Sony VG-C3EM Vertical Grip for Alpha a9 & a7R III

2025-02-10T19:00:00

Great item which serves its purpose and no worrying about battery life, adds a bit of extra weight to the camera, but hey, horses for courses

Oggster

Originally posted at

2024-03-24T20:00:00

Purchased a couple of weeks ago to add the second battery to my A9 as well as the grip.

Jasper 2.

Originally posted at

2024-03-24T20:00:00

Purchased a couple of weeks ago to add the second battery to my A9 as well as the grip.

Chris W.

Originally posted at

2024-01-04T19:00:00

Some people were never keen on the "cramped" ergonomics of the A7III, A9 and A7R III with the smaller grip. Your pinky finger awkwardly dangled off the end and big lenses made the cameras feel very front heavy and didn't handle great. That said, I love how those cameras are almost pocketable. The vertical battery grip completely resolves most ergonomic issues with that generation of cameras. The camera is beautifully balanced with heavy lenses, your pinky finger sits perfectly in a smooth groove, and it just transforms how the camera handles. The extra lower grip is also excellent to hold with your other hand to steady the camera to ensure sharp images at lower shutter speeds. Made from mostly magnesium with plastic ends, it feels very well made, solid, good in the hand and looks great on the camera with seamless integration. For me, a grip is an essential accessory for these small cameras and gives incredible versatility to transform a very compact body into a solid camera for use with big lenses.

PNH7

Originally posted at

2023-12-03T13:11:13

This is my second unit. I have the A9 and A74 Fits perfectly in my hands and provides extra power for longer shoot between changing batteries especially on video shoot. Very reliable and all the controls are readily available in vertical or horizontal. Definitely recommend

WINSTON A.

2022-06-04T17:53:32

I've only had it a few days and done 1 shoot with it. Seems to be pretty solid and functional. Haven't read into the owners manual for complete functionality yet. I like it!

Matt R.

2022-05-01T20:00:00

The main advantage of this grip is obviously better purchase on the body if you have bigger hands, or are using bigger high quality lenses,to help balance out the camera, ability to comfortably use the camera in portrait orientation, and of course have incredible battery duration for a shoot. The grip feels high quality with plenty of duplicate buttons from the main body. The only downside is of course, losing the small compact nature of the Sony Alpha bodies and increased weight.

MarkyM

Originally posted at

2022-01-04T07:51:29

es bueno para e;l precio

EDUARDO P.

2021-12-13T19:00:00

Purchased to help balance when using 70-200mm GM lens and increase power availability. Does the job well. Con- a bit expensive!

Eddietheego

Originally posted at

2021-10-15T20:00:00

I bought this mainly for the extra battery power which is excellent, and the ease of taking photos in portrait position. Only downside is that it adds extra weight.

Coxie37

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2021-10-12T20:00:00

Great for a better grip for your camera. Easy to attach and it gives you two batteries instead of one.

JohnWildlife

Originally posted at

2021-09-17T12:23:37

Perfect addition to my A7R III I have large hands and do a lot of port. work with my camera makes it very comfortable in any position.

CURTIS S.

2021-08-30T20:00:00

Definitely worth the price, feels like a premium product & works seamlessly with the camera. I haven't taken it off since I got it.

Andrei

Originally posted at

2021-06-18T09:21:41

Great Product, Came very quickly with the Adorama shipping!

SETH B.

2021-05-27T20:00:00

Nice grip to get a bit better grip on the camera, but I wish it was more like the a77ii/a99ii grip. I miss a few buttons every once in a while

That g.

Originally posted at

2021-05-21T00:44:21

Holds 2 batteries and adds portrait mode functionality. Expands landscape mode grip as well making holding the camera much more comfortable. Feels high quality not plasticy like the cheaper knock-off versions

BRIAN R.

2021-04-20T08:49:13

Expensive, but a really nice grip. The fit and finish are what you'd expect from Sony - near perfect - and the controls and joy stick feel exactly the same as the camera body controls. If you shoot a lot of verticals (which I do), it's worth it for the speed and comfortable grip. Having 2 batteries on board is a bonus. I tried and returned an aftermarket grip that was starting to give incompatible battery warnings and shutting the camera down even when I had Sony batteries installed. In addition, the controls on the aftermarket grip, especially the joy stick, were a bit flaky and inconsistent. The aftermarket fit to the body was also less precise, with gaps around the battery door that compromised water resistance, so I had to remove it in wet weather. I'd advise people to forego the aftermarket grips and buy the Sony from the get-go because it integrates perfectly with the bodies (A7RIII) and simply works right all the time.

