Vello BG-N17-2 Battery Grip for Nikon D500 DSLR Camera

• Accepts a Rechargeable EN-EL15 Battery.
• Doubles Camera's Battery Life.
• Extended Grip for Vertical Compositions.
• Rubberized Nonslip Grip.

The Vello BG-N17-2 Battery Grip is specifically designed for the Nikon D500 camera. While a battery sits in the camera's battery chamber, the grip accepts an EN-EL15 battery to double the camera's battery life, shooting time, and video time. Additionally, the grip offers a comfortable, extended, and rubberized nonslip grip, and a shutter release button for vertical use allows you to shoot without your arm and hand in an awkward position. * While a battery sits in the camera's battery chamber, the grip accepts an EN-EL15 battery to double the camera's battery life, shooting time, and video time. * The BG-N17-2 has a shutter release button for vertical use, so you're not shooting with your arm and hand in an awkward position. * The front and rear command dials on the grip have the similar positioning as the camera, so you have the same control of your aperture and shutter speeds. * The function button allows you to control your favorite feature and access it quickly. * The multi-selector joystick controller allows you to select focusing points and focus zones as well as display image information, and scroll through images or the camera's menu. * When you are shooting in a horizontal position, you can lock the grip shutter button with the control lock, so you don't accidentally fire the camera off. * The grip offers a comfortable, extended, and rubberized nonslip grip. * The battery grip maintains tripod support with its threaded 1/4"-20 socket on the bottom. * An optional 8-bay AA battery tray is included when the rechargeable battery packs are not available. * The BG-N17-2 also works with the high capacity EN-EL18 battery and the BL-5 cover, which is not included. * For external power the grip is compatible with the Nikon EH-5B Power Connector and the EH-5D AC Power Adapter.