In this quick video I’ll go over a cheap thumb grip I bought, and some thoughts:
Purchase links:
- Thumb grip I bought (not recommended)
- CamDesign thumb grip (better option)
Advantages:
Supposedly gives you a better grip, a place to rest your thumb.
Disadvantages:
- Not really necessary with the a7R II, a7S II and a7S, because the camera already has a natural resting groove for the thumb.
- Cheap-feeling and wobbly, not really secure. I’m not sure how strong the hot shoe mount is in the long run.
- Very few good options in the market, possibly due to point number one.
Overall, I don’t recommend you purchase a thumb grip unless your thumb desperately needs one.
