View Full Version : Battery Grip for Nikon D70 - Soon
JerseyJay
09-20-2004, 11:49 PM
During conversation with Benny about my D70 setup, question about Battery Grip came up. I decided to do some research.
Good news - 3rd party grip should be coming out this month, hopefully.
Read more:
- http://www.harbortronics.com/news.htm
- http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=2025&forum=DCForumID86&omm=0&viewmode=threaded
DarthV
09-21-2004, 11:28 AM
Nice to see it coming out for you nikonians :) My grip for my d-reb was shipped today... should come in handy for trying to avoid poor camera technique... I just can't get used to trying to "tuck in" while shooting portrait/vertical... the shutter button is just in the wrong place for us who have larger hands and longer fingers! The grip should fix that!
:)
JerseyJay
12-30-2004, 10:21 PM
Just quick update for Nikon D70 owners.
The VG-D70 (grip) is much closer. I emailed Deborah from Harbortronics and I was informed that we should be getting more news in 1st quarter of 2005.
Keep your finger crossed. :shock:
problem is, i believe your body needs to be sent in for an alteration, which voids the warrantee.
trigger
12-31-2004, 2:12 PM
If I read things right, You don't need the alteration, but can use an opto coupler to fire the camera throught the remote sensor
Peter
that seems ghetto bootleg. i'd rather have the half press option. i may pick one up just to have it tho.
trigger
12-31-2004, 4:29 PM
that seems ghetto bootleg. i'd rather have the half press option.yes, but it'll be a cold day in hell before i sent my camera to the other side of the ocean to have a hole drilled in it :roll: For now I'll just wait and see what the grip will be when it's finished.
Peter
JerseyJay
12-31-2004, 4:46 PM
that seems ghetto bootleg. i'd rather have the half press option. i may pick one up just to have it tho.
Ghetto bootleg ?
This company is legit and has been working with Nikon to make it available to consumers. Unfortunately Nikon said no b/c they want D70 to stay as cheap DSLR alternative and if one wants the GRIP, you need to dish out money for D100, D_ line or wait for D200.
trigger
12-31-2004, 5:01 PM
This company is legitI can confirm that! I have the digisnap for my coolpix 995 and I am very happy with that. I don't know what "ghetto bootleg" means ...
Peter
JerseyJay
12-31-2004, 5:07 PM
[quote=Jay Luto]I don't know what "ghetto bootleg" means ...
ghetto bootleg company = black market company.
trigger
12-31-2004, 5:29 PM
ghetto bootleg company = black market company.Can't believe that is true for harbortronics. They make great third-party accesories for great camera brands...
Peter
JerseyJay
12-31-2004, 5:36 PM
Can't believe that is true for harbortronics. They make great third-party accesories for great camera brands...
Peter
Peter,
What I was saying is that Harbortonics in my opinion is a good company, NOT ghetto bootleg. :)
lol. don't take it personal. i'm sure they are a very reputable. my choice of words catches people off guard a lot of the time. i'm talking about the remote wire. i think that a wire going around from the grip to in front of the remote sensor sounds a little chauncey. (yes i know i make up my own words sometimes) . i am very interested to see how it looks, and also how well it fits etc... i would love to send my camera in for a socket or whatever it was they do - but i have this awesome 2 year replacement/give you the next best thing or your full money back warrantee that starts after the manufacturer warrantee is up. i think if the remote option had a half press function it would be a lot better.
trigger
12-31-2004, 5:47 PM
Hehe, not taking anything personal. Just did not really understand the words... English is not my native language...
Anyway, we are 15 minutes away from the new year overhere, so I'll (have to :lol: ) log off now. See you guys next year! Have a great new year to you all!
Peter
JerseyJay
01-28-2005, 10:03 AM
It's ALIVE :wink:
A lot of people are not too happy but judge for yourself.
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The VG-D70 is in final production.
The designs are all complete, materials have been approved, and we have several vendors making various parts of the grip for us. They will trickle in slowly at first as everything gets ramped up, but we anticipate being able to start shipping on the week of Feb 14.... sorry it's taken so much time, it's been a long process!
In the meantime, there is a manual for the VG-D70 posted online at http://www.Harbortronics.com/news.htm .
The price is $165, and we will accept orders for the VG-D70 immediately by check. We will ship in the order checks are received. We anticipate a
large demand, so there may be a wait for some customers. In the future, we
will accept orders over the internet.
Shipping will be offered as follows:
Individual grips will be shipped via Priority mail within the US for $10.
Additional grips in shipment add $5.
Global Express mail will be used to ship to Canada and overseas. Canada $20 and other countries range from $20 to $35 per grip. Additional grips in an order add $5. Please e-mail Deborah@Harbortronics.com for a shipping quote.
Please send check with shipping address to:
Harbortronics
P O Box 2663
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Best Regards,
Deborah Roberts
www.Harbortronics.com
Post Office Box 2663
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7769 voice
(253) 858-9517 fax
benny
01-28-2005, 10:09 AM
It's been such a long wait.. Hope it's worth it.
Cheers,
I'll wait and see what others have to say about it...
would be interesting if they could add aperture/shutter dials using the usb connector(nikon capture can control aperture/shutter through this.
check this out.
http://www.harbortronics.com/VGD70_Manual.pdf