Battery Grip

[ChongK]

Hi all,

I'm wonder is there a battery grip for Nikon D60? and could you guys provide me with more information about battery grip, like how it works & its extra functions.

Thanks

 

[geraldkhoo]

If the D60 is designed the same as the D40/x in terms of body, then Nikon does not make a vertical/battery grip for it. However, there are 3rd party ones... see example in the link below...

http://www.amazon.com/Vertical-Battery-Grip-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000ZHEQVC

 

[geraldkhoo]

another example...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Phottix-Batt...8833426QQihZ010QQcategoryZ27432QQcmdZViewItem

 

[ChongK]

okay thanks for the information, wads the price range for it? Able to get a Funan the IT mall?

 

[ChongK]

So in a battery grip, its other batteries that are powering it too?
Like 3 batteries running at a time?

 

[ChongK]

Anyone have more information on Battery Grips? :dunno:

 

[geraldkhoo]

As far as I know, this is not a very popular grip, and personally, I haven't seen one in use, just read about it. Also, the D40/D40x/D60 was not designed for a grip, so the control of the camera is done through the IR (i think). You can see that in one of the pictures.

 

[dzignous]

So in a battery grip, its other batteries that are powering it too?
Like 3 batteries running at a time?

Nope, you do not need an extra batt to power the grip.

 

[senray]

So in a battery grip, its other batteries that are powering it too?
Like 3 batteries running at a time?

Nope.. Only one battery runs at a time even though you have 2 batteries inserted. This happens for my MB-D80 Battery grip for my D80.

The advantage of having a grip in terms of power is that it also power up the camera using AA batteries.

Other than that, the real purpose for the battery grip is to have a better hold of the camera when taking vertical shots. Esp when your camera is very heavy.

 

[ChongK]

I see, thanks for the information. But Li-thium battery is can still be placed inside the battery grip right? So having an extra battery is just like having a ''standby''?

 

[dzignous]

Yes. Sort of.