D300 Mb-d10

chanjyj · 3rd June 2008

Have a few questions regarding this, would appreciate if someone more familiar with the D300 series could help me (isisaxon?

)

1. MB-D10 allows the D300 to shoot 8FPS if there are AA batteries or EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 in the grip. However, are you required to leave the EN-EL3e in the camera?

I would think that for the AA batteries, yes, but I am unsure of the EN-EL4/EN-EL4a.
Would like to use the D300 like my old cameras, just one EN-EL4a in the grip with no EN-EL3e in the body hence this question.

2. Should I wish to use a MB-D10+EN-EL4a for the D300 I would be required to buy:

MB-10 ($300+)
EN-EL4a ($100+, can cannibalise D2x)
BL-3 (Unknown pricing, can cannibalise D2x)
MH-21 ($200+, can cannibalise D2x)

Am I correct in this?

ernest_ted · 3rd June 2008

No 1. Yes no EN-ELe required in D300. However, pref u set the batt usage order.

No 2. cant advise

kcuf2 · 3rd June 2008

for number 2, yes if u wanna use EN-EL4a, u got to buy the EN-EL4a, battery charger for EN-EL4a, and a cradle for the EN-EL4a to be put in the battery grip. battery is already abt $140++, battery charger of course is expensive around $100 if i not wrong or is it more? cradle i think is abt $30, total u are looking at is $250!!!! just to use that battery... totally not worth it if u ask me...

TMC · 3rd June 2008

if he use to have D2, than it would be cheaper since he would have the charger and battery already. 340 + 60 = 400 thereabouts to top up.

jnet6 · 3rd June 2008

2. Should I wish to use a MB-D10+EN-EL4a for the D300 I would be required to buy:

MB-10 ($300+)
EN-EL4a ($100+, can cannibalise D2x)
BL-3 (Unknown pricing, can cannibalise D2x)
MH-21 ($200+, can cannibalise D2x)

BL3 is around 50~70 depending on postage/shops
Yes, you will need the 4 items to use together.

chanjyj · 3rd June 2008

Originally Posted by TMC

if he use to have D2, than it would be cheaper since he would have the charger and battery already. 340 + 60 = 400 thereabouts to top up.

Correct lah. But that would mean the D2x becomes useless. About the only thing I can share would be the charger.

Now I have to go buy the damn-able grip, cradle, and damned battery. Otherwise it is kiss D2x goodbye and leave her to sit stagnant and rot.

TMC · 3rd June 2008

either way 1 is going to rot, so you might as well decide on what you want

bomby929 · 3rd June 2008

Well.. ask yourself do u shoot at 8 fps all the time? If yes.. then your $250 investment on the batt is worth it.. else.. just use AA batt.

I have the grip, but never shoot at 8fps.. therefore just got a normal EL3 batt and used it for extended batt life.

nikonaugust · 3rd June 2008

EMm, i am very interested to know can it shoot 8fps with just a EL4 batt in the grip?
Anybody got the answer for it?

melvinchen · 3rd June 2008

Yes, with 1x EN-EL4a in MB-D10, the D300 can shoot 8fps.

Unless you already have the charger for the EL4, you will be much better off using AA batteries.

I'm using AA batteries with the adapter that comes with MB-D10 to achieve 8fps....saved me...let me count, perhaps $400+? and I get the same result - 8fps.

nikonaugust · 3rd June 2008

Meaning you can also use 6AA batt to shoot at 8fps without any batt inside the camera body?
Like very troblesome to charge the batt inside the camera with grip on. Need to unscrew out the batt grip...

chanjyj · 3rd June 2008

Originally Posted by TMC

either way 1 is going to rot, so you might as well decide on what you want

Actually I have been thinking more to the point of

"Is it more worth it to get D3 for 11FPS" (D3 becomes main camera, D300 secondary but lose some cash)

or

"More worth it to buy the damn grip, battery etc" (D300 becomse main camera, D2x secondary camera and save some $6k)

Anyway this is a question I will have to answer myself ultimately. I don't mind noise, so the advantage of the D3 is not very relevant right now. The only thing I might need the D3 for is its ability to use my older FX lenses without crop, the reduced mirror slap and also the faster 51pt 3D autofocus tracking (the D300 is not as snappy!)

