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Vello Accessory Kit for Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera

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Vello Accessory Kit for Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera
Key Features
  • Vello Battery Grip for Sony Alpha a7 II
  • Comfort and Control in Vertical Position
  • Extends Shooting Time
  • Vello Wireless Remote Shutter Release
This Vello Accessory Kit for the Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera from B&H is intended to enhance your use of that camera model while helping to ensure that its rear LCD is protected from damage. Included within this kit is a battery grip, a remote shutter release that can be used wirelessly, an LCD screen protector, and a cap keeper to prevent the loss of your lens cap.
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Accessory Kit for Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera Overview

This Vello Accessory Kit for the Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera from B&H is intended to enhance your use of that camera model while helping to ensure that its rear LCD is protected from damage. Included within this kit is a battery grip, a remote shutter release that can be used wirelessly, an LCD screen protector, and a cap keeper to prevent the loss of your lens cap.

The Vello BG-S3 Battery Grip is designed for the Sony Alpha a7 II camera and holds one or two batteries. With two batteries in the grip, your shooting time is effectively doubled. The design of the battery grip offers a comfortable and secure way in which to hold your camera, especially in the vertical position.

The BG-S3 has a vertical-position shutter-release button, an alternate AF/MF/AEL button, three custom buttons, rear and main control dials, and an on/off switch. It is designed with an anti-slip rubber grip and a firm curvature to further improve handling. The grip screws into the camera's tripod mount, and it has another tripod mount on its bottom for attaching to a camera support. A metal mount allows you to attach a camera strap to the BG-S3 for convenient carrying.

Trigger your camera's shutter wirelessly with the included FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release from Vello, a lightweight remote control system that will help you avoid unwanted camera movement. This 2.4 GHz model is compatible with Sony Multi-Terminal cameras and will work wired, or wirelessly up to 320', depending on your own needs and setup. This makes it useful for photographing wildlife or for macro and long exposures where it is necessary to eliminate any chance of camera shake.

The FreeWave system also has access to 16 channels for triggering multiple receivers and has an internal antenna that will be protected from any accidental damage. Multiple features are available for shooting, such as a four-second delay as well as multi-exposure and long exposure modes. The device also has a dual function release, enabling focus on half press and triggering the shutter release on a full press. Additionally, it has LED indicators to confirm pre-focus and exposure when in wireless mode, while the receiver and transmitter each run on two AAA batteries.

The included Vello LCD Screen Protector Ultra is a sheet of ultra-thin (0.02") optical glass used to protect the LCD monitor of a Sony Alpha a7, a7S, a7R, or a7 II camera. Its static adhesion method leaves no sticky residue behind on your screen. Multiple layers of protective material shield your display from dirt, scratches, sweat, smears, and light impact. The shatter-proof glass blocks UV rays while allowing visible light in. It is easy to install without trapping any air bubbles, and is just as simple to remove. The protector can be easily cleaned using the supplied microfiber cloth and wet wipe.

The Cap Keeper Plus Lens Cap Holder from Sensei prevents the loss of lens caps. An adhesive-backed disc secures the lens cap to the elastic leash which wraps around a lens barrel. With the lens cap removed from the lens while shooting, it hangs out of the way but secure and within reach for easy retrieval. The Cap Keeper Plus is made with tough and extremely secure elastic.

Vello BG-S3-2 Battery Grip for Sony Alpha a7 II, A7S II & a7R II

The Vello BG-S3-2 Battery Grip is designed for use with the Sony Alpha a7 II, a7S II, and a7R II mirrorless cameras. The grip holds one or two NP-FW50 batteries which effectively doubles shooting time when both batteries are installed. The design of the grip provides a comfortable way to hold and shoot with the camera in the vertical position.

