The GX85 is such a compact, lovely camera. I use it as a b-cam. My only complaint is the size of the grip. I have big hands, so it's not comfortable for me to hold. This Vello hand grip is a must buy. It is well made and improves the handling of the camera immensely!

I bought this for my GX-85 after reading the good reviews for it. The reviews were correct in their assessment of it fitting my camera well. It is a well crafted accessory! I especially like the fact that it's cheaper than the Panasonic version and can access the battery and SD card w/o removing the grip. The sale price made it a good value as well.

I have large hands, and I also love my Lumix DMC-GX85 camera. This Vello handgrip gives me that little bit extra to hold the camera more comfortably without making it look like it married a steroid friend.

I have the Lumix GX 85 and I love the camera. However, the grip on that camera is none existent. I always wanted the Panasonic made grip for the camera, but since this is my C cam/travel camera and I paid very little for it, I didn't want to spend $60+ on an accessory for it.


The Vello CG-GX9 was in the B&H Deal Zone for a great price so I picked it up. I absolutely love it. It adds enough grip to the camera to make it much more comfortable to hold. It also becomes it's own Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate so you can just attach to your tripods without adding anything additional. There is also an opening that allows you to access your battery and sd card.


Another added bonus is that there is another screw mount on the bottom of this grip for adding quick release plates, L brackets, etc. The mount on the GX85 itself is locate closer to the front of the camera and right below the lens mount. This can be annoying since it causes some quick release plates to stick out in front of the camera and also touch the bottom of longer lenses you would use. The mount on the grip is further back, closer to the screen, which is a much better placement for it.


Overall this is a great accessory for your GX9 or GX 85. The grip is not deep as the official Panasonic grip, but still much better than what you get on the camera out of the box. If you can get it for a discounted price, I would highly recommend it.

I'm using on my GX85, and Vello CG-GX9 provide very confortable firm grip to my GX85. If I have only one choic to upgrade my GX85, this grip is one of top 3 accessories that I want to apply to GX85.
Built in tripod mount is excellent option.
I was able to loop PeakDesign teather on it, too.
Great accessory for my GX85.

Nice fit, and since it is a little and thin camera, I always looked for an extra grip. Love it! Also, I can mount it in my arca swiss style tripod head. Great!

I've purchase many Vello products over the years, and have never been disappointed, and always amazed how well they're made and fit the camera body. After finding the right product on the Vello website, I then use they're fast link to the B&H website for the perfect sale, always! Thank you again Vello!

Adding the Vello CG-GX9 grip to my DC-GX9 immediately changed the feel of the camera from, “meh” to, “oh yeah, that feels right”. Just enough “extra” and where it needs to be. Additionally, with a left hand cupping grip, the battery/card well provides as an anchor point for middle and/or fourth finger.
I tend to be a little hard on my equipment. The Vello hand grip appears to have just enough to save from base plate and and corner dings. The grip’s base also appears to protect the bottom edge of the display screen (when compressed) without interfering with function.
Good stuff!
(Note: medium/large hands of average girth)

Purchased for my gx85 for prolonged shooting.