Phottix Batt Grip for D80/D90?

[RedSnappa]

Hi!

Like to know if any D80/D90 users are using Phottix Batt Grip (MB-D80 equivalent) for your D80/D90?

I got interested in the Phottix for my D90 due to its lower cost. The Phottix cost $120 vs $200+ for the Nikon... almost 100% price premium for the Nikon...

yep its "authentic replica" vs original so quality wise maybe slightly worse but does the Nikon part justify its $80+ price premium?

Like to hav some feedback/comments from users. Many tks!!

[nightwolf75]

the problem isn't with the grip. it will probably work. problem is batteries. for some reason, nikon bodies nowadays dun seem to like 3rd party batteries very much...

[Aryansha]

I use Phottix Premium grip with 2 original batteries on my D90 and its works perfectly fine. I got it from ebay for less than $110...delivered to ur footstep within a week. I wud say its much solid than the original ones which is so plastic and cost $200+...

[Daedalus Trent]

Originally Posted by Aryansha I wud say its much solid than the original ones which is so plastic and cost $200+...

really? That's tempting...

I didn't buy an MB-D80 cos i felt, imho, it's build was really cheap

[luntut]

before i got my original grip, i read a lot of complaints about 3rd party grips. one of which is the ultra sensitive or ultra insensitive vertical grip button.

after i used the original grip, i realised that the button is just as sensitive. i can sometimes miss the AF lock when you half press.

build wise, i nvr touched a third party grip before, but i have to say that the original grip STILL looks and feel cheap, fake. but its always on my cam, cos

1. I am lazy to take it out.
2. I really helps me do portrait shots.

HTH

[RedSnappa]

Tks for the good feedbacks! Think I'll get myself a Phottix

[cichlid]

Originally Posted by RedSnappa Tks for the good feedbacks! Think I'll get myself a Phottix

Please give us your "feedback/review" after getting it. Thanks!