Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America

ace_mav · 5th October 2007

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665235296

350 US bucks..about 500 Singapore...anyone wanna buy?

stonefish · 5th October 2007

Oops, sorry but it's for A700 leh...

Originally Posted by ace_mav

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665235296

350 US bucks..about 500 Singapore...anyone wanna buy?

navlem · 5th October 2007

Originally Posted by stonefish

Oops, sorry but it's for A700 leh...

both also can la..

stonefish · 5th October 2007

Sorry, my bad, my bad...

But yeah, SGD$500... haha...

Originally Posted by navlem

both also can la..

tankm · 5th October 2007

I think SONY USA going to have lots of return and angry A-100 users on this.

Under specification it's stated "Type of Use: Vertical Grip for DSLR-A700" but under compatibility both A-100 and A-700 are listed there.

Trigger Happy · 5th October 2007

yup, i thought the a700's body is larger, how can this fit the a100?
could be another technical error to mention the a100.
looking at the specs:

Type of Use
Vertical Grip for DSLR-A700
....
Battery Type
NP-FM500H (Total 2, not included)
Dimensions (Approx.)
5 1/2" x 4 7/8" x 3 1/2" (137.7 x 121.5 x 87.2mm)

do any of these look like they fit an a100?

yk200 · 5th October 2007

even the size is fit on A100... how does the dail n shuttle button are connect to A100?.....don't recall there is any connection point inside the batt slot.

psccy · 5th October 2007

Like the fact that it has many functions on the grip... but $500 is nearly half the price of A100... They can't be serious in thinking that we will rush in to buy...

Then again, will it come to SG? perhaps after the launch of the A700? if the price drops to $300+, can still consider...

Galdor · 5th October 2007

It's more expensive than the VC-7D.

eow · 5th October 2007

Originally Posted by Galdor

It's more expensive than the VC-7D.

it much more advanced and functional in features...thus the high price..

Galdor · 5th October 2007

Originally Posted by eow

it much more advanced and functional in features...thus the high price..

So you getting bro?

Drudkh · 5th October 2007

To know if your A100 can use the grip, open up the batt compartment and have a good look inside.

Zenten · 5th October 2007

Originally Posted by eow

it much more advanced and functional in features...thus the high price..

Double the features , double the price? Fyi, other VG's only sell for about half the price .......... SONY ROXXX!!!

tankm · 5th October 2007

Yeah ... $ONY pricing sucks.

Originally Posted by Zenten

Double the features , double the price? Fyi, other VG's only sell for about half the price .......... SONY ROXXX!!!

yokechye · 5th October 2007

wah.. sony always post their price so sky high

Trigger Happy · 5th October 2007

guys, before you pui chow nuar, do pause to think if this VG will fit the a100. i seriously doubt it.

yokechye · 5th October 2007

Originally Posted by Trigger Happy

guys, before you pui chow nuar, do pause to think if this VG will fit the a100. i seriously doubt it.

ya... the size definitely

synapseman · 6th October 2007

500SGD for a grip?

I got invited to one of those "focus group discussions" conducted by Sony, and one of the first things I kao-peh'ed about was the ridiculous over-inflated pricing of their products. I know they know that people will want the grip, but don't make people angry can? I think was it Canon or Olympus that gave out their grips free(?) as part of some promo. Oi, Sony, I hope you are listening!!!

And no, I'm quite certain the grip for A700 will not fit onto the A100. And even if it did, why would I want to spend that kinda money to bolt it onto an A100 only to get reduced functions?

Trigger Happy · 6th October 2007

Originally Posted by synapseman

500SGD for a grip?

I got invited to one of those "focus group discussions" conducted by Sony, and one of the first things I kao-peh'ed about was the ridiculous over-inflated pricing of their products. I know they know that people will want the grip, but don't make people angry can? I think was it Canon or Olympus that gave out their grips free(?) as part of some promo. Oi, Sony, I hope you are listening!!!

And no, I'm quite certain the grip for A700 will not fit onto the A100. And even if it did, why would I want to spend that kinda money to bolt it onto an A100 only to get reduced functions?

take it easy bro, there are always alternatives. either 3rd party or go mod something. in the worst case, jump ship to show your displeasure if you truly feel it makes a point. i used to crap about everything but at some point you need to realise choices are really in your hands - the choice to get up and deal with it or stay seated and kao-peh. sorry if i sound paternal, that's not my intention. ultimately, our energy is better spent taking photos. peace, man.

synapseman · 6th October 2007

Originally Posted by Trigger Happy

take it easy bro, there are always alternatives. either 3rd party or go mod something. in the worst case, jump ship to show your displeasure if you truly feel it makes a point. i used to crap about everything but at some point you need to realise choices are really in your hands - the choice to get up and deal with it or stay seated and kao-peh. sorry if i sound paternal, that's not my intention. ultimately, our energy is better spent taking photos. peace, man.

Haha. I one foot there already. Got a Canon G7. Love it!

5th October 2007	#1
ace_mav Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 162	Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665235296 350 US bucks..about 500 Singapore...anyone wanna buy?

5th October 2007	#5
tankm Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,619	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America I think SONY USA going to have lots of return and angry A-100 users on this. Under specification it's stated "Type of Use: Vertical Grip for DSLR-A700" but under compatibility both A-100 and A-700 are listed there. __________________ More photos @ myPhotos Album

5th October 2007	#6
Trigger Happy Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cockroach-infested parsee lees Posts: 1,331	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America yup, i thought the a700's body is larger, how can this fit the a100? could be another technical error to mention the a100. looking at the specs: Type of Use Vertical Grip for DSLR-A700 .... Battery Type NP-FM500H (Total 2, not included) Dimensions (Approx.) 5 1/2" x 4 7/8" x 3 1/2" (137.7 x 121.5 x 87.2mm) do any of these look like they fit an a100? __________________ Many are culled, few are chosen

5th October 2007	#7
yk200 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 176	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America even the size is fit on A100... how does the dail n shuttle button are connect to A100?.....don't recall there is any connection point inside the batt slot.

5th October 2007	#8
psccy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Holland Close Posts: 620	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America Like the fact that it has many functions on the grip... but $500 is nearly half the price of A100... They can't be serious in thinking that we will rush in to buy... Then again, will it come to SG? perhaps after the launch of the A700? if the price drops to $300+, can still consider... __________________ Sony α200 / Sony α100 IR Quiet please... Let the picture tell its story.

5th October 2007	#9
Galdor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Planet Gaia Posts: 8,314	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America It's more expensive than the VC-7D. __________________ Good lens or Lousy lens also can't beat @ great photographer with kit lens - Galdor@Alphadslr

5th October 2007	#12
Drudkh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,019	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America To know if your A100 can use the grip, open up the batt compartment and have a good look inside.

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yokechye Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 2,839	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America wah.. sony always post their price so sky high __________________ Story of 油菜 yokechyepictograph

6th October 2007	#18
synapseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,088	Re: Original Sony Grip for Alpha 100! Its out! In America 500SGD for a grip? I got invited to one of those "focus group discussions" conducted by Sony, and one of the first things I kao-peh'ed about was the ridiculous over-inflated pricing of their products. I know they know that people will want the grip, but don't make people angry can? I think was it Canon or Olympus that gave out their grips free(?) as part of some promo. Oi, Sony, I hope you are listening!!! And no, I'm quite certain the grip for A700 will not fit onto the A100. And even if it did, why would I want to spend that kinda money to bolt it onto an A100 only to get reduced functions?