you prolly dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm then you can stream all the latest movies on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf for the last few months xD
I'm a newby. But an old school engineer. I just hate seeing how marketing is done these days. I used to write blue prints you'd read (used to be called instructions on usage) but ppl sued saying those instructions are wrong causing issues. NO, it was them. So across the board NO ONE give complete instructions. It's vague, or has disclaimer that this is only an example. So now they not only tell you nothing. But, they take kits apart and sell seeratly to make 100% profit. This is why 3rd party companies exist. I say it's just fine. But if you do as I've done, and learn who (public stock wise) owns most all 3rd party. It comes down to the owners of the camera companies. Call it a conspiracy, or just today's smart marketing. Used to be called monopolizing, but they can easily avoid that. So yes, appears to be a scam going on. And I'm here to tell you THERE is. Look for your self. It's just kinda a despicable thing many humans do to eachother. So I learn from these videos what's actually best, and buy it. It's usually never the OEM.
heres a tip you will never use the aa battery drawer ..cut it down to 27mm from the top op the lip that seals the drawer voila works perfect . remember the mbd18s are just an extension of the drawer 😀
Wow, thank you for this video. I've just ordered a D850 but wasn't interested in the vert grip because of Nikon ripoff prices, but i will definitely be getting this kit you mention. BTW i am upgrading from a D300 which has been awesome over the years. Really looking forward to using my 12-24 wide angle and 105 macro on this beast! Cheers man!
Thank you Massimo. i purchased all the accessories and they arrived today. After a small hiccup i was able to get 9fps and it sounds sweeeeeeet. falling in love with my d850 all over again.
Rakes! How are you, and thank you for reaching out :) I'm glad it all worked out, I've had many people reaching out to various of my social media sites and showing their appreciation. Allow me to know if you ever have any questions/concerns, I'm here to help
Thank you! Yes, I'm not the biggest fan of strictly sales individuals either. I like to promote products that I actually stand behind and have an opinion on.
I am a newbie. Buying the camera itself was sticker shock for me, (but I knew that it would be going in) but you just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks!
You are most welcome Danielle! The D850 is an exceptional camera, very reliable, and good to use for any Genre as you've probably already learned :) The battery life, to start with, is already pretty good, but this battery grip really allows you to get an insane amount of use out of the camera before it runs out of juice. Enjoy :)
Hätte bei deinem perfekten Englisch nicht gedacht, dass du in DE lebst. Hut ab! Ich finde dein Video super und die Kritik an Nikon absolut richtig! Sowas von widerlich diese Preispolitik!
Hallo, alles klar? Ich habe 17 Jahre in Deutschland gelebt, aber wohne seit 2008 in Kalifornien. Danke für die lieben Worte! Die Preispolitik ist immer so eine Sache...
Hi, how are you :) I'm glad my video was helpful to you! I've received a lot of messages and e-mails, and people seem to like this video of mine. I'm also releasing a D850 review soon ;) Congrats on ordering your D850!!
Dude! Great minds DO think alike. I did my homework (abt 2 years ago) and bought, not only the same but the same brands, 2 extra 18 batteries and double charger. Unfortunately it adds quite a lot of heft to my already heavy kit. BUT, that said, video sucks power and photos do as well. I drug this anchor ⚓ all over New York City last summer but, I got photos and video and never worried about running out of battery power! When shooting my son's autocross, the 9fps gets the shots I would surely miss. Great review, even 2 yrs late! 😃 Thanks
Hi Austin, and thank you for your detailed and kind comment! I've traveled all over myself, and you are absolutely right. I never had to worry about battery life, and that's how it should always be! I've not upgraded to Mirrorless quite yet, because I'm waiting for a Camera that will have better battery life. Chees :)
This is super helpful Massimo! I'm picking up a D850 today and was thinking about all the peripherals and how expensive they were. It's an easy decision now. Thanks a lot.
Hey Massimo, In fact everything works great with the Wasabi battery. For the test, I didn’t instal the BL5 cover, I could not imagine that it was important. With the cover it works at 9 fps, and I am happy with that. Many thanks for your help.
Glad it's working now, enjoy :) If you ever have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out! Also, I made a Giveaway video recently, you should join ;)
Ciao Massimo, can I write in Italian or should I keep in English? Question: is this battery safe?? As with third party batteries one never knows... as for the rest it seems working quite well otherwise.
Hi Enrico! English please ;) These batteries are 100% safe! I've been using them for years, and I know many others you have used them for years. I have had two of them for years now, and they still work wonderfully with no issues. I can only recommend these batteries! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you Massimo (it's an Italian name but we'll keep it in English - no prob). Yeah, one never knows for that matter. However even in the realm of third party batteries some are better (much better) than others imo. Thank you for your input, I agree with you. Nikon is wonderful but their prices are just too expensive for that option... (and for 2 extra fps). However these 2 fps CAN make the difference.
@@enricomarconi8358 Absolutely! 2 fps does not sound like a lot, but going from 7 to 9 fps does make a significant difference. Don't even hesitate, get yourself the 3rd party parts, they work 100%! Let me know how you like it ;)
Hi Saji, thank you for your very kind comment! A lot of individuals had reached out to me on my social media platforms to thank me for saving them a lot of money with this video. I was going to do an Updated Video on this 3rd Party Battery Grip. I've been using it for years now, never had any problems. I think even today Nikon's original Battery Grip still costs an outrageous amount.
great info thee is also a other brand called jupio got mine fo my d500 great grip it is backwards compatteble with the origenale el-en18 tho thats great
Great review/tutorial. Yes, Nikon prices for add-ons are outrageous. How can Wasabi or Hahnel produce good-quality extras for a fraction of the price of the Nikon product? I have 4 extra batteries for my Nikon FX camera, and not one of them is Nikon.
Thank you Eugene! To answer your question as to why Wasabi can produce good quality extras for a fraction of the price of the Nikon products.. I think one should ask how Nikon convinces themselves to sell some of these products that don't actually have much value for such outrageous prices. It really blows my mind when thinking of the D810 or D850, because these cameras have such tremendous value for what they are capable of! It almost reminds me of printers.. they often sell you printers for nearly free, but then the printer ink is the biggest scam on the planet. Sorry, I went a little off topic there, but the more I've been using my Wasabi batteries, the happier I've been!
En excellent tutorial/video indeed, thanks Massimo. Hopefully Nikon needs more attractive prices on these accessories. I have bought D700 & D800 with their already expensive grips, already disappointed by lack of commonality at this level. For my D850 I had decided to skip buying another grip, but you gave me an interesting option...
Did you ever give the 3rd party grip and parts a try for the D850? Mine still work perfectly to this day. Now with the Z8, the grip and everything necessary don't quite add up to what it would cost for the official D850 battery, charger, etc., but it's still expensive. Also from what I read, the Nikon Z8 blocks 3rd party components.
Hey Massimo, many thanks for your response. Yes, of course, I've changed the settings, MB-D18 first. Tomorrow, a friend of mine will borrow me a genuine Nikon EN-EL18b battery, then I'll be able to check if the Wasabi battery is faulty or the Meike grip. I'll tell you my experience.
@@jacquessalpeter1393 I respond to everybody who comments on my videos, you are most welcome :) I am not too familiar with the Meike Grip. The Grip I've been using is the Mcoplus one. Also, a lot of people have been e-mailing me and telling me how thankful they are, because the combination of Gear that is demonstrated in this video works flawless! The Wasabi batteries I've bought are amazing, never had any issues with them. Let me know how it goes
@Massimo I've just noticed in another video that the wasabi battery he was using was a 3200mAh. And the one I got is a 2800mAh. It could be the reason. In your video, I cannot read what kind of wasabi battery you are using. I'm sorry for my poor english, it is not my mother language.
@@jacquessalpeter1393 No, your English is good :) The mAh is not the issue, the voltage rating matters! The Wasabi battery I am using has 2800 mAh and a ratedd Voltage of 10.8V. amzn.to/2MdXF1d
Looks like the problem I had with this is eliminated by attaching the battery grip to the D850 WITHOUT the battery in the grip. Once attached I insert the battery into the grip and all is fine. I am not sure the instructions said to do it this way. If it is I didn't see it.
