Adding a battery pack to this petite camera sorta defeats the purpose of the small size of the a7. However, it is a nice accessory to have when you are not concerned with the added size to the camera and/or you need the extended battery life. The added weight is minimal.... Read More  Hide

Makes the A7r handle really nicely. Makes it feel nice, and much easier for me to handle since I have large hands. Does not increase the weight dramatically as some other vertical grips on other cameras have done

great item easy to use when going all day, simple to take off when not needed

The a7r is a incredible camera this is a must if you are outside all day Yes it is Easier to just Cary extra batteries but the extended body makes it a lot easier to just hold the camera with out straps.