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(More customer reviews)I have purchased this product back in 2007. It was shipped by Cameta Camera which is a reliable camera company. The package contents included the Nikon Branded, USA Warrantied MB-D80, but unfortunately included generic brand En-EL3e compatible batteries.
The MB-D80 works excellent. It thankfully fits the D80 perfectly. It doesn't awkwardly bulge or stick out like the grips on the Canon XT's. The MB-D80 has a designated slot to slip the D80 battery cover in, a metal tripod socket, shutter button, both control wheels, and a 6 Cell AA battery holder to slip into the MB-D80 when En-El3e('s) are not available. I shutter release on the MB-D80 is sensitive, but thankfully has a shutter switch lock, both just like on a D2x. The MB-D80 fits and looks as if it is permanent on the D80.
Now onto the... batteries. Unfortunately, the batteries are both generic, which means they are not a perfect fit. The batteries seems a little small (1-2 millimeters smaller) and don't have a tighter fit like a Nikon brand En-EL3e. This means that the MB-D80 will loose connection to the generic En-EL3e battery and cut power. This becomes a frustration when shooting on the fly. I makeshifted by folding a 1" x1" piece of paper to fill in the left over space between the battery and compartment door. Also from my observation experience, when using any En-EL3e battery with the MB-D80, keep in mind that the D80, doesn't use both batteries at once, so the battery levels will deplete battery 1 first, then battery 2.
I'd recommend that it may be wise to at least purchase Nikon brand batteries, since it will guarantee operation and compatibility.s
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Kit includes:♦ 1) Nikon MB-D80 Battery Grip for D80 and D90♦ 2) Spare EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion Battery Pack♦ 3) Additional Spare EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion Battery Pack♦ 4) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning ClothTheNikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Packholds 2 EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries - effectively doubling your total shooting time or can hold a AA Battery Holder (included) so users can use six 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.With constant shooting, flash usage, image review and playback, especially when you have access to additional memory, your standard battery alone will not usually be sufficient and ultimately put constraints on how you want to shoot. A spare rechargeableEN-EL3e batteryis an essential accessory. No power, no pictures!Keep your camera and lenses smudge-free with this handymicrofiber cleaning cloth.
