Product Description

Opteka is one of the world's leading producer of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka BG-ALPHA holds 12 AA batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. The dual vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally. Compatible with the Sony Alpha A100 and A100K.

Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-GRIP-SONY
• Dimensions: 1.87" h x 3.19" w x 5.32" l, .42 pounds

Features

• Holds 12 AA batteries which allows up to 3500 shots (2000 if flash is used)
• Dual shutter control makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally
• Innovatiive positions for shooting convenience
• Magazine-style battery cases, Tripod mountable
• Strong and durable, 1 year warranty

Customer Reviews

Opteka Battery Grip for Sony Alpha A100
I like the grip for the camera. The camera is easier to take pictures with in the vertical position. One good feature is it has shutter release buttons at both ends which is good if you are left handed. The only thing I don't like about it is that the bottom of it was made universal, so the power switch has two settings, one for this camera, and one for another camera. I wish that it was a bit more product specific. Make sure you use good batteries with the grip. Generic regular AA batteries dont cut it. I am using 2500mah batteries with it now and it works great.

DSLR A100 Battery Grip
Don't know actually how much battery life I've gained using the battery grip compared to the A100's battery. Uses way to many batteries. but if it's suppose to last way longer I guess it's worth it. Adds heft and bulk to the A100. Like the Multiple shutter buttons. gives you various grip options. Sort of gives the A100 a Pro Digital Camera look.I also have the A100 Body Armour. Which is great by itself but as of now!!! not compatible with the Optima BPG. Had to modify a $40.00 Body Armour to get it the way I like. Bottom Line so far I like mine. It's on the camer always I'm for it. The Downside for me is Bulkiness it adds to the A100. I'm not a Pro and the Ideal of carrying a Bulky camera around all day does'nt suit me. I can deal with the added Heft. I guess I'll see how long I can deal with the Bulk when I go on Vacation.

photo hobbyist
The vendor gave me very good service but I had to return the battery grip because the batteries drained much sooner than what I expected. They lasted no where near the 3500 shots that was reported. I even wonder if this was a defective item. I also felt that it made the camera too heavy and I decided that I would be better of buying a back up dedicated battery instead