Hi John, and sorry for my late reply! Yes, I've had that happen myself a few times, and inserting the battery after the grip is attached fixes the issue. It has only happened a few times, but it hasn't been a deal breaker for me
Hi, thanks for the video. Nice explanation of what to get and what the prices are. If you are totally dependent on the grip and shoot professional I can imagine that the Nikon grip package is stil the way to go. For me I will occasionally use it and not depend on it, only very nice to have more battery life and 9fps :-) I went with the Vello BG-N19-2 grip, watson 2600mAh battery (wasabi difficult to get a hold of), wasabi charger and DSTE BL-5. Works very good and the 9fps does still make about 30% speed difference :-) great. I was a little worried that the 2600 Watson would not give 9fps, but works fine. They also have a. more expensive > 3000mAh, which will give more battery life, but for me not that important.
Hi Erik :) Thanks for the info! I am considering making an Updated video about this, so I will definitely look into the 2600mAh Watson as a suggestion. Interesting to know that they have a 3000mAh as well!
It seems the Watson is mostly available in the US. My GF got it there, while traveling for work. They have a 2600 and 3350 mAh version. Got good customer feedback as far as I saw on the webshops.
Thanks for your video. 1 question, seems like you have been using the Wasabi EN-EL18 Battery and the charger are almost 8 months. Are they still working good?
Getting a D850 this week; yeah, I'm astounded it doesn't do 9fps out of the box; I also have a D500 which does 10fps. I use that a lot for motorsports racing. OK, I found a mint/used grip for $300; it helps, and stays OEM Nikon, the Wasabi batteries will be fine, the BL5 will be OEM Nikon as well. For me, under $300 for the modification. As soon as I see 9 on the screen, I will be a happy shooter. Thanks for the vid.
You are most welcome! I'm very impressed by these Wasabi batteries. I bought Wasabi batteries for the GoPro 11, and they are fantastic as well. Let me know how it goes!
@@MassimosFotografie At least a year later; things were ok, but a few months back, one Wasabi battery showed 100% charge, then the camera reported dead battery. I spoke to wasabi, and they felt the battery failed, but as it was still under warranty, they sent me a new battery. So far so good with that, I have a new season of motorsports coming in another week; will be out with 9fps; it helps with fast cars.
@donwest1869 I'm glad to hear that their customer service was helpful! Wasabi has come a long way. All my Wasabi batteries, also for my GoPro, continue to work great after all these years. Thanks for sharing about your experience! These things can happen with any brand.
Thanks Massimo. I will definitely look into all these 3rd party alternatives that you duly pointed out. Sad to see Nikon simply charge clients absorbitantly
Just came across your channel. Subbed instantly. Brother, I own a Nikon D850 and have two EN-EL15A original batteries. I was going to purchase a grip for vertical photography. Would my batteries work with the grip that you have mentioned ? Please reply soon.
Thanks so much for this video! You did a great job with your presentation! Can you tell me if the third party battery grip fits properly? I have used some different ones in the past and they didn't seem to form as solid of a connection/fit as the Nikon branded ones. Thanks again and take care, Rick
Cost has come way down on the Nikon parts the batteries are 150$ each now at a lot of places and it’s really like purchasing two batteries in one for the D850. The grip is under 400$ now and the battery door adapter is 25$. It’s still really expensive but you could re-sell the whole package for more value down the road vs the 3rd party stuff is junk and likely won’t even be working anymore by the time you want to upgrade your camera. I’ve bought many 3rd party batteries over the years and they never last as long as the original manufacturer batteries. I got some wasabi for my A7rii they lasted about 6 months before they started failing One by one. Several years later the battery that came with the camera is still going strong. You get what you pay for.
Hi Raevenswood! I think it's fair to say that could re-sell the Original Nikon Parts for a greater value. But let me tell you, these parts that I bought years ago I put through quite a lot as I've traveled the world, and they did not fail or disappoint in any way. Furthermore, I've had so many individuals reach out to me and show their appreciation regarding this video of mine, and nobody has had any issues. These Batteries that I've been using with the Battery Grip have been part of my reason why I've not been upgrading to Nikon Mirrorless quite yet, because the battery life is just such a luxury. Perhaps it's time I make an update video though :)
good to hear that the gear is still holding up. Personally I still think I will get the Nikon grip and batteries but the charger from wasabi would still save me a boat load.
Helpful video -- Worried about the durability of this brand when carried about all day with a 200-500mm attached. So I am thinking about getting the Nikon grip, then the off-brands you mentioned to work with it (battery, charger, etc.) to bring price down. Is there any issue with doing that?
Hi John, how are you! I've been using this battery grip and all other shown 3rd party components since before I made this video, and I have never had any issues. People have been e-mailing me and telling me how happy they have been as well! I understand why you'd have concerns with such a massive lens attachrd, but there really shouldn't be any, because let's even assume someone reveived a bad unit, you do have amazing return policies in place on Amazon! I'm certain that if you compared this 3rd party grip vs. the original Nikon one that you'd find quality differences, but I've been using my D850 non-stop and on travels through Europe, and I haven't run into any issues or concerns. I will say that I do treat my gear very carefully though at all times! Rain has not been an issue. Give it a try, I think you'll be quite happy :) You have too much to gain when you think about the still outrageous Nikon prices. Let me know if you have any other questions
Hi Charlie, how are you? Visually, you would not even be able to tell a difference. I don't think there is a significant difference in quality. I've been very happy with the quality myself! Trying it out won't hurt, you can always return it. I'm not sure if I understand the camera strap question? But The grip holds any weight, I've not run into any issues, and I use my camera daily!
@@MassimosFotografie Okay, and in that case, do I also need an xqd reader? Or could I just extract the file from the camera via the usb 3.0 cable. I actually bought a d850 from ebay yesterday, so I need to get some stuff before arrival. Is it worth it to chase those two extra frames/second for all that hassle? Regardless of these third party accessories, the prices is still high for chasing two extra frames. I have a d500. And I want to replace the D500 with the D850. I also wonder if theres any good alternatives for the cokin and lee filters, like the ND filter holder and step rings etc. Those sets are so expensive. Cheers - Niklas - Sweden
@@Helikopterpop You don't need a XQD reader. You can transfer your content to your Computer via USB cable. It's not just 2 extra FPS. Keep in mind that you could shoot +5000 photos with this battery grip on full charge, depending on how you use the camera. If you're a traveler or Timelapse photographer, that's an amazing luxury to have! Hope that helps to give some perspective!
@@MassimosFotografie Okay, thank you so much for your input. I ordered patona batteries with charger and Jupio battery grip with remote trigger and also the Jupio side cover and an sony xqd 120gig, I hope that covers it. I also wonder which additional card I could and should fit into the camera since the xqd will take one slot. I'm thinking for overflow. The xqd will be the main receiving card for fast fps bird tracking and so on. Wow, this got expensive... Thanks for your replies.
Thanks for this, huge help. BUT I can't get mine to shoot at 9 frames still. I did go into the menu and chose the grip battery first but it still shows and shoots at 7 frames. What I notice is the indicator for the battery is now "BP" and is blinking. Also, the battery level indicator is now missing. At 9:24 at the top right corner, yours is BP IIIIII. while mine is just a blinking BP.
Can genuine Nikon parts be used interchangeably with these items? Will the charger charge a Nikon battery, can you use a Nikon battery in the grip? Etc
9 frames sounds insane 🤣 battling gun territory. Great vid thanks! I just ordered another third party grip, had the vello for my d810 which worked great. It also seems insane that there's an option to use the camera battery before the grip!?!? 😂
So, because you chose to use the *18* battery 1st, does that mean the *15* battery is installed along with the upgraded battery or is it one or the other?
