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Targus Digital TG-BGD40 Battery Grip for Nikon D40 D40x D60

Targus Digital TG-BGD40 Battery Grip for Nikon D40 D40x D60 by Targus $47.98 At Amazon on 5-2-2012.

Functions both as a high-capacity battery pack and vertical grip Enhances camera stability during vertical shooting and includes a convenient shutter release button Extends shooting capacity by accepting two ENEL9 battery packs Optional battery magazine holds 6 AA batteries for emergency power Compatible with Nikon D40, D40x, D60 digital SLR Cameras Battery grip Nikon D40/D40x/D60 This is my third attempt at owning a battery grip for my Nikon D40x. My first was one of those grips that's also a built-in rechargeable battery in itself. Sounds great in theory but the fit to finish was horrible. It didn't sit/mount flush with the Nikon camera body. And the texture of the grip was shiny and smooth, while the Nikon body is purposely textured a bit rough and not as glossy. My second attempt was a similar battery grip by another maker, though it was identical to the one I've originally stated. Back it went for a refund, as did my first. With that being said, the Targus BGD40 is my third attempt and it's a keeper. The fit to finish is the best I've seen on any after-market item for Nikon. It fits flush and tight to the Nikon body. No gaps are along the seems. Nothing rattles. And both the Targus grip and Nikon camera body compliment each other nicely. This grip will hold either two Nikon batteries or six AA's. That's nice for times of travel, if your Nikon batteries can't be recharged for any reason. And of course this Targus grip gives you a full size camera, when you need one. Plenty to hold! It does feature a vertical shutter release, but keep in mind that it functions via infra-red signal. You simply tell your camera to use remote shooting, and turn on the grip's vertical shutter. You also have to hit a switch on the grip that releases a little pop-out infra-red remote. That's all there is to it. It's not horrible. It's not great either. But if you need it, it's there. You can't half-press focus like you're use to doing with the vertical shutter release. You just press (just as you would your Nikon wireless remote control) and the camera quickly detects the best focal point and snaps the photo. That's not the fault of Targus. Nikon didn't include a way for battery grips to communicate to the camera body. At least not on our lower end D40 series cameras. But all in all, I like the grip, and it's a nice option to have and at a fair price. One more thing.. yes, the little battery door that comes off of your Nikon body gets stored inside the Targus grip for safe keeping. Back To Top Targus Digital TG-BGD40 Battery Grip for Nikon D40 D40x D60 Available from Amazon Price: $47.98 Updated on 5-2-2012.

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