Improved Ergonomics, Added Controls. The Sony VG-C5 provides a more comfortable grip when shooting in portrait orientation. It also adds a secondary shutter release, a Multi-Selector, and a secondary C5 front custom button, keeping the same control layout as the camera itself.

Additional Power. This grip holds two NP-FZ100 batteries, which means you can get twice the battery life before you have to swap. You’ll receive one battery with the rental of this grip in addition to the battery that comes with the camera you’re renting. The camera’s LCD will display both batteries’ remaining life.

Parallel Power. Compared to previous-gen vertical grips, the VG-C5 supports parallel power supply to further extend effective operation times.

Durable, Weather-Sealed Construction. The VG-C5 grip features the same dust- and moisture-sealed magnesium-alloy design as the a9 III.