Sony Introduces New VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip for RX0 and RX100 Series Cameras

Press Release

5^th June, 2018

Versatile New Grip Offers Free-Angle Shooting and Fingertip Control

Sony today announced the VCT-SGR1, a versatile and compact new Shooting Grip best suited for its RX0 and RX100 series of cameras[i].

Ideal for vlogging, travel photography and video shooting, self-portraits and much more, the new VCT-SGR1 is a vertically-oriented shooting grip that attaches to Sony’s RX0 and RX100 series of camerasⁱ via Multi/Micro USB Terminal. It is extremely compact and lightweight, and can adjust angles up 70 degrees or down to 100 degrees to capture different perspectives including high-angle shots, low-angle shots and self-portraits. The grip features several buttons at the top of the grip including shutter release, REC stop/start and zoom[ii] functionality, allowing for easy fingertip control for both right and left handed usage. Additionally, the bottom of the grip can be spread-out and used as a tripod, making it an ideal accessory for group photos or low-light shooting conditions to avoid camera shake when shooting at slower shutter speeds.

The new VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip will ship this July in Europe. Priced approximately 1.300 SEK.

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[i] Compatible with DSC-RX0/RX100M2/RX100M3/RX100M4/RX100M5/RX100M6/

HX90V/HX90/HX80/HX60V/HX60 /HX50V/HX50/WX500

Refer to the Sony support page for camera compatibility information

https://www.sony.net/dics/sgr1/

[ii] Zoom control function is not available for models without zoom.

Firmware update of Clear Image Zoom for RX0 is scheduled in Autumn, 2018