The BG-S3-2 features a vertical-position shutter-release button, an alternate AF/MF/AEL button, three custom buttons, rear and main control dials, and an on/off switch. It is designed with an anti-slip rubber grip and firm curvature to further improve handling. The grip screws into the camera's tripod mount, and it incorporates a tripod receiver mount on its bottom for attaching to a camera support, quick release plate, or bracket. A metal mount allows you to attach a camera strap or hand grip strap to the BG-S3 for convenient carrying.

UPC: 847628027886
Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release for Select Sony Multi-Terminal Cameras

The FreeWave Plus Remote Shutter Release from Vello is a wireless shutter release set that allows select Sony Multi-Terminal cameras to be triggered remotely to get shots from distances as far as 320' away. Multiple available shooting modes allow shooting in single, continuous, four-second delay, and bulb modes. The dual-function release enables pre-focusing by half-pressing the trigger button, then firing the shutter release by fully pressing. LED indicators confirm pre-focus and exposure status. The compact transmitter and remote receiver unit are each powered by two AAA batteries.

Wireless Shutter Release
Wirelessly trigger a camera and take single or continuous shots. This is a simple way to capture images without having to touch the camera. This freedom is useful for photographing wildlife or for macro photography, and for long exposures where it is necessary to eliminate any chance of camera shake.
Wired Shutter Release
In addition to wireless triggering, the camera can be triggered manually by pressing the button on the receiver unit
Single and Continuous Shooting Modes
Capture images individually or shoot in bursts
Four-Second Delay
The four second delay function makes it possible to step into the frame when shooting selfies or group portraits. it is also useful in macro photography when trying to eliminate vibrations caused by mirror movement in a DSLR
Bulb Mode
Use Bulb mode to take long-exposure photos by setting the camera to bulb mode and use the remote to open and close the camera's shutter. This mode is ideal for shooting star-trails and blurring rivers and waterfalls
16 Wireless Channels
Sixteen available wireless channels enable setting the transmitter and receiver to operate on individually selectable channels in areas with high digital interference
Remote Shutter Release Cable
The included Remote Shutter Release Cable features a Multi-Terminal / micro-USB connector compatible with select Sony cameras. Please consult the camera user manual for the individual camera being used. NOTE: Not compatible with Sony/Minolta-type cameras.
Compatible Cameras
Sony: Alpha: a1, a9 III, a9 II, a9, a7R IVA, a7S III, a7S II, a7S, a7R V, a7R IVA, a7R IV, a7R IIIA, a7R III, a7R II, a7R, a7 III, a7 II, a7, a6600, a6500, a6400, 6300, a6100, a6000, a5100, a5000, a3000, a99 II, a77 II, a68, a58
Cyber-shot: RX1R II, RX10 IV, RX10 III, RX10 II, RX10, RX100 VII, RX100 VI, DSC-RX100 VA, RX100 V, RX100 IV, RX100 III, RX100 II, HX50V, HX90V, HX400V, HX400, and HX300
UPC: 847628039018
Vello LCD Screen Protector Ultra II for Sony a1, a7R IV, a7R III, a7R II, a7S III, a7S II, a7 III, a7 II, a7C, a9 II, a9, RX10 II, RX10 III, RX10 IV, RX100 II, RX100 IV, RX100 V, RX100 VI, RX100 VII, ZV-E10, ZV-1F, ZV-1 II, ZV-1, FX3, or FX30 Camera

The Screen Protector Ultra II from Vello shields your camera's LCD screen from scratches, dust, smears, and impacts. It is designed to custom fit the screen dimensions of the Sony a1, a7R IV, a7R III, a7R II, a7S III, a7S II, a7 III, a7 II, a7C, a9 II, a9, RX10 II, RX10 III, RX10 IV, RX100 II, RX100 IV, RX100 V, RX100 VI, RX100 VII, ZV-E10, ZV-1F, ZV-1 II, ZV-1, FX3, or FX30 camera. Made from ultrathin, shatterproof optical glass, it practically disappears once applied to your camera's display. Unlike flexible material screen protectors, it won't trap air bubbles against the screen when applied. It blocks UV rays and has an antireflective coating for easy viewing in any lighting conditions. The Screen Protector Ultra II supports touchscreen operation when used with touchscreen-enabled cameras. Designed for long-term use, it easily attaches with static adhesion that won't leave a residue when removed.

