MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack
Supplied with MS-D12EN for EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (sold separately) and MS-D12 for 8 AA batteries (not included); accepts 1.5V LR-6 (Alkaline), Lithium (FR6), Ni-MH (HR6) or Ni-Mn (ZR6).
$616.00*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack
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A bit overpriced, but feels great!
I'm using it with my D800 and it may be a bit overpriced (bought when I was visiting my family in Poland for 1300 zloty (PLN), which is 380$ - and remember that in Poland the tax is 23%, not 8%), but it feels great, works great and.... what else do you expect from a vertical grip? Sometimes I forget about having it, I quite rarely put it off - but without it D800 feels... too small and too light ;-)
I've changed from D7000 with MB-D11 to D800 with MB-D12 and it feels quite the same - great camera with a great battery pack.
July 14, 2012
Way Overpriced!!!
I'm a big advocate for buying genuine Nikon products--lenses and accessories--because you usually get what you pay for. But not so with this grip! The 3rd party knock-offs that have started appearing are 90% as good for around $100 now, possibly even less in the coming months. I recommend picking up the 50 f/1.4G Nikon lens (excellent lens) for the difference saved in buying a 3rd party grip. The absolute most that this grip is worth would be $200.
July 1, 2012
Price gouging
I understand Nikon's wish to make as much money as possible and to charge a premium price for an accessory of an premium body, but this is going too far. Some will be desperate and just buy - and I have been tempted to do same because I have big hands and have become so used to using the MB-D10 on my earlier camera - but I think I will wait this one out. The MB-D10 was the innovation, this is merely an slight change to an existing design. Besides the D800 design could have been done to retain compatibility with the MB-D10. Whichever way you cut it, this looks like extortion.
April 29, 2012
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what is the weight with and with out batteries?
5 months, 1 week ago
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LP
Englewood, NJ, USA
Location :
Englewood, NJ, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Weight Approx.:365 g (12.9 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EN-EL15 battery
Approx. 460 g (16.3 oz) with MS-D12 and eight AA batteries (available separately from third-party suppliers)
Approx. 310 g (11.0 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EP-5B power connector
Approx. 425 g (15.0 oz) with optional BL-5 and EN-EL18 battery
Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) with MS-D12EN
Approx. 270 g (9.6 oz) with MS-D12
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If I have the MB-D12 + EN-EL18 + BL-5 combo, do I need to purchase the external charger (MH-26) to charge the EN-EL18 battery?
5 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The BL-5 is a battery chamber cover, you still need the MH-26 in order to charge the battery.Has staff answer
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Does the MB-D12 hole 1 or 2 EN-EL15 batteries?
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Supplied with MS-D12EN for one EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (sold separately) and MS-D12 for 8 AA batteries (not included); accepts 1.5V LR-6 (Alkaline), Lithium (FR6), Ni-MH (HR6) or Ni-Mn (ZR6).Has staff answer
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what is the weight of the mb-d12 in grams?
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Weight Approx.:365 g (12.9 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EN-EL15 battery
Approx. 460 g (16.3 oz) with MS-D12 and eight AA batteries (available separately from third-party suppliers)
Approx. 310 g (11.0 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EP-5B power connector
Approx. 425 g (15.0 oz) with optional BL-5 and EN-EL18 battery
Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) with MS-D12EN
Approx. 270 g (9.6 oz) with MS-D12
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Do you get the same increase in fps with lithium AA batteries as you would with an EN-EL18 battery?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Mark
New York, NY, USA
Location :
New York, NY, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Battery (EN-EL15): 5 fpsEH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector: 6 fps
MB-D12 battery pack with EN-EL15 battery: 5 fps
MB-D12 battery pack with EN-EL18 battery: 6 fps
MB-D12 battery pack with AA-size batteries: 6 fps
MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack
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Can I use alternatively an MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Grip with the Nikon D800?
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
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NikonGuy
Bradford, Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, Canada
Location :
Bradford, Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, Canada
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Can AE-L button on the grip be programmed as AF-ON with the custom functions?
On D7000 MB-D11 combo, the custom function that modifies the behavior of the AE-L button on the body does not affect the grip. Is this issue eliminated on D800 and MB-D12 combo?
4 months ago
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Anonymous
CT, USA
Location :
CT, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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You can choose the function assigned to the AF-ON button on the optional MB-D12 battery pack: AF-ON, FV lock, AE/AF lock, AE lock only, AE lock (Reset on release), AE lock (hold), AF lock only, and Same as Fn button.
