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Opteka Battery Pack Grip for Nikon D80 & D90 Digital SLR with 2 EN-EL3e Batteries (3400 mAh Total) | 
| Brand: Opteka
Category: Photography
List Price: $229.95
Buy New: $89.95
You Save: $140.00 (61%)
Rating:  20 reviews
Battery: AA, EN-EL3, EN-EL3e
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 3.4 x 4.3
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
MPN: BP-D80-Kit
Model: BP-D80-Kit
UPC: 049368610049
EAN: 0049368610049
ASIN: B000Q7IA9U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | 2 Power 2000 EL-EL3 1700 mAh Batteries included | | | Holds 4 AA Batteries or 2 EL-EL3 batteries | | | Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally | | | Approximately 5000 shots with 2 EN-EL3e, 2500 shots with 1 EN-EL3e, or 480 shots with alkaline batteries | | | Buttons for shutter and mail dial |
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Product Description
Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Nikon uses for their MB-D80. Opteka is one of the world's leading producer of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka BP-D80 holds 4 AA Batteries or 2 EL-EL3 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. The vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally. Compatible with the Nikon D80 & D90 digital SLR's only. This package includes 2 Power 2000 EL-EL3 1700mah 7.4v Batteries!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Just as good as the Nikon version. September 13, 2007
Hugh R. Walls Jr. (Phillipsburg, NJ)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is truly a great product. Works well and is comparable to the more expensive Nikon Brand version for half the cost. Plus it includes 2 batteries! That is of itself pays for the product. I use it with my Nikon D80 and get 1000's of shots before I should need a recharge. Never drained the batteries past 1/2 way and took over 1000 pics during 24-26 hour paintball events and other sports goods. took it to Canada for 4 days, charged the batteries before I left and never put them on charge the entire event or during my stay and took many pics. No loss in performance. Definitely worth the money!
It's like having a completely new camera December 18, 2007
Joel G. Landau (Austin, TX)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This grip completely revitalized my camera and the picture taking experience. The added heft, while not particularly heavy, makes the camera feel much more solid.
Takes a little to get used to shooting in landscape, but vertically (portrait) it is instantaneous.
I got this product including the 2 batteries for less than half the cost of the Nikon grip alone, and yet it does not feel cheap.
Pros
* I can't imagine running out of battery power now
* Camera feels much more stable
* The shutter release is easy to use (feel), unlike that of the Nikon Product
* Includes a handy spot to store the camera's batter cover, right in the battery shaft.
* On/off switch makes it easy to prevent unwanted shutter release when the camera in in landscape, unlike what I have heard about the equivalent Nikon product.
* Reports battery usage independently, unlike some other grips you can get for the D80.
* Supplied batteries seem to work well.
* Removes quickly if you want to use only the internal battery.
* Battery changes are quick, and the batteries drain independently
Cons
* Loading AA batteries using the supplied cage is very very difficult. Thankfully, I've never had to use it.
* Instructions could be better, specifically on the removal of the camera's batter cover.
* Battery cover on the grip tends to rattle a little bit. I put a small amount of foam padding inside the cover to prevent this.
* Because the camera's center of gravity is raised when you add the grip, it topples over when it would not normally (for example, when using the kit 18-128mm lens). Just place it on its back, and be careful not to scratch the LED cover.
Better deal than the Nikon grip February 3, 2008
Levi Sickels
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
After checking out both grips, this grip comes with 2 en-el3e batteries for less than the cost of the nikon grip. the command dials feel good and solid. The shutter release is just where it should be. It is very sturdy on the bottom of the camera. For those of us with VR lenses it's great as you can run a full day and not have to worry about batteries.
EDIT-- After having owned this for a few months, one battery is not working and if held a certain way (sideways with one hand in portrait mode) the camera turns off. i've purchased the nikon grip and it's worth the extra money.
it's worth every penny! February 5, 2008
Michael L. Bacani (CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Don't even buy the real Nikon one unless you don't care about paying more. Just for the batteries alone that it came with it paid for its self already. It comes with 2 1700ma batteries which is higher than the original battery. It looks great on the D80, to me even with the added weight and all, I find the camera easier to hold.
Cons: none
Opteka Battery Pack Grip for Nikon D80 April 8, 2008
Muhammad Subhani
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using it for almost a year now. Just love the comfort of hundreds of extra shots that you can get with this grip and two batteries.I actually use the original battery as a backup. So I never miss a shot!
Much less expensive than the Nikon one.Would definitely recommend.
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