Review: Meike MK-A9 Battery Grip for the Sony A7iii A7riii A9 + Unboxing

[@rafar9009]

does the power button on the camera turn off the grip? or do you have to keep in mind to switch both off?

[@SeeItLoud]

Great question - You do need to switch both to off. There is a switch on the grip that needs to be turned on for the grip to supply power to the camera. If you leave that on, it leaves the 2.4ghz signal on in the grip powered on - so there is power draw if you leave the grip on.

[@rafar9009]

good to know. Thanks.

[@shawvercreations9703]

Great video! I have been debating this or the Sony brand grip. I think I’ve made up my mind now. Keep the gear videos coming!!

[@tylemcorp1]

Jey thanks for the video makes my decision easier! Is it still holding up a year later?

[@ZmoPaR]

Umm I have this as of today. How does the remote turn off? Put batteries in it, set the time..It is always on?

[@SeeItLoud]

+ZmoPaR if I’m being honest - I have never used that little intravolometer remote. I’ll pull it out and see if I can directly answer your question.

[@jamesgu1316]

nice review! I have sony one for my a7riii, this one will be great for my a7iii.

[@KWSFshow]

+GONGYI GU nice! Yes it will be a good backup! Let me know how you feel about the difference in build quality, etc. when you get it!

[@christoalin8753]

I'm looking for genuine used review , should I get it ? And does it have any battery drain issue

[@SeeItLoud]

Hey there! There IS an on/off switch that you need to make sure you turn off. If you leave it on you will have some battery drain.

[@anulearntech]

Does the meike remote controller/intervalometer have any use. Can all the functionalities like time lapse etc, which arent present inbuilt in sony 3rd gen bodies be used via playmemories app??

[@SeeItLoud]

+anu l i would say, given the new features of the gen 3 cameras, I wouldn’t use the remote for anything but remote triggering for long exposure, close up, or plain triggering from several feet away. As for timelapse... there are better features and more user friendly options in camera. My main purpose for using it is for more real estate for my hands as well as the battery life.

[@eplayersclub40]

Can you charge batteries in camera with this aftermarket grip

[@SeeItLoud]

+jeffrey johnson I don’t normally do this, but I can confirm that it will at least charge the battery in Slot 1.

[@mrfortes1]

Very informative. The mustache was distracting though. ;P But at least he's helping us not look like a "ding dong".

[@SeeItLoud]

Thanks for the note... I will say that it has received enough notes to be voted off the island...

[@drewsim_]

Does your grip freeze your camera? Mine occasionally freezes and the wasabi power third party batteries don't seem to work with it either. Anyone else have this problem?

[@KWSFshow]

+Andrew Sim Heyya! For this grip - I only have used the actual Sony Z batteries - but I haven’t had any issues with my camera freezing. The only issues I have had with any grip is for my old Song A7s, where some of my ties party batteries just are not recognized by the grip.... it acts like that bay is empty. What camera are you working with? The a7iii?

[@tomd1914]

Same with me, no freezing problems. I also use the Sony brand batteries in the Meike grip.

[@paolojay]

Great video man just sub! Maybe add some more B Roll to your reviews?

[@SeeItLoud]

Thanks for the note Paolo! Always looking to improve my workflow and final products!

[@martincawley31]

Reviewing Black products over a Black surface? Doesn't stand out very well

[@SeeItLoud]

Totally agree and lesson learned. This was one of my first videos and the feedback was resounding. I appreciate your constructive criticism! I may even do a quick redo of this video now that I see folks are still looking into this.