D800 3rd Party Grips are now available

<p>Numerous companies are now listing grips for the D800/D800e on eBay. They are selling in the $80 to $100 range with shipping (via eBay). Some companies claim they are available for shipment immediately. Others say they won't be able to ship for a little while longer. I decided to be adventurous and ordered one and should receive it within 3 weeks and will post more information on it once it arrives.</p>

<p>MM If i would own an expensive D800/e, i would not risk to connect it to a cheap piece of equipment from ebay i guess...., but then again : i am not that adventurous..</p>

<p>I'll be happy to see your report on what you ordered. $500 is too much for a spare battery holder and grip.</p>

<p>Some people have to be pioneers to try out these third-party grips. I am sure some of them are going to be junk but some will be good. People should be thankful that Elliot is trying this out.</p>

<p>Once people figure out which grips are good, it'll put pressure on Nikon's MB-D12 and hopefully its price will drop to a more reasonable level. Personally, I don't care as I prefer the D800 without a grip, but this same grip could potentially be for future Nikon DSLRs such as the D300S' replacement, etc.</p>

<p>I have ordered and cancelled my D800 purchase 3 times because of the numerous reported issues. In fact, I recently purchased a D3X after getting cold feet. Great body but the sensor was defective (about 100 hot pixels) and I had to return it. I have placed another order and will take delivery this time for sure of a D800e, hopefully within the next 2-3 weeks. I have used 3rd party grips before without issue. I will keep my fingers crossed on this one. And on the camera too!</p>