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Sony GPAVT1 Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $75.95
You Save: $24.04 (24%)
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Rating:  2 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.8 x 3.5
MPN: GPAVT1
Model: GPAVT1
UPC: 027242748750
EAN: 0027242748750
ASIN: B002MCZF2C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Shooting grip with built in tripod | | • | Designed for a comfortable fit | | • | Built in functions work equally well in either the left or right hand | | • | Legs fold out to make a sturdy mini tripod | | • | Carrying pouch supplied |
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Product Description
Shoot from multiple angles and control your Handycam(R) camcorder with just one hand. The Sony GP-AVT1 shooting grip is the perfect accessory for your next shoot. It features a pan handle with wired remote control and an oil fluid head for smooth pan and tilt. And when you need to steady your shot, simply fold out the tripod legs for convenient tabletop shooting.
Features Remote Control Functions - Wired Function - Handle control buttons Dimensions (Approx.) - Folded Length - 3 7/8 x 5 1/4 (132mm) Weight (Approx.) - 4.1oz (114g)
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| Customer Reviews:
Got it yesterday, really nice piece to add to your accessories! March 23, 2010
Shawn C. (Columbus Ohio)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Got it last night and shot some footage using the Grip with my 520v and my Canon t2i. It has the LENC type thing that allows you to zoom in and out, start and stop recordings, and take pictures. To be honest with you I found myself constantly hitting the "Start/Stop" button with my thumb all the time on accident. But it's a great piece of hardware; holds the camera/camcorder very firmly and allows you to tilt it with the push of a button on the side. I found that I could get extremely smooth panning by holding the edge of the expanded LCD screen (with my left hand) and holding the grip in my right. It's very well made, and the fact that it can expand as a mini-tripod is just a bonus.
For $60 you can't go wrong. I did find the Canon t2i really needs a tripod if you want to shoot video on it.
Also, you know how a Sony camcorder has not only a recessed female screw hole but also a centering hole for tripod connections? Well this grip had both parts to it as it's a Sony product made for Sony camcorders. But, get this - the secondary plastic piece (centering "lip") FOLDS DOWN on the grip so you can connect this to other cameras. I found this engineering to be brilliant!
Excellent grip, makes small Handycam(tm) easy to use. March 2, 2010
Delta Echo (Atlanta, GA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I recently purchased a Sony HDR-CX100 AVCHD HD Camcorder with Smile Shutter & 10x Optical Zoom (Black) and realized very quickly that my large hands would have a problem wrapping around the camera to access the buttons to record, zoom and shoot stills.
This grip is noted in the literature of the camera, and I searched Amazon and found it for around $75, less than the Sony direct purchase. It's a little pricey, but the concept is to utilize that camera to it's fullest, so using this accessory allowed that, and is excellent quality for that price.
The grip is comfortable, easy to hold, and with the included wrist strap, gives you a little peace of mind when shooting. The mounting head has a small button on the left side which is easy to push, that allows the angle to be changed relative to the grip. At first you want to just push or pull the camera to lift it up or down, but the grip head is locked to keep it from flopping. Pushing the button releases the mounting head and allows you to angle the camera on the grip (or in tripod config).
I found this grip great for taking over the heads of the crowd shots, since you can flip the LCD viewfinder on your camera down and hold the camera high in the air and still see your subject. It's also great for 'professional' style video shots, holding the camera at waist level and adjusting the angle and viewfinder up.
The materials are well made (it's Sony), and sturdy. Althought the interior of the grip sections (three, as show for tripod) are hollow, they are rib reinforced so there is no flimsy-ness.
The cable attaches to a proprietary Sony connector, and is long enough (a little too long for very small cameras) to reach the port on Sony cameras. It also comes with a clip that allows you to loop or shorten it so that it's out of the way.
The controls are very easy to use, the zoom is excellent, changing pressure allows you to fast zoom or slow zoom, and I found it has the same feel as the camera itself.
The Rec button (left) along with the Photo button (right) require slightly more pressure to operate. You will find when using the photo button on close up zoom, your picture angle will change when you press the button...this is ergonamics and not a defect...as you move your thumb to apply enough pressure to push the button, it moves the camera. You can compensate for this with a little practice.
In tripod mode, the camera is very study, great for table top use. The legs are sturdy, and the mini-tripod has a solid feel, unlike some cheap table top tripods where the legs spread wider under the weight of the camera. The front two legs have anti-skid rubber pads so it won't slip on smooth surfaces.
The product comes with a wrist-loop that fits into the bottom of the grip, a small felt storage bag, instructions and attached cable. Oddly enough, the instructions actually say do not use the grip to hold the camera...too funny. Must be a translation error.
I only have one gripe: Accessing the battery release is a bit difficult on the CX-100 while the camera is mounted on the grip, but with a fingernail or coin you can press the release and replace batteries without having to completely unmount the grip. I recommend the Sony ACC-TCH5 Camcorder Pouch (includes NP-FH50 Battery and BC-TRP Travel Charger)available on Amazon as another accessory.
I recommend this grip without hesitation to those accustom to Sony quality (and cost of that quality) for use with any mico-small cameras a Sony AVR style jack (like a mini-svideo jack, only there is a blade instead of pins in the center). Check your camera to ensure compatability.
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