Sony a6300 Battery Grip: Meike MK-A6300 Pro 

Overheating Update: I've ran (5) test with the battery grip in room temperature. Each run I've been able to get over 45minutes. Again, your mileage may vary.

Overheating Update 2: I went ahead and did an endurance run. I recorded in 4k24p. I was able to record continuously for a little over 2 hours and 20 minutes before the batteries died. This is using the time hack and a small usb fan to cool the system. I'm trying to illustrate the possible duration using the grip.

i would actually be tempted to actually agree, you have actually found some truth in this actuality and i actually will thank you for this actually

Thank you so much for this. I had only just brought a grip and didn't know how to connect it.. hence why I watched your video. Perfect solution, perfect video.....actually. ♥

im glad small rig made a cage that fits the grip and camera in it, it takes away any flex or give it had.

I got a 30 min recording for the first time with my Sony a6000, using the Smallrig cage during a fireworks display. Late night, 70 F and the screen in the open position.The Smallrig cage will prevent your hands from making contact with the body of the camera, keeping the heat of your body away when it is not sitting on a tripod. I'll be doing more tests soon to see if I can duplicate the 30 minutes mark in sunlight and warmer weather. You can see the setup on my Instagram link. instagram.com/vikingdescendent/

Actuality.. Actual..

I enjoy your videos but if I could make one little suggestion it would be to watch the amount of times you're saying actual/actually. I know it's the most common crutch word and you probably have no idea you're saying it so much (Starting at 1:21 to 2:53 you use actual or actually 18 times. ) I'm not bashing, it's just a tip to help you improve your videos.

A good, actual review, actually. ;-)

Hi, could you tell me , does this grip is suitable for Sony a6000? Thanks for your answer.

Do you have a problem where your battery gets exhausted even though it is fully charge when inserted into the battery grip?

Hi, i used MK A6300 Pro for my Sony A6000, but i can't use the remote, is there any setting at the camera ? Till now, i still don't know what for the channel at the small display. and every time i push the remote, there is no light turn on. is that normal ?

Thanks, lots of good information. I have a Meike grip coming today and this video will really help me...

Mine does not fit right. It can be turned about 1mm when connected under my A6300. Better look for an other better fitting grip!

i had a issues that all of my camera button didn't work after i attache the cable including the dial. the only thing that work is the shutter button. can anyone help me explain it., and how to fix it

Good info dude. I have the similar grip that I bought for the a6000 last year and it actually works with the a6300 but like you were showing it doesn't fit it perfectly and there is some flex. Oh well. It's so cheap and I guess it does the job lol.

Actually, I would suggest not actually using actual(ly) so much. It will actually improve your videos A LOT.

do u have a problem with it saying battery exhausted even when it's not? I have to reinsert the batteries once in a while bc the connection would be bad

This channel needs more suscribers! Good job, man!

Dudue Maybe once old but do not have a solution for this A6000 camera, if you can help me ... Using the grip, can I record for as long as 60fps? Should the tightening slightly soften the overheating?

Can i use a6500 with battery grip on weebill s or if aircross 2 or please suggest me a gimbal that can hold those?? Please reply

Do you know how the remote work? Is the battery grip need to install to the camera and the cable connect in order for the remote to work?

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Just so you guys know this grip kills batteries if left inside the grip. I've lost 4 batteries ins the space of 2 months. The switch is off on the grip when I'm not using the camera. I've been refunded for the 2 batteries that came with it and am now pursuing a full refund. Just something to think about when buying... -A batteryless Sony user.

Great review, thanks a lot. As far as the flexing you mentioned is concerned: I fixed mine with double-sided tape and it doesn't flex anymore :-)

With the neewer grip I got problems with shutdowns of the a6000 and the a6300 due to incompatible accu messages. Even with using two original sony accus. Prefered in videomode. After two minutes both cameras are shooting down. Did you also have this problem?

