What battery grip fits the Nikon D7100, and does Nikon make an official one?

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I’m looking for a battery grip/external battery option for a Nikon D7100 and I’m seeing a lot of different versions online. Does Nikon make an official battery grip for this camera, or do I need to buy a third-party model? If third-party grips are an option, what’s the main trade-off compared with the Nikon version?

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They make the MB-D15

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-MB-D15-Battery-Pack-Digital/dp/B00BJ3NGFS

I have one of these and love it. The challenge/benefit with third party ones are:

Challenges: Can be lower quality. Check out reviews. Generally people like Photix grip.

Benefits: Lower cost.

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Yes. Nikon’s official battery grip for the D7100 is the MB-D15 Multi Power Battery Pack. If you want the Nikon-made option, that’s the correct model.

Third-party grips are also available and are often cheaper. The usual trade-off is build quality and consistency: some work well, but quality can vary more than with the Nikon version, so it’s worth checking user reviews carefully.

In short:

Official Nikon grip: MB-D15
Third-party grips: lower cost, but quality may vary

If you want the safest choice for fit, finish, and long-term use with the camera, the Nikon MB-D15 is the straightforward pick.

What battery grip fits the Nikon D7100, and does Nikon make an official one?

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