Grip power plant for the D90

To improve the handling at Hochfomataufnahmen, and the optional use of AA batteries for, I bought my Nikon Battery Pack MB-D80. The price of the BG has gone down to an affordable level, so it was not a matter to fall back to the original part. Based on my experience with quality defects and third-class haptics in third-party, I would, however, apart from the purchase of an accessory handle. About the MB-D80 is not only positive things to read. Also lack of compatibility with the D90 is sometimes said to have him. I have nevertheless ordered it for my newly purchased 90. The own experiences are still the best, has anyone ever told. I was lucky to have a very good piece of getting low on Amazon's own Resterampe.

As might be expected, the handle comes well packed into the house. The handle is made clean. The quality of the handle fits. No gaping material, no major gaps. The feel is identical to the D90. Good news: The handle has as the housing of D90 two dials. Thus, the operation remains the same and comfortable. The buttons turning wheels and fasteners are made accurately. This is not made the release of metal does not bother me. Included with the use of AA batteries included. For me this was actually the reason to order the handle. I work a lot with Sanyo's Eneloop batteries. This has economic as well as practical reasons. Be able to operate my DSLR with AAs, is an invaluable asset, especially on holiday. The gibts everywhere and also cheap. Good news: The tripod mounting hole remains where it is. In the optical axis. This too is in Nonamern not always so.

Of course, the MB-D80 also improves handling. Especially for portrait-style shots that will be felt. Even photographers with larger hands will appreciate the BG. In addition, I find, like, moreover, already some of my Vorrezensenten, this is the camera to the BG balance improves. An increased use in not to be underestimated advantage.
Fits of BG now on the D90 or not? It fits. And that perfectly. The battery cover deducted, stowed under control, fed battery, device goes ON and off. The MB does not bitches and is super easy to assemble. A bending of a contact before the start was not necessary. However, I like the exposed spring contacts of the handle is not really. That is quite a possible defect source. To avoid such a failure to use the supplied transparent cover when not in use is called for.

Short and sweet

Positive:
+ Processing and haptics
+ Equipment
+ Variability of D90 remains
+ Handling in portrait mode, and better balance
+ Tripod mount in the optical axis
+ Easy installation
+ AA battery compatible
+ Battery carrier for AAs in delivery
+ Storage bay dismantled battery cover
+ Price

Negatives:
- Exposed spring pins of the handle in the disassembled state

My conclusion: If you shoot a lot and a handle estimates can not ignore the MB-D80 from Nikon. The purchase of a handle of the third-party rack is not worth it. The Nikon grip has all it takes is toll processed and fits seamlessly and without sacrificing quality in the D90 line. Especially its compatibility in terms of AA batteries make it for me "must have". The alleged problems in connection with the D90 are probably only handling or manufacturing problems. The MB-D80 is definitely the first choice for the Nikon D90.