Main Features
  • Antireflective coating for easier viewing in any lighting conditions
  • Ultrathin 0.02" optical glass
  • Blocks UV rays
  • Maintains touch-screen function with enabled cameras
  • Won't leave behind any residue
  • Includes microfiber cloth, wet wipe
Camera Compatibility
Sony Alpha:
  • a1
  • a7 II
  • a7R II
  • a7S II
  • a7S III
  • a7 III
  • a7C
  • a7R III
  • a7R IV
  • a9
  • a9 II
  • ZV-E10
  • ZV-1F
  • ZV-1 II
  • ZV-1
  • FX3
  • FX30

Sony Cyber-shot:
  • RX1
  • RX1R
  • RX1R II
  • RX10
  • RX10 II
  • RX10 III
  • RX10 IV
  • RX100
  • RX100 II
  • RX100 III
  • RX100 IV
  • RX100 V
  • RX100 VI
  • RX100 VII
  • HX99
UPC: 847628041257
Sensei Cap Keeper Plus Lens Cap Holder

The Cap Keeper Plus Lens Cap Holder from Sensei prevents the loss of lens caps. An adhesive-backed disc secures the lens cap to the elastic leash which wraps around the lens barrel. With the lens cap removed from the lens while shooting, it hangs out of the way but secure and within reach for easy retrieval. The Cap Keeper Plus is made with tough and extremely secure elastic.

UPC: 847628553064
Kit Contains:

Vello BG-S3-2 Battery Grip for Sony Alpha a7 II, A7S II & a7R II

Battery Type
2x Battery Pack (NP-FW50)
Tripod Mounting Thread
1/4"-20 Female
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 
Dimensions
5 x 4 x 2.5" / 12.7 x 10.1 x 6.3 cm
Weight
6.1 oz / 173 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.605 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.2 x 4.9 x 3.7"

Accessory Kit for Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera Reviews

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question

What are the differences between the Vello BG-S3 Battery Grip & the genuine Sony grip other than the humongous price gap?
Asked by: Erwin
Technically they do the same thing. Many prefer the cameras manufactures version over a third party brand. That is very subjective.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

does it have a second mount point for vertical mounting? that would be very useful
Asked by: mike
No
Answered by: John C.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Recommendation for something similar compatible with the Sony A6500?
Asked by: Ernesto N.
Vello makes the same type of item for the Sony a6500 camera: Vello BG-S5 Battery Grip for Sony Alpha a6500 (B&H # VEBGS5)
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Would this work with the Sony A7sii? If not, which 3rd party battery grip will work?
Asked by: Alexandros T.
I just got the grip and it works, but now it's doing strange things, like activating custom buttons without me pushing them, and changing the f-stop. I may have to return it and shell out the $300, ugh!
Answered by: Daniel H.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Dose this work with a6X00? Battery's look the same. Both A7 and A6 use Sony NP-FW50 battery.
Asked by: Iman K.
Cameras like the A6300 do use NP-FW50 batteries, however they have a different design on the bottom than the A7 series of cameras. This battery grip is not recommended with an A6300. Instead we offer B&H #VEBGS4, which is a Vello Battery Grip designed specifically for Sony Alpha a6300.
Answered by: Joseph P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Can batteries be individually swapped out without powering-down the camera?
Asked by: Anonymous
You could use a USB Battery plugged into the camera to power it while you make a battery change.
Answered by: Tobias G.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

What's the best vertical grip for the a6500?
Asked by: Joshua
The gryp is great on my a7sii. I dont know if it fits the 6500.
Answered by: OHAD A.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Is this grip compatible with the a7s, or only the a7s II ?
Asked by: Nanette G.
Only with A7SM2 or A7RM2. Not for A7S.
Answered by: GURDARSHAN S.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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