Hi there! The Camera will use the Battery Grip's battery first, the way I set it up, and then the internal battery. Both batteries will be used without interruption until they are empty.
well i ordered my BL-5 COVER didnt come ...so i made my own using the spare AA battery drawer very simple cut it down to 27mm from the rim that seals the door voila .. perfect my mb d18s work and shoot at 9fps 😀😀😀😀
This will depend on whether you will shoot 14-bit lossless or compressed and which memory card you will use. Check out this page, they say 51 14-bit lossless (highest quality setting) with Sony QD-G64E XQD 2.0 card and 74 14-bit compressed. I believe these numbers come from Nikon. I hope this helps :)
@MassimosFotografie that number is only writing to the 1 xqd card. I was looking to writing to the xqd card and the uhs-ii card and see how many before buffer fills. I know the uhs-ii is what will cause the slow down just curious how many I can get.
@ihatesjws669 I understand now! Truthfully, if I ever capture onto two cards, I'll do raw on one and JPG on the slower card. My D850 is not nearby, i just havev my Z8 right now, so I can't test it at the moment. I'd appreciate if you let me know once you test it though :)
My only recommendation would be to buy the original Nikon grip and Nikon BL-5 chamber as the off brand products are NOT WEATHER SEALED. I have both the D500 and D850 and have tested both the off brand and now have the official grip and BL-5 chamber for the battery. The off brand grip can short you camera and cost you the life of your camera. I have had the off brand grips malfunction from the weather being either too cold or too hot resulting in overheating. The official Nikon battery grip does not have this issue as it's made from the official magnesium alloy material. When using the offbrand BL-5 door or chamber I would recommend to only use these when the weather is dry due to the fact that it is not weather sealed like the original made by Nikon. Once rain or moisture starts to occur I would change out to the original battery door that your grip came with, or just get the official BL-5 door....which could be very tough to find in stock. During the time of this comment, the BL-5 official chamber is currently out of stock and backorder on many sites. I do stand by wasabi batteries as well as the charger. I have been using these batteries for years without any issues on my D500 or D850. Also these batteries make your autofocus on your prime lenses faster which is very nice. Just make sure your housing is official. Nikon made it the price for a good reason. Not sure about those batteries or official charger though lol
Babar Asghar Thank you Babar :) I'll definitely be around to make any mentions if anything goes wrong, but to my understanding the great majority of 3rd party battery grip users have been happy. I used a 3rd party grip on my D810 as well and never had any issues. With the 9 FPS on the D850 we have a few more components though, but it should all work out. The voltage on the Wasabi battery is the same as on Nikon's original battery
Thank you Vincent for speaking the truth! I'm glad less and less people fall for some of the scare tactics that have been spread about 3rd party products. Even a lot of Nikon lenses or Speedlights can and are also outrageous for no reason when there are 3rd party alternatives that will outperform them for much lower prices.. I think they do it, because there are religious buyers who believe in brands and end up buying such overpriced products no matter what. Nikon camera body's have been exceptional in many regards, but for the rest I like to keep an eye open for 3rd party products.
I just bought the setup in this video, installed it and it showed it was 9FPS, I took it all outside to take a photo and it fluctuated back to 7FPS. It wasn’t able to hold the 9FPS, like there was something wrong with the grip connecting to the camera. I am very sure I had it screwed in firmly. I tried every trick to get to work again, at one point it was reading the battery grip with the wasabi battery inside normally, but completely froze at 7FPS and never moved up to 9. Is this a normal problem for the Mcoplus grip? Seems like I have a screw in problem because it only stopped reading it when I’d move around and I could feel a little bit of wiggle to the grip connected to the camera. Anyone have better success with other grips?
Based on all of the attempts at getting to stay on 9FPS, it felt like it came down to the screw in and how it wasn’t tight enough for the camera to hold the grip properly. A tad bit of wiggle would remove the 9FPS.
@@Nate-jr2du Since this is the very first time I've heard about this, I'm trying to understand where it's going wrong. So, you've followed all the steps, the camera is set to "Continuous High", in the settings the Battery Grip is selected as the first source for Battery, your battery is charged, and the 9 FPS showed up, correct? Make sure that when you connect the Battery grip to the bottom of your camera that you don't seat it awkwardly. Screwing it tight should not require screwing it extremely tight! If the Battery Grip disconnects from the connection under your camera, yes, the 9 FPS would disable, but it should never disconnect like that if it's screwed on properly. I'm assuming you haven't had any previous damage or water damage to the Battery Grip connection under your camera.
@@MassimosFotografie yes I have followed all the steps as shown in the video even the tips and advice in all the comments I’ve seen here. It’s all setup, Continuous H, the primary battery is set to to the battery grip and it did in fact work right. Until the grip started to wiggle leading to the 9FPS fluctuating back to 7FPS. I will try again to screw it in not too tightly but I was however attempting it carefully and it just never held up and kept the 9FPS. So I’m thinking the screw is messed up on the grip. I just purchased the D850 a couple of weeks ago.
Its like many new products, eg new cars are cheap, but parts eg hub caps are incredibly priced, until used ones come on the market. Inkjet printer are cheap ink is dear!
Hey DigNap, how are you? That is so funny that you mention that, because I had mentioned that 2 days ago to someone else who commented on my video. Printer ink is such a con :o
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You didn’t mention Wasabi batteries come with a no questions asked 3 year warranty. They are better than factory batteries. Also, there is a space on the face of the grip to store the rubber cover so you won’t lose it.
Hi Greg, how are you! Yes, I did not address the rubber cover holder :) These Wasabi batteries have been absolutely reliable. I wanna make an Updated Video about this 3rd Party Battery Grip combo.
Great video. Can't understand why the D850 requires an additional HD Lithium battery just to get it to fire at 9fps. That should have been incorporated into the camera in its standard configuration. Now to get it to fire at 9fps, you not only have to spend $$$ (Nikon) or $ (Wasabi), but you have added bulk and weight to the camera. On top of that, there is the added inconvenience to have to remove the battery grip in order to access the standard battery inside the camera each and every time it needs to be charged. Fail fail on the design.
I am 100% inn agreement with you! It is quite inconvenient wanting too take out the main battery, so most of the time I make sure my main battery doesn't run out before I re-charge the battery grip one. But on the other hand, the D850 is an incredible camera, I've been happy to accept the flaws. No camera is perfect at the end of the day, but the D850 is just so powerful in overall
Hello, i have this for last 2.5 years, buti dare not upgrade the firmware as i have heard that the latest firmware removes support for 3rd party batteries. Is this true? I shouldnt be upgrading the firmware?
After following your instructions I occasionally have to remove my grips battery and reseat it in order for the battery to be recognized by the camera, can you suggest a solution?
Hi Donald. Are you saying that the 3rd party parts work and you were able to unlock the 9 fps, but you have to occasionally remove and reseat the grips battery so it works again?
Hi Massimo, I would like to ask you if still now (it’s been 9 months since this review) everything is still working at 100%. I’m a bit worried about the connections, because I use my D850 mainly for wildlife photography, and even if I use several kind of protections, sometimes it can get a bit wet or dirty. Will you suggest me to buy all this third party “kit” anyway? Thanks in advance!!! Tiziano from Italy!! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@MassimosFotografie I had it in my list then it was no longer available. They have it now double the price and added the remote that I don't need. I have a Nikon remote.
@@johnmontana18 I just clicked on every link, and I see what you're saying! The grip is about $30 more with some wireless remote. I wish I could change that, but I am in no way affiliated with the seller. It would still be hundreds and hundreds of dollars less expensive going with this option.
@@MassimosFotografie I think it was 58, now 100. That is a big jump forcing purchase of a cheap unwanted remote that probably cost them 10. They lost a sale and will lose others. Thanks for your information. I know you aren't responsible for the prices.
UPDATED: Got replacement and it works. Original comment follows: Didn't work for me. I had this and a Wasabi battery. I got the 9 fps. It seemed fine for one charge. But after I removed it and put it back on, the camera's MENU would not come on. I think a few other buttons also wouldn't work even though the top display was on. I removed it fearing damage to my camera. But camera seems ok without the Mcoplus on it.
Hi John! That's very strange. I've had numerous individuals reach out to me and thank me and tell me that they are very happy with this setup. I've had one individual with a minor hiccup, but that was about it. How many batteries do you have, maybe try a 2nd battery?
