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Why did the VG-XT4 grow in height by so much?

Started Jun 25, 2020 | Discussions thread
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Steve W Veteran Member • Posts: 6,999
Why did the VG-XT4 grow in height by so much?

I just got my new Fujifilm X-T4 today and of course I bought it with the VG-XT4 battery grip to go with it. Moved up from the X-T3. I've typically bought the battery grip for every camera, DSLR, and now mirrorless. I don't use it all the time but when I want to use a long lens for me its a must have. Admit most of my shooting over the many years is doing events so longer life was also a battery.

What I realized though was that the new VG-XT4 is a 1/2 inch taller than the prior VG-XT3 grip. I did a direct comparison since I still had the X-T3's grip since I have sold it yet.

I new it had to be taller because of course the new larger battery is itself taller but not by 1/2 inch. So now it's taller than a Canon EOS R with its grip (about 3/8th to 1/2 inch) and even the grip for the Sony A7RIV (maybe 1/4 inch).

I don't have the biggest hand but have used grips on Canon 5DIV and of course the grip built into the 1DIV and 1DX. The Fuji is not as well rounded it appears. Will see how it works out. It's one of the side effects of not being able to go to a camera store and try new gear out. The X-T4 and VG-XT4 grip combo does make the setup pretty much identical in size as an EOS R or A7RIV with their grips.

Anyone else have the grip and care to share their comments.

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