Sony VG-B30AM Vertical Grip for Sony Alpha Digital SLRs | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $189.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 10 x 6
MPN: VG-B30AM
Model: VG-B30AM
UPC: 027242718760
EAN: 0027242718760
ASIN: B0012DADCO
Release Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compatible with select Sony digital SLR cameras, including the DSLR-A200, DSLR-A300, and DSLRA350 | | • | Vertical camera grip with storage for two NP-FM500H batteries (not included) | | • | Built-in camera control buttons for easy vertical shooting | | • | Displays remaining power on camera's LCD display | | • | 5-1/4 x 4-5/8 x 3-1/4 inches |
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Product Description
Photographers exploring the possibilities of the (alpha) DSLR series will enjoy the creative flexibility added by the high-quality VG-B30AM Vertical Grip. It not only helps steady your hand with the camera in both vertical and horizontal positions, it also provides a stable platform for shooting portraits, still-life shots and other subjects requiring vertical format. For added convenience, the shutter button and other important controls are easy to use and located at your fingertips. It also holds two NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM batteries (sold separately) for up to 1,500 shots, with automatic power switching to backup battery power for uninterrupted shooting.
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| Customer Reviews:
A must if you have big hands October 27, 2008
I bought this together with the a300X Kit.
It is a fantastic addition to the camera, for me it makes taking pictures so confortable that I keep it attatched to the camera. It not only makes it easier to hold the camera in the vertical position while giving easy access to shooting button and the adjustment dial, but also makes taking pictures in the traditional horizontal position much more confortable due to the additional heights it adds.
Another big plus is off course the extra battery you can add to the vertical grip.
All in all a must have, specially if you have big or medium hands.
I love this Grip October 17, 2008
I got this grip a little over a month ago and i absolutely love it. It feels great in the hand (almost like a gun grip, and way more comfortable than the Canon or Nikon grips), and the AEL lock button is convenient to have on there.
I love that it holds that extra batter also. I love it with my A350, and i would recommend it to anyone that has an alpha camera
An Excellent Additon to the Alpha Line August 8, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I couldn't wait to get the vertical grip for my Alpha 300; I had one on my old Olympus E-10 and loved it. This one is even better. With a smart storage spot for the camera's battery door on-board the grip, you will never lose it.
It provides even better grip than the camera body alone, which is partly why I bought it (I have large hands), and makes vertical photography a cinch. With two infolitium batteries on board, I spent an entire week in Toronto visiting family and taking over a thousand shots; and still had 98% left on the second battery. It's amazing what the grip does to your battery capacity.
I only wish it came with the vertical grip hand strap; which is an extra $50 and also worth the money.
I highly recommend this grip, and am very happy I finally purchased it.
 Nice accessory for Alpha 200 & 350 March 11, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Although mostly plastic, this is a very nicely made grip that attaches solidly to the body. There's also a nice storage place for the battery cover of the camera (which you must remove to use the grip).
The grip has three prime values:
First, you can double up your batteries, using two at a time. Considering how long the Sony battery lasts, I think this will be of little value to most.
Second, held in the traditional horizontal manner, it makes the grip longer. This is not only nice for larger hands, but for anyone using a longer, heavier lens. Additionally, it allows you to use an optional hand strap. However, my preference has always been to us this with a traditional shoulder strap attached to the side. This way, it places the strap to the side while holding the camera or tripod mounted horizontally (my most common orientation), and about as out of the way as possible.
Last, the vertical orientation is very nice with this grip, as far as the button locations and feel in general. This is particularly nice for people with hand or wrist problems.
So, what keeps this from being 5-stars? Price. Although I like everything about the grip, it doesn't give me anything unique, and is at a considerably higher price than most competitors of equal quality.
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