How, if at all, is this different from an actual Nikon MB-D14?
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I'd like to know the answer to this question too! There are a couple of these types of accessories advertised. Are they cheaper because they don't have the Nikon name on them?
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Yes. I purchased an off brand battery grip for one of my cameras. The grip itself feels very light and plasticy but having two batteries there makes a huge difference in how many shots I get in one day. If you care about the name, buy a Nikon grip. If you don't care about the name, start reading reviews until you find one you like.
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Yes, the only difference is it does not attach to the lens. It is a much cheaper version that is perfect 98% of the time, and the other 2% is probably me doing something wrong.
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Looks like the Nikoplex to me. I have the M-308 with the BDC and I would hold out for that, especially since they're selling it to you full price. The undiscounted price is greatly inflated over retail. Not a bargain unless you get what you want. BTW, this is an awesome scope, and the BDC is a great tool when teamed with the Spot-On software. Good luck!
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I didn't see any difference. I am very happy with mine, it woulds like I believe it should. There was only one issue with the viewfinder which in my opinion become too easily detached, but I am sure that's only my model. I would say do more research on this 1d in comparison to others. You can always buy and return it to if you don't mind spending a few bucks on shipping it back if you don't like it.
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Well after doing some research I noticed what you mentioned. Also, the battery grip for the D700 states that it increases shutter speeds. Oh well. I'm still going to make the purchase closer to christmas because of the extra batter life and the portrait grip. Those two points were enough to sell me on the product. Thanks for your reply!
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I thought it was when I ordered mine. I should have known that being a good $100 less than the Nikon grips you see on ebay that it would be a knockoff. It is new and seems like a decent knock off. Only time will tell if the quality is worth a darn though. I didn't send mine back as it works and I'll be lightly using it anyhow. I'm amazed how soon it showed up from China after the Nikon release of the D600. I think it is specific to the D600 too, but maybe it fits D800 as well. Don't know.
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it is because of the distortion of the images, it looks much like the original nikon but the build quality is not as good, but it is doing a great job since the date of purchase that is around 6months ago, it is a great deal for the money. get one for sure
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DNG is like a JPG of TIF file. It's the byproduct of working on a raw photo in Lightroom or Photoshop. So when you're done editing you can choose to save it as a DNG. So the answer to your question would be yes. I've used nearly every professional camera that Nikon has made for the past 14 years and this is, by far, the best camera I've ever used and worth every penny. I give it an enthusiastic 5 stars. The D5 should be coming out sometime in the next 12 months so if you can afford to be patient then it might be worth it to wait.
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hi Holly, honestly this camera was buyed by my mother in law, i highly recomended her to buy another brand, lumix by the way. What i think about nikon is that is a very triky brand, too complicated sometimes, mostly for amateur users (like me), so in that matter, i´m agree on somethings Joseph said about it.finally, to answer your question, in general is not a bad camera but i rather another brand, thats personal, but if i buy any kind and it comes with any issue, i definitly wouldn´t buy it again, even of the same brand
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Yes it is comparable. Turn it to f22 and keep it there and take your photos. I was told to do that. Give it a try on your D3.
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Make sure it is the BDC and not the Nikoplex version. They are very different. When in doubt, save till you're sure of what you're getting.
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I have a D80 and it is working great on that. I can't keep up with all the numbers, but the I think the D50 and D80 basically share the same DNA. The D80 has a few more bells and whistles ($$$) but that's about it.
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You have the extended life of two batteries. In fact, your camera will allow you to configure which one is used up first, and will show you how much power is left in each. The MB-D11 unit makes your camera significantly heavier and larger, but the additional power is even more helpful if you're shooting in a continuous mode [as in sporting event], or when it would be egregious to run out of power [as in a wedding]. I like it, and am glad I have it. I should also say that I ordered and returned another manufacturer's version of the MB-D11. It seemed flimsy to me, and was more complicated to assemble. Like most Nikon equipment, I'm not sorry I bought that Nikon quality.
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So this is a major concession in comparison with much less expensive cameras' focusing distances of one to two inches. Anyone with ideas as to why this is so. I used a Nikkormat with a Nikon macro lens for many years and have considered a Nikon digital body to allow continued use of the lens. Anyone with any thoughts on marrying such different technologies?
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For me major difference was Canon having ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light whereas Nikon D3100 only has ISO up to 3200. That makes Canon a much better option as far picture clarity in dim light is concerned. I do agree that it is 12 mp but that's not too less compared to 14mp. Major CONS of canon do include 720mp video but if video isn't that important, i would stick with CANON..
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I'm sorry I do not know. You can compare the two brands. I like the Nikon for my Nikon camera myself and found a refurbished one (with a warranty) for a good price and it has been just fine! Actually now that I think about it, I did have the Bower for a while or one similar before I bought the Nikon. it was OK. Did what it was supposed to do. And it was cheaper than the Nikon. But I sold the Bower and got the Nikon. I just like it better but doesn't mean the Bower isn't good. Just your choice of course! Hope this helps!
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Well, I look at it this way - the only time the battery dies is when you have a great shot in the viewfinder! As for the disadvantages, it adds weight to your camera...much more than a couple extra batteries. The AA thing is nice, tho, you can find them anywhere. I have MB-D10 on my D7100, but not on my D610. The reason being that they both use the same battery. So, if the weight isn't an issue, having the additional set of controls when shooting verticals is great. Even if you don't have it on the camera all of the time, you still have plenty of extra power. I think it is well worth it.