Opteka BP-D80 Battery Grip for Nikon D80 & D90 Digital SLR

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000Q7CLUY
• Item model number: BP-D80
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 3, 2007

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 producers 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 for the Nikon D80 & D90 holds 4 AA Batteries or 2 EL-EL3 batteries. This provides an 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 only.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great way to get more battery life, July 7, 2008

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Rodney E. Fisk "Making your life better since... (Panama City, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka BP-D80 Battery Grip for Nikon D80 & D90 Digital SLR (Electronics)

I got this product about April '08. I'm quite pleased with it. Most reviews rate it higher than the MB-D80 from Nikon. I get two batteries in the camera, while the third charges. The lock ring tightens very well on mine (read about others having problems) if you put a little umph on it.

The AA battery insert is a nice feature for emergencies. The shutter button on it is not quite as smooth as that on the camera. I'd like to see that improved. I get the sub-command dial and the command dial in the vertical position. It also has a power switch for the grip, to save a little bit of juice when not in use.

The feel is well built and sturdy. It is lighter than I expected, but not cheap feeling at all. The rubber grip appears to be well made and has stood up well to many long hours of sun, heat, and sweat. I have a sure grip even with the sweatiest hands. The ability to have a second battery is easily worth the price of the unit. The only thing missing is a second card slot!

The instructions aren't the best, but what's to know. Plug in, turn on. Not quite as sturdy feeling as my old Canon grip, but tougher than it seems at first and well made. The shutter button could use a little work, though.

Four Stars!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Match for the D80, November 1, 2007

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Desert Hammer - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka BP-D80 Battery Grip for Nikon D80 & D90 Digital SLR (Electronics)

Why pay almost double the price for the Nikon MB-D80?
The Opteka is a perfect fit for the D80 and does what it's supposed to. Also adds much-needed girth to the D80 (small hands beware!)
Having said that this grip (like any other) will add extra weight to your camera and make it substantially heavier.
All in all highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good customer service, BAD product for D80., November 23, 2011

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JB - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka BP-D80 Battery Grip for Nikon D80 & D90 Digital SLR (Electronics)

I purchased this battery grip in March for my D80. It worked, for the most part. When I first put it on, the camera acted as if there was a non-Nikon external flash attached, and it would not let me adjust the shutter speed higher than 1/200 sec. Also, pressing the button to pop up the flash did nothing.

When I tried to take it off, the wheel that unscrews it literally shredded the gears inside and I had to pry it off with a screwdriver. I absolutely did not over-tighten it, either.

Opteka's customer service was good (when you could get them on the phone) and they replaced it after going back and forth with me for a few weeks.

The new grip has the same issue. When I put the grip on, 1/200 sec is the fastest I can go. If I let it sit for a day or two, everything works like it should. Opteka told me that it was a firmware issue with the D80 and that they could not offer a replacement or solution.

The other problem with the grip is that if I let it sit for four or five days without using the camera (life gets busy sometimes), the batteries are dead! Even when the grip is turned off.

Save your money and buy the Nikon version if you have a D80.