VG-C90AM
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A Must Have for Alpha 900/850 Users
This is perhaps the most important accessory made to accompany the Alpha 900 and 850 (works on both models). With the VGC90AM, the Alpha 900 becomes much better stabilized and easier to handle especially when shooting with large and heavy lenses such as the CZ 24-70 and the 70-200G. If you are planning on doing portrait work then this is a no brainer. Perhaps its best feature is that it offers the ability to install a second NP-FM500H battery inside which in turn will double your battery life to about 1500 photos based on my experience. All in all, you are getting a great value for your dollar with this product.
January 26, 2011
SERIOUS DESIGN FAULT
Unfortunately, contact area of base is too narrow to adequately accept hammerhead flashgun brackets such as Metz 45 CL-4 digital causing misalignment of strobe and lens, resulting in only partial illumination of subject (please see attached photos).
I have not encountered this problem with any previous or current SLR cameras, and likewise all other grips on display at my supplier fulfilled this rudimentary requirement.
Many years enjoyment of trouble free service from Sony's other excellent high quality products.
February 22, 2010
Indispensible
I bought this at the same time as my a900, due simply to the fact that I'd had the Vgrip on my a700 and found it to be an important part of the camera, in addition to counter balancing some of the 'bigger' lenses. I can see no reason that this would not continue to be the case on the a900. Plus, I've got large hands and it just 'feels good'.
June 7, 2009
Get one
This is a must have it makes the A900 complete in all its functions. Nothing but praise here for this grip as it makes shooting just that much easier. With all the buttons in the right place regardless of the shooting angle you just cant go wrong. I love it
April 29, 2009
