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Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Nikon D40x, D40, D60 Digital SLR with 2 extended EN-EL9 Batteries (2400mAh Total) | 
| Brand: Opteka
Category: Photography
List Price: $220.00
Buy New: $99.95
You Save: $120.05 (55%)
New (2) from $99.95
Rating:  8 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 3 x 2 x 3
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
MPN: BP-D40-Kit
Model: BP-D40-Kit
UPC: 049936863594
EAN: 0049936863594
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2 Digital EL-EL9 1200mAh extended batteries included | | • | Holds 6 AA or 2 EN-EL9 Batteries | | • | Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally | | • | About 1840 shots if using 2 EN-EL9 batteries | | • | Increases functionality and convenience |
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Product Description
Opteka is one of the world's leading producer 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-D40 holds 6 AA or or 2 EN-EL9 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. Compatible with the Nikon D40 D40x digital SLR only. This package includes 2 extended EL-EL9 1200mah 7.4v Batteries
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 I really wanted to like this battery pack grip, but... October 27, 2008
Rob (Kentucky)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really did want to like this battery pack/grip. While the battery pack seems to be a great idea, there were enough "issues" to personally discourage me from keeping it. br / br /In particular, the various vertical shutter function "issues" mentioned by all of the reviewers just caused me a lot more headaches than the other reviewers seemed to have. Having to change shutter modes when going from horizontal to vertical was a real pain with action shots. And the fact that the shutter button doesn't have the same functionality as the on-camera button constantly caused me too many problems when trying to do quick shots (with many unfocused photos the result). br / br /The lack of charger than charges both batteries at once was also a pain. While having the 2 batteries is great for extended shooting, when it comes to recharging them you have to do it one-at-a-time with the Nikon single battery charger (which can leave you with 1 charged and 1 uncharged if you forget to change them) which means you need to buy a 2 battery charger (the only ones I can find also come with 2 batteries which ends up an added expense I didn't want. I really wish the pack came with a charger of it's own). br / br /An additional, though minor issue for me was the lack of a snug fit on both packs I tried (sent the first one back, but the second had small gaps too). br / br /The fact that I currently am not using any heavy lenses (I have the Nikon 28-55 55-200 zooms), and that I happen to like the small, light-weight package of my D60, along with the above mentioned issues made me decide to return the pack. 47th Street Photo was great about the refund.
Shoot for days! September 15, 2008
Andrew
I have been very pleased with this battery pack. I use it with my Nikon D60 and have had no trouble. There is even a built in storage slot for the camera's original battery cover which you have to remove (not difficult) to attach this battery pack. Nikon doesn't make one for the D60 so I couldn't maintain brand continuity, but this one works fine so far.
Opteka Batter Grip for D60 August 31, 2008
Johnny A. Anderson (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered the Opteka Battery Pack Grip from 47th ST Photo and it's a great product. It is very well constructed in a heavy plastic, very sturdy. Removing the battery door from the D60 was a easy as opening it and twisting about 45 degrees and it pops right off, without damage. br / br /The battery grip has a place to store the battery door should you ever need it. The grip comes with two 1200ma battery packs (not Nikon batteries) which gives it more capacity than the Nikon 1000ma batteries. The batteries charge just fine in the OEM D60 battery charger. It also comes with a battery holder for AA batteries which is a very nice feature, given the high capacity batteries that are now available. br / br /It mounts securely to the camera and matches the finish on the D60 very well. It fits squarely against the camera bottom with no gaps. As noted by other reviewers it adds weight and bulk to the bottom of the D60 which helps the balance when using the heavier prosumer and pro lenses. br / br /47th Street Photo shipped promply as advertised and the transaction went very smoothly. It's well worth the price IMO and I really like it.
Good accessory and adds battery life! July 3, 2008
H. Dillon (Kentucky)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I like this thing better than I thought I would. I like the more "professional" look it gives my D40x. It fits good and makes the camera easier to handle with heavy lens, especially in Vertical position. I like the extra battery life you get by having the two batteries at once. I shot a wedding for 8 hours straight, came home and uploaded the images straight from camera and still have half battery power left!!!! br / br /I haven't quite gotten the hang of the vertical shutter button. As other reviewers have said, you have to set it to the remote shutter mode. By the time I do this and get ready for the shot, it goes back to single shot mode ( you can increase the time it stays in remote mode, though). It seems a little quirky with the focusing using the vertical shutter button. You don't press it half-way like the default button, it just focuses while the shutter button is pushed - sometimes resulting in blurry, un-focused shots. What I do is focus with the horizontal shutter button, then use the vertical shutter button to take the photo. br / br /Overall, I would recommend this product because of the advantages I discussed. Especially since there is not much choice out there for the D40/D40x cameras!
Great for D40, D40x, and D60 when used with a heavy lens June 22, 2008
Michael D. Wilson (Franklin, MA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I must say that I am quite happy with this item. It fits well onto my D40, the finish is excellent, and it gives the camera a whole new "personality". I have the Sigma 18-200mm lens, which is much bigger and heavier than the 18-55mm kit lens. This makes the camera more awkward as the center of gravity is now different. This causes my wrist to tilt forward instead of keeping the camera balanced. I have an ongoing issue with my wrist, due to a prior injury, and noticed that with the heavier lens the camera had to be gripped in a way that was a bit painful to me. With this battery grip I am able to grip the camera much better! The weight of the batteries in the bottom of the grip plus the change in the center of gravity makes it much easier for me to hold the camera properly. br / br /I do not like the vertical shutter function at all, but I blame this on the D40 itself and not the grip. Hey, at least Opteka tried, it just doesn't work well for me. I had issues with getting the shutter to release, but I have had the same issue with the wireless remote so I don't blame the grip for this. br / br /The option of using AA batteries with this grip was important to me as well, as I like the flexibility of having multiple power options. br / br /Here are my rankings (1-10): br / br /Appearance: (8)- Certainly gives the D40 a much different, more pleasing and professional look. br / br /Fit and finish: (8)- The "crackle" finish is perfect, and even in bright sunlight looks exactly like the finish on the D40. The color is slightly off; it's slightly lighter in color than the D40. It is not a HUGE difference, but it is detectable. My grip fit slightly crooked, with the right side a few millimeters lower than the left side. Again, this was very minor but detectable. br / br /Ease of installation: (9)- Very simple, the hardest part was taking off the battery door (I didn't want to break it) but this is a D40 issue, not the battery grip issue. The grip fit into the battery compartment and attached to the tripod mount perfectly. I would have preferred some better markings on the cartridge that holds the two batteries, but they fit well and the cartridge slid into the grip with ease. br / br /Ease of use: (9)- The vertical shutter button is not an easy feature to use, but this is more the fault of the D40 than the battery grip. Once the grip is in place it feel like a natural extension of the camera. br / br /Comfort: (7)- The grip feels good in my hand, although I can feel the vertical shutter button on my palm, which is minor annoyance to me. br / br /Value: (7)- For a $100 item I would like to have seen a charger included for charging both batteries at once. I feel that a lot of the cost was for the vertical shutter option, which I won't use often, if at all. br / br /Overall: (8)- Overall this is a very good item and I would recommend it for someone who wants longer life between battery charges as well as the flexibility to use AA batteries. I would also highly recommend this product for users who have a heavy lens on the D40 as it makes the camera much easier to hold properly. I would not suggest this item exclusively for the vertical shutter feature as it doesn't work very well, although this is a D40 issue and not an issue of the battery grip. br / br / br /
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