Now it feels like a pro body. Immediately it felt like my fingers and hand has something substantial to grip on. It reminded me of the first time the D1X came out and how I said to the sales guy it felt like the glove fit me. The buttons are well placed as well as the front and rear wheels. The mini menu dial seems a bit like the old IBM finger trackball but manageable. When I went into my dealer, they said the battery grip was not in any of the stores and would probably be sold out anyways. I happened to ask a few other guys in the pro department and the last guy said "I have one right here." Instead of the 6AA tray it would be nice to have a solid rechargeable battery insert. Overall, my D7000 feels like a completely new beast. (prosumer that is)
My fast & quick impression of the MB-D11 for my D7000
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I completely agree, the MD-D11 has made me fall in all over again with my D7000. It feels right in my hands and my pinky finally has a place to rest! The secondary shutter button is a bit stiff but works great otherwise. Now I just need to figure out a way to make it fit with a grip in my Lowepro 160 AW because I'm not taking it off again.
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I am close to ordering one, but am agonizing over it. If you had the choice between getting an MB-D11 or upgrading an SB-600 to an SB-700, which would you choose and why?
I had a grip for my D90 and loved it but my hands weren't as comfortable on my D90 as on my D7000 (is this psychological or real?).
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jonnyapple said:
I am close to ordering one, but am agonizing over it. If you had the choice between getting an MB-D11 or upgrading an SB-600 to an SB-700, which would you choose and why?I had a grip for my D90 and loved it but my hands weren't as comfortable on my D90 as on my D7000 (is this psychological or real?).
Your D7000 is here?
Where's the review? :D
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NSXType-R said:
Your D7000 is here?Where's the review? :D
Cheers. I don't know enough to give a full-fledged review, which may not be a bad thing. Most people don't like to listen to or read my full-fledged reviews of anything. One thing I'm not is unopinionated.
http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=2951#post-50282Posted 2 years ago # -
jonnyapple said:
I am close to ordering one, but am agonizing over it. If you had the choice between getting an MB-D11 or upgrading an SB-600 to an SB-700, which would you choose and why?You've got a good flash already Jonny, I'd definately buy the grip. I never take one of my D700, it feels like a childs toy without it, and I use the portrait shutter release often.
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This is going to sound like I sabotaged it or something, SkintBrit, but my SB-600 completely died on me last night.
It had been bugging out recently (which I hadn't mentioned), with the ready light flashing on and off and a strange smell like a blown capacitor coming from the battery compartment. Last night the smell got much worse and the flash wouldn't work at all. It's been a great companion the past 3.5 years (and I got it used).
I once sent it in for repair when the flash tube broke and the quote was almost the price of a new flash, so I repaired it myself, but I think this repair would be a bit too close to potentially lethal capacitors so I'm just going to let it fade into my electronics graveyard closet.
So, after sleeping on the choice I've decided to order a new SB-600 (the interface has never bothered me) and then wait for Zeikos to release an grip for the D7000. They're usually a third the price of the Nikon models and I never had any trouble with their D90 grip.
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I love mine too -- there's just one thing. Sometimes, I notice that it jiggles a little? or that it's a little loose even after tightening as much as possible. There's a tiny bit of give, which makes sense because it doesn't have a connector going into the battery compartment anymore. Has anyone noticed this? If so... does anyone have a solution?
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My grip has no play at all. It is snug like a rock. Are you sure there isn't something blocking the pin or other debris?
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I don't have the D7000, but the grip on my D700 is absolutely ROCK solid. Sounds like you had better get that checked out nikon4good.
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Yes my MB-D11 has a little bit of flex/play happening as well. Even though I've clamped it down as hard as it will go. Nothing world ending but you can definitely feel a slight "give" when you've got heavy lenses on it and you use the vertical grip.
To be honest I was marginally disappointed when I felt that... after spending the bucks on this thing.
But the feel and stability it gives the body with my Sigma EX 180mm Marco attached is fantastic.
Hoping there is a solution or something I've missed attaching the thing.
Cheers.
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I bought the grip and my D7k really feels good now. I was actually surprised that it didn't add as much weight as my grip for my D90 did. Definately worth the buy.
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I'm looking to see if adding something... maybe additional rubber... between the camera and the grip will increase stability. It's frustrating because after feeling the movement, I always have to readjust or double check the tightness of the connection. Nothing's stuck in between the two pieces and I certainly twist as much as I can possibly twist to make keep it together. Anyone have any ideas?
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Just took delivery of both the D7k and its MB-D11. My concern over the ergonomics of the D7k lead me to consider the d300S (JohnnyApple I know the ergonomics are important to you i would definitely buy A grip for this camera. Sensible too to avoid the silly price of the Nikon grip) The fit is nice and snug with no movement, If there is any movement nikon4good I would take it back.
