Video + Filmmaking
The Sony GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip
January 14, 2020
Designed as a grip for vloggers as well as a wireless triggering system for still photo and video operations, Sony’s GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip with Wireless Remote Commander has Bluetooth access and a built-in tripod to give one-handed fingertip controls for photography and video.
It will be available at the end of January for $140.
Aimed squarely at vloggers, it can switch from a normal shooting mode to a selfie-angle. It has an indicator light to let you know that video is being captured.
With tilt and vertical angle adjustments and locks, the cable-free GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip attaches directly to the tripod mount.
The C1 button can be programmed for favored settings. It’s also resistant to moisture and dust.
Communicating through Bluetooth, the GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip is compatible with the Sony Alpha 9 II, Alpha 9, Alpha 7R IV, Alpha 7R III, Alpha 7 III, Alpha 6600, Alpha 6400, Alpha 6100, RX100 VII and RX0 II models.
Sony sent us this regarding the required firmware: “ILCE-9 requires firmware v6.0; ILCE-7M3/ILCE-7RM3 require firmware v3.0 or newer; ILCE6400 requires firmware v2.0 or newer. ILCE-9M2, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6100, RX100M7 require no update.”
Find Windows updates here and their firmwares for Macs here.
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