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Retail Price: $166.00
Deal Price: $134.90
Savings: $ 31.10 ( 19% )
Stock: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
Manufacturer: Nikon
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Average Evaluation:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Battery Description: EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Nikon
EAN: 0410000219331
Feature: Runs on either one or two EN-EL3e batteries or six AA-size batteries
Is Autographed: 0
Is Fragile: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Nikon
Manufacturer: Nikon
Model: 25345
Publisher: Nikon
Studio: Nikon
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Features
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Runs on either one or two EN-EL3e batteries or six AA-size batteries
Works with AA-size alkaline, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), lithium, and nickel-manganese batteries
Provides added stability with extended shooting potential
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Nikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack holds 2 EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion rechageable batteries, effectively doubling your total shooting time. Can also hold a AA battery holder (included), so users can use AA batteries as a power backup. The MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack provides an AF-on button, vertical firing release with lock, and front and rear command dials.
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Reviews :
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Evaluation: 
Conclusion: Great ad-on to my D90, ok quality. Beware of third party batteries when using on D90
Review: I have the D90 and decided to buy the MB-D80 for it and I just love it! It makes the camera look professional! However, my first impression when I took it out of the box was that it felt cheap and generic. It felt like it was an aftermarket product! (oh well, I guess all products are made of plastic these days) But, after using it for 2 weeks you get use to it and functions as described. This item ads about 1/3 to the size of the camera, so if you travel a lot and like to pack light, I would recommend you get extra batteries*** instead of it. The camera functions the same for me with or without it (it even works with 1 battery), but if you'd shoot vertical most of the time, this makes it easier (it has an additional shutter and the 2 rotating wheels on the right side). So, in conclusion I would give it 3 stars because it's mostly plastic and feels generic.
***D90 USERS, BE AWARE OF GENERIC EN-EL3E BATTERIES, I PURCHASE 2 (NOV 2008) AND BOTH DIDN'T WORK, EVEN WITH A FULL CHARGE (D80 works with generic but not the new D90). (They may resolve it in the future, but for now stick with Nikon or AA batteries).
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Conclusion: Adds a good balance
Review: I think this helps with the balance of the camera. Not to mention I now have a place for my little finger. I have good size hands and the D90 is smaller than I thought it would be. Not only the added grip is great but the extra battery life and ability to take vertical shots. I had a grip for my D100 so this was an easy call for the D90.
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Conclusion: Battery Drip Nikon D80
Review: It is good and adds up your shooting time. the adjustment for shutter and aperture is within you reach. just flip the switch there you have it.
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Conclusion: A must have
Review: I have two D80's and only had this grip for one of them for a while...and found myself never using the body that was without the grip. So I finally broke down and got the grip for the second body.
Not only is this a must have for stability while taking pictures, but the verticle shutter release is something I don't know how you could go without.
The battery options are also nice, with having the ability to use two batteries for extended picture taking, as well as the ability to use AA batteries if you need to.
The only reason I didn't give this item 5 stars is due to the price.
In summary; would I buy one again...I already have!
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Conclusion: Good but not yet great.
Review: The MB-D80 is a useful device but it is big and bulky and not very well tailored for the D80 Cam. The grip doesn't match or feel like it matches the camera very well. Attaching it to the cam takes some finger power. The shutter release has no real halfway point and the release itself feels very rough. Composing and trying to halfway press the button doesn't work at all. I need this because I shoot vertical 90% of the time, but if you don't then I don't recommend this as a much needed attachement. The added weight does stabalize the cam and having the backup battery is great for the 1000s of photos I take.
Pros - Extra power, easy to attach and use
Cons - Bulky, larger grip than the D80, shutter release is not as responsive as I would have expected
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