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Really Solidifies your A5xx
This grip is a great addition to your camera if you have an A500, A550, A560, or A580. With Sony, the batteries usually last a pretty long time - but when I use this grip loaded with 2 freshly charged batteries, I can get through a 10 hour wedding and not have to worry about changing batteries. The additional power is nice, but the best feature of the battery grip is how much more solid and easy-to-hold it makes your camera. I hardly ever take it off, even if I only have one battery. It makes the camera quite a bit bigger, but a LOT easier to handle. If you've got an A5xx and you can find one for less than $200, I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up.
October 28, 2011
Why buy an a5xx camera and not get this??
The B50 vertical grip is a great companion for your a5xx series SLR. The build is absolutely the exact same as that of the camera itself, the buttons are right where you would want them to be for those vertical photos. If you're a fashion photographer or doing a lot of portraits, then having this grip is perfect for you.
The grip holds 2 batteries. When the first battery dies, it will automatically switch to the other battery, so it's great battery power for a full day or 2 worth of projects. I never detach mine from my camera and keep it mounted as if the camera was made that way.
Many have tried the Ebay off brand copies of this... as I haven't tried one of those and stick with Sony for all my products, I'm sure those of the off brand grips are missing out on the real deal. True Sony product that you'll enjoy.
June 22, 2011
Finally!
Years ago I lost the battery door cover on my old Canon camera when I installed the battery grip and I haven't been able to use the camera without the battery grip ever since then. Sometimes it's nice to use the camera without the grip when you want to keep a low profile, or if you're on vacation.
October 2, 2009
