p.5 #1 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
AGeoJO wrote:
Somehow, because of the larger battery capacity, it would make more sense to use this with the A9 or future Sony bodies based on the convenience sake.
Do you mean to change the battery?
It's so easy, the screw is tool-less, so it's just two turns counter-clockwise to be able to move the extender to the side and replace the battery. Two seconds top to get to the battery compartment.
It's hard to visualize this but I now understand what Guy was describing.
This thing will make your camera look like Frankenstein () but it provides an awesome grip (SLR-like) and it matches the rest of the camera. it's also very small, so one can just carry it in the pocket and use it whenever needed. The only problem I'm experiencing is that your camera will never feel quite the same without it...
p.5 #2 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
AGeoJO wrote:
Somehow, because of the larger battery capacity, it would make more sense to use this with the A9 or future Sony bodies based on the convenience sake.
I am using the extension grip with both the A7r2 and the A9. Nothing at all to finger-loosen the screw two/three twists and then swivel backward or forward to remove/replace the battery resulting in to never having to remove the grip to swap out a battery really.
This molded extension grip is more than just another fancy/expensive L-Plate. You have to feel it to beleive it. One of those "you didn't know what you don't know" until you try this thing, partucularly with the larger lenses.
p.5 #5 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
AGeoJO wrote:
Somehow, because of the larger battery capacity, it would make more sense to use this with the A9 or future Sony bodies based on the convenience sake.
Funny I shot 3 days worth about 600 images on one battery and it still has 30 percent left. Crazy
Now if i hear anyone complaining they have to unloosen a wing nut basically slide it out of the way maybe once a week. Than your a lazy ass.
p.5 #7 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
If you are on a tripod and don't want to upset your setup, unscrewing to change the battery will be a problem. A good example is shooting in the cold when batteries need to be rotated often. Or perhaps during a wedding where timing is critical and a battery goes dead on you suddenly. I can think of plenty other examples. Sometimes you are in the middle of a shoot mentally and don't have the free brain to check your battery. Used to see it all the time in the film days. Pros, seasoned pros, caught out on the last frame as something starts happening and winding furiously, their arms going like pistons. They got lost in the moment. Stuff happens. Volunteering to put obstacles in the way of the way of the fluidity of how the camera was designed to work is a photographers own choice but degenerating those who choose not to is a rather blinkered approach.
p.5 #8 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
Know this thread has been around for a while but when I bought my A7iii I bought the Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension and love it. I already own an A7RIII and A9 and have the VG-C3EM battery grip on both of those. With the grip extension the A7iii sets up smaller and lighter and feels great in the hand. Smaller was what I wanted for this setup since I sold my A6500 and its APS-C lenses for the A7iii and wanted to stay light. My plan is also to keep to the 35/2.8, 55/1.8, Batis 85/1.8 and on rare occasions the 70-200mm f/4 G. I reserve using the larger GM, G, and Batis lenses for the other camera bodies with grips.
For the smaller setup I don't really need an arca-swiss plate since its not the body I would typically use on a tripod. I have a RRS L-bracket for a gripped body on the A7Riii which is typically the body I use for tripod work.
So finally to my question. Is there a good way to use a Peak Design Strap anchor with the Sony Grip Extension and also have a Gordy or Waitai wrist strap?
Problem is the wrist strap ties up the grip side strap lug and with the grip extension there doesn't appear to be a way to mount a strap anchor on the bottom.
The one on the left is free but you need two peak design strap anchors to make their system work. Have considered adopting Peak Designs Cuff as really the only alternative but don't know how comfortable that wrist strap is compared to the Gordy wrist straps which I have on my other bodies.
I'm not sure I feel comfortable mounting the strap lug on to the bottom. Any thoughts?
p.5 #9 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
Fred Miranda wrote:
The new Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension released for new Sony A9 is also compatible with Sony A7II, A7RII, & A7SII bodies. It was designed to add more stability for when using bigger/heavier lenses.
Now that it's currently on sale I might just get one as these days with the A7RIII two things rarely happen: Battery changes and using the tripod mount socket. Might be a good addition for the summer travel plans.
p.5 #10 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
jhinkey wrote:
Now that it's currently on sale I might just get one as these days with the A7RIII two things rarely happen: Battery changes and using the tripod mount socket. Might be a good addition for the summer travel plans.
Really easy to change the battery with the extension grip attached to the camera. You can also stand the camera level if you use the screw handle as a prop. Doesn't look like it on paper, but once you try it you will see what I mean.
p.5 #14 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
swldstn wrote:
So finally to my question. Is there a good way to use a Peak Design Strap anchor with the Sony Grip Extension and also have a Gordy or Waitai wrist strap?
Problem is the wrist strap ties up the grip side strap lug and with the grip extension there doesn't appear to be a way to mount a strap anchor on the bottom.
What you want to do sounds similar to my setup. I like the feel of this Sony grip, but I like to attach my strap to diagonal corners of the camera body. This way the lens points down and doesn't bump around as much. Unfortunately, as you note, there's no easy way to attach a strap to the grip. I was lucky enough to pick up one of these grips on the Buy-Sell forum so I didn't feel as bad about making a mod to it. I took a dremel tool and made a small notch to the back of the grip so I could run a strap around it. See pic. It is a very overpriced grip and cuting into it was a little scary, but given my total investment in the camera system it seemed worth it to carry things just the way I like.
p.5 #18 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
I got one when it first came out for my A9 but seldom use it and prefer the RSS base plate because it sits level when you put the camera down instead of falling over to one side.. The RRS grip is not as good but good enough and RRS is much more securely held in place IMO.
I use a peak design strap and use their anchors to a plate that mounts on the RRS tripod foot for a 70-200GM or 100-400GM and carry my camera by the lens foot with these two lenses with the RRS QD
Truth be told if I was walking around with my camera on my Peak Design sling the Sony does more grip than the RSS but I wish the darn thing went all the way over the the left side so you could set the camera down without it falling over to one side.
p.5 #19 · New Sony GP-X1EM Grip Extension (For A9, A7RII..)
trstahly wrote:
I got one when it first came out for my A9 but seldom use it and prefer the RSS base plate because it sits level when you put the camera down instead of falling over to one side.. The RRS grip is not as good but good enough and RRS is much more securely held in place IMO.
I use a peak design strap and use their anchors to a plate that mounts on the RRS tripod foot for a 70-200GM or 100-400GM and carry my camera by the lens foot with these two lenses with the RRS QD
Truth be told if I was walking around with my camera on my Peak Design sling the Sony does more grip than the RSS but I wish the darn thing went all the way over the the left side so you could set the camera down without it falling over to one side. ...Show more →
No worries about being able to set the camera and/or lens attached level when using the Sony Extention Grip. I posted a video a few posts up above yours that demostrates how to do this with a simple twist of the screw handle.
I also own the RRS plate but like you, I found the well constructed RRS Lplate too thin to use as a grip, at least for for my hand. For me the RRS Lplate is a premium Lplate and that's exactly how I use it.
) but it provides an awesome grip (SLR-like) and it matches the rest of the camera. it's also very small, so one can just carry it in the pocket and use it whenever needed. The only problem I'm experiencing is that your camera will never feel quite the same without it...