Anyway thanks all for your input. I am pretty satisfied with the consistent answers to my 2 questions. I will leave this thread open, however, for other people who might have anymore questions on the MB-D10.

TMC · 3rd June 2008

I would say sell both and top up to get the D3.

chanjyj · 3rd June 2008

Originally Posted by TMC

I would say sell both and top up to get the D3.

Although I used to be rather famous at which the speed I used to change lenses... (and nearly killing some in the process

)

I have gotten rather lazy and prefer to leave a telephoto on one body and another lens on the other (usually the 17-55 or a wide angle, 50mm for the D2x if the light gets terrible).

melvinchen · 3rd June 2008

yup u can shoot with only the AA on grip...u can leave the body compartment empty if you like.

Anyway, you can set the batt order, so I always have a EN-EL3e in body as backup, while i switch the grip batteries between AA and EN-EL3e, like changing rifle magazines...haha.

I've learnt the hard way how lenses can be destroyed if u change lens too fast, overconfidence...its a fine line between skilful professional and being too rash and overconfident, but anyway its ur own gear..haha.

Umeiko · 4th June 2008

Originally Posted by chanjyj

Although I used to be rather famous at which the speed I used to change lenses... (and nearly killing some in the process )

I have gotten rather lazy and prefer to leave a telephoto on one body and another lens on the other (usually the 17-55 or a wide angle, 50mm for the D2x if the light gets terrible).

Use D3 and D300 together..... Don't you find it heavy to carry both at the same time?

chanjyj · 4th June 2008

Originally Posted by Umeiko

Use D3 and D300 together..... Don't you find it heavy to carry both at the same time?

No. left shoulder right shoulder, extra lenses, cards etc dump in vest.

NormanTan · 12th October 2008

Originally Posted by chanjyj

No. left shoulder right shoulder, extra lenses, cards etc dump in vest.

can i ask u where to buy the vest that u are talking?

chanjyj · 12th October 2008

Originally Posted by NormanTan

can i ask u where to buy the vest that u are talking?

Alot of different vests in the market. You can get the ultra expensive DOMKE vests (which I feel are not worth it), the "copycat" safrotto vest (Around $60-$80), or you can use the ones which Nikon/Canon sponsor you.

Personally, I find the Canon/Nikon ones the best, out of the 2, the Nikon is the best. Damn, I can throw 2 AF-D 80-200mms into the side pockets! it is THAT spacious.

NormanTan · 12th October 2008

Originally Posted by chanjyj

Alot of different vests in the market. You can get the ultra expensive DOMKE vests (which I feel are not worth it), the "copycat" safrotto vest (Around $60-$80), or you can use the ones which Nikon/Canon sponsor you.

Personally, I find the Canon/Nikon ones the best, out of the 2, the Nikon is the best. Damn, I can throw 2 AF-D 80-200mms into the side pockets! it is THAT spacious.

is it(words highlighted in red) available in the market? is yes, where can i get it man??thanks in advance

3rd June 2008	#1
chanjyj Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,556	D300 Mb-d10 Have a few questions regarding this, would appreciate if someone more familiar with the D300 series could help me (isisaxon? ) 1. MB-D10 allows the D300 to shoot 8FPS if there are AA batteries or EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 in the grip. However, are you required to leave the EN-EL3e in the camera? I would think that for the AA batteries, yes, but I am unsure of the EN-EL4/EN-EL4a. Would like to use the D300 like my old cameras, just one EN-EL4a in the grip with no EN-EL3e in the body hence this question. 2. Should I wish to use a MB-D10+EN-EL4a for the D300 I would be required to buy: MB-10 ($300+) EN-EL4a ($100+, can cannibalise D2x) BL-3 (Unknown pricing, can cannibalise D2x) MH-21 ($200+, can cannibalise D2x) Am I correct in this? Last edited by chanjyj; 3rd June 2008 at 11:22 AM. Reason: Typo