@@MassimosFotografie I am getting a replacement and since I accidentally sent back my battery and hatch, I will be getting replacements for those as well. It worked well. I took 2500 photos with it and the 9 fps was helpful in a couple of situations. But when I took grip off to get to the camera battery to charge it and then put the Mcoplus back on the problem occurred. Being a serious issue for my camera I did not repeat the procedure. Once was enough for me to not attach it again. I hope Mcoplus having all three components including the battery fully charged can test it to see what the issue is.
@@MassimosFotografie My replacement has an intermittent problem when attaching it, sometimes I get the "no battery" symbol on the top screen and nothing else. I always worry when I have sent something back if I am not getting something someone has sent back. There is no seal on the package so you can't tell.
Nikon price gouge on the prices for this stuff , there's no doubt about that. However, when it comes to the battery itself I wouldnt compromise on a third party brand. They work fine for a while (and hence get good reviews) but deteriorate very quickly compared to the real thing. I found this out myself the hard way and so did a pro photographer friend of mine. What I first noticed was much poorer performance in the cold which is a give away. I'm an amateur and the 4 wasabis I bought 4 years ago are all history where as I have Canons that are 10 years old and working fine.
Ja urzywałem I Hahnella do D300 i I oryginalu na zmiane zawodowo od 2008r i dopiero oba się zepsuły ze 2 lata temu czyli ciężko pracowaly podrobka i oryginał tak samo 14lat
0:00 Start 0:25 Intro 1:17 Nikon Costs 3:05 Opinion 4:46 3rd Party Option 5:35 Unboxing 6:59 Wasabi Batteries & Wasabi Charger 7:34 Setup 9:08 7 FPS 9:12 Unlocking 9 FPS 9:27 9 FPS 9:31 End Comments If this video was helpful to you and you are interested in purchasing these 3rd party options, please use my Amazon Affiliate links to support me and all my efforts that I put in this channel, thank you! Mcoplus D850 Battery Grip - amzn.to/2ICLQ20 Wasabi EN-EL18 Battery - amzn.to/2lHapBZ BL-5 Batter Chamber Cover - amzn.to/2tR1uRZ Wasabi MH-26 Battery Charger - amzn.to/2lF179A
Very nice and extensive review. However you can also add that the connector cover(the rubber thingy) can be stuck in the spce provided on the grip itself. That helps to not lose it.
Umesh, how are you! I'm glad you like the video :) You know, you make a wonderful point. I absolutely did not even think about that! Thank you for the thought, it could have definitely added to the video
Very Good & Important tip considering that I'll be getting the D850. However, I'm from Singapore & I'm using a 3pin plug from UK so do I nd a adopter for my 2 pin plug as it's sent over from the US?
Oh yeah. 1 more thing. I went to check on Amazon for the Wasabi Battery. However, the battery does not ship to my country which is Singapore. How can I get the battery when the battery is not able to ship to Singapore.
I just purchased all of the 3rd party parts that you did. None of the buttons work and I am only getting 7 fps. Also after only shooting 65 shots, battery indictor shows I only have 84% battery left on the en-18. Any suggestions?
Hi Denny, how are you! So you have purchased all of the mentioned components, including the chamber cover, and you have also changed the Batter order to "Use MB-D18 batteries first"? I've not heard about none of the buttons working. The only thing that I could think of is programming the buttons in your Custom Settings or having the Shutter Lock button enabled on the battery grip. Regards the battery life being down to 84% on the EN-18, it all depends on usage of camera. For example was live view used, or do you use the Wireless functions and touch screen? This is my suggestion, go to Setup Menu, Reset all settings, detach the battery grip, and attach it back on. It is possible to have a bad Battery unit. My regular D850 battery, the En-EL15a was bad, and I contacted Nikon's customer support. They sent me a new one, and my battery wasn't draining quickly anymore. If you have a second En-EL-18, try using that one for comparison! Also, use the Calibration function on the charger just in case. You should be able to get thousands of shots of these batteries, specially if you use internal intervalometer. I've received a lot of messages and e-mails regards this video, and everybody has been quite happy with what they got, and it's worked for everyone. There was one case where someone didn't get the Chamber Cover, and because of that they couldn't unlock the 9 FPS. Let me know if this helps! I would not mind trying to help via video chat if you like me to
I bought this grip as well as the other parts so that my D850 could achieve 9 fps as well as the advertised 5000 shots using the en-el18 battery plus the en-el15. I installed the grip and battery and the camera recognizes the grip and battery. However after testing it out, none of the buttons on the grip work, I can not get 9 fps, only 7, and after 65 shots the battery indicator shows only 84% left on the en-el18. I am not happy at all after purchasing these parts because nothing that I wanted is working.
How do you enable shutter lock button on grip. I did remove the grip and re-attach to make sure it was getting good contact. Green light came on camera to indicate that it recogixes the grip
@@dennyriffert1803 I understand! Have you enabled the use of the EN-El 18 battery 'first' in the Setup Menu as shown at 9:16 in my video? On the battery grip, the shutter button, right around it is a lock mechanism. If it is set to Lock, the the Shutter Button won't work. Furthermore, the other buttons on the Battery Grip, including the Shutter Button, can be modified in your D850's Custom Menu. Also, make sure your D850 is set to Ch Mode for the 9 FPS, just in case
I did enable the battery grip in the setup menu. The instructions with the grip was sparse so I didn’t know about the shutter lock. I unlocked it and now all of the buttons and controls in the grip work. In fact now I am getting 9 fps. Does that make sense that having the shutter locked would have that effect on all of that. Also I checked the battery indicator on the camera and it now shows 91% left after 200 shots. The % went from 84% after 65 shots to 91% after 200 shots. That is crazy
Make sure to check out my 33 months review of these 3rd Party Parts!
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you prolly dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me atm then you can stream all the latest movies on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf for the last few months xD
@Kameron Bryant definitely, have been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :)
I'm a newby. But an old school engineer. I just hate seeing how marketing is done these days. I used to write blue prints you'd read (used to be called instructions on usage) but ppl sued saying those instructions are wrong causing issues. NO, it was them. So across the board NO ONE give complete instructions. It's vague, or has disclaimer that this is only an example. So now they not only tell you nothing.
But, they take kits apart and sell seeratly to make 100% profit. This is why 3rd party companies exist. I say it's just fine.
But if you do as I've done, and learn who (public stock wise) owns most all 3rd party. It comes down to the owners of the camera companies. Call it a conspiracy, or just today's smart marketing. Used to be called monopolizing, but they can easily avoid that. So yes, appears to be a scam going on. And I'm here to tell you THERE is. Look for your self. It's just kinda a despicable thing many humans do to eachother. So I learn from these videos what's actually best, and buy it. It's usually never the OEM.
heres a tip you will never use the aa battery drawer ..cut it down to 27mm from the top op the lip that seals the drawer voila works perfect . remember the mbd18s are just an extension of the drawer 😀
Could u add details of how to attach the wasabi battery to the provided battery holder in the vedio
Hi Manu!
Sorry for my late reply. Did you figure it out?
Wow, thank you for this video. I've just ordered a D850 but wasn't interested in the vert grip because of Nikon ripoff prices, but i will definitely be getting this kit you mention. BTW i am upgrading from a D300 which has been awesome over the years. Really looking forward to using my 12-24 wide angle and 105 macro on this beast!
Cheers man!
Hi Stephen!
How exciting, that's quite the upgrade form a D300 :)
Let me know how it all goes! I'm sure you will love it.
Yeah the battery grip does make all the difference.
I am yet another great fan of your video here! The rig is a piece of cake to install and works superbly!
Hey Leo, thank you for your kind comment :)
DEFINITELY getting that. 😃 Thanks for the info 👍🏻
Sweet!
Let me know if you have any questions :)
Thank you Massimo. i purchased all the accessories and they arrived today. After a small hiccup i was able to get 9fps and it sounds sweeeeeeet. falling in love with my d850 all over again.
Rakes! How are you, and thank you for reaching out :)
I'm glad it all worked out, I've had many people reaching out to various of my social media sites and showing their appreciation. Allow me to know if you ever have any questions/concerns, I'm here to help
good to see someone actually does photography and not just selling stuff
Thank you!
Yes, I'm not the biggest fan of strictly sales individuals either. I like to promote products that I actually stand behind and have an opinion on.
