DSTE Battery Grip BG-2N For Nikon D7100 as MB-D15 SLR Camera.

DSTE Multi-Power Shutter Battery Grip For Nikon D7100, MB-D15 SLR Camera
 This battery grip DSTE BG-2N for Nikon D7100 firm DSTE, analog original handle MB-D15.

 Purchased the battery Grip for my Nikon D7100.

Firstly , as you know , many models DSLRs usually do not very large , because of what it is extremely difficult to use the camera for portraits . And the big lens does not add extra space to the right hand grip .
Secondly , thanks to the battery Grip, there was finally able to use the extra battery on the camera.
In the third, purely aesthetic sense because of the desire to see your camera with the battery grip .

The model has a nice rounded shape, and excellent rubber inserts, such as both on the camera, but this no has the  the IR receiver. In this case, I believe that ergonomics above remote possibilities.

Package and Accessories
Packaging factory , without damage.

Options:
• The battery grip
• Instruction in English and Chinese
• Warranty Card
•  Cluster for Battery EN-EL15
• additional cluster - for type AA batteries

 Appearance and build quality.

At first glance, the battery grip seems solid and very reliable. I can honestly say that the first impression was very good . On closer inspection , any defects that could not be found . Build quality appeared good - sturdy plastic , no backlash and squeaks can not but rejoice . It is seen that the handle has a relatively streamlined shape . Place for palm grip can even boast of leatherette grip to prevent slipping fingers. Are seen as the front wheels for bolting to the camera. But the bottom left , the picture can be seen the shutter release button to facilitate shooting in a vertical orientation .
Top view looks like almost all battery handles. Visible power pins and thread for screwing the camera .
Bottom has a traditional opening for mounting the camera on a tripod. Right at the bottom of the shutter button is visible . Bottom flat . It can be safely put the camera with a slight whale 18 - 55mm lens. Probability of falling is not felt.
The sidewall has a lock with the battery compartment . Opened and closed by a padlock unpretentious . As for me, so it looks a little childish lock , but in terms of use, it does not cause inconvenience .

Under the hood is a compartment for a single (! ) Battery.

cover is open
 Everything is simple and practical. There is nothing superfluous . Battery is inserted and fixed in their niche using latches .

 Installation
Setting the camera takes only half a minute . To do this, attach the battery pack to the body and rotate the camera a pair of wheels to lock. You can then insert the battery. It's simple. Guide demonstrates how to do this using an abundance of illustrations.
The result looks like a single entity ,

 looks great , and this is understandable - manufacturing materials and dimensions fit perfectly. On the weight of the camera handle virtually no effect , keep a convenient and comfortable for any grip.

Weight battery grip + with 1 battery = 300 grams
Battery weight 75 grams separately
Weight camera Nikon D7100 without block 1260 grams

Use

When discharging the battery inside the camera , it is necessary to remove the entire unit . Although pleased with the vitality of the battery pack . Once installed unit will automatically recalculate the charge indicators . Managed to shoot about 1400 shots for 6 hours on a single charge , using two batteries. Residual charge in the end amounted to about 20% is difficult to say how much more could shoot , but I think even that is enough. I usually do not I bring the battery to full discharge.
You can also see on the LCD screen battery level and number of shots (see photo)

Two batteries are used: native, original EN-EL15 and analog company DSTE EN-EL15. Work perfectly.

 

Here, an overview of the battery EN-EL15 firm DSTE

Total:
Quality plastic and build great . I believe that those owners of D7100, which are not going to change in the near future your camera on something else , you should consider buying .
I like this pen , I will test it further and, if any , provided additional comments .

Now briefly about the pros and cons .

pros
+ Good and plastic inserts kozhzama
+ Good build quality
+ Ability to use non-original batteries (including AA- type)
+ Perfectly fits to the camera body
+ Good ergonomics
+ Adequate price

+Two batteries are used: native, original EN-EL15 and analog company DSTE EN-EL15. Work perfectly.
cons
- Doubtful lock the battery cover
- During the discharge of the main battery, which is in the chamber. Necessary to remove the entire unit.

DSTE Multi-Power Shutter Battery Grip For Nikon D7100, MB-D15 SLR Camera

DX Price: $ 49.50 Free Shipping!

View Product Details - сайт DX.com