Meike has announced a new battery grip for the Sony A9 camera which is also compatible with the A7R III.
The grip comes with a wireless remote control and can be triggered 100m away. It can be used as a wireless shutter release and timer. The grip has a vertical shutter release to make things easier and using it can double the shooting time of your camera.
Meike battery grip for Sony A9 and A7RIII can hold two batteries and double as a remote control. Shipping will start from Frebruary and will cost $125 on Amazon.
Meike MK-A9 Pro Battery Grip for Sony A9 and A7RIII
The Meike MK-A9 Pro Battery Grip is designed to make vertical shooting more comfortable, and comes fitted with a shutter release, two custom buttons, an AF button, a joystick and two control wheels as well as its own on/off button. In addition though, the grip functions as a wireless radio remote receiver when it’s used with the remote controller that comes with the kit.
Operating on 2.4GHz radio signals, the grip can be instructed from a distance of up to 100m, and offers functions beyond simple triggering. The unit can also work as a timer, an intervalometer, and as a Bulb trigger for extended exposures.
- Suitable for: Sony A9 A7R III Camera
- 2pcs NP-FZ100 Lithium batteries can be put into the grip, extending your shooting time
- Allow for setting delay time, exposure time, time interval and number of shots
- Adopts 2.4GHz wireless channel and FSK signal mode. The max distance for remote control can reach to about 100m
- Support screen lock function and lock display mode
For more information, see the Meike website.
