dugrant153
Established
Hi folks, looking for alternatives for the Sony A7ii battery grip. I'd love to have just the form of the grip but don't necessarily need the two batteries in the grip. I have large fingers and my pinky and my fourth finger usually hang off the bottom ...
Looking for suggestions that are cheaper than the Sony battery grip too. It's expensive!
Looking for suggestions that are cheaper than the Sony battery grip too. It's expensive!
jc48375
Changstein
I have the Meike grip made for a7II and never had an issue with it. The fit and finish are top notch. And it comes with a wireless remote timer as well.
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
I have the Meike grip for the A7ii as well. It is terrific. I haven't delivered enough abuse to tell you whether it's more rugged than Sony's or others, but it does everything it should, will give you the added grip area, the on-grip controls all work. I could not be happier with this modest purchase.
Added feature: It includes a wireless remote shutter release!
Added feature: It includes a wireless remote shutter release!
newst
Well-known
Another vote for the Meike grip. It works well and, for me at least, hasn't presented any problems.
G Dogg
Established
JB Camera Designs has a new grip for the A7ll series and A9.
http://www.jbcameradesigns.com/jb-b...p-case-pro-for-sony-a9-and-a7ii-series-bodies
Also avail on Amazon
http://www.jbcameradesigns.com/jb-b...p-case-pro-for-sony-a9-and-a7ii-series-bodies
Also avail on Amazon
dugrant153
Established
Ah... I was kind of eyeing that one. I do enjoy the ability to charge via USB and I don't think you can do that with the battery grips (something about the Sony programming).
Hefty, battery port access (unlike the Sony GP-XE... something or other)... and reasonable cost
unixrevolution
Well-known
This one showed up after a quick search: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C{creative}%2C{keyword}&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqvvLBRDIARIsAMYuvBEikrAy6niSgkSlic5MLJJ4aZWn6XjSTV3d8eAgJwERNNLtJ1kQJV0aAt9AEALw_wcB&is=REG&m=Y&sku=1151222
Certainly inexpensive enough!
Certainly inexpensive enough!
newst
Well-known
Someone at Sony has access to some bomb weed. $128.00 for that grip extension, really?
This seems more reasonable.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ergonomic-R...787004?hash=item2cb5de037c:g:JyAAAOSwImRYLXLY
OpenWater
Member
I've been very pleased with the Lennon grip extender/Arca baseplate. It is light, very nicely made, and really makes the camera more ergonomic. The grip extender under the battery is hinged so you don't have to take the door off the battery compartment. $49 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Lennon-Release-Bracket-A7RIII-Batteries/dp/B07B9G6X83/ref=asc_df_B07B9G6X83/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309881048148&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3593053557168814064&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1017003&hvtargid=pla-524007816929&psc=1
PS Despite the photo showing it on an APS-C Sony, it fits my A7III perfectly.
PS Despite the photo showing it on an APS-C Sony, it fits my A7III perfectly.