Targus TG-BGD40 - Punho de Bateria Vertical

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TG-BGD40 is a fantastic product! I had spent some time looking for the best dollar price in line with performance and detail. The TG-BGD40 was the answer. It's light weight and expands the grip with perfect ergo features. Easy to attach and disassemble. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

This is a really great grip for the price, it is very useful and very easy to use. The vertical shutter button makes taking photos that much easier. The Locking wheel on it makes me feel that the product is always fastened securely to my camera. One Thing i do not like with this grip is its feel, it feels a bit cheap but its still a great buy for the price.

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This product is on a Nikon D60.

Unlike many reports I read online, this item pretty much matches the texture and color of the camera. With the 2 Nikon batteries, I THINK I am able to pull out around 600-700 shots per charge. It absolutely improves on the ergonomics of the D60 so I highly recommend it at this price.

What's not so great? I'm afraid of over-tightening the device on to the camera and strip the threads or something like that. That would really stink! Otherwise, no legitimate gripes so far.

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

The targus grip is essential to the work I do. I am a still photographer for independent film which requires me to take pictures nearly every second of a shoot which can be anywhere from 6-12 hours. on a full charge with 2 en-el9 nikon battery's it will last me all the way through two days of shooting. also having the back up of a 6 AA cartridge could be a life saver. Not to mention its much more comfortable to handle.

The only con I have on this is the vertical shutter release can only be used in IR remote mode, thus disabling horizontal release.

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

Looks and feels great. Makes the camera so much easier to hold. Also holds an extra battery so I never worry about running out of power. If you are using a heavy lens this grip will help balance out your set up. The vertical shutter release is a little bit tricky to use which is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. Since Nikon doesn't make a grip for the D40 this is the perfect alternative

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

This product is a great value for the money. I adds very useful size to the smallish D60 cameras (although it is a tad heavy). I have large fingers, meaning that my small right finger won't fit on the existing camera grip. This battery grip allows me to hold the camera normally.
The grip comes with two battery holders, one for the EN-EL9 battery (will hold one or two), plus one for 6-AA batteries, to get you by in case the Nikon batteries die. I have two EN-EL9's in the grip, and it has given me several hundred shots, without showing any signs of letting up!

This grip has a pop-out infra-red transmitter for the vertical shutter, just as the Nikon infra-red remote functions, allowing you to easily shoot portrait photos. The only downsides to that are the camera does not respond the same with the remote as it does with the onboard shutter button.

There is no "halfway-down" option, to focus and hold it there. When you depress the shutter button on the grip, it does a snap-focus and takes the photo. You can't compose a picture and hold focus.

Also, you have to setup the camera to use the remote,(very easy to do) as that is how it sees the shutter button on the grip.

Not much negative things I can say about this product. It's such an excellent add-on and gives that professional look to a camera.

Summary: Having a battery grip is essential when shooting for long periods of time. Using one helps me not worry about the thought of changing my batteries. It also makes transitioning from vetical to horizontal photos very simple. Every camera I own has a battery grip. Enjoy!

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

I have been using this grip since day one.i was so glad to get it and i just couldnt wait to use it.It feels great in your hands and it just adds that extra beef to your camera.I just also love the way it looks and everyone keeps asking where i got it.I love how much easy it is to take portrait pictures. I have told everyone about it.I love how BHphoto has it a great price [...]

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I own a Nikon D40x, and im the type of person that likes the heavy feel of the older metal constructed cameras. Well this grip not only adds a little more weight for stability but it also gives a greater grip on your camera as well as longer battery life seeing you can utilize two batteries at once. If you have a D40 D40x or D60 you need to buy this!

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i was really worried about getting battery door off camera but it came off with ease and great thing is grip has a place to store this door so it won't be lost . it took about 3 minutes to install. the only thing the instructions could have been a little bigger ...lol
THE FIT IS PERFECT !!!! LOOKS LIKE NIKON MADE IT .

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

This grip is the only aftermarket product I would ever buy for my camera and I think it was one of the best purchases for my D40 I've made. It provides better balance for the awkward, tiny size of the D40, enabling more comfortable use with longer, heavier lenses without making the camera exhaustingly heavy and clunky. This grip beats others overall in aesthetics; the plastics were designed to resemble the D40 as closely as possible. They even designed a false seam in the plastic to give it the appearance that the D40's plastics are continuing onto the grip.

The grip fits very well on the D40 and the battery door, once detached from the body, can be stored in a convenient slot in the grip, like most other battery grips. The vertical shutter is a simple plastic button that functions through the D40's IR remote system. While it cannot autofocus, it is still a useful feature that enhances grasp of the camera for portrait-oriented shots. A small latch cleanly hides the IR beam without obstructing the aesthetics of the grip.

The grip does, indeed, accept either six AAs (I use rechargeable and wouldn't recommend alkaline because they kind of ruined my old point-and-shoot) or one or two EN-EL9 batteries. Purchasing the grip, I didn't know it could operate with just one EN-EL9 battery, which I find is nifty because I can still use the grip with my single EN-EL9 when my AAs die.

And finally, it does, naturally, boost the professional appeal of the D40 giving the powerful little camera a bit more appreciation.

Two things I don't like about it: a minute defect in the plastic—the size of a pinhead—on the bottom of the grip often sticks to the carpet; and the tripod mount has no solid bottom, exposing the batteries to the elements. Again, a minute detail that reminds us this is an aftermarket product. It won't detract from the performance of the grip whatsoever.

