You may not have a clue what a grip is if I tell you that, suddenly and out of context. But surely you have ever seen a camera with an air of a professional camera even without it, larger than the rest, apparently more robust and heavy. What that camera is probably carrying is a grip (grip, grip in English), which is nothing more than a grip with extra batteries so you never stay in the middle of nowhere without the possibility of taking pictures. Only with this, you should already sign your next purchase of a grip for your SLR but wait, there's more, let's see it.
WHAT IS A GRIP?
A grip , as I have already advanced, is a handle that attaches to your camera at the bottom and that contains, as a general rule, space for two batteries (although some models also include the option of adding AA batteries). The grip not only gives you twice the battery life, but also integrates some functions to work from the same base of the grip or grip : focus button and trigger, dials for speed and exposure control, focus lock and exposure, etc.ADVANTAGES OF A GRIP
When we talk about the advantages of using a grip, we not only talk about the most obvious and its main reason for being that it is the charging of extra batteries, there are many more reasons to get one:- Improves the grip surface of the camera: for many photographers, the lack of grip of the cameras is a real problem, and makes the task of taking photos something much less pleasant. For all those who have large hands or bodies that are too small or with a bad grip, a grip can change the way they take photos to something infinitely better.
- Improve work in vertical format: when we talk about composition , we always recommend that you do not neglect compositions in vertical format, because it opens up a whole world of possibilities. (I confess that I personally love it; I use it a lot ).
- Improves camera stability when working with long focal lenses: many cameras are decompensated by the difference in weight between the lens and the camera body. The grip helps increase stability and balance between the two.
- Ideal for working long exposures: if you like long exposure photography, you will know that it uses a lot of battery. Therefore, it is essential to carry more than one battery to your outputs and, if possible, well charged.
- Some models allow you to add AA batteries in addition to the batteries: While your job as a photographer is to prepare well before leaving home (that includes carrying the charged batteries to the fullest), we do not always do it or we find ourselves in situations in which For whatever reason, we run out of battery (long exposures, very cold environments, burst shooting, or just very long days and lots of photos).
- Buttons and extra functions in the grip that allow you greater versatility when framing and composing your photographs.
IT IS NOT FOR YOU IF ...
If you have bought the lightest camera on the market because you cannot bear to carry weight, if you are looking for lightness and small size, if your thing is short raids, you like to carry the camera in your pocket, it is possible that a grip Do not be the most suitable accessory for you.IT IS FOR YOU IF ...
If you like solid bodies, with good grip, if you like going out to make long raids with your camera, long exposures and night photography, if the vertical format occupies more than half of your photographs or if you simply think you should give it an opportunity ... I really recommend that you get a grip, I assure you that it will make your life, much easier :-).WHERE TO BUY
They are easy to find in specialized photography stores or online at Amazon . Just make sure your camera model and grip are compatible . And as we know that many of you are more to see than to read and that you like to complement the information with videos, I bring you this explanatory video about the grip of Erubbey Cantoral: How about? Have you ever considered adding a grip to your photographic accessories? You might find it an accessory only reserved for war photographers or photographers, professional fashion, or something like that. But nothing is further from reality, the grip can make your photographic life much easier, safer and, even if you don't think so, make you feel even more like going out to photograph the world. Because in the end, that's what it's about, isn't it? I hope this article has been useful to get closer to this photographic accessory. If so, please share it on networks to get it to reach as many people as possible. Thank you and see you next time.