It must be an age thing 'cause I'm loving reading the manual!
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freedom7 said:
...JohnnyApple I know the ergonomics are important to you i would definitely buy A grip for this camera. Sensible too to avoid the silly price of the Nikon grip...It's definitely on my list. Does anyone have any experience with how long it usually takes third-party manufacturers to come out with a grip for a camera? I trust Zeikos from my D90 grip experience, so I'll wait for them to release one.
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My grip is going back! The loose condition seems to be caused by the electrical connector. GH
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I fixed the play in the grip connection with a piece of electrical tape wrapped around the post that is next to the electrical connection. It is solid now. One thing I haven't been able to "fix" is the play that the battery has when inside the tray of the grip.
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ithurtswhenipee said:
I fixed the play in the grip connection with a piece of electrical tape wrapped around the post that is next to the electrical connection. It is solid now. One thing I haven't been able to "fix" is the play that the battery has when inside the tray of the grip.Try jamming a small folded-many-times-over piece of paper (away from the connections). I've done that in an older camera and more recently an energizer battery charger for my AAA and it seems to work. Or you could wrap some of the electrical tape around the battery.
I'm now getting worried about getting the grip, seeing some of the issues.
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lauzobe said:
I'm now getting worried about getting the grip, seeing some of the issues.
Hi Lauzobe,
I think there are going to be a few (probably rare) instances where somebody's battery grip doesn't quite fit right but I doubt that it's the norm. I'm also aware of the other thread about the battery grip that's causing somebody's batteries to die overnight. In these cases I would just send it back instead of trying to figure it out.
I wanted to wait for the Zeikos copy but couldn't resist and ordered the Nikon brand. I love it and actually feel that there's less of a chance of me dropping my camera with the grip on. It's a solid fit for me. Time spent unloading and charging batteries has been cut in half. The only caveat I might mention is getting it to fit into your case if you already had a snug or perfect fit.
Regards
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I just got my grip tonight. There is noticeable flex on mine as well. I can hear the battery inside the grip when I move it around, also. I'm really not impressed with it. I will probably end up sending it back.
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After not using a grip on my D90, I decided to try one on the D7000. I don't have really large hands, but the hold I get on the camera really is much nicer. The vertical controls have been a real treat as well.
The grip fits tightly for me with no play. I have no noise from a moving battery but I'm using an EN-EL15 in it and not AAs. With the battery life I'm getting, the two EN-EL15s (in camera + in grip) will last over 3,000 shots or about five 16GB cards when shooting raw.
I feel like I'd have more than enough power to shoot all weekend and still be able to use the rest to recharge my cell phone! (Hey, Nikon. New feature?)
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By nature of the design every one of them is going to have play. Put a big lens on it and put it on a tripod and you'll see it.
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I LOVE my MB-D11 grip. It is a huge improvement and worth every penny, imho. I have zero play with mine. It fits very snug, even with my PRO 3 pound AF Nikkor 80-200mm 2.8D ED telephoto. Don't have a single issue with the grip! The controls are perfectly placed, the shape is awesome and very comfortable and the grip is very well made!
Highly recommended if you prefer the look and especially the feel of a pro body. It will help improve your technique too.
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pher said:
By nature of the design every one of them is going to have play. Put a big lens on it and put it on a tripod and you'll see it.* Gotta disagree with you here. Mine is firm.
* The heaviest lens I have is the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 and I "LOVE" the feel of that grip-lens combination!! Plus I can whack an idiot in the head pretty good if he tries to take my camera.
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lauzobe said:
Try jamming a small folded-many-times-over piece of paper (away from the connections). I've done that in an older camera and more recently an energizer battery charger for my AAA and it seems to work. Or you could wrap some of the electrical tape around the battery.I'm now getting worried about getting the grip, seeing some of the issues.
I too had a little flex and play with my MB-D11 grip, mainly on the side with the shutter release button. With my 50mm 1.4, there is almost no flex or wiggle. However, when I throw my beastly Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 on the D7K, the grip naturally shifts when shooting in portrait mode. After contacting Nikon regarding the slack, I was told that the electrical connection on the grip has been designed with some natural play to aid in the docking to the camera without causing damage to the fragile connectors. This makes sense as it is quite difficult to connect the grip to the D7K perfectly vertical.
To combat this shifting, I found a quick and simple fix that so far has worked wonders for me.
If you remove the grip, you'll notice that there is a small depression in the base that is designed to hold the rubber dust cover for the camera's grip connector. When stored 'correctly', this rubber cover sits flush with the top of the grip and stows away nicely. However, if you flip the dust cover upside down and re-tighten the grip, you should notice that the loose fit that can occur with large glass is nearly gone!
I'll be anxious to hear if this quick fix works well for anyone else.
Happy Shooting!
-Matt
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