Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

use to extend shooting life of battery. fits like a glove, feels great in my hand, shutter release oin side makes vertical shooting a breeze. love this grip.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

The grip makes my Nikon D5100 feel good in the hand in vertical and horizontal settings. Because I wanted extra battery capacity anyway, this was a cool way to get it. Take down is easy if and when I want to put the camera body into a pelican case, then easy to reinstall. The remote shutter button is good for vertical shots.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

I use the BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 for event photography including a local event I did a couple of weekends ago. It was easy to use, lightweight. The only con I encountered was that it seemed to drain 1 of the batteries quite quickly, which I removed and used the 2nd battery as my backup.

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I bought this grip to add the additional power as well as a nice vertical shutter release. I've also connected my old Slik AF-2100 pistol grip tripod adapter to the bottom and it has plenty surface area to hold onto.

I wish it had an adapter so that I could leave it plugged into my camera while I have my shutterboss connected, instead of switching back and forth on the body.

All n' All a great addition to my 5100. Thanks B&H

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

Fits perfect, feels great but its plastic so just be careful. Comes with a cable to shoot vertical so a plus definitely. Great companion for your d5100, double chamber battery so it'll last longer, a must have!

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

Having the battery grip for my D300, i decided to buy one for my second Nikon D5100. I was a little concerned because of it being an after market component...but no problem.
Works great and easy to used...i highly recommend it for the additional battery life it gives, but also it helps when holding the camera.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

I love this grip. Have been using it for a couple of months, and it is working well (battery usage, shutter release). The added camera height with the grip in place adds leverage when handling the camera, making it much more comfortable to use. Note that the battery door from the camera body does stow in a slot on the part that inserts into the battery chamber on the camera (nice feature!).

I would recommend taking care if you leave the shutter release cable connected when stowing/retrieving the camera from a bag. The accessory port connector has a somewhat high profile (sticks out a bit from the camera body). Thinking it would save on wear and tear, I left mine connected and managed to bend the accessory port connector as I took my camera out its bag on the first day out shooting with the grip. I also agree with the other reviews in that the grip body/battery door construction seems a little lightweight, but am hopeful it will hold up with care.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

Perfect for extended shootsThe color of the grip matches perfectlyMakes it look like a pro bodyNo cons and avoid purchasing the cheap ones on [@]

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

The battery grip fits well on the camera. I have larger hands so the increased grip area is very nice and holding the camera for vertical shots is much easier. The vertical shutter release button is well placed but its to bad you have to have the extra wire attached for it to work. Build quality is a little light but acceptable.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

I got the grip primarily for portrait shooting, so the extra battery is more of an added bonus for me. Overall it feels decent in build quality, not to the same level as the camera, but that is expected from a 3rd party grip. The shutter release works well. The tightening dial protrudes a bit, which makes wrapping your finger tips all the way around the grip a little awkward, but since the shutter release is positioned a little further back (in comparison to the other grips, and the camera's shutter release), you end up holding the grip so that your finger tips wrap around the front of the grip, as oppose to all the way around to the inside. I have a feeling that this was intentional as it allows your thumb to be positioned to easily access the buttons on the back of the camera. It feels slightly different from the way you hold and shoot with the D5100 camera grip, but it's not a big issue for me.

If I was one suggestion for Vello, it would be to recess the tightening dial a little more to have more flexibility in gripping options, but like I mentioned, the placement of things seem with purpose.

I am happy with the gripping of the camera without the grip, so the grip makes no difference to me in that respect, but I can imagine that people with larger hands will welcome the extra surface area for their pinky.

The battery door lock is similar the style and function to the one found on the battery door of the camera, which is different from the twisty lock on all the other D5100 grips. I like this as it feels like it's not going to snap off (we'll see).

Though not in the description, the grip has a compartment that allows for the storage of the original camera battery door (since you have to remove it). It's a nice feature, but it's also a feature that's on all the other D5100 grips.

I have only had this grip for a little while, so I will reserve comments on durability until I've given the grip a decent trail period.

All in all, I think that it's a good product.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

This grip is Light weight. Fits perfectly with no gaps. Seems well made and crafted nicely. With large hands, this makes handling much better for horizontal and vertical orientation. The vertical button works as long as you have the supplied cable installed properly. For the price I wasn't expecting anything heavy weight or heavy duty. It does the job and feels great.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

It works well and as designed. The battery life for these cameras are terrible so this is a good alternative to double the shoot time without reloading another battery. The plastic construction is a little weak but it's also inexpensive. I'm not crazy about the tethered shutter release because you also have to leave the connections cover open to use it.

Overall I think it's a good product for the money.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

This grip was very affordable and did the job. would purchase again ...

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

No problems with it. It fits well.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

My husband bought this product as a Valentine's Day gift for me. At fIrst, I thought that it was an unusual gift to give me on such an occasion, at first, but once I stopped to really think about it, it was a great idea! He was REALLY thinking about ME and what I really, truly love in life - second only to my husband and family!
I really love this battery grip! Now,I'll never have the worry that I'll run out of battery power on an important shoot. It also serves as a nice grip on my camera, and I feel like I have a good, solid grip on it.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

Good product, I always leave it connected to my camera. Adds a lot more battery life. Just wish Nikon made their own.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

Fits and works well. Single or dual batteries recognized properly. Provides a nice grip for the camera. The battery door could be a bit more robust, but time will tell how well it holds up.

Comments about Vello BG-N6 Battery Grip for Nikon D5100 Camera:

I love the design features of this product. Easy install and chance to double battery power is nice. I like having a little more camera to grip now. Release feature for portrait pictures was a nice touch. It is relatively light and therein lies my concerns about long term viability. I don't think it would survive any significant oops moments but the care I take with my cameras should not be a problem for me. If you are a heavy duty field photographer who bangs their equipment this may not work out too well. For a casual photographer like me it is perfect. Wish they had designed a place to store the cover from the camera that must be removed to install this grip.