When you’re flying solo, every second of fiddling with your kit costs you a shot. Solo creators—whether you’re a travel vlogger, DIY foodie, or on-the-go journalist—know the struggle of rushing in front of the lens, then scrambling back to hit “record.” Sony thinks it has an answer with its freshly announced GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip and its detachable sidekick, the RMT-VP2 Wireless Remote Commander.

Sony’s grip/tripod hybrids aren’t new, but the GP-VPT3 takes a page from modular gear trends. At first glance, it looks like its predecessor, the GP-VPT2BT, with a sturdy 1/4″–20 tripod mount, swivel head, and deployable legs that convert it into a stubby tripod. But get closer, and you’ll spot the game changer: the control module pops free into a slim wireless remote.

• Ergonomic handle + key controls: In handle mode, the GP-VPT3 places shutter, record, zoom/focus rocker, AF-on toggle, and a customizable C1 button right under your fingers—so you never need to stretch for the camera’s buttons again.
• 33-foot Bluetooth reach: The RMT-VP2 connects over Bluetooth (up to ~10 m), letting you stand in frame—say goodbye to frantic back-and-forth between you and the camera.
• Mini-tripod mode: Flip out the legs, tilt up to 80°, down to 90°, or spin a full 360°, and you’ve got a stable base for timelapses, interviews, or those “set it and forget it” self-shots.

Sony built the GP-VPT3 with its own Alpha Series and ZV-series vlog cams in mind—think a7C, a7 IV, or the ZV-E10 II—but its 3.3 lb load capacity even handles heftier APS-C or full-frame rigs (as long as your lens doesn’t unbalance things too much).

• GP-VPT3 Grip + Remote Bundle: $159.99
• RMT-VP2 Remote Only: $89.99

If you already own the older GP-VPT2BT, you can upgrade by buying the RMT-VP2 on its own. And if you’re on a tight budget, the previous grip lingers at $139.99, dropping the entry barrier for basic grip-tripod combos.

At $20 more than last year’s model, Sony is asking a little extra—but for creators, that price bump buys you the freedom to direct, present, or perform without being tethered to handheld controls. It’s a subtle shift from gear that makes you frame right, to gear that lets you be the frame.