13/03/2026 8:11 pm
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So Ive been doing these long interview shoots lately and honestly the battery life on my a6400 is just killing me. Swapping batteries every 40 minutes is a total pain during a flow. Im looking to grab a grip before my next project in Seattle starts in two weeks. My budget is tight though, trying to stay under 60 bucks. Im basically torn between the Neewer one and the Meike grip. The Neewer looks okay but Ive heard the Meike build quality might be a bit better for bigger hands? Plus I really need that remote trigger thing to actually work. Which one do you guys think holds up better for daily use...
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13/03/2026 8:11 pm
- I would suggest the Meike MK-A6300 Pro Battery Grip for a6400 for build.
- be careful with the Neewer Vertical Battery Grip for a6400, it feels too plasticky. Make sure to plug that cable in tight.
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13/03/2026 8:57 pm
To add to the point above: Meike is definitely the winner for bigger hands, but I once used the Viltrox BG-A6300 Battery Grip and it was okay too. Just be careful with that fragile shutter cable tho. It dangles and always seems to snag on my gear. Honestly, since youre doing interviews, you might want to consider the Gonine NP-FW50 Dummy Battery AC Adapter instead. Much more reliable than fiddling with cheap remotes.
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13/03/2026 8:32 pm
Regarding what #1 said about the Meike MK-A6300 Pro Battery grip... I totally agree it feels way more solid. I tried the Mcoplus MCO-A6300 Vertical Battery Grip for Sony A6300 A6400 for some long interview sessions and it was okay, but felt a bit hollow. Be careful with the battery door tho, it feels kinda flimsy. I would suggest checking out the Vivitar VIV-PG-6300 Battery Grip for Sony A6300 too if you find it on sale.
