How many of you own a vertical grip?
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To have enough energy for all day long of snapping.
But, also to be able to use AA battery format. Since my camera is an old one, just in case someday later I can't get a spare battery anymore.
For the heavy part, if you don't plan to go for a long session, just remove the vertical grip.
I'd say it's a nice to have, not necessarily a must have
But, also to be able to use AA battery format. Since my camera is an old one, just in case someday later I can't get a spare battery anymore.
For the heavy part, if you don't plan to go for a long session, just remove the vertical grip.
I'd say it's a nice to have, not necessarily a must have
normally inside must put how many AA batts?
It will last a few times more shots than the original lithium batt?
When the vertical grip is in use, it will only drain the AA batts rather than the lithium batt? Or is there a switch for me to choose?
And will it help to give / support power to my flash unit?
It will last a few times more shots than the original lithium batt?
When the vertical grip is in use, it will only drain the AA batts rather than the lithium batt? Or is there a switch for me to choose?
And will it help to give / support power to my flash unit?
nope :sweat:
One of the reason why i switched from a D200 to a D90 was the weight factor. Besides, i tried out the MB-D80 and imho, the 'feel' is disappointing
One of the reason why i switched from a D200 to a D90 was the weight factor. Besides, i tried out the MB-D80 and imho, the 'feel' is disappointing
If I were to get a vertical grip, the reasons will be:
1. A more stable grip when shooting in potrait format.
2. More power options (2x Li-ion Batteries, AA batteries etc)
3. Achieving 8fps (Applicable to Nikon D300 and Nikon D700)
1. A more stable grip when shooting in potrait format.
2. More power options (2x Li-ion Batteries, AA batteries etc)
3. Achieving 8fps (Applicable to Nikon D300 and Nikon D700)
What's wrong with chicken wings? :bsmilie:
make you look damn professional to the layperson!
(after all, you can do a chicken wing with a PnS
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I love my vertical grip
It gives me a more stable grip when shooting in potrait format, and improve the framing alignment.
My pics are always slightly tilted alittle while shotting in potrait position before getting the vertical grip
It gives me a more stable grip when shooting in potrait format, and improve the framing alignment.
My pics are always slightly tilted alittle while shotting in potrait position before getting the vertical grip
I own a battery grip.... use it only when shooting wedding and assigment which need me to carry my camera with me the whole day... else I rather don't use it... it was rather heavy... good thing is that I shoot whole day long without changing batt with the grip...
personally as I believe the battery will last longer, though the indicator doesn't really state the true battery life.
its more balanced with my flash and easier to take vertical shots with tele lenses.
its more balanced with my flash and easier to take vertical shots with tele lenses.
I think the batt grip really tackles the issue of "chicken wing syndrome" very well - Enables a much more stable shooting posture.
With 2 batteries inside the batt grip, I can tahan a whole of shooting without going flat out.
Lastly, it balances the weight of the lens and body.
With 2 batteries inside the batt grip, I can tahan a whole of shooting without going flat out.
Lastly, it balances the weight of the lens and body.
Well I don't own one yet.......notice i used the word "yet". Just burnt a hole in the pocket with a macro lens and a flash unit......need to recover 1st
With the grip... the weight is more balanced when I use the 80-200 f/2.8 lens, and it also gives a better grip when shooting portraits
Do not underestimate the importance of "just to look pro".
Especially when there're paying clients involved.
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