Sony STP-GB1AM Genuine Leather Grip Belt (Black)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012DHL10
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: STP-GB1AM
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #6 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Binocular, Camera & Camcorder Straps
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Secure one-hand camera grip

For any alpha system DSLR

Attaches with/without vertical grip

Easily adjusts while attached

Battery can be changed and camera mounted on tripod

Genuine leather for comfort

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars freedom to shoot at almost any angle. 4.5 rating!, October 12, 2008

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MustangGT500 (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony STP-GB1AM Genuine Leather Grip Belt (Black) (Electronics)

"if shooting vertical shots annoy you with the stock neck strap but dont want to compromise the grip and safety of your alpha, then this is the one for you."

[4.5] because the tough plastic mounted underneath which secures the hand grip is a bit bulky for me..but i can live with that. The positives: Let me start off by saying the leather part used in here "smells" expensive because only genuine leather is used unlike the cheaper imitation. If you still want to use a neck strap with this, it is still possible with the extra metal holder on top. YES, battery compartment is still accessible, and YES there is still a hole if you want to mount this on a tripod, and another YES you can attach this even if you have those Vertical Grip (length strap is adjustable, and hides excess strap inside with Velcro)

amazon.com great place to shop and great service, but you might want to try outside "just to see if its of good value to you" but if this review or all other reviews aftr me convinces you, then by all means, Add it to your Cart.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not comfortable or helpful, December 25, 2008

By 

M. Jenkins "Gadget geek" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony STP-GB1AM Genuine Leather Grip Belt (Black) (Electronics)

I got this as a Christmas gift and was eager to try it out on my camera. I attached it to the camera and slid my hand in but it did not feel right. The camera was secure but I could not move my fingers to reach the shutter button. If I slid my hand out a bit so I could reach the shutter button the strap was no longer tight. I tried loosening the strap but that did not help, although I could reach the controls it still felt weird and was not tight enough to provide any support while holding the camera and it did not make it feel any more secure. However my dad tried using the camera with the strap and he thought it was fine, I think his hands are meatier than mine so the strap was tighter on him yet his fingers could still reach the controls. The build quality is excellent and they seem to have thought of everything with the tripod mound and ability to use it with the battery grip, but I do not think the fit is right for everyone. My suggestion is to try it first or buy it from a store with a good return policy, Amazon included, so you can return it if it does not work for you.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!!!, May 11, 2009

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A. Benning - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony STP-GB1AM Genuine Leather Grip Belt (Black) (Electronics)

I've been using this for about 6 months... when I first installed it (super easy installation) I wasn't sure if I would like it or not, but I quickly got used to sliding my hand through it and I LOVE it now!!! I never use my neck strap anymore simply because with this product, it stays snugly and securly on my hand. It also makes the camera and my hand much steadier when I use my heavy Carl Zeiss lens. I definitely recommend this product!!!