After my D300 was already equipped with a multi-function handle, and I was very accustomed had for the D800 also a forth. With the D800 a few lenses (2.8 / 24-70 and 2.8 / 70-200) a tad become larger and heavier. And here the MB-D12 supports in any position of photographing. A hand on the lens, one on the camera respectively the MB-D12 you have the technology very well under control and can concentrate fully on the subject. Visually and technically well it complements the body perfectly. However, what bothers me, and therefore the purchased is Amazon handle has declined, is as follows: I have a little naive at a dealer - ordered "DE XYZ FBA". Goods was OK, the delivery was very fast. Now, however, I need a valid VAT invoice, and am in the process stumbled upon sitting the dealers in the UK and therefore, of course, can not issue a corresponding invoice. Yes, I should click on the Contacts seller. But that does not always stop you. And shipping was made by Amazon from Germany. It worked, as I said, indeed almost anything. So someone should also require an invoice, look carefully! The same, incidentally happened to me with a battery - he also went back. And that happened to me hopefully never again; o) So, the last paragraph just for info and of course without penalty. My conclusion: The handle is worth the money, even if it's a lot.