My largest bodied camera is an Sony A7iv and I have a A7Cii and a 6700 too. I have a battery grip for the A7iv, but stopped using it in an effort to reduce weight. I picked them all up with my eyes closed and let my hand fall naturally for what I was holding. I found that I instinctively placed my middle two fingers in the scultptured part made for them and then my index finger and thumb ended up wherever. Generally my index finger wasn't too badly placed and I had no problems reaching the shutter button. My thumb on the A7iv was on the thumb pad of the camera, but on the two small cameras my thumb was up in the air like a flagpole. However I was able to hold them all securely one handed and and once my left hand was holding the lens I was comfortably able to operate all the buttons placed for the thumb. I don't think I will change anything from now on. I prefer lighter gear and as long as I can hold a camera still enough and long enough activate the shutter, it will be keep calm and carry on.
I hope your channel takes off. I've enjoyed seeing these examples of camera grips, and ideas on holding cameras. I must be honest however. I was hoping the Canon cameras were going to fall to their demise during the video (personal preference that Canon cameras go away). I love using my cameras with the battery grip installed (and rarely take it off). Since my Pentax K10D I've had a grip. My K-1 Mark ii is a beast, but so comfy, and even better with a grip. Now my K-3 mark iii feels like it was built to be held and used. Holding a camera in portrait mode with a battery grip is more comfortable than holding a camera in landscape with or without a grip. Fun and interesting video, thank you for taking the time to make content. (You can throw the Canon cameras away now ;) ). If your pinky finger is hanging down, you can swing it out like you are sipping Tea in England at a fancy restaurant :) .
Sorry, that's my style, can't help it 😎 Full story, not just the point. BTW, my teaching experience shows that many people really need the info to be repeated many times different ways to digest it.
You can not turn the time back. You can just learn from how you spend it and decide what to do with the rest of it... So make up your mind. If you watched it all and did not learn anything, that's a waste (waist is a bodypart near your belly) on your part, not the author's...
My largest bodied camera is an Sony A7iv and I have a A7Cii and a 6700 too. I have a battery grip for the A7iv, but stopped using it in an effort to reduce weight. I picked them all up with my eyes closed and let my hand fall naturally for what I was holding. I found that I instinctively placed my middle two fingers in the scultptured part made for them and then my index finger and thumb ended up wherever. Generally my index finger wasn't too badly placed and I had no problems reaching the shutter button. My thumb on the A7iv was on the thumb pad of the camera, but on the two small cameras my thumb was up in the air like a flagpole. However I was able to hold them all securely one handed and and once my left hand was holding the lens I was comfortably able to operate all the buttons placed for the thumb. I don't think I will change anything from now on. I prefer lighter gear and as long as I can hold a camera still enough and long enough activate the shutter, it will be keep calm and carry on.
Today I learned! Going to check out grips now. Thanks for sharing.
I hope your channel takes off. I've enjoyed seeing these examples of camera grips, and ideas on holding cameras. I must be honest however. I was hoping the Canon cameras were going to fall to their demise during the video (personal preference that Canon cameras go away).
I love using my cameras with the battery grip installed (and rarely take it off). Since my Pentax K10D I've had a grip. My K-1 Mark ii is a beast, but so comfy, and even better with a grip. Now my K-3 mark iii feels like it was built to be held and used. Holding a camera in portrait mode with a battery grip is more comfortable than holding a camera in landscape with or without a grip.
Fun and interesting video, thank you for taking the time to make content. (You can throw the Canon cameras away now ;) ).
If your pinky finger is hanging down, you can swing it out like you are sipping Tea in England at a fancy restaurant :) .
talk too much ... repeat too many times ... not straight to the point ...
Sorry, that's my style, can't help it 😎 Full story, not just the point. BTW, my teaching experience shows that many people really need the info to be repeated many times different ways to digest it.
How can I get that time back I just spent watching this waist of time.
You can not turn the time back. You can just learn from how you spend it and decide what to do with the rest of it... So make up your mind. If you watched it all and did not learn anything, that's a waste (waist is a bodypart near your belly) on your part, not the author's...