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The NEEWERZf Handgrip L Shape Grip for Nikon Z f is a lightweight, retro-inspired camera mounting baseplate designed for enhanced stability and comfort. Weighing just 3.8oz, it features an ergonomic thumb grip, a nonslip handle, and compatibility with Arca type tripod heads, making it the perfect accessory for photographers seeking both functionality and style.
Item Weight | 5.64 Ounces |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Color | Silver |
T**.
CA07 is excellent! Pass on CA134
I have tried both the CA07 and CA134 variants of this grip. In short, I liked CA07, and I returned CA134.CA07 is excellent! Crucially, it wraps all the way around the side to provide a thumb rest. This makes it much more comfortable to hold the camera, especially one-handed. You can quickly grab the whole thing by the grip in the same way you would a DSLR with modern styling. The finish is not a perfect match to the leatherette on the camera, but it's very close. The red line on the front provides a little flair to the styling, and the Arca-Swiss compatible baseplate is convenient. The fit is snug without being too tight - it has a confidence-inspiring sturdiness to it. I also like that a D-ring allows toolless installation and removal: while the grip is lightweight, it is a metal build, and I do prefer removing it on occasion when using very light lenses. Overall, I strongly recommend CA07! I think it is only maybe superseded by the official Nikon grip, which is many times more expensive. So, CA07 is a great value for the price!On the other hand, I do not recommend CA134. This appeared to be an attempt to improve on CA07, and when I first heard about it, I ordered one promptly. Regrettably, it has a fatal flaw: it is terribly uncomfortable to actually hold. It appears the designers tried to work in a somewhat softer, more ergonomically shaped grip - one that is somewhat representative of Nikon's modern-styled bodies. You would think this to be a good thing, but it's not: the shutter button is not in the same place that it is on modern-styled bodies, which means your grip overall has to shift accordingly. So, if your index finger is on the shutter button, either your middle finger is pulled up onto the "knuckle" of the grip, defeating the purpose of the shape, or you have to maintain an awkward and uncomfortable stretch. CA07 was much better in this regard: by providing a flatter grip surface, your middle, ring, and little fingers can fall naturally anywhere along it while your index rests on the shutter. Maybe this is better for someone with very large hands, but to me it feels like a flop.I also do not like that CA134 uses a tool for installation and removal. The magnetic attachment is clever, but likely to get lost. The gap for the tool also creates a "sharp" edge on the bottom left of the body, which is a problem if you're supporting the weight of a lens. It appears there is room for a D-ring just like CA07 - I don't know why they didn't just do the same on this model.In summary: Between the two models with a thumb rest, I strongly recommend CA07 over CA134.
I**N
Thoughtfully designed--excellent value
I have 2 Zf bodies, one has the OEM Nikon Zf-GR1, which matches the Zf aesthetic perfectly, but I wanted a more affordable grip for my back-up camera. Pleasantly surprised at the quality of this Neewer CA07--leatherette feels real, and the addition of a thumb grip makes it more comfortable to hold than their original design. The grip is deeper than the Zf-GR1, so it feels more secure for the right hand. My only niggle is that, if I use my left hand to support the other side of the camera, the base is too angular and digs into my left palm a bit. However, the base plate is the proper width for virtually all Arca-Swiss clamps (unlike the Zf-GR1, which is too narrow for many clamps--I had to switch out the Arca-Swiss clamp on my ball head to fit the Zf-GR1). No wonder Neewer can't keep these things in stock--the CA07 is a tremendous value!
S**R
CA134 vs CA07 vs CA063
I have the three Neewer variants and here are some of my thoughts.The OG CA073/CA063:I've had this one since I've had the ZF. It works fine and I'm able to hook grip it and carry a 150-600 and 70-200. Its better than nothing but nowhere as nice as even my Z30's grip. The main issue I have is that its not a very deep grip and that's exacerbated by the angle where your fingertips rest. Along with it not being grippy, it just requires more work to really keep a good grip on it.I like the look of the red line and it works great with smaller grips.For the longest time it was a little annoying that the only integrated thumb grip one comes from Japan and is 3 times the price.CA07:I saw this and the CA134 on Amazon and was very excited to try it out. I immediately bought both, but only CA07 was available immediately.The CA07 is the CA063 with a thumb grip. Almost everything else is similar. It does remove the cold shoe and tripod mount on the side. I think this one is the better looking of all three and has the thumb grip. Unfortunately it has the same grip shape and for me the grip material was slicker. The thumb grip helps, but it didn't feel different enough overall to the CA063.CA134:So off the bat this one has the better shaped grip and grip material. The material is very similar to my z30 although not as deep. The shape allows your fingertips to rest in a shallow indent. The red line isn't there either and the grip goes straight to the camera body so it feels slightly deeper than the other two grips. This grip also has 3 tripod attachment points on the side.One odd design is the lack of a tool-less mounting screw. On the bottom it comes with a magnetic tool to remove thescrew. This one is my preferred grip.
D**N
Comfortable
This grip has a built-in thumb grip as well. It makes the camera body noticeably (approx 3/16) wider. I have medium-size hands and the extra grip width helps the fingers on my right hand align better with the function buttons on the right side of the camera. This grip does make the camera easier to hold. SD card access is slightly more difficult to remove but is a minor inconvenience. The front of the grip has a thinner textured rubber grip (compared to the wider small rig grip) that is 'grippy'. The grip locks into the base of the camera with an alignment pin and the attachment screw making it very secure. Highly recommended!
G**S
CA134 is the choice for me and my Zf
I first bought the CA079. It didn't feel right to me; not very secure in my hand. I re-read the reviews here on Amazon where a buyer (skullxleader) had found that he/she preferred the CA134 (good photos there, too). I bought it, and I agree completely. The CA134 has a much more grippy grip material and still has the thumb grip tab. Also, the side plate is a little bit thicker, possibly to accommodate the three tripod attachment holes. I think that this contributes to the overall chunkier feel. I like it.
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