Grip very useful to have the unit under control. Indeed, when we took over the camera, we are very surprised at its weight. This is mainly the consequence of a metal shell, and therefore more robust. So it is really convenient grip for the device well in hand at shooting. It is very easy to install as set by a powerful adhesive. Just be careful to position it correctly. I do not withdraw a star but I find it abnormal that so useful component is not supplied with the unit. For me, it would not have changed my decision, even paying the unit a bit more expensive. For I am probably not the only one willing to pay more for Sony highly technical and quality products. So therefore why such a commercial behavior, which is also found in the connection ring filter holder in the not supplied external charger and the external flash HVL-F20M recommended when he brings almost nothing more than the internal flash. Gentlemen Sony executives continue to leave your engineers work but change your business ...