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4.6 based on 28 customer reviews

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Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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28 Customer Reviews

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Sony Battery Grip

VG-C4EM 19 August 2024 by Snoopy 61 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Excellent product, easy to use especially when using in portrait mode.The buttons have been designed well for us photographers.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Good for use with bigger lenses

VG-C4EM 08 February 2024 by PlanesRus (United Kingdom)

I bought an immaculate secondhand grip. First impressions are it is taller compared to the Nikon ones I was used to. This is because the batteries are mounted on their edge rather than than on their back. Otherwise it gives a useful camera shooting time before having to change batteries. Nice to have the vertical controls too.

Performance

Good

Design

Good

Ease of Use

Good

0

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Response From Sony support team
12 February 2024

Hi PlanesRus,

Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your grip.
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/q8P6ehW, (Copy and paste the link in your browser).

Hana @Sony support UK

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Perfect!

VG-C4EM 01 December 2023  (United Kingdom)

A welcome addition to my 7R 1V camera, a perfect match and adds to the improved balance when using my 200-600mm G lens.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Great features

VG-C4EM 10 July 2023 by Teggieredleg (United Kingdom)

I bought this grip a few weeks ago to compliment my sony a1 and it fits perfectly and is great to use

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Well made but...

VG-C4EM 21 December 2022 by Sparkly Gibberish (United Kingdom)

As the title says but, it doesn't fit very well, there is a visible gap between the body and the grip which you can see through. I have tightened the screw as much as I can - which is quite a lot - pressed down when I tighten the screw but it's still there and I get some slight movement when I hold the grip vertically. My Nikon grips fitted much more snuggly and firmly?? I hope this doesn't affect the weather sealiing!

Performance

Excellent

Design

Average

Ease of Use

Excellent

4

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Response From Sony Support Team
23 December 2022

Hi,

Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your VG-C4EM.
We highly appreciate your valued feedback, we are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. Furthermore, we have flagged your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL

Omnia @Sony Support UK

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Great Vertical Grip

VG-C4EM 06 October 2022 by Jasper 2022 (United Kingdom)

Recently added this grip to my new A7IV and what a difference its makes to the feel and balance of the camera when using a long telephoto lens like the 200-600mm. The extra battery will give all day shooting great in the winter when the temperature is low and battery life is vital.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Lightweight but feels cheap

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 08 August 2022 by Malsam (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

It’s a must have on my Sony camera which feels small. I love the lightweight construct but at the same time it feels it can be easily broken especially the battery tray which I bought 2 more extra as a backup. The fit is good though, once tighten, nothing moves.

Performance

Good

Design

Good

Ease of Use

Good

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0

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VG-C4EM

VG-C4EM 07 June 2022 by Callidog (United Kingdom)

Purchased this grip for my Sony A7 iv. I originally had a non-Sony one which although worked well wasn't man enough when it came to using a tripod as I specifically bought the A7 iv with video in mind. Great piece of kit- I wouldn't be without it.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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0

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Sony A1 vertical hand grip

VG-C4EM 20 April 2022 by PRJ1 (United Kingdom)

Bought the battery grip to accompany my new Sony A1 caers along with 200-600mm g lens and 400mm. The grip is a must for large lenses and aids balance perfectly. The build quality is almost the same as the camera and contours are perfect plus enabling longer battery time as the use of two batteries proling times between charges.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Necessary for use with large lenses

VG-C4EM 25 March 2022 by draganmikki (United Kingdom)

Extremely ergonomic and well made battery grip. As most of Sony lenses are on the large and heavy side, this hand/battery grip is necessary for steady handling of Sony's compact cameras.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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0

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Probably need to replace

VGC4EM 15 March 2022 by donv629 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified

While in the vertical position the shutter button does not focus. In that position, focus can only be done using back button focus. Sony Pro Support says not serviceable. I have lived with the issue but not sure if it is designed to work this way, so another one may perform differently.

Performance

Fair

Features

Fair

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

0

0

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Fantastic, robust quality product

VG-C4EM 19 January 2022 by KevastleyJA (United Kingdom)

I purchased this grip and its never let me down. Great that Sony give you the option to use small form factor cameras but also the option to increase the size with the use of this fantastic and versatile grip. Reliable and strong this grip adds another dimension to my Sony camera. 100% must . Love it.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

4

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Response From Sony Support Team
24 January 2022

Hi,

Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your VG-C4EM and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. We're delighted to keep you as one of our loyal Sony family members.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL

Omnia@ Sony UK

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Practical, Functional, Affordable

VG-C4EM 26 October 2021 by EwerbyJon (United Kingdom)

Although I have only just purchased my own example of this product. I have been using one for some time . It does exactly what it says on the tin. It's comfortable, well built and extremely comfortable to hold/use over prolonged periods time. As per usual well done Sony.

