Shopping Cart
Site Map
 
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000

October 4 , 2005

The VG-D70 grips are not backordered at this time.  We generally ship the grips within 5 business days of receiving payment.
Thank you for your patience.

We have hired Steve to help respond to our customers as quickly as
possible!!

July 17, 2005

We now can make adapter cables for the Nikon D70s camera.
The jumper cable for the VG-D70 grip is $70.
A cable from a DigiSnap 2100 is $90.

July 17, 2005

Mark will be gone until July 24. He will respond to e-mails and calls when he returns.

July 12, 2005

We expect to receive a new shipment of grips later this week. Most of the backorders should be shipped by next week.

Thank you for your patience!

 

June 7, 2005

The VG-d70 grips are shipping again tomorrow. All backorders should be shipped by Saturday.

Deborah will be on vacation until Tuesday, June 14. Please e-mail Mark@harbortronics.com, if you need immediate assistance.

 

June 1, 2005

Snap360 is temporarily sold out and will be back in stock in 6 weeks.

May 4, 2005

The grips are finally available to ship. We will be shipping over the next few days and should be able to accommodate all orders placed through yesterday.

Thank you for your patience.

 

April 26, 2005

Thank you for your patience.

Our vendor states that parts for the VG-D70 should arrive to us on Friday. If all looks good, we will assemble them over the weekend and ship on Monday.

If the parts are not acceptable, it may be another week.

Sorry for the delay! We are at the mercy of one of our vendors

.

If you need to make changes to your order, please e-mail me at sales@harbortronics.com

 

March 31,  2005

We are moving our facilities today and tomorrow.  So there may be some difficulties getting a hold of us.   Thank you for your patience.

We expect to ship grips next week.  The manufacturer continues to have delays.  Sorry.

 

March 27,  2005

The grips are sold out but we expect to ship our next batch of grips later this week.  All preordered grips will be shipped as soon as they come in.

You may order online at 

http://harbortronics.com/detail.php?id=2

Here is a new VG-D70 FAQ Mark has prepared:

VG-D70 FAQ

Here is the updated manual with pictures of the finished VG-D70:  Click here for pdf  manual

Also, see photos of the VG-D70.  Click Here!

Information regarding D70 modification:

Click here for pdf 

 

March 18, 2005

My e-mail is acting up.  Please be patient, I will respond as soon as possible.

The grips are sold out but we should have more later this week.  All preordered grips will be shipped as soon as they come in.

You may order online at 

http://harbortronics.com/detail.php?id=2

 

March 14, 2005

The preordered grips have shipped. Reviews are in!  They are great.

You may order online at 

http://harbortronics.com/detail.php?id=2

The next grips will ship in a week or so.

 

March 4, 2005

Here is the updated manual with pictures of the finished VG-D70:  Click here for pdf  manual

Also, see photos of the VG-D70.  Click Here!

We have approved the grip body for production.  We expect to begin shipping the first orders in the coming week or two, when we receive the first batch of grip bodies.  All other parts are in house and ready to go!

You may order online at 

http://harbortronics.com/detail.php?id=2

Information regarding D70 modification:

Click here for pdf 

February 21, 2005

In this 13th hour of development, we are testing a coating process to improve the texture and color match to the camera. It may also create a rubbery feel as well!  The delays are awfully frustrating to all involved... we appreciate your patience as we get the production process finalized.
 
February 15, 2005

Our casting vendor is continuing to have difficulty producing the grips to our satisfaction... we had to reject the first production batch, so our shipments have to be delayed. Sorry!!!

January 27, 2005

The VG-D70 is in final production.

The designs are all complete, materials have been approved, and we have several vendors making various parts of the grip for us.  They will trickle in slowly at first as everything gets ramped up, but we anticipate being able to start shipping on the week of Feb 14.... sorry it's taken so much time, it's been a long process!

In the meantime, here is the manual for the VG-D70, which describes it completely, including some pictures.  Manual
 
The price is $165, and we will accept orders for the VG-D70 immediately by check.  We will ship in the order  checks are received.  We anticipate a large demand, so there may be a wait for some customers.

Shipping will be offered as follows:

Individual grips will be shipped via Priority mail within the US for $10. Additional grips in shipment add $5.

Global Express mail will be used to ship to Canada and overseas. Canada $20 and other countries range from $20 to $35 per grip. Additional grips in an order add $5.  Please e-mail sales@harbortronics.com for a shipping quote.

Please send check to:

Harbortronics
P O Box 2663
Gig Harbor, WA  98335

September 9, 2004

Yes indeed, the D70 vertical/battery grip is in development!

Harbortronics VG-D70 Features:

o Remote shutter release via IR (removable fiber optic cable) or hardwired (camera modification).

No camera modification needed to use the IR shutter release feature. This essentially emulates the ML-L1/3. The camera has to be configured to using the IR remote, and used often enough to keep the camera from turning the IR remote feature off. The half-press feature will also not work normally via IR. A removable fiber optic cable will route up the front of the camera to the grip... very simple, cable stays out of the way, and can be removed if desired.

o  Remote shutter jack included on grip

This jack can be used with remote cords, slaving cameras together (i.e. stereo), or for connection to a D70 which has been modified with a remote shutter release jack.

If the camera is modified to add a remote control jack (which may void the warrenty), then all limitations are removed... there's no need to set-up the camera for remote use, half-press works fine, etc. There would be a short cable jumper running from the camera to the grip to connect the two.

o Multiple Power Configurations

The VG-D70 can accomodate one or two EN-EL3 batteries (standard D70 battery). The grip also includes a standard DC power jack (industry standard!) for use with external power supplies, large battery packs, etc. This jack is protected against reverse polarity and overvoltage.

Hang in there... I'll get it done soon! 

Also,  we have posted the new PDF regarding the D70 and Fuji S2 modifications.  Click Here

June 28,  2004

Harbortronics is excited to announce a very simple method of performing time-lapse, and manual remote shutter release with the Nikon D70. The DigiSnap 2100 now includes an "IR Output" feature, which includes signalling particular to the D70. The 2100-IR cable is also now available, providing a tough, lightweight plastic fiber optic cable which can be taped to the front of the D70, or simply placed near the front of the camera.

The standard DigiSnap 2100, compatible with a wide range of cameras, is priced at $150. The new IR Output feature is available for $30, and is compatible with every DigiSnap 2100 ever built! The 2100-IR cable is priced at $30, and is normally 3 ft long, but can be provided in essentially any length for an additional $0.50 per foot.

For more information, please contact Mark@Harbortronics.com, 253-858-7769.

 
Copyright (c) 2003
Harbortronics Inc.
All Rights Reserved		 5720 144th St NW
Suite 200
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
253-858-7769
sales@harbortronics.com		 Web Site Designed By Tom Hayward Web Design