I am a newbie. Buying the camera itself was sticker shock for me, (but I knew that it would be going in) but you just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks!
You are most welcome Danielle!
The D850 is an exceptional camera, very reliable, and good to use for any Genre as you've probably already learned :)
The battery life, to start with, is already pretty good, but this battery grip really allows you to get an insane amount of use out of the camera before it runs out of juice.
Enjoy :)
Hätte bei deinem perfekten Englisch nicht gedacht, dass du in DE lebst. Hut ab!
Ich finde dein Video super und die Kritik an Nikon absolut richtig! Sowas von widerlich diese Preispolitik!
Hallo, alles klar?
Ich habe 17 Jahre in Deutschland gelebt, aber wohne seit 2008 in Kalifornien.
Danke für die lieben Worte! Die Preispolitik ist immer so eine Sache...
The rubber cap you remove from the camera contacts should be inserted into the recess in the battery grip ,so you don't loose it.
Yes Sir! Something that was not mentioned in my video :)
Great video! Just ordered a Nikon D850 without original grip and wil buy the one you mentioned. Thanks for your advice!
Hi, how are you :)
I'm glad my video was helpful to you! I've received a lot of messages and e-mails, and people seem to like this video of mine. I'm also releasing a D850 review soon ;)
Congrats on ordering your D850!!
Dude! Great minds DO think alike. I did my homework (abt 2 years ago) and bought, not only the same but the same brands, 2 extra 18 batteries and double charger. Unfortunately it adds quite a lot of heft to my already heavy kit. BUT, that said, video sucks power and photos do as well. I drug this anchor ⚓ all over New York City last summer but, I got photos and video and never worried about running out of battery power! When shooting my son's autocross, the 9fps gets the shots I would surely miss. Great review, even 2 yrs late! 😃 Thanks
Hi Austin, and thank you for your detailed and kind comment!
I've traveled all over myself, and you are absolutely right. I never had to worry about battery life, and that's how it should always be!
I've not upgraded to Mirrorless quite yet, because I'm waiting for a Camera that will have better battery life.
Chees :)
This is super helpful Massimo! I'm picking up a D850 today and was thinking about all the peripherals and how expensive they were. It's an easy decision now. Thanks a lot.
You are most welcome! Allow me to know if I can help with anything else :)
thank you for this video. a most watch for the Nikon D850
Thank you Sir!!
Hey Massimo,
In fact everything works great with the Wasabi battery. For the test, I didn’t instal the BL5 cover, I could not imagine that it was important. With the cover it works at 9 fps, and I am happy with that. Many thanks for your help.
Glad it's working now, enjoy :)
If you ever have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!
Also, I made a Giveaway video recently, you should join ;)
Battery performance is a long term thing. Of course its going to work great. For a while.
You mean without the BL5 only 7fps and after installing BL5 the 9fps work??
Ciao Massimo, can I write in Italian or should I keep in English? Question: is this battery safe?? As with third party batteries one never knows... as for the rest it seems working quite well otherwise.
Hi Enrico! English please ;)
These batteries are 100% safe! I've been using them for years, and I know many others you have used them for years. I have had two of them for years now, and they still work wonderfully with no issues. I can only recommend these batteries!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you Massimo (it's an Italian name but we'll keep it in English - no prob). Yeah, one never knows for that matter. However even in the realm of third party batteries some are better (much better) than others imo. Thank you for your input, I agree with you. Nikon is wonderful but their prices are just too expensive for that option... (and for 2 extra fps). However these 2 fps CAN make the difference.
@@enricomarconi8358 Absolutely! 2 fps does not sound like a lot, but going from 7 to 9 fps does make a significant difference.
Don't even hesitate, get yourself the 3rd party parts, they work 100%!
Let me know how you like it ;)
@@MassimosFotografie I won't hesitate, I'm calling the shop today as a matter or fact - thank you!
Your video would have saved so many a $900, They were overwhelmed and left youtube to buy the items without hitting a like for this video!
Hi Saji, thank you for your very kind comment!
A lot of individuals had reached out to me on my social media platforms to thank me for saving them a lot of money with this video.
I was going to do an Updated Video on this 3rd Party Battery Grip. I've been using it for years now, never had any problems.
I think even today Nikon's original Battery Grip still costs an outrageous amount.
Great video man. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for your kind words!
Let me know if you have any questions :)
Thank you so much .. resolves the very issue I had with my brand new D850 which now shoots 9fps 🙏
I'm glad to hear! Cheers :)
great info thee is also a other brand called jupio got mine fo my d500 great grip it is backwards compatteble with the origenale el-en18 tho thats great
Thanks for sharing with everyone! I was not familiar with that brand :)
Great review/tutorial. Yes, Nikon prices for add-ons are outrageous. How can Wasabi or Hahnel produce good-quality extras for a fraction of the price of the Nikon product? I have 4 extra batteries for my Nikon FX camera, and not one of them is Nikon.
Thank you Eugene!
To answer your question as to why Wasabi can produce good quality extras for a fraction of the price of the Nikon products.. I think one should ask how Nikon convinces themselves to sell some of these products that don't actually have much value for such outrageous prices.
It really blows my mind when thinking of the D810 or D850, because these cameras have such tremendous value for what they are capable of! It almost reminds me of printers.. they often sell you printers for nearly free, but then the printer ink is the biggest scam on the planet.
Sorry, I went a little off topic there, but the more I've been using my Wasabi batteries, the happier I've been!
Its not the same quality. Thats how. Although I agree the Nikons are too dear. All my Wasabis I bought 4 years ago are history.
En excellent tutorial/video indeed, thanks Massimo. Hopefully Nikon needs more attractive prices on these accessories. I have bought D700 & D800 with their already expensive grips, already disappointed by lack of commonality at this level. For my D850 I had decided to skip buying another grip, but you gave me an interesting option...
Did you ever give the 3rd party grip and parts a try for the D850? Mine still work perfectly to this day.
Now with the Z8, the grip and everything necessary don't quite add up to what it would cost for the official D850 battery, charger, etc., but it's still expensive.
Also from what I read, the Nikon Z8 blocks 3rd party components.
Very good information, thank you
Hi Freddie! You are most welcome :)
I have bought exactly that WASABI battery, but my D850 do not reach 9fps, but only 7...
Hey Jacques, how are you :)
Have you followed all the steps in this video, including changing the order of the batteries in the D850 settings?
Hey Massimo, many thanks for your response. Yes, of course, I've changed the settings, MB-D18 first. Tomorrow, a friend of mine will borrow me a genuine Nikon EN-EL18b battery, then I'll be able to check if the Wasabi battery is faulty or the Meike grip. I'll tell you my experience.
@@jacquessalpeter1393 I respond to everybody who comments on my videos, you are most welcome :)
I am not too familiar with the Meike Grip. The Grip I've been using is the Mcoplus one. Also, a lot of people have been e-mailing me and telling me how thankful they are, because the combination of Gear that is demonstrated in this video works flawless!
The Wasabi batteries I've bought are amazing, never had any issues with them. Let me know how it goes
@Massimo I've just noticed in another video that the wasabi battery he was using was a 3200mAh. And the one I got is a 2800mAh. It could be the reason. In your video, I cannot read what kind of wasabi battery you are using.
I'm sorry for my poor english, it is not my mother language.
@@jacquessalpeter1393 No, your English is good :)
The mAh is not the issue, the voltage rating matters! The Wasabi battery I am using has 2800 mAh and a ratedd Voltage of 10.8V.
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Looks like the problem I had with this is eliminated by attaching the battery grip to the D850 WITHOUT the battery in the grip. Once attached I insert the battery into the grip and all is fine. I am not sure the instructions said to do it this way. If it is I didn't see it.
Hi John, and sorry for my late reply! Yes, I've had that happen myself a few times, and inserting the battery after the grip is attached fixes the issue. It has only happened a few times, but it hasn't been a deal breaker for me
Hi, thanks for the video. Nice explanation of what to get and what the prices are. If you are totally dependent on the grip and shoot professional I can imagine that the Nikon grip package is stil the way to go.