Thx for the overview that1onecamerguy. I like to grip well enough but for the battery drain -I see below others have the same problem. It's bloody annoying that when I leave the camera/drive for 1 day after full recharge the batteries are dead, then I have to reset all the basic info such as language, time zone etc. Anyone got a fix?

have you tried filing down the attach bolt. it may be bottoming out so it won't tighten closer

Great videos , great quality man! Love your content! I'm loving the a6300 also!

can I charge both batteries with the micro usb port of the A6000?

PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! Where can i buy a new fake dummy battery for the mka6300 as i lost mine. (The very light plastic battery that goes in the actual sony camera)

have anyone test it on a glidecam or gymbal? does it interrupt the smoothness of the footage?

Damn. Not a single video tell if this thing can support at zhiyun crane 2. Please tell me if someone know!

Is there an solucion for a batterie grip without any cabels?

Mine doesnt seem to charge, what's the best way to charge it?

Is this battery griper fit the Sony a6400? Thanks

Hello! That grip work with the sony a6400 too? Thanks man

do the viewfinder shows the battery life?. i think i understood that it doesnt show the two but one by one.

Yo coloque el grip a mi Sony 6400 y dice.. Baterías incompatibles... la cámara no enciende...

does the grip have mounting for gimbal etc?

hi, i buyed the grip recently and my remote not working. I read in manual is necessary realize channel docking. How did you do that ?

Great Video ! Definitely may have to buy when I get the a6300. Quick questions...What are you using to film this particular video ?

is your rode mic connected to battery grip? Does it works???

Hye, is this compatible for sony a6000?

can it be used on a gimbal with the grip?

does it help the issue of overheating?

I noticed that when I put 2 batteries that are full, then after one was depleted, the next battery will just be 60 to 70%. so I'd think there is some kind of battery drain issue. do you also notice this too?

Thanks for this review! i wondered if you had any advice for an issue I'm having with the grip. I have it on my a6000 and it likes to start firing the shutter all the time. As soon as the camera is turned on. I seem to be able to fix the issue just by taking out the batteries and putting them back in. Or removing the shutter release cable and putting it back in. But it's a bit annoying. Any advice would be appreciated.

Could you please send the link to the amazon product? Thanks!

The battery part works just fine but the shutter button doesn't do anything :( what should I do?

Hi - thanks for the review, very helpful - do you have a any links to the 'time limit hack'

Super. Helped me a lot. I love the grip.

Which one is the original batterygrip from Sony for the a6300?

very cool! thanks for the video! so I have the neewer a6000 battery grip that I use on my a6300. the problem is, when I use my sigma 18-35 on the glidecam with it, it's too much weight and the grip flexes and it adds shake or wobble to videos. Which kind of ruins the point of the glidecam. is there anyway on this new grip that the connection would be better or if there was a way you could make the connection stronger? it would be so helpful if you could test it.

Can u make a same video for Sony a6000 ...how does it work on Sony a6000

Thanks for the info; the grip I have for the a6300 has the same separation issue from the body. do you think the $300 sony grip (or even the one you have pictured from the a7s) would fit on the a6300? It may be worth spending the extra money on since I'm trying to shoot with my 70-200 every once in a while and the grip/camera looses connection, and the camera dies.

Has anyone had any issues with the shutter button on it sometimes not working?

does this battery grip work on the a6000 as well? i dont see why it wouldn't since the dimensions of the camera is the same. Maybe just a hair thicker. I like the battery set up on this grip better than the neewer one for the a6000.

what is another grip except Meike you've mentioned? 6:35 min. It shows two buttons C1 & C2.

Do you think this will work with the A6000?? With the batteries being the exact same I figured it would.....

Did you try changing your SD-card? I read somewhere, that using the Lexar 2000x-cards significantly reduces the overheating problem...

ami me funciona muy bien y el cuerpo esta muy ajustado de la camara

liked. awesome thank you for the review. people like you make my life so much easier.

