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Toshanco

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Meike MK-A7II Pro Built-in 2.4GHz Wireless Control Battery Grip for Sony A7 II as Sony VG-C2EM

Following the SAR revellation that the Meike A7 11 battery grip is suitable for the A7Rii, I bought one - from Amazon

I couldn't fit it to my A7Rii camera as, despite it being said (in the manufacturer's blurb) to be suitable, the battery flap on the A7Rii opens the wrong way. That is  downards towards the centre of the camera & NOT, as with my previous Sony cameras, outward so that the flap hangs to the side when the grip iis fitted.

 

I can only assume that in order to fit it you must first have to remove the camera's battery flap completely but, as the camera is brand new - & under Sony's 3 year guarantee, I am reluictant to do so (I don't know how anyway!) as it will surely invalidate the guarantee.

 

Have I got something wrong, and if so, can anyone explain it please??

 

Toshanco

 

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The battery door on the A7rII is made to be removed so it should not void any warranty.  It is very easy to do.  I don't have my camera in front of me now but if you open the battery door, on the inside of it you should see a small piece of plastic in about the middle of the door.  Place you fingernail on it and it should swivel in one direction and this will cause the prongs on the battery door to retract.  It is very easy to do.    I had to do this to fit my RRS L-bracket to the camera.  Good luck.

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I also have one and it works flawlessly.

 

You need to remove the battery door the same way you would when you use the standard Sony battery grip.

 

Have a look on the grip, there is a space to attach the battery door to the grip so that you will not loose it and it stays with the camera all the time.

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I now feel a little stupid as I have found what you have described to me in the 'manual' that came with the Meike Grip.

My only defense is that it is far too small for my presbiotic eyes & (to be fair) the explanation could have been much bettter.

Nevertheless, I am embarrasssingly contrite!

Thank you once again for you imput.

Toshanco.

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