra weight round your neck for an afternoon's shooting. Personally, I don't like grips but as you can see, others do.
 
I purchased the grip for the extra shutter button in portrait mode. Really makes it easier for shooting this way and the extra battery is good on long days out snapping. If you got it and realized you didn't like it, then Im sure you wouldn't lose too much cash if you sold it on.
 
I don't like grips personally - bulk up the camera too much - I sold my D700 grip for the same reason that I sold my D200 grip recently.

There is a little bit of mis-information as well... The increase in frame rate and ability to use the shutter whilst the camera is in portrait mode are all good reasons to get the MB-D200 - there is no increase in frame rate with an MB-D200.

They are quite cheap to buy (I sold mine for £60) so see if you can pick one up cheap, and if its not for you, sell it on, as they tend to hold value.
 
I've got a grip on my D80 and if you can get over the extra bulk, it's very handy to have. It looks cool too!
 
I had a grip, used it briefly, and sold it again. Just didn't feel right on the camera. It's a personal thing I suppose:)
 
Hooky said:
I agree with Tazs comments here.

The increase in frame rate and ability to use the shutter whilst the camera is in portrait mode are all good reasons to get the MB-D200. If you also then include the improved balance (to me anyway) and the price you can get them for now I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one. :)
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AFAIK fitting the MB-D200 has no effect on the fps rate of the D200 (likewise the MB-D80 on the D80), only the MB-D10 when fitted to a D300/700 and powered by AA or an EN-EL4a will up the frame speed
 
As said, pick one up cheap, if you like it... great, if not, sell it on at about the same price. You really can't lose :shrug:
 
Can anyone tell me the dimensions of a D200 with the grip fitted (I only need width and height) as I'm currently trying to work out if I can get one into a sensibly sized pelican case with it attached.
 
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