I strongly recommend the purchase of this grip for serious photographers, photo enthusiasts, and aspiring photographers who want to continue using their D40s, D40xs, and D60s. It is certainly a great product.

P.S. the photo often provided for this grip is not accurate; it is a generic picture used for every aftermarket grip. The grip you actually receive in the packaging is much higher quality and matches the shape of the D40 to a T.

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From NC Coast:
Perfect match/perfect fit. On camera in 30 secs.
Sure feels good to handle with my large hands. I recomend this product for all D40 & D60 owners. Get one now!

John in NC

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

Use this grip on my Nikon D60 and works rather well. Fills my hands just right for comfort and stability and increased life expectancy during shoots in addition the 6 extra batts come in handy but haven't had to go that route yet.

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

This little add-on is great for what I do. I love having the extra power, as I shoot a lot of images at a time. It holds two of the D40 batteries. Not sure how many images this will provide. Guess it depends on the images and the power drain on the camera, but for me without using the flash, I am guessing 600-700 images on two batteries. It also comes with a holder so that AA batteries can be used. I also use this option sometimes with about the same results as the camera batteries, maybe a little less. It is hard to judge given the way I shoot photos.. I use my D40 a lot with the built in flash, but have it turned down to the lowest setting which is just enough to fire my studio strobes without affecting my images.. I do have an issue with this gizmo though. It has a vertical button to use when you rotate the camera. It is screwed up by design, and if you get one of these things, I suggest you forget about figuring out how to use the vertical button or whatever it is called.. I figured out how to use it, but it was not easy and it does not work as it should. You only get one choice at a time, either the horizontal button or the vertical button will be active at one time. They should both be usuable at any give time.. I just ignore the vertical button and get on with my life... For the money, this is a good buy. And, the extra weight helps steady the camera, or so I think... For some things weight is an issue, but for my photos, I like a little extra weight to steady my hands.

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

I use my d40 as one of my backup cameras and as an extra when working with students. Although I have only seldom needed to replace batteries while working with it (as it is only a backup), I bought this product just in case. Finally, I feel like I can get a solid grip on the d40 in the horizontal position and an excellent one in the vertical without fear of it slipping from my fingers. It also adds some nice heft that helps to balance heavier lenses.

A word about the much maligned vertical trigger: If you are actually doing a shoot, you will probably need to get your focus and then switch to manual focus. Unless there is a lot of action, I will usually do this anyway.

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

This product is a great value for the money. I adds very useful size to the smallish D40/D40x cameras (although it is heavy). I have large fingers, meaning that my small right finger won't fit on the existing camera grip. This battery grip allows me to hold the camera normally. The grip comes with two battery holders, one for the EN-EL9 battery (will hold one or two), plus one for 6-AA batteries, to get you by in case the Nikon batteries die. I have two EN-EL9's in the grip, and it has given me several hundred shots, without showing any signs of letting up! This grip has a pop-out infra-red transmitter for the vertical shutter, just as the Nikon infra-red remote functions, allowing you to easily shoot portrait photos. The only downsides to that are the camera does not respond the same with the remote as it does with the onboard shutter button. There is no "halfway-down" option, to focus and hold it there. When you depress the shutter button on the grip, it does a snap-focus and takes the photo. You can't compose a picture and hold focus. Also, you have to setup the camera to use the remote, as that is how it sees the shutter button on the grip. However, here's a tip: Change the self-timer button (left side of lens mount) programming on the camera to let you turn on the remote. That way, you don't have to go into the menus to switch to remote. You just pop out the infra-red transmitter on the grip, turn it on with the switch next to it, then use the camera's self-timer button to switch it to remote. After you're done shooting in portrait, reverse the steps to go back to the camera's shutter button. Happy Shooting!

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

I have big hands and this grip does the trick.

Out of the 3 grips I found for the D40 this has the best options. For one you can use 2 of the Nikon batteries or 6 AA batteries. The other 2 grips have built in batteries and take 4-6 hours to charge. The vertical shutter is really just a built in ML-L3 remote shutter, so it does not act like a real shutter release like on the camera. But it does an OK job. Also, you must turn on the remote/2sec mode in the camera for it to work and on the grip there is a pop up IR eye. It's better then nothing.

The only con I see is the battery door lock. It's all plastic and looks like it will wear out over time. Should have been a metal turn lock like on the Nikon grips for there other cameras.

Comments about Targus TG-BGD40 Vertical Battery Grip:

"A" For overall product quality/sturdiness.

"A+" For allowing the use of one or two EN-EL9 batteries simultaneously thus reducing the need to replace the battery during lengthy project assignments.

"A+" For accepting AA batteries - An invaluable way to have backup power resources.

"A+" For easy access to a conveniently located additional shutter release button in the vertical position.

"D" For not having some sort of easy access to a horizontal position shutter release button while the vertical position shutter release is activated.
In that setting, the camera shutter release button is not active (i.e. available) and it is time consuming to reset the latter, thus risking loss of shots requiring quick action.

Alternatively, Do not activate the unit's vertical release button. Use only the camera shutter release during action assignments - not a most efficient choice.

Priced on the high end, but there aren't many alternatives available. Product is great to have; however, if price is a serious consideration, one can survive well without it.