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What are essential travel accessories for Sony mirrorless?

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Hey everyone! I finally made the jump and picked up a Sony A7IV for my upcoming three-week trip through Japan. I am super excited to put it to use, but I am realizing that the basic body and lens combo is not quite enough for a full travel setup.

Since mirrorless cameras can be a bit power-hungry, I am already looking into extra NP-FZ100 batteries, but I am curious about what else is actually worth the suitcase space. I want to keep things relatively light because I will be doing a ton of walking, but I do not want to regret leaving something important at home. I have been looking at things like Peak Design straps, sensor cleaning kits, and maybe a compact travel tripod, but there are so many options out there it is getting a bit overwhelming.

I am trying to keep my additional gear budget under $400 for now. I am particularly worried about memory card speeds for 4K video and whether a specialized camera bag is better than just using a padded insert in my regular backpack. I want to avoid carrying a massive kit if I can help it.

For those of you who frequently travel with Sony mirrorless gear, what are the three must-have accessories that you never leave behind?


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Seconding the recommendation above! Those Sony cards are actually the best. But if youre looking for better value, the Lexar Professional 1800x 128GB SDXC UHS-II V60 performs great for 4K video but costs way less. Also, for Japan, skip the bulky bag and grab a Tenba BYOB 9 Camera Insert. It basically turns your favorite backpack into a stealth camera bag. Honestly a game changer for long walks. gl!


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I've unfortunately had issues with cheap gear. Option A: Peak Design Slide Lite vs stock straps. Option B: Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II 128GB vs basic cards. TL;DR: Quality is better.


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Exactly what I was thinking


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Works great for me


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