Sony GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip Review and How-To Set-up with Camera

[@TerryFree3]

Your tutorials on the ZV1 are by far the best on the internet , you are a great teacher , thanks heaps.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you like them Terry and thank you very much for the kind words :)

[@DinaSmiley20]

Totally agree, I watched that tutorial too and it’s saved me so much time- otherwise I would be a lost cause with my new camera!

[@mtedwards]

Thanks for your tutorial. My ZV-1 arrived a couple of days ago. The last part of the pairing process was omitted from Sony's instruction guide! I almost gave up until I watched your video. Thanks again 👍🏼👍🏼

[@incelinsurrection1678]

I just got the ZV-E10 and couldn't figured out how to paired with the GP-VPT2BT until I found this video. Thanks brother, you saved my life. If I could 👍 on this video, I would.

[@kudos2writers]

This step by step tutorial is becoming my camera bible. I followed along and paired my camera grip with my Sony ZV1. Your explanation of the various features of the camera grip and how to change the angles is wonderful, Jason.

[@MrEtnorb]

I just bought the zv1 and grip. The manual I found online was useless in explaining how to link the two. I found another YT vid that explained it. This fellow is very good.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for sharing

[@EvaMendelovich]

I was so lost about how to use the grip. But then, I saw your video, and super easy to connect and manage. Thank you so much

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome Eva ;)

[@livlafluv552]

Was so excited to find this tutorial! Still working through your tutorial for the ZV-1 (just bought a used one), and it is amazing!! Thanks Jason

[@Jason_Hermann]

You are very welcome :)

[@rachelheart2939]

Just bought the ZV-1 and your channel has been a lifesaver! Thank you!

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Thanks for the info! I just got this for the ZV1M2 and I can't wait to try them out together!!!

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Awesome video. I just got the ZV1 with this attachment and had no idea about the button to rotate the camera easily. Thanks so much!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it helped!

[@YoelAndMari]

I LITERALLY CAME HERE JUST FOR THIS!!! WOWWWW I did not relize there was a button!! HAHA! I was getting very annoyed

[@King_Foda]

man, you are the best ever so far on the internet that I found your tutorial are useful and perfect, you got my respect and thank you for teaching and sharing ❤

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome, thank you!

[@livingwithgraceinjapan]

Hello Jason... I just bought my complete set of Sony ZV-E10 today so your tutorial helped me a lot. Just subscribed. More power to you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome, thank you Grace and enjoy your new camera :)

[@bellaguyen1769]

You are my go-to person for tutorials. I would not know how to use the shooting grip without YOU. Thank YOU so much, Jason :)

[@Jason_Hermann]

SmallRig recently came out with a very similar wireless grip I now recommend considering for way cheaper: amzn.to/350KPCt

[@GoodlifeInvestor]

Very useful info, great presentation and quality of video

[@Jason_Hermann]

Much appreciated!

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

🎉😊 I just hooked everything up. Your Video was the best video I seen. Thanks for Showing how to work the Tripod. I had no clue. You deserve 5 Stars. The other videos I couldn't follow along.

[@CrownMeQuita.]

I’ve had my camera and tripod for three months now and this is by far the most insightful video. Thanks so much!

[@MeditatewithAndrea]

Thank you so much for this. I was about to return it, because I was struggling with it! You answered all my questions!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad I could help!

Hi..I also bought Sony Zv-10 e and got Sony Grip. Thanks to this nice video, I learned how to install the remote. Thank you.

[@JoancarloBonilla]

just copped the camera and tripod for my youtube basketball videos! ur one hour video was so helpful and this one too!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JoancarloBonilla]

@@Jason_Hermann no problem! Also, for the wireless grip do I turn it off somehow to save battery or does it turn off automatically? I think I ran the battery out when I turned off my camera

[@theabdulqawiyy]

This was so easy to follow! Thanks so much for taking out time to share, made it so easy for me to use this today since I got it this month

[@JohnAldriedge]

Thanks for this review! Thanks also for being the only one who actually demonstrated removing the battery cover. Most such videos just cut away while the cover is somehow being removed.

[@mikomon309]

This is the third video I've seen of yours. You're an AMAZING teacher. Thanks so much!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Wow, thank you Miko :)

[@rosalindbell2764]

Hi Jay, another great video thank you. I have just bought the ZV1 with this grip to start vlogging and have watched your ZV1 videos so far, so any more videos you could make to help me, I am a complete novice at photography and cameras, so more novice videos would be must appreciated. Since watching your videos I am now ready to pair my grip with my camera, download pictures and videos to my Macbook pro and hopefully start actually using the camera. Exciting times. Looking forward to your next video on the ZV1. Thanks again.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the kind words and be sure to check out this video also!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnzMZZaIhL5nnas

[@tinaortiz4177]

love this -- thank you!! I just bought this camera and stick. I LOVE LOVE love it!

