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 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $189.00
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New (9) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $109.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  46 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6 x 9
MPN: 25337
Model: 25337
UPC: 410000219362
EAN: 0410000219362
ASIN: B000BY52O4
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 Nikon MB-D200 - Functional but not the greatest December 31, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I shoot a lot of portraits. Before I owned an F4 film camera, I had never had a camera that offered a vertical positioned shutter release. After shooting with that F4, I promised myself that any camera I used in the future would also have that option. That worked fine with the film bodies, F4, N90s, F100. But when I went digital with a D70, I was in for disappointment. There was no full featured battery pack for the D70. I had hoped the D200 would emulate the solid, ergonomic film camera packs or even the built in functionality of an F5 or a D2X.
Early on, I read complaints about the construction of the MB-D200, especially the battery locks. I also read about the poor ergonomics. But I really wanted a vertical release as well as the added battery capacity of the MB-D200. So I figured if worst came to worst, I could obtain the newer, heavier-duty battery locks from Nikon and replace them myself if they broke. So I got one.
The good news is that the battery capacity is great with two EN-EL3E batteries. Shooting vertically is very good as well. But the previous remarks about the reach from the vertical grip to the multi-selector being excessive are correct. If I want to change focus points, I have to support the camera with my left hand and place my index finger on the vertical shutter release in order to reach the multi-selector with my thumb.
This battery pack is not very substantial in its build quailty. It flexes a bit when mounted on the camera unlike any other Nikon battery pack I have used. Another thing to consider when looking at adding this pack is that it increase the overall height of the camera to over 7 inches. It gets bigger than a D2X.
While I love the vertical shutter release, I too have some concerns about the longevity of this product. I think is overpriced for what it actually is. But if you need a vertical grip, it does what it is supposed to do, just not as elegantly or solidly as many other Nikon battery packs.
 Battery Pack Grip Wiggle Fix-MB-D200 November 8, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Carl wrote about the stability of the MB-200, and I must agree. It has pushed me to the point of creating a fix for mine. What we cannot see is that very little of the two pieces are actually touching each other when mated. Only the soft rubber tri-mount pad and the edge lips on the pack create the bond...and not well either. Just enough to fool the eye. No wonder it wiggles! Yes on terrible engineering. Forget that it's inexpensive...it can still be plastic and firm if the pieces mate properly. That's what got to me.
Here's what I did....quick, simple, and eliminated almost all wobble. I cut an oversized template of the MB-D200 pack out of one layer of a zip-loc bag, cut away the shape of the insertion post so the template would slide over it, notched an area for the screw to access the camera and a tiny one for the alignment pin. I then fired up the hot glue gun and made sure I had everything ready to go...as hot glue does not give one too long in soft state. I then applied a reasonable amount of glue around the perimeter of the edge lip and filled in the open flat areas of hard plastic beside the rubber mount. As soon as you've applied enough glue, slide the plastic template down onto the base, making sure the screw post sticks through, then firmly screw it onto the camera. Allow it to cool thoroughly (I did 20 mins) and separate the two. The plastic bag film pulls right off and you've created the part the engineers left out. Too little glue...you can add more, too much glue...you can cut it away. Hot glue hardens to a rather hard plastic and certainly has improved my issue with the grip. The process took me about the same time as this review. Aside from the cooling time of course.
NOTE-Test your hot glue elsewhere to make sure it is firm when cold. There are different types, so make sure before going to the effort. Most are very firm when cured yet not completely rigid. That's what mine was like.
Why Nikon did not make a mated heat mold for these two will always befuddle me, but so will the D200 repair time of 48 days for a B1 low level fix. (Not related to my engineering feat here of course. Keep your D200 away from any heaters or hot cars.) My F5 could have survived 100 times what these Digis do. Be careful with the new Nikon digital Stuff!!!
Happy shooting!
 A Must For An All Day Shoot November 2, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want the security of knowing you'll be covered for an all day shoot -- "don't leave home without it." I bought this thinking there would be times where I would need the extra power. I haven't taken MB-D200 off since I first put it on. It really makes the camera easier to hold and manage.
Forget about it October 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well - i like nikon stuff - but this thing is a cheap mess. It really can't be used on a tripod because it's not stiff enough to support the camera. The mount for the tripod socket will flex because it's made out of plastic. It's okay for adding vertical format controls. Unlike some other units this pac does nothing to improve camera performance. It's easier and lighter just to carry a spare battery. It does provide AA battery support which is why i wanted it. It could have been a whole lot better though and i expected something more like the old F100/MB-F100 combo. Really disappointing, but it is cheaper..
Nikon MB 200 Battery Pack October 20, 2007
Like the unit very much, except for the cheap feel of the plastic thumb rotating knob to fasten it onto the camera. For the price, the housing should be a bit more substantial (could crack or break easily if dropped).
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