For me I will occasionally use it and not depend on it, only very nice to have more battery life and 9fps :-)
I went with the Vello BG-N19-2 grip, watson 2600mAh battery (wasabi difficult to get a hold of), wasabi charger and DSTE BL-5. Works very good and the 9fps does still make about 30% speed difference :-) great. I was a little worried that the 2600 Watson would not give 9fps, but works fine. They also have a. more expensive > 3000mAh, which will give more battery life, but for me not that important.
Hi Erik :)
Thanks for the info! I am considering making an Updated video about this, so I will definitely look into the 2600mAh Watson as a suggestion. Interesting to know that they have a 3000mAh as well!
It seems the Watson is mostly available in the US. My GF got it there, while traveling for work. They have a 2600 and 3350 mAh version. Got good customer feedback as far as I saw on the webshops.
@@MassimosFotografie Do 3rd party grips still grant 9fps after the latest firmware update?
@@youknowwho9247 Hi there!
Yes Sir, I have updated my firmware, and it works 100% :)
@@MassimosFotografie Even with the newest version 1.10 of firmware?
Thanks for your video. 1 question, seems like you have been using the Wasabi EN-EL18 Battery and the charger are almost 8 months. Are they still working good?
Getting a D850 this week; yeah, I'm astounded it doesn't do 9fps out of the box; I also have a D500 which does 10fps. I use that a lot for motorsports racing. OK, I found a mint/used grip for $300; it helps, and stays OEM Nikon, the Wasabi batteries will be fine, the BL5 will be OEM Nikon as well. For me, under $300 for the modification. As soon as I see 9 on the screen, I will be a happy shooter. Thanks for the vid.
You are most welcome! I'm very impressed by these Wasabi batteries. I bought Wasabi batteries for the GoPro 11, and they are fantastic as well.
Let me know how it goes!
@@MassimosFotografie At least a year later; things were ok, but a few months back, one Wasabi battery showed 100% charge, then the camera reported dead battery. I spoke to wasabi, and they felt the battery failed, but as it was still under warranty, they sent me a new battery. So far so good with that, I have a new season of motorsports coming in another week; will be out with 9fps; it helps with fast cars.
@donwest1869 I'm glad to hear that their customer service was helpful! Wasabi has come a long way. All my Wasabi batteries, also for my GoPro, continue to work great after all these years. Thanks for sharing about your experience! These things can happen with any brand.
Please post links of the website you bought the items very helpful
Hey Alun! All links are in Video Description:) I'm glad this was helpful
Thanks Massimo. I will definitely look into all these 3rd party alternatives that you duly pointed out. Sad to see Nikon simply charge clients absorbitantly
Hi Hisham! You are welcome :)
I highly recommend you give this battery grip a shot. I've been using it for years now, and I've never had any problems.
Why use the Mcoplus MK-D850 Battery Grip, since you're using a Wasabi battery why not get the Wasabi D850 grip? Thank you.
Hi Donald.
I could have use the Wasab Grip! At the time the Mcoplus as available, and it worked, so I went with it.
Just came across your channel. Subbed instantly. Brother, I own a Nikon D850 and have two EN-EL15A original batteries. I was going to purchase a grip for vertical photography. Would my batteries work with the grip that you have mentioned ? Please reply soon.
Hi Naiish, and thank you for your kind comment!
You can use an EN-EL 15/A, but you won't be able to achieve the 9 fps with it. Hope this helps :)
Nice! super useful!
Thank you Ronen, I'm glad it was a useful video :)
Thanks so much for this video! You did a great job with your presentation! Can you tell me if the third party battery grip fits properly? I have used some different ones in the past and they didn't seem to form as solid of a connection/fit as the Nikon branded ones. Thanks again and take care, Rick
Thank you for your pleasant comment!
It fits as if it's an original battery grip :)
Great video. Thank you.
You are most welcome! Allow me to know if I can help with anything else :)
Cost has come way down on the Nikon parts the batteries are 150$ each now at a lot of places and it’s really like purchasing two batteries in one for the D850. The grip is under 400$ now and the battery door adapter is 25$. It’s still really expensive but you could re-sell the whole package for more value down the road vs the 3rd party stuff is junk and likely won’t even be working anymore by the time you want to upgrade your camera. I’ve bought many 3rd party batteries over the years and they never last as long as the original manufacturer batteries. I got some wasabi for my A7rii they lasted about 6 months before they started failing One by one. Several years later the battery that came with the camera is still going strong. You get what you pay for.
Hi Raevenswood!
I think it's fair to say that could re-sell the Original Nikon Parts for a greater value. But let me tell you, these parts that I bought years ago I put through quite a lot as I've traveled the world, and they did not fail or disappoint in any way.
Furthermore, I've had so many individuals reach out to me and show their appreciation regarding this video of mine, and nobody has had any issues.
These Batteries that I've been using with the Battery Grip have been part of my reason why I've not been upgrading to Nikon Mirrorless quite yet, because the battery life is just such a luxury.
Perhaps it's time I make an update video though :)
good to hear that the gear is still holding up. Personally I still think I will get the Nikon grip and batteries but the charger from wasabi would still save me a boat load.
Helpful video -- Worried about the durability of this brand when carried about all day with a 200-500mm attached. So I am thinking about getting the Nikon grip, then the off-brands you mentioned to work with it (battery, charger, etc.) to bring price down. Is there any issue with doing that?
Hi John, how are you!
I've been using this battery grip and all other shown 3rd party components since before I made this video, and I have never had any issues. People have been e-mailing me and telling me how happy they have been as well!
I understand why you'd have concerns with such a massive lens attachrd, but there really shouldn't be any, because let's even assume someone reveived a bad unit, you do have amazing return policies in place on Amazon!
I'm certain that if you compared this 3rd party grip vs. the original Nikon one that you'd find quality differences, but I've been using my D850 non-stop and on travels through Europe, and I haven't run into any issues or concerns. I will say that I do treat my gear very carefully though at all times! Rain has not been an issue.
Give it a try, I think you'll be quite happy :)
You have too much to gain when you think about the still outrageous Nikon prices.
Let me know if you have any other questions
Question for you, how is the quality of the battery grip? Does it feel cheap, is it all plastic? I was a camera strap, would the grip hold the weigh?
Hi Charlie, how are you?
Visually, you would not even be able to tell a difference. I don't think there is a significant difference in quality. I've been very happy with the quality myself! Trying it out won't hurt, you can always return it.
I'm not sure if I understand the camera strap question? But The grip holds any weight, I've not run into any issues, and I use my camera daily!
Will I bee needing the xqd for shooting 9fps? Will the buffer run out or something if I don't have the xqd write speed?
Hi there, great question!
The buffer will max out at some point, but you definitely want a fast XQD card.
@@MassimosFotografie Okay, and in that case, do I also need an xqd reader? Or could I just extract the file from the camera via the usb 3.0 cable. I actually bought a d850 from ebay yesterday, so I need to get some stuff before arrival. Is it worth it to chase those two extra frames/second for all that hassle? Regardless of these third party accessories, the prices is still high for chasing two extra frames. I have a d500. And I want to replace the D500 with the D850.
I also wonder if theres any good alternatives for the cokin and lee filters, like the ND filter holder and step rings etc. Those sets are so expensive.
Cheers - Niklas - Sweden
@@Helikopterpop You don't need a XQD reader. You can transfer your content to your Computer via USB cable.
It's not just 2 extra FPS. Keep in mind that you could shoot +5000 photos with this battery grip on full charge, depending on how you use the camera.
If you're a traveler or Timelapse photographer, that's an amazing luxury to have!
Hope that helps to give some perspective!
@@MassimosFotografie Okay, thank you so much for your input. I ordered patona batteries with charger and Jupio battery grip with remote trigger and also the Jupio side cover and an sony xqd 120gig, I hope that covers it. I also wonder which additional card I could and should fit into the camera since the xqd will take one slot. I'm thinking for overflow. The xqd will be the main receiving card for fast fps bird tracking and so on.
Wow, this got expensive... Thanks for your replies.
Thanks for this, huge help. BUT I can't get mine to shoot at 9 frames still. I did go into the menu and chose the grip battery first but it still shows and shoots at 7 frames. What I notice is the indicator for the battery is now "BP" and is blinking. Also, the battery level indicator is now missing. At 9:24 at the top right corner, yours is BP IIIIII. while mine is just a blinking BP.