JOHN W.

2021-04-02T09:31:45

Awesome fully functional camera. Does add a little bulk to the camera's slim body, but is a must have for large hands!

Bryan C.

2021-02-17T08:43:05

Really nice new design for this product, ergonomically improved over the original for the a7. Great feel. Reminds me of using my old Nikon with the autowinder.

NATHANIEL G.

2020-10-12T20:00:00

Enjoying every bit of it .. made the right decision to get it

RaiP

Originally posted at

2020-04-28T20:00:00

I love the extended grip. It feels great in the hand. You have to admit, the a7-III is a small camera, but the grip makes you look like a pro with a huge camera! (That's just a vanity perk!) Seriously, people do tend to take you more seriously seeing that you have a professional looking setup. But it's not just perception. The extra buttons for portrait shots are great for people who aren't contortionists. Also, the added benefit of never running out of battery life is great. I leave my camera on as I walk down streets or trails, or am sitting with friends. The camera is always ready to go. I took the camera on a 1 week long trip with the 2 batteries in the grip and one spare. I never once hooked the camera to a charger and I took tons of pictures. However, since I was rarely around electricity for the trip, I would turn the camera off when I knew it wouldn't be in use. The only problem I have with the grip is that I can't use my LA-EA4 a-mount adapter with the grip installed.

Rich_n_Lukang

Originally posted at

2020-04-28T20:00:00

I love the extended grip. It feels great in the hand. You have to admit, the a7-III is a small camera, but the grip makes you look like a pro with a huge camera! (That's just a vanity perk!) Seriously, people do tend to take you more seriously seeing that you have a professional looking setup. But it's not just perception. The extra buttons for portrait shots are great for people who aren't contortionists. Also, the added benefit of never running out of battery life is great. I leave my camera on as I walk down streets or trails, or am sitting with friends. The camera is always ready to go. I took the camera on a 1 week long trip with the 2 batteries in the grip and one spare. I never once hooked the camera to a charger and I took tons of pictures. However, since I was rarely around electricity for the trip, I would turn the camera off when I knew it wouldn't be in use. The only problem I have with the grip is that I can't use my LA-EA4 a-mount adapter with the grip installed.

Rich_in_Taiwan

Originally posted at

2020-02-05T19:00:00

I bought this grip to aid me when photographing at events like music gigs and festivals. It fits snugly onto the A7RIII body and adds stability while the two battery capacity gives me all the power l need for most shoots. The grip fits well in my hands - I always find l need an extra grip such as a base plate or half case with the A7 series anyway. Moving from landscape to portrait is easy once you get it into your head that arm contortions are no longer needed. This grip does the job well and l am glad to have bought it.

MC S.

Originally posted at

2019-12-18T09:05:03

EXTRA BATTERY POWER IS GREAT

KARL S.

2019-12-11T19:00:00

Been using a Sony a99 until trading up to the a7riii. I have big hands, so I ordered the vertical grip with the camera, as the camera along just feels too small. Add the grip, and it's balanced perfectly. and of course, the benefits of the grips controls become obvious when using portrait as opposed to landscape. Superb addition to a superb camera.

askallyouwantIdonthaveone

Originally posted at

2019-11-27T19:00:00

Great product to provide better grip and additional battery life.

David F.

Originally posted at

2019-10-27T20:00:00

I bought this at the same time as my a9 as without it the camera felt a little too small in my hands. Coming from a D850 I was used to the chunkier grip of the Nikon, but with the grip my a9 feels perfect and a lot lighter than my previous gear. The extended battery life is great and switching to vertical shooting with a 200-600 G lens attached is smooth. Buttons fall right to hand and the custom buttons function flawlessly. The addition of a lock on the vertical shutter release is a neat idea as it prevents unwanted shots being fire off if the button gets bumped. A card soon gets filled at 20 fps!!!

a9Chris

Originally posted at

2019-10-05T15:48:20

Overall, I've considered battery grip not for the sake of the battery itself, but rather a grip. The camera (a7 iii) has decent battery life even on its own, allowing to shoot about 800 images with regular use of the display, doing previews and stuff. But with grip it handles much better, especially for a person like me, with exceedingly long fingers :) Second battery slot and duplicate controls are nice additions, but what I value most is the feeling of reliability and sturdiness I get with this grip

SERGEI D.

2019-08-29T20:00:00

very pleased with the grip, very well made, and works as it should

tony r.

Originally posted at

2019-07-18T09:26:19

This piece makes the camera fit in my hand comfortably and securely

KAR-KIT B.