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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love this grip

VG-C4EM 13 October 2021 by sjr1403 (United Kingdom)

With large hands I find it fiddly to shoot in portrait mode.....plus having two batteries 'in play' is a great advantage especially when shooting wildlife in burst mode!

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

7

5

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Much needed accessory with larger lenses hand held

VG-C4EM 22 August 2021 by TimDickeson (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Excellent grip to give an upright shooting shutter release and muti-function controller for the A1- with larger lenses used in landscape mode it helps to balance the weight - a little expensive for what it is especially when there are 3rd party makes which work just as well at a fraction of the cost...

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Must have for remote control Photography

VG-C4EM 18 June 2021 by ishootmirrorless UK (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Fits the Sony A7RIV like a glove for long shoots and remote control battery use with the camera the, Vertical Grip is a must have. Also when using in the hand fits well and is comfortable.

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Just normal

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 31 May 2021 by HIT1912 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

It works well. Not so special feature compared to other brand. Better to have switch for power on/off.

Performance

Good

Features

Average

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Good

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Good piece of kit

VG-C4EM 03 April 2021 by Sony Mick (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Fits well and balaces the camera with a long lens, bit expensive though

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Vertical Grip

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 26 March 2021 by Parimalam (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

Really good product to use as vertical grip and also battery pack

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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No longer twisting my hands

VGC4EM 12 March 2021 by Timothy326 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified

Just made the purchase 2 weeks ago and true appreciate the ability to shoot vertically and have the shutter and custom buttons right on the grip. No longer have to twist my hands to accommodate the camera when shooting vertically

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Solid Vertical Grip

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 18 January 2021 by Royfrosty (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

This is one of the best VG i have ever used. Being a top notch VG the materials and the handling is solid. I'm giving it 4 stars because there are certain things Sony can improve further. One being that they could provide a charger for the vertical grip to charge it seperately. Another way is to deal with the cumbersome battery door removal to insert the VG. Instead of it having communications via the battery compartment, they could have done the connectors outside on the cam body like some other brands are doing. Doing so allows the users to insert another battery in the cam body with additional 2 batteries in the VG. But overall i love the design, the materials, the grip handling and how well it functions.

Performance

Excellent

Features

Average

Design

Good

Ease of Use

Excellent

2

1

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Brilliant accessory, Love it

VG-C4EM 10 January 2021 by Fudgey (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Amazing, really enjoying using this new grip. Well worth the investment.

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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High quality grip, with all required dials/buttons

VG-C4EM 23 October 2020 by dither (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

It's a very comfortable and functional grip, has all necessary dials and buttons replicated for the portrait orientation. Would be nice if a hot swap for the batteries was also implemented (like on the Nikon MB-N10) so that each battery has its own door and can be replaced independently from another battery

Performance

Excellent

Features

Good

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Response From Customer Support
28 October 2020

Hi Dither,

Thank you for your review.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the independent battery hot swapping, and we've passed it on to the proper channels for future consideration and product development.

Sony Support UK

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Great feature

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 01 June 2020 by Henry73 (Singapore)

I m happy with this grip very handy. Best thing is can hold 2 batt

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

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0

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great handling and performance

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 28 April 2020 by emm73 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

convenient to store and easily attached for fast performance

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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0

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Great one

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 18 January 2020 by Phooh (Thailand) Verified Purchaser Verified

So happy to use this. ..............................

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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0

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A Must Have For The Serious Photographer!

VGC4EM 21 October 2019 by Minnesota_Coop (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified

The new a7rIV is an amazing camera but this takes it to an entirely new level.

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Response From Sony North America Customer Support
23 October 2019

Hi, Minnesota_Coop!

You chose the best brand for a camera! Thank you for choosing Sony!

Regards,

Vincent

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Amazingly grip

VG-C4EM//Q SYU 09 October 2019 by Pipanacious (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

This is an amazing grip. Different from other grips made by Sony and has many better features. I'm happy to have gotten it as I do a lot of photography holding the camera vertically.

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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