Is the body constructed of metal, or plastic? Specifically, is there a sturdy connection between the grip's tripod mount and the camera body?
904382
I own this and it is made of plastic, however the grip is very sturdy for what it is. The look matches the design of the body so they coincide nicely.
904383
It is made of a high qyaility plastic. The material is similar to the body of the Nikon camera. The connection to the camera is secure. There is a roller that will seat a screw into the tripod connection. I am very pleased with this device.
904384
the Meike body is made of plastic, much like my genuine Nikon MD-D80 for my D90, and has nicely textured rubber that is better than on my older Nikon unit. the Meike unit attaches securely to the D7100 via a metal tripod screw and is stabilized against twisting by two small plastic lugs and plastic around the electrical connectors... there is no discernible flex between body and grip in normal use. Overall I don't know how durable it will be or how much abuse it could take as a professional tool; but in moderate amateur use the overall construction seems fine.
904385
The grip is all plastic. There is no direct connection with the grip tripod mount and the camera body mount. I would not trust the grip tripod mount with any lens other than a light prime. Just a note; all grip functions work as advertised. I have large hands and the camera+grip feels better in my hands.
904386
I would say it is plastic... Not detecting an metal at all. The grip is so so.....I am having trouble with the battery connection often. You have to really tighten the connection with the hard to mover spin wheel and then eventually it loosen and you have to tighten again. I personally am using it more for the grip that I get with my nikon d7100 and the way the camera feels in my hand than for the back up battery. If one battery runs out or very low.. I just switch the battery locations since I don't trust the connection
2252982
Metal. Best camera I ever had. I misplaced it and have been using a backup but if I don't find it soon (it has to be somewhere in my house), I am going to buy another because it was that good.
1815389
It is a combination of hard plastic and metal. Its an amazing camera. I had one but i lost it. I miss it. Regards
1450661
I am not sure it holds the body with a grip. However, it definitely is okay with two to three kit lenses. You can specificity which lens you have then I may give a further answer.
467265
No. Hard plastic. Allowed the camera pushbutton to be inadvertently activated and I would get a few photos of nothing.
765373
The grip is solidly built. I've attached a 75-300mm and it didn't break a sweat. However, if you're talking about a very heaving long lens then you'd want to use a tripod collar. Otherwise the tripod won't be as effective.
1654575
It appears to be aluminum. This is a very well made tripod and would say that it is heavy enough to hold your binocular. It is easy to use and is very stable.
1165375
Yes, it appears to be. The main body appears to be a lightweight alloy. The main structure is metal, NOT plastic. It is covered in sections with a rubber material to give you a better grip. It screws onto the camera body using the screw mount that you would use for a tripod. I have found it to be a very good addition to the D7100. The camera recognizes it and I have had no trouble with the battery or the buttons. It comes with both the EN-EL15 battery tray and a second tray for AA batteries. Some say the fit is not good, I have NOT found that to be true. I find the fit to be good for an add-on grip. It is very firm and sturdy in my opinion. It was well worth the extra money in my opinion. I have large hands and it fits my hands very well giving me the confindence of a firm grip. My wife and daughter have not had any trouble using the camera with this grip. Hope this helps.
26758
Yes. The tripod is very sturdy as long as once it is position all the clamps are clamped down and screws are all tightened. I have used mine for years and it is a great item for the amateur photographer. Cheers.
1163685
I just finished pecking around on one of mine and can't decide if anything is plastic. If so, then it is a high strength plastic. If you are concerned about the tripod holding weight, I have a 10 lb.+ camera on each of mine. One with a (estimated) 2 lb. Nikon 28-300 lens and another with o 10 lb. + camera body and an (estimated) 5 lb. Nikkor 50-300 old style zoom lens and rods to support it. Which reminds me... the handle that secures the head in place when you have the lens at an angle... that handle seems to be some sort of hard plastic. The beauty of the handle is that it has the ability to pull outward, much like a ratchet wrench, and change where the handle is in relation to the head. That is important if the handle hits the back part of the head apparatus because like a ratchet, you can move the head away from that obstruction and tighten still more. The tripod with the camera and heavy lens I spoke about... I was thinking the tripod would not hold that lengthy, heavy lens in place when tilting downward to shoot. Then I remembered the ratchet feature, and after tightening still more, the head was solid and held its load perfectly well. Hope this helps. Forgot to mention... the leg locks are solid and hold where you stop quite well. The tripod head is metal. In my opinion, this is a well designed, sturdy tripod for any camera in the range I just outlined above. I would be willing to add even more weight but would want it to be more centered over the sticks rather than as a longer, heavier lens. Not sure if you maintain stability if you get over-balanced to the front or back, on downward tilted shots.
1302480
Body is metal and the lens are plastic. They are so far working well after several months.
427419
The whole thing is hard plastic except the bolt that goes into the camera and the screw that tightens the two sides of the clamp. The gadget can be afixed to a post, branch, etc. with a velcro strap that is permanently attached. I've found it to be of good design, construction, and materials.
1012157
It is metal. The whole thing is solid design with smooth bearing motion. I have used it with three different size cameras and it is easy to adjust for each.
1315648
I think it's either plastic or metal, but I don't have any trouble with the grip.
922808
Every major part of this tripod is made of plastic. I was looking for a 72-inch tripod that I could carry around to conventions and other remote events I shot that was lighter than the metal Manfoto tripods that I have. Given its low price, I was actually surprised at how well this one works. It is sturdy and I've been careful not to bang it around or work the crank too hard. Overall, you can't beat it for the cheap price.
621831
No. It is a preformed piece of plastic like the mounts that come with the camera.
606524
The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds mounted on it and it locks down well and stays in place. The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds... » Read More The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds mounted on it and it locks down well and stays in place. « Show Less