[@sophonieadme6687]

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen in awhile 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽thank you so much.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KelseyStyron]

Wow - thank you for making this video!! This was so easy to follow along and I’m so glad you went through the step by step of pairing the mount to the ZV1. I’m even more excited to use this now 🙌🏼

[@vivianiacoboni6273]

Thank you for such a clear instructional video! I plan to use the VZ2 for top down instructional art videos, so I need my hands relatively free. I am purchased this primarily for the zoom in and out feature. If I were to make to let's say get a knot in my thread and need to pause to correct the problem, is there a pause button or do I have to stop the video and start again and edit? I hope there is a pause? Thank you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You are very welcome! No pause, just keep recording and edit out that part would be my suggestion. That is what I do when recording and make a mistake, I just compose myself and start over, and edit out that part...

[@vivianiacoboni6273]

Thanks so much for replying so quickly! Have a great night!

[@TheCountryLifewithColumbusMark]

I just bought the ZVe10 and am selling my ZV1. I love both - but don't need both. I have the Sony grip and I couldn't remember how to get them to link. Your video was exactly what I needed. Thanks.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NaturalLuxeDiva]

📸 Hello. I ordered my Sony ZV-1 Camera & The Kit over a month ago but I had no time to learn how to use all of accessories that came with the Camera until now. 📸 Your video made it very easy to pair the Remote to the Camera. Thank you so much for your help. A Thumbs Up👍🏽 for a great video. God Bless. 😊 📸

[@catherinekhvorost4900]

This was very helpful, thank you for such a thorough and easy to understand tutorial.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Its.G]

Did a great job got straight to the point and was easy to set up.

[@tomjamesynwa]

Thank you - i got it linked ok via BT and then sat scratching my head for half an hour as to why it wasn't working! Thanks for making me dealise I hadn't enabled the Rmt Ctrl ! :)

[@tellereyserye8916]

Had the same issue 😹😹😹

[@BalaQuest]

@@tellereyserye8916same here. At last found steps in manual😅

[@guyscrafttoo]

This was so super helpful and thorough. Thanks so much for this overview.

[@tonykitten9284]

Just what I needed. Short and informative. Thank you!

[@followtheboat]

Hi Jay. Great review. I read that you don't have the grip any more. Interested to know why you stopped using it as I'm looking at getting one for my A7C. Thanks for your time.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello, I only had the grip for about a month when I reviewed it. I didn't keep it, because I felt it was too small for the A7C and lenses I wanted to use. It's better suited for smaller cameras like the ZV-1 in my opinion.

[@followtheboat]

@@Jason_Hermann thank you for the quick reply, much appreciated! I was thinking of using the A7C with a small pancake only (Samyang 24mm 2.8) 🤔 I'll keep checking the reviews. Keep up the great work.

[@sunonymous1]

Great review. Now I don’t have to struggle with instructions when it arrives!

[@javiervazquezqu]

Nice tutorial! I'm going to see your ZV1 tutorial: Thanks!

[@LosMundo]

Great review! One question: once you switch off the camera and then switch on again, do you have to do again all the settings?

[@Jason_Hermann]

No and thanks for the kind words :)

[@ElectraJj1]

Your review is the best. Very clear and precise. Thank you

[@AnthonyFrisone]

Thank you for this video. Sometimes there is not enough time to learn something new no matter how important it is. I have these two items for over a year and I just came across this video (Sub) and now my grip works with the Zeiss. Thank

[@MoonbearDiedHere]

Thank you in 2023 !

[@AngelGiraldeZ]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!, this video is very helpful, thank you 🙏🏻

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're welcome!

[@archidube]

Wow! Actually you can test the C1 function on this remote. Will it engage Clear Image Zoom beyond the lens limits remotely zooming in?

[@RYN988]

review very much appreciated. Informed my purchasing decision!

[@cutiesandbeautiesapparel5019]

Thank you so much because I could not figure out how to pair the two devices

[@BillBrentsBling]

Truly outstanding video! Many thanks to you I can use this device properly!

[@mmpersonalstyling]

Hi there. Thank you so much for this video. A quick question; when pressing the photo button it’s taking 8-9 seconds to actual take the photo. Is that right? Or is there a setting somewhere that I have on that’s effecting this? I’m new to the camera! Thanks so much for your help.