3rd June 2008	#2
ernest_ted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jurong Lake District - West Posts: 893	Re: D300 Mb-d10 No 1. Yes no EN-ELe required in D300. However, pref u set the batt usage order. No 2. cant advise

3rd June 2008	#3
kcuf2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: KFC Posts: 1,622	Re: D300 Mb-d10 for number 2, yes if u wanna use EN-EL4a, u got to buy the EN-EL4a, battery charger for EN-EL4a, and a cradle for the EN-EL4a to be put in the battery grip. battery is already abt $140++, battery charger of course is expensive around $100 if i not wrong or is it more? cradle i think is abt $30, total u are looking at is $250!!!! just to use that battery... totally not worth it if u ask me... __________________ 09 Oct 09 officially marks the date I become a canon convert. Last edited by kcuf2; 3rd June 2008 at 11:39 AM.

3rd June 2008	#4
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: D300 Mb-d10 if he use to have D2, than it would be cheaper since he would have the charger and battery already. 340 + 60 = 400 thereabouts to top up.

3rd June 2008	#5
jnet6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: not here often anymore Posts: 6,259	Re: D300 Mb-d10 2. Should I wish to use a MB-D10+EN-EL4a for the D300 I would be required to buy: MB-10 ($300+) EN-EL4a ($100+, can cannibalise D2x) BL-3 (Unknown pricing, can cannibalise D2x) MH-21 ($200+, can cannibalise D2x) BL3 is around 50~70 depending on postage/shops Yes, you will need the 4 items to use together.

3rd June 2008	#7
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: D300 Mb-d10 either way 1 is going to rot, so you might as well decide on what you want

3rd June 2008	#8
bomby929 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 294	Re: D300 Mb-d10 Well.. ask yourself do u shoot at 8 fps all the time? If yes.. then your $250 investment on the batt is worth it.. else.. just use AA batt. I have the grip, but never shoot at 8fps.. therefore just got a normal EL3 batt and used it for extended batt life. __________________ Nikon D700

3rd June 2008	#9
nikonaugust Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sembawang Posts: 172	Re: D300 Mb-d10 EMm, i am very interested to know can it shoot 8fps with just a EL4 batt in the grip? Anybody got the answer for it? __________________ Learning is never ending www.augustinecheong.com

3rd June 2008	#10
melvinchen Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 204	Re: D300 Mb-d10 Yes, with 1x EN-EL4a in MB-D10, the D300 can shoot 8fps. Unless you already have the charger for the EL4, you will be much better off using AA batteries. I'm using AA batteries with the adapter that comes with MB-D10 to achieve 8fps....saved me...let me count, perhaps $400+? and I get the same result - 8fps.

3rd June 2008	#11
nikonaugust Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sembawang Posts: 172	Re: D300 Mb-d10 Meaning you can also use 6AA batt to shoot at 8fps without any batt inside the camera body? Like very troblesome to charge the batt inside the camera with grip on. Need to unscrew out the batt grip... __________________ Learning is never ending www.augustinecheong.com

3rd June 2008	#13
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: D300 Mb-d10 I would say sell both and top up to get the D3.

3rd June 2008	#15
melvinchen Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 204	Re: D300 Mb-d10 yup u can shoot with only the AA on grip...u can leave the body compartment empty if you like. Anyway, you can set the batt order, so I always have a EN-EL3e in body as backup, while i switch the grip batteries between AA and EN-EL3e, like changing rifle magazines...haha. I've learnt the hard way how lenses can be destroyed if u change lens too fast, overconfidence...its a fine line between skilful professional and being too rash and overconfident, but anyway its ur own gear..haha.