I have been waiting for this camera for years, but I shoot a lot of kids sports and 4FPS is just not fast enough when I get 8FPS from my 3 year old D300
4 months ago
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Z-Man
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Location :
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, 6 fpsHas staff answer
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When will the manual for the MB-D12 be available online?
I have already ordered my D800 & MB-D12, and would like to be able to read the manual for the MB-D12 online before receiving it. When will it be online?
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Nikon Erik
Houston, TX, USA
Location :
Houston, TX, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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We will have more information when the product becomes available, only specifications on the website are available for now.Has staff answer
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Can the MB d12 be used with an EN EL4a battery?
I have the cover and EN EL4a battery from an MB D10. Can they be used with the MBD12 and d800?
3 months, 1 week ago
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Ed
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
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The MB-D12 can be use with the EN-EL15, EN-EL18, and AA batteries.
I understand there are several options for different batteries inside -- do you have a list of expected shots per charge (or battery life) for each?
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
2 months, 4 weeks ago
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bob
Idaho
Location :
Idaho
Age: 35-44
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One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D12): Approximately 2,400 shotsOne EN-EL18 battery (MB-D12): Approximately 3,800 shots
Eight AA alkaline batteries (MB-D12): Approximately 2,400 shots
Can I use the EP-5B with the MB-D12 on the D800? I really need this for studio work (product and food photography with camera tethered to computer) I really like the built in power plug on the D700, sad it has gone on the D800.
2 months, 1 week ago
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Ron
Europe
Location :
Europe
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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The EP-5B is required when using the AC adapter EH-5/EH-5a to power the camera not for the MB-D12..
I am looking to see if I can use D3S batteries with the optional cover for this grip and my D800. If not will the D3S battery charger charge the new ENL-18 batteries
1 month, 4 weeks ago
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Vinny Colucci
North Carolina
Location :
North Carolina
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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No, it uses the EN-EL15 or AA batteries.Has staff answer
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Will A D3S battery work in place of the Mb-18 D4 Battery. Can you use the D3S battery charger to charge the D4 battery
With the cover for the D800 grip that allows the D4 battery ,will the D3S battery work.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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That won't be possible, it's a different battery.Has staff answer
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Is it recommended to keep the EN-EL15 in the body of the camera or should we leave the battery chamber empty?
I find it extremely inconvenient to have to remove the grip each and every time I need to charge the battery inside the camera. Is there a way to set the camera to not draw power from the battery inside the camera itself unless i manually set it to do so? This way I can leave the EN-EL15 inside the camera as an "emergency reserve" while swapping out batteries in the grip on a day-to-day basis.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage.Has staff answer
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When do you expect a reasonably priced aftermarket alternative to this overpriced accessory to be available?
1 month, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
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Unfortunately we cannot speculate about new prices until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.comHas staff answer
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I would like to know what material ie: Magnesium Alloy ? the MB-D12 is made of.
1 month ago
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Anonymous
Plant City, FL, USA
Location :
Plant City, FL, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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It's made of polycarbonate.Has staff answer
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What is the weight of MB-D12 without battery?
1 month ago
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Anonymous
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Weight Approx.:365 g (12.9 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EN-EL15 battery
Approx. 460 g (16.3 oz) with MS-D12 and eight AA batteries (available separately from third-party suppliers)
Approx. 310 g (11.0 oz) with MS-D12EN and optional EP-5B power connector
Approx. 425 g (15.0 oz) with optional BL-5 and EN-EL18 battery
Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) with MS-D12EN
Approx. 270 g (9.6 oz) with MS-D12
1 month ago
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Anonymous
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MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack
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Can the MB-D12 be mounted on a tripod or must it be removed to attach the D800 to a tripod?
4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Sheldon
New Jersey
Location :
New Jersey
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Its has a screw thread on the bottom of it so can be attached to a tripod whilst attached to the camera body.Has staff answer
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Does the D800 automatically switch from the battery pack to the camera battery? It doesn't seem to do it on my D800/MB D-12 combo.
I just get a blinking light saying the MB D-12 batteries are exhausted and I can't continue shooting with the in camera battery.
1 day ago
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Anonymous
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Please verify the settings in Custom Settings menu d12: Battery order. See page # 298 of the user's manual for the D800.
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