[@Jason_Hermann]

I think you might have the self timer on? Does it make a beeping sound before it takes the photo like a countdown?

[@LadyMd357]

Hi Jay, great review as mine is arriving next week and I’m so excited to get started using this with my new Sony ZV 1. Thank you and Merry Christmas 🤓📷🎄

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome to hear and Merry Christmas to you :)

[@heididulebohn5858]

Great tutorial--thank you for making this video!

[@TheChadWork2001]

Jason, how does one program the C1 button with an RX100 VII?

[@Jason_Hermann]

MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key] helpguide.sony.net/dsc/1920/v1/en/contents/TP0001552923.html?search=custom%20button

[@TheChadWork2001]

@@Jason_Hermann Thanks Jason. I did attempt to look before I bothered you, and thank you for the answer.

[@rubyperez3847]

Hello! Thanks for the video it was very helpful. I do have one question, how long does the battery last? How often do you replace it? I’m going on a trip and want it to work for the whole time I’m there! Thanks!

[@annaliviaca]

Good question! Do you already have an answer?

[@rochehadi5830]

How much of help we can expect in terms of stability and getting wider view from this grip?

[@Jason_Hermann]

It's hard to measure, but it is better holding via the handle than just holding the camera itself. As far as view goes it's about the same as reaching out with your hand, but above your arm a decent amount making for a different angle.

[@jonatanbalangbang]

Hi there. Can you please specify the battery needs for the shooting grip? Thank you so much.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Batteries (CR3202): geni.us/PSBj

[@maverick85]

Great video! Is there a reason to pick this up if you already own a gimbal?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks and not unless you want a grip and don't want to use the gimbal I suppose...

[@FAMILYDESPARD]

Thank you so much for the tutorial you're such a great teacher!

[@fahdhassan670]

Thank you for the great tutorial, I just have one question to ask, there is no switch off button for the trypod correct?

[@MikesManCave]

Had my A6400 for a year now, just ordered this grip today. Hopefully Ill have it before Christmas, Christmas present to myself.

[@Jason_Hermann]

I think you will enjoy and appreciate the grip Mike. It really is an awesome accessory, although expensive for sure...

[@MikesManCave]

@@Jason_Hermann it arrived today👍👍 so I will be playing with it over the week end. 😎

[@dreadziarz]

How Long does the battery last? And how do you re-pair the devices? What happens you shut down the camera?

[@Jason_Hermann]

It auto turns off and I don't know how long it lasts, sorry.

[@carrywu]

Nice and thorough review, Jason! Will it auto reconnect to the Camera immediately if you turn off the camera and turn it on again? Or does the re-pairing sucks? And how do you know if the battery is about to run out? Thank you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks and it automatically reconnects as long as you keep the bluetooth and bluetooth remote ctrl on in the camera...

[@unlock-er]

hiya, thanks for the vid, a bit late to the party but just wondering if both camera and remote will automatically reconnect when the remote is turned on? or do we need to do any further intervention before they reconnect? and it can be used as a remote only too right? (I meant the cam doesn't need to be mounted first). cheers

[@BeautybyNeema]

I was looking for this, thank you.

[@ColleyPark]

I have this camera. I have not find how to recharge or replace the battery in the handle/grip. Do I need to buy a replacement? Please help. Thanks

[@hallildiallo6781]

Great job. Thank you for the content man.

[@Hamza97]

thanks for this video brother

[@floridangl4866]

Thank you for the tutorial, mine is camera ze10 and the grip. The Bluetooth used to work. Now it’s only connect but the function button doesn’t works anymore. Do you have any idea? Thanks

[@DinaSmiley20]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@Hamza97]

Super video! I applauded for £2.00 👏

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you! 😃

[@Remy-wg1jj]

Thanks for this nice review. I have a question : is it possible to use in the same Time this remote control and the gps location via a smartphone because both use the Bluetooth ?

[@ladyjervinkierathird408]

I bought that zv 1camera and tripod just now😍🥰

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Excellent Video. Thanks so much.

[@daylanLA]

can’t wait to use mine for theme park vlogs

[@carolfagundezcoinversora6976]

Excelente video. Muchas gracias desde Dubai

[@ShobaSadler]

I bought this because of this video. Only one issue I have is, how do you turn it off once you are done using it?

[@Jason_Hermann]

You don't turn it off because it goes onto sleep mode on it's own.

