>I just got used Nikon MB-D11 - there is a definetely better
>built quality over MeiKe grip. But there is a weight issue in
>the play now and i'm not happy how heavy my camera became,
>especially with 70-200 lens. Also my Nikon grip has some play
>in the front between the camera body and the grip. gap
>becoming large enough to slide a piece of paper in between
>them.
>
>Do anyone with genine grip experience this?


I went from a Meike grip to a genuine MB-D11. The Meike never connected reliably to the camera and ended up dinging several of the socket contacts. When it worked, it was decent for the money - controls were oriented correctly.

I've found the MB-D11 to be much more solid when installed - no wiggles or rattles as with the Meike. The controls are more pleasant to use as well - the dials feel nicer and the directional pad is much stiffer (similar to the one on the body). It just feels more like a part of the camera instead of something piggybacked onto it.

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