Battery Grips

[Cathus]

ah, OK, not specifically au fait with Nikon stuff.

[jet_kit]

Originally Posted by canoman

You sound like mob who think that if its NIKON or CANON it must be the best. Long time since I purchased NIMH batteries. From MA.PLIN or ALDI

Not at all. I was merely pointing out the cost of a genuine battery. Non-genuine ones will be cheaper still.

[donoreo]

Originally Posted by Cathus

I think people miss the point of a grip, it's not just about the extra battery life, though this can be very useful, especially if you shoot hundreds of pictures at a time, such as sporting event or airshow.

It also adds balance to the camera, especially if you have big hands like me or use one of the dinky sized DSLRs, the camera feels better in the hand and the vertical buttons make it much simpler and faster to use when held in portrait mode.

I'd suggest trying one to see how it feels. I've had them on on both my 20D and 5D MkII and the higher end DSLRs have them built in.

These are all reasons I have a grip. Sure the extra battery life is good, but the extra controls and I also have large hands.

There is another use....people think you have a "bigger" better camera with one on

[greenwing]

Originally Posted by donoreo

There is another use....people think you have a "bigger" better camera with one on

Therefore, it MUST take better pictures! I see it now!

[canoman]

Originally Posted by jet_kit

Where do you buy your batteries from????

Amazon sell genuine Nikon EN-EL3e batteries for £32.75

I was talking about AA nimh batteries , which by the way cost me 3.60 for a 4 pack.You say you get ENEL3 batteries for that price 32+ . I see them advertised for 61 notes. Someone is making a bomb.

[donoreo]

Originally Posted by canoman

I was talking about AA nimh batteries , which by the way cost me 3.60 for a 4 pack.You say you get ENEL3 batteries for that price 32+ . I see them advertised for 61 notes. Someone is making a bomb.

Right here, 32.75 for a Nikon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-25334-...1391092&sr=8-1