[@ShobaSadler]

@@Jason_Hermann Does it go into sleep even when the camera is still attached to it? Or does the camera have to be detached in order for it to go into sleep?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, as soon as the camera goes to sleep or turns off the grip does the same. It has a keep alive of some sort though, because the grip knows when to wake-up. The batteries are super cheap (Extra Batteries (CR2032): geni.us/PSBj ) and they last a fairly long time, but Sony does not specify how long they will last for.

[@ShobaSadler]

@@Jason_Hermann Awesome. Thank you so much.

[@bboon5315]

So great and super awesome precise video..

[@yoho5114]

Thanks for sharing this video 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jangroeneveld100]

Thank you so much for the great video, this was very helpful

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HarveyAngeladaaa]

Great video! I wonder if what would happen if it has low battery like how do we charge that? or should we change the battery?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Change the battery, it's really cheap and can't be charged.

[@LeshaAnnMarie]

Awesome video Jay!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks!

[@sonuhaldankar265]

Thank you very much. This will work with sony a7c camera ?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes it does :) See here: support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=us&lang=en&mdl=GP-VPT2BT&cat=3&loc=en_US

[@losmisteriosdeltarot]

Thanks, I just got mine and this video helps a lot.

[@ashishmahapatra7]

How is the battery life?

[@victorwork_]

Can I trigger shooting without the grip attached to the camera? For example: I would like to set up the camera in a different tripod and self photograph using the grip as trigger.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes Victor that will work, but is limited by the bluetooth wireless distance which I'm not sure is exactly... prolly like 20 feet or so I would guess.

[@tammyhien]

Another very helpful tutorial. Thank you.

[@wildijp62]

Well explained as always thank you. What can you do with the C1 button on an RX100 VII ?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi Jean, you can program that button to a custom setting if you like.

[@ruralnet-conectandoalcampo176]

Hello, very good video. Can it be used within two meters of the camera?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes you can!

[@KCTimeShare]

Thanks for the review. Does the zoom function work when camera is in a video recording mode?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes if you are using a camera and lens with a power zoom feature and it's connected properly the zoom works.

[@KCTimeShare]

@@Jason_Hermann Thanks for the quick reply! This is helpful!

[@ondeckwithcb]

Thank you so much! Helpful and straight to the point.

[@BalaQuest]

How to turn off the bluetooth pairing from shooting grip? I turn off the camera. Will it automatically turn off?

[@pierrenj79]

Awesome video. Very informative . Just purchased one from ebay for $70 new Does the battery included in the box and how long the battery last?TIA

[@Jason_Hermann]

Battery is included, but I do not know how long it lasts... It's like a watch style battery, so grab a few spares, plus there is not much draw for bluetooth so it should last a while!

[@hojdsk]

Is the sony ax 700 able to pair with that mini tripod wirelessly?

[@Popeye54321]

Great review , thanks 👍

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for watching!

[@AANasseh]

Jay this is great! Thank you. Can you confirm if Sony can simultaneously pair with two different remotes? I already have the regular remote and it helps with some shots. This could be a great addition for vlog style shots. My question is if I can have this connected and use it for vlog shots and also use the other remote for walking into frame shots? Essentially, can Sony cams be triggered with two separate Bluetooth remotes connected at once? I have the A7siii. Thanks for your response if you check this in the Lab. :)

[@Jason_Hermann]

I do not think you can have two different remotes paired at the same time to one camera. I can't seem to find a definitive answer for you though, and I only have this one bluetooth device at the moment.

[@AANasseh]

@@Jason_Hermann Thank you for replying. If you find out let us know. I think that's a good possibility to use this one for vlogs while having another in the pocket for gimbal and remote camera operations. :) Cheers!

[@lashonda5154]

Hello question why do I have to keep setting date and time every time I power on?

[@Jason_Hermann]

The camera? No....

[@gregorypasiuk1768]

Thanks , very Helpful. I was able to pair my camera

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome and thank you for the kind comments!!

[@arunmaroli5946]

Can the Grip wake-up/power-on ZV-1 camera? Does the remote stay paired after replacing the batteries on the camera?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, it should remain paired as the camera has a memory of bluetooth connected devices..

[@faresnimer69]

hi,amazing video,can i use it with the sony a7 m4?

[@RaynFemaleProducer]

Great demo! Thanks! How is it, sound-wise, when you're recording and handling it? Is there a lot of noise that travels to the camera/connected mic when you move around with it?

[@BrianUllmann]

Great tutorial! Do you need to turn off the grip when you're done using it?

[@Jason_Hermann]

No need, it goes into sleep mode automatically.

[@jeremyn277]

@@Jason_Hermann how do you charge it?

[@TMMotivations]

Thanks for the video and the information