I'm now noticing a bunch of comments that I never saw!
What ended up happening, were you able to fix the issue? I hope
Can genuine Nikon parts be used interchangeably with these items? Will the charger charge a Nikon battery, can you use a Nikon battery in the grip? Etc
Ed Smith Hi there Ed! Yes, it should all work interchangeably with no exceptions.
Massimo's Fotografie confirming that it does charge a Nikon battery.
9 frames sounds insane 🤣 battling gun territory.
Great vid thanks!
I just ordered another third party grip, had the vello for my d810 which worked great.
It also seems insane that there's an option to use the camera battery before the grip!?!? 😂
Yes Sir! I don’t know if I ever needed to use that option 😁
So, because you chose to use the *18* battery 1st, does that mean the *15* battery is installed along with the upgraded battery or is it one or the other?
Hi there! The Camera will use the Battery Grip's battery first, the way I set it up, and then the internal battery. Both batteries will be used without interruption until they are empty.
well i ordered my BL-5 COVER didnt come ...so i made my own using the spare AA battery drawer very simple cut it down to 27mm from the rim that seals the door voila .. perfect my mb d18s work and shoot at 9fps 😀😀😀😀
No, original charger cannot charge 2 batteries at the same time.
Thank you for clarifying :)
Good job!!
Thank you Radu :)
After using these batteries for a while now, I've had absolutely no problems!
How many photos in 14 bit raw to both cards? At 9 fps how many seconds before buffer fills
This will depend on whether you will shoot 14-bit lossless or compressed and which memory card you will use. Check out this page, they say 51 14-bit lossless (highest quality setting) with Sony QD-G64E XQD 2.0 card and 74 14-bit compressed. I believe these numbers come from Nikon.
I hope this helps :)
@MassimosFotografie that number is only writing to the 1 xqd card. I was looking to writing to the xqd card and the uhs-ii card and see how many before buffer fills. I know the uhs-ii is what will cause the slow down just curious how many I can get.
@ihatesjws669 I understand now! Truthfully, if I ever capture onto two cards, I'll do raw on one and JPG on the slower card. My D850 is not nearby, i just havev my Z8 right now, so I can't test it at the moment.
I'd appreciate if you let me know once you test it though :)
My only recommendation would be to buy the original Nikon grip and Nikon BL-5 chamber as the off brand products are NOT WEATHER SEALED. I have both the D500 and D850 and have tested both the off brand and now have the official grip and BL-5 chamber for the battery. The off brand grip can short you camera and cost you the life of your camera. I have had the off brand grips malfunction from the weather being either too cold or too hot resulting in overheating. The official Nikon battery grip does not have this issue as it's made from the official magnesium alloy material. When using the offbrand BL-5 door or chamber I would recommend to only use these when the weather is dry due to the fact that it is not weather sealed like the original made by Nikon. Once rain or moisture starts to occur I would change out to the original battery door that your grip came with, or just get the official BL-5 door....which could be very tough to find in stock. During the time of this comment, the BL-5 official chamber is currently out of stock and backorder on many sites. I do stand by wasabi batteries as well as the charger. I have been using these batteries for years without any issues on my D500 or D850. Also these batteries make your autofocus on your prime lenses faster which is very nice. Just make sure your housing is official. Nikon made it the price for a good reason. Not sure about those batteries or official charger though lol
Thnx man
You are most welcome! Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you
i think its about , £90 for the lot now battery battery end grip and charger about £110 with 2 batteries ( if you have the grip already )
Awesome ...
So must share a long term review 😛
Babar Asghar Thank you Babar :) I'll definitely be around to make any mentions if anything goes wrong, but to my understanding the great majority of 3rd party battery grip users have been happy. I used a 3rd party grip on my D810 as well and never had any issues. With the 9 FPS on the D850 we have a few more components though, but it should all work out. The voltage on the Wasabi battery is the same as on Nikon's original battery
Are you purchasing from Amazon?
Yes!
I bought the exact same items, but still 7 pfs, can someone please help?? And i did use CH and i changed the battery order
Hi There, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas :)
Were you able to figure it out? If not, let me help you
I've been using 3'rd party grips and batteries on my Nikon bodies for years. Never a problem. I'll never pay Nikon prices. Ripoff.
Thank you Vincent for speaking the truth! I'm glad less and less people fall for some of the scare tactics that have been spread about 3rd party products.
Even a lot of Nikon lenses or Speedlights can and are also outrageous for no reason when there are 3rd party alternatives that will outperform them for much lower prices..
I think they do it, because there are religious buyers who believe in brands and end up buying such overpriced products no matter what. Nikon camera body's have been exceptional in many regards, but for the rest I like to keep an eye open for 3rd party products.
@@MassimosFotografie , Your are right. I use Godox speedlights and I'm very happy with Godox.
Do 3rd party grips still grant 9fps after the latest firmware update?
I just bought the setup in this video, installed it and it showed it was 9FPS, I took it all outside to take a photo and it fluctuated back to 7FPS. It wasn’t able to hold the 9FPS, like there was something wrong with the grip connecting to the camera. I am very sure I had it screwed in firmly. I tried every trick to get to work again, at one point it was reading the battery grip with the wasabi battery inside normally, but completely froze at 7FPS and never moved up to 9. Is this a normal problem for the Mcoplus grip? Seems like I have a screw in problem because it only stopped reading it when I’d move around and I could feel a little bit of wiggle to the grip connected to the camera.
Anyone have better success with other grips?
Hi Nate!
Did your buffer fill up by any chance?
Hi there, I only took 1 picture. I hit the info button afterwards and I could see the fluctuating occur from 7 to 9FPS, eventually settling on 7.
Based on all of the attempts at getting to stay on 9FPS, it felt like it came down to the screw in and how it wasn’t tight enough for the camera to hold the grip properly. A tad bit of wiggle would remove the 9FPS.
@@Nate-jr2du Since this is the very first time I've heard about this, I'm trying to understand where it's going wrong.
So, you've followed all the steps, the camera is set to "Continuous High", in the settings the Battery Grip is selected as the first source for Battery, your battery is charged, and the 9 FPS showed up, correct?
Make sure that when you connect the Battery grip to the bottom of your camera that you don't seat it awkwardly. Screwing it tight should not require screwing it extremely tight!
If the Battery Grip disconnects from the connection under your camera, yes, the 9 FPS would disable, but it should never disconnect like that if it's screwed on properly.
I'm assuming you haven't had any previous damage or water damage to the Battery Grip connection under your camera.
@@MassimosFotografie yes I have followed all the steps as shown in the video even the tips and advice in all the comments I’ve seen here.
It’s all setup, Continuous H, the primary battery is set to to the battery grip and it did in fact work right. Until the grip started to wiggle leading to the 9FPS fluctuating back to 7FPS. I will try again to screw it in not too tightly but I was however attempting it carefully and it just never held up and kept the 9FPS. So I’m thinking the screw is messed up on the grip. I just purchased the D850 a couple of weeks ago.
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You didn’t mention Wasabi batteries come with a no questions asked 3 year warranty. They are better than factory batteries. Also, there is a space on the face of the grip to store the rubber cover so you won’t lose it.
Hi Greg, how are you!
Yes, I did not address the rubber cover holder :)
These Wasabi batteries have been absolutely reliable.
I wanna make an Updated Video about this 3rd Party Battery Grip combo.
I have the factory grips for both my D500 and D850. The D850 had a promo the grip was included. I credible camera’s huh ?
D850 been out since 2018 , nikon still charging 500+ aud for the grip 😅
It's insanity lol
Great video. Can't understand why the D850 requires an additional HD Lithium battery just to get it to fire at 9fps. That should have been incorporated into the camera in its standard configuration. Now to get it to fire at 9fps, you not only have to spend $$$ (Nikon) or $ (Wasabi), but you have added bulk and weight to the camera. On top of that, there is the added inconvenience to have to remove the battery grip in order to access the standard battery inside the camera each and every time it needs to be charged. Fail fail on the design.
