Nikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the Nikon D80 & D90 Digital SLR Camera

I just received my MB-80 battery pack for my D90. I love the grip which allows a very comfortable handle to my camera. Allows two slots for AA or the EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries for extra shooting. Another great feature is the vertical shooting on the camera, which will autofocus your shot and the ability to adjust your exposure. It seems like a nice quality piece of equipment but...

...The one major factor I found buying grip was the ability to full tighten the grip to the camera. What I mean is, if you fully fasten the grip to the camera, you'll receive a low battery symbol on your camera. I don't know if its happening to all D90s, but I heard a lot of complaints for this grip. I heard the problem is the center part of the battery connector in the camera isn't hitting the battery grip when fully tightened. If you happen to find yourself with this problem, you have 3 options to take, bend the center part of the battery department on the camera that connects the grip and hope you don't ruin your $900 camera, two (the safest and works like a charm) you fold a piece of paper and place it in front of the battery grip where it connects the camera, which will allow you to fully tightened the grip to camera, or lastly return it and hope for a replacement that will work next time around.

Does what it says on the Tin. However,
1. Like *All* Nikon accessories tt is too expensive for what is delivered (the remote control is unbelivable - cost to make 20 cents, sold for? $28!!
2. The button has a totally different feel to the Camera button - this is a significant fail - I bought a Nikon grip to get a Nikon standard. It might seem minor but having a totally different feel on the two buttons is disconcerting....
3. Pity it could not perform additional functions (For the size) such as a slot in charger, GPS unit or Wifi. The GP-1 is a totally flawed product, and being able to slot in extra features into the Grip would make it a much more useful product.

Don't understand people buying it saying its bulky etc? I mean, don't they read the spec?

Gives me comfort knowing I won't run out of battery power on a shoot. Comfortable grip too!

I'm pleased with the battery pack. It makes my camera a bit large, but I like the ability to shoot portrait without holding my hand all funky.

It does allow a tri-pod mount, which is a big deal for me.

I bought this product instead of the aftermarket styles to ensure a tight fit and finish and everything works right together and I am not dissapointed.

Adds a good deal of bulk but does what you buy one of these for (added battery life). Also provides another shutter release and more area for gripping which are nice at times. I usually have this in the bag and pull it out when I know I will be taking a lot of shots. Some folks may just be better off buying an extra battery and carrying that around if they are at all worried about the bulk.