Have you update the firmware? For me, it resolved the overheating problem for me.

What is you opinion on the Fuji XT2? I've seen the review of the preproduction unit from tcstv. seems to be amazing for what it is.. price point still higher, but without the a6300 issues and more native aps-c lenses it seems to be a great deal. what do you think?

Anyone tried a grip with small lens like samyang 12mm wide lens on a stadycam?

work on a6500 please?? because not same format..

Excellent review. Thanks

Bro thus this grip support sony a6400..??

Nice review. I have a question, I am thinking about getting this Grip in Order to extend the battery life for Shooting timelapse. Therefore I searched for experiences attached to a tripod. You mentioned this grip might bend while using a bigger lens. May I ask you to try this one on a tripod. Lenses which I will use will be the 16-70 Zeiss, different Sigma lenses 19mm, 30mm, 60mm and maybe my tamron 1750 and Sigma 10-20 with the LE EA 4. Thanks in advance

how to you charge it??

Hey Man! I absolutely love your videos, definitely the most thorough and complete Sony-specifc channel on YT. Now that is been over 9 months since you have been testing the Meike on the a6300, would you recommend it? I am unsure as I've heard a lot of bad criticism and I want to solve my camera's overheating... Thanks in advance!

Most important fail! The battery unit die very quickly if left not used - very annoying!

Does this work with the a6500?

Can you use this on an a7rii?

Very good review I actually just bought it and put it on my camera today it's not bad the rubber feels pretty good but overall it feels kind of plastic he stored on the cheap side but it does make balanced the camera out a lot better but the black color doesn't match that of the Sony a 6400 it's a little off I guess because it's not actually a Sony product and why Sony didn't make a battery grip is beyond me can't figure that one out I'm going to keep it for now but I'm a try there are a couple other brands out there I may order those and try those and see which one out of the three is the best. Bummer is every time you want to take your video card out your memory card you have to unscrew the grip. Yes there is quite a bit of flex I may try double-sided tape or I may try a little bit of Velcro I don't like the flexing

I have no idea how to set up and use the remote. Is it wireless trigger? I know that it can trigger the camera via the provided cable. I can't follow the broken English instruction manual. Can you do a how-to setup/use the included remote controller. thx.

So none of the settings work as soon as the grip is attached?

At 3:50 - The connector is inserted 180 degrees for what it should have been designed for. They should have used a right-90 degrees connector instead of a left-90 degree which, we can see in the video. Silly design. Other than that, I'm getting the grip for my long days in the desert (no video and no vertical shooting). Thank you for the video.

i suppose this cant be used when your using a gimbal like the beholder ms-1.. right ?

Good review, thanks!

nice review, wonder if Sony will make a grip for it?

i think Sony A6300 has good specs on paper only , i was about to buy this but thanks to your video that i just bought the Fuji Xt2 ,,thanks

Can I use a non Sony battery pack with 7.4V and 2300mAh for my Sony a6300? It's made by "Photo capture the spot" company.

Nice review!.. Will that grip fit my sony a6000?

I use the a6300 on a tripod a lot. Is the grip loose enough to make it not stable on a tripod? Thanks

You still keep using this grip? You find yourself personally like it so far? Thanks!

its not called over heating solution grip, great vid buddy.

this was helpful

Does this Grip is compatible with A6500 ?

Does anybody else get incompatible battery sign?

Is it safe?

Love the video...is it me or it's a little under exposed? Kinda dark, no?

Overheating 6:44 It missing the Heatsink Cooling Thermal Conductive Silicone Pad.

What about the remote?

Anyone having trouble connecting the remote to the grip?

can you use this with the sony nex-6?

Why sony don't release their own version of sony a6000 battery grip.

The background is so relaxing doe :) could you share the songs name? thank you :)

It doesn't have wireless shutter like the A7S Battery Grip?