I am 100% inn agreement with you! It is quite inconvenient wanting too take out the main battery, so most of the time I make sure my main battery doesn't run out before I re-charge the battery grip one.
But on the other hand, the D850 is an incredible camera, I've been happy to accept the flaws. No camera is perfect at the end of the day, but the D850 is just so powerful in overall
Hello, i have this for last 2.5 years, buti dare not upgrade the firmware as i have heard that the latest firmware removes support for 3rd party batteries. Is this true? I shouldnt be upgrading the firmware?
Hi there! I upgraded the Firmware and did not encounter any problems.
After following your instructions I occasionally have to remove my grips battery and reseat it in order for the battery to be recognized by the camera, can you suggest a solution?
Hi Donald. Are you saying that the 3rd party parts work and you were able to unlock the 9 fps, but you have to occasionally remove and reseat the grips battery so it works again?
tnx :)
You're welcome!
Hi Massimo, I would like to ask you if still now (it’s been 9 months since this review) everything is still working at 100%. I’m a bit worried about the connections, because I use my D850 mainly for wildlife photography, and even if I use several kind of protections, sometimes it can get a bit wet or dirty. Will you suggest me to buy all this third party “kit” anyway?
Thanks in advance!!!
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NOT available from Amazon. Why?
Hi John!
Where are you located, perhaps that is the issue? Every item is available, I just double checked
@@MassimosFotografie USA
@@MassimosFotografie I had it in my list then it was no longer available. They have it now double the price and added the remote that I don't need. I have a Nikon remote.
@@johnmontana18 I just clicked on every link, and I see what you're saying! The grip is about $30 more with some wireless remote. I wish I could change that, but I am in no way affiliated with the seller. It would still be hundreds and hundreds of dollars less expensive going with this option.
@@MassimosFotografie I think it was 58, now 100. That is a big jump forcing purchase of a cheap unwanted remote that probably cost them 10. They lost a sale and will lose others. Thanks for your information. I know you aren't responsible for the prices.
Your right the price is mind blowing rediulas I’ve been a Nikon Photographer for ages this makes me ashamed that I support these fools
UPDATED: Got replacement and it works. Original comment follows: Didn't work for me. I had this and a Wasabi battery. I got the 9 fps. It seemed fine for one charge. But after I removed it and put it back on, the camera's MENU would not come on. I think a few other buttons also wouldn't work even though the top display was on. I removed it fearing damage to my camera. But camera seems ok without the Mcoplus on it.
Hi John! That's very strange. I've had numerous individuals reach out to me and thank me and tell me that they are very happy with this setup.
I've had one individual with a minor hiccup, but that was about it.
How many batteries do you have, maybe try a 2nd battery?
@@MassimosFotografie I am getting a replacement and since I accidentally sent back my battery and hatch, I will be getting replacements for those as well. It worked well. I took 2500 photos with it and the 9 fps was helpful in a couple of situations. But when I took grip off to get to the camera battery to charge it and then put the Mcoplus back on the problem occurred. Being a serious issue for my camera I did not repeat the procedure. Once was enough for me to not attach it again. I hope Mcoplus having all three components including the battery fully charged can test it to see what the issue is.
My replacement works.
@@johnmontana18 Hi John! I'm glad to hear, and thank you for sharing :)
@@MassimosFotografie My replacement has an intermittent problem when attaching it, sometimes I get the "no battery" symbol on the top screen and nothing else. I always worry when I have sent something back if I am not getting something someone has sent back. There is no seal on the package so you can't tell.
Nikon price gouge on the prices for this stuff , there's no doubt about that. However, when it comes to the battery itself I wouldnt compromise on a third party brand. They work fine for a while (and hence get good reviews) but deteriorate very quickly compared to the real thing. I found this out myself the hard way and so did a pro photographer friend of mine. What I first noticed was much poorer performance in the cold which is a give away. I'm an amateur and the 4 wasabis I bought 4 years ago are all history where as I have Canons that are 10 years old and working fine.
Ja urzywałem I Hahnella do D300 i I oryginalu na zmiane zawodowo od 2008r i dopiero oba się zepsuły ze 2 lata temu czyli ciężko pracowaly podrobka i oryginał tak samo 14lat
0:00 Start
0:25 Intro
1:17 Nikon Costs
3:05 Opinion
4:46 3rd Party Option
5:35 Unboxing
6:59 Wasabi Batteries & Wasabi Charger
7:34 Setup
9:08 7 FPS
9:12 Unlocking 9 FPS
9:27 9 FPS
9:31 End Comments
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Very nice and extensive review. However you can also add that the connector cover(the rubber thingy) can be stuck in the spce provided on the grip itself. That helps to not lose it.
Umesh, how are you! I'm glad you like the video :)
You know, you make a wonderful point. I absolutely did not even think about that! Thank you for the thought, it could have definitely added to the video
Very Good & Important tip considering that I'll be getting the D850. However, I'm from Singapore & I'm using a 3pin plug from UK so do I nd a adopter for my 2 pin plug as it's sent over from the US?
Oh yeah. 1 more thing. I went to check on Amazon for the Wasabi Battery. However, the battery does not ship to my country which is Singapore. How can I get the battery when the battery is not able to ship to Singapore.
Do 3rd party grips still grant 9fps after the latest firmware update?
I just purchased all of the 3rd party parts that you did. None of the buttons work and I am only getting 7 fps. Also after only shooting 65 shots, battery indictor shows I only have 84% battery left on the en-18. Any suggestions?
Hi Denny, how are you!
So you have purchased all of the mentioned components, including the chamber cover, and you have also changed the Batter order to "Use MB-D18 batteries first"? I've not heard about none of the buttons working. The only thing that I could think of is programming the buttons in your Custom Settings or having the Shutter Lock button enabled on the battery grip.
Regards the battery life being down to 84% on the EN-18, it all depends on usage of camera. For example was live view used, or do you use the Wireless functions and touch screen?
This is my suggestion, go to Setup Menu, Reset all settings, detach the battery grip, and attach it back on. It is possible to have a bad Battery unit. My regular D850 battery, the En-EL15a was bad, and I contacted Nikon's customer support. They sent me a new one, and my battery wasn't draining quickly anymore.
If you have a second En-EL-18, try using that one for comparison! Also, use the Calibration function on the charger just in case. You should be able to get thousands of shots of these batteries, specially if you use internal intervalometer.
I've received a lot of messages and e-mails regards this video, and everybody has been quite happy with what they got, and it's worked for everyone. There was one case where someone didn't get the Chamber Cover, and because of that they couldn't unlock the 9 FPS.
Let me know if this helps! I would not mind trying to help via video chat if you like me to
I bought this grip as well as the other parts so that my D850 could achieve 9 fps as well as the advertised 5000 shots using the en-el18 battery plus the en-el15. I installed the grip and battery and the camera recognizes the grip and battery. However after testing it out, none of the buttons on the grip work, I can not get 9 fps, only 7, and after 65 shots the battery indicator shows only 84% left on the en-el18. I am not happy at all after purchasing these parts because nothing that I wanted is working.
How do you enable shutter lock button on grip. I did remove the grip and re-attach to make sure it was getting good contact. Green light came on camera to indicate that it recogixes the grip
@@dennyriffert1803 I understand! Have you enabled the use of the EN-El 18 battery 'first' in the Setup Menu as shown at 9:16 in my video?
On the battery grip, the shutter button, right around it is a lock mechanism. If it is set to Lock, the the Shutter Button won't work. Furthermore, the other buttons on the Battery Grip, including the Shutter Button, can be modified in your D850's Custom Menu.
Also, make sure your D850 is set to Ch Mode for the 9 FPS, just in case
I did enable the battery grip in the setup menu. The instructions with the grip was sparse so I didn’t know about the shutter lock. I unlocked it and now all of the buttons and controls in the grip work. In fact now I am getting 9 fps. Does that make sense that having the shutter locked would have that effect on all of that. Also I checked the battery indicator on the camera and it now shows 91% left after 200 shots. The % went from 84% after 65 shots to 91% after 200 shots. That is crazy
Wake up Nikon! You are falling behind for several reasons, this is one of them.
Sadly the Nikon Z8 does not support 3rd party parts from what I read.