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Two months ago Meike released the new MK-A7II battery grip for the new Sony A7II. And it’s now finally available via European and USA stores too:
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Also the A7II Gariz case is in Store via European and US sellers:
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Official product description:
Features:
This is a professional vertical battery grip for Sony Alpha A7 II. It can replace Sony original VG-C2EM Vertical Grip. This Vertical Grip also can hold two NP-FW50 Lithium batteries – effectively doubling your shooting capacity. It provides improved flexibility, not only helps steady your hand in both vertical and horizontal positions, but also provides a stable platform for shooting portraits, still-life shots and other subjects requiring vertical format. This battery grip can provide redundant controls for key functions and a shutter release that is located right at your fingertips when using the camera in the vertical position – eliminating the need for the contorted balancing act often required accessing the camera controls when shooting vertically.
Firmware of camera need to be updated for best performance.
– With vertical-shooting function
– Two lithium batteries can be put into the grip, which make it have double power.
– With AF(auto focus)/MF(manual focus)/AEL(AE lock) functions
– C1 custom function
– C2 custom function
– C3 Custom Function/Amplification Function
– With two wheels which are convenient for operation.
– Provide a vertical grip shutter button, the shutter-lock switch, AF-lock button, AE-lock button, completely supports auto function.
Specifications
Working voltage: 7.2V-8.4V
Working current: less than 3A
Working temperature: -20 C to 70 C
Applicable battery: NP-FW50
Package included
Meike MK-A7II Pro battery grip for Sony A7 II (with battery holder) x 1
User manual x 1 .
10 Responses
Fitting in two NP-FM500H batteries would have been better, would it not have? They are very nearly the same size. A tiny larger grip would be generally unnoticeable… and especially for event photographers, two 1600 mAh batteries would be greatly appreciated.
On A7ii Sony made a bigger handgrip. Why not big enough to put in a FM500 in there?
You people really need to get a grip.
Why the A7 series version has more buttons( and functions) than Sony A6000 one? It could be nice to adapt this one to Sony A6000 to get a longer battery life on Sony A6000 by using it . thanks in advance Meike;)
4 comments and only three complaints!
The battery itself is only .75″ thick. Why made the grip so tall? It looks just plain ugly and out of proportion.
Maybe you should actually try it before you criticize it. The aesthetics and feel when shooting with a grip on the A7 series actually feels quite nice. Add larger lenses and the added form really shines. Perfect for gigs.
For not much but a dumb battery grip as much as 3/4 the size of camera? Take a second look at it. No thanks.
Cool bro
Just remember to remove the batteries after shooting!
I think these are pretty decent for the price and a really neat way of getting a remote trigger, but mine drain the batteries, even when grip and camera are turned off, should you leave them in.
It’s not an effect I’ve seen with the Sony version, so I’m not sure what’s happening. I emailed Meike to see if they had a reason, but they couldn’t be bothered to reply.