Possible MB-D10 - en-el4a solution

[aim54x]

Just on Poon's ebay site and saw this

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Phottix-Kosmo-for-Nikon-MB-D10-BL-3-EN-EL4a-D300-D700_W0QQitemZ200253412334QQihZ010QQcategoryZ48519QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? I have been very reluctant to buy non NIkon batteries for my D300 though.

[gstark]

This is not a battery for the D300.

It's a battery for the MB-D10, to use instead of the EN-EL4 and rare-as-hens'-teeth BL-3. It also, obviously, includes the charger.

If you have a MB-D10, you might want to consider getting some AA's from Jeff Servaas. 8 of them fit into the AA holder that already have, and for about PP100 you could get two sets of batteries and a charger.

Finally, the Phottix BP-D300 is PP108 on the bargains page. That's a grip, battery, and charger, useful if you don't already have the MB-D10.

And finally, finally, if you do want the Kosmo, let me know and I'll see if I can get a forum price. Might be able to shave a couple more bucks off the price.

[chrisk]

i've done exactly as gary described above.
i have a spare battery that i use in the grip 99% of the time. if i need the higher frame rate or i run out of charge just load in some AA's. easy peasy. no extra gear or chargers etc required.

[aim54x]

Thanks Gary, Rooz,

I have the MB-D10, plenty of Eneloops and a few spare EN-EL3e's so power is not the problem. I was interested in the EN-EL4a route, that this looks to be a good way to getting to, but not as serious as to commit to purchasing yet. Was wondering if anyone has had any experiences in using the Kosmo device.

Cheers
Cameron

[MATT]

I've got one of the cheap Photix MB-D10 knock offs... A little plasticy and only has a rubber grip on the bottom ( which is falling off), functions fine though with no issues. It was the only way I was getting a grip for the price. The car charger is a welcome addition though. The tripod mount does not feel secure and there is some play in the body when mounted. However the with a sigma 10-20 only its fine.

I also agree with the others, if you want the extra fps use some AA int eh grip that seems to work a treat and is a good back supply if caught out.

MATT