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    sony vertical grip for A7, A7r and A7s

    Sony vertical grip for A7, A7r and A7s

    Introduction

    Testing the new Sony A77II made me realise a few things:

    1. There is no beating the image quality of the A7r
    2. It is sometimes useful to have a solid grip like VG-C1EM Sony vertical grip.

    Why?

    • It easier to stabilise heavier manual lenses like the ZY Optics 50mm F/0.95
    • you can shoot longer with the two battery system
    • a second shutter button, ideal for portrait mode
    • As I have the C1 button configured to focus zoom, it’s right next to the shutter on the Sony vertical grip

    VG-C1EM, sony vertical grip

     

    In use

    What I also like about this modular system is that you can pick and choose the parts you need for your intended purpose.

    • Do you need a light and portable setup for travel or street photography?  Just take the camera body and one of the FE lenses
    • Is quality and battery life important? Just add the grip with 2 NP-FW50 batteries, the LA-EA4 and a better quality Zeiss A-mount lens

    The Sony vertical grip has some other smart features:

    • the remaining battery power is displayed as a percentage on the screen
    • batteries can be replaced without turning off the camera
    • front/back control dials and Auto Exposure Lock button
    • A strap hole allows you to attach a grip belt or a tripod
    • just like the Sony A7 body, it is sealed for dust and moisture protection

    VG-C1EM, sony vertical grip

    Conclusion

    The VG-C1EM Sony vertical grip for the A7, A7r and A7s turned out to be more useful than I thought. Build quality is excellent and although it does add some weight to the system, this is kept down to a minimum.

    VG-C1EM, sony vertical grip