Targus TG-BGD200 Vertical Battery Grip for Nikon D200

[gns1497]

Anyone used this? After all the bad reviews on the MB-D200 Nikon factory battery pack/grip, I'm pretty reluctant to buy it, but still want a battery grip with the same features. This one from Targus seems to have all the same features, but would just like to know about the pieces that hold the batteries in place and make sure they are made of better quality than the flemsy ones in the MB-D200 pack.

Anyone know?

The item can be viewed here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=489692&is=REG

[Dr. WooD]

I know several people that have the Nikon grip on D200's, and I have the Nikon version on my D80.

I've never had or heard of anyone having any problems with them.

[gns1497]

I wouldnt think so either with it being the Nikon brand, but if you read the reviews of this grip at B&H, everyone hates it. They talk about how cheaply made it was and how they expected better quality for a $169 grip from Nikon (as would anyone).

If not for those reviews I would have ordered one. Just wondering if anyone has had any positive experiences with it or if anyone has tried the Targus grip for the D200?