im literally so stressed right now because I just got this Sony a6400 for my trip to Tokyo in three weeks and honestly I'm hating the experience. the battery died in like an hour while I was just testing it out and the strap it comes with is so scratchy and uncomfortable on my neck. I feel like im gonna drop this thing or break it because its so small and slippery.
I've only got about 200 bucks left in my budget and I really need to know what the actual essential travel accessories are so I dont ruin this trip. what do I actually need to keep this thing running and safe? its all so overwhelming...
Look, I totally feel your pain. When I first got my a6000 series for a trip to Osaka, I was honestly miserable. Unfortunately, the out-of-the-box experience for the a6400 is not as good as expected, especially with that tiny NP-FW50 battery. It is frustrating that such an expensive piece of kit feels like it is gonna slip out of your hands every two seconds. I had issues with the battery dying mid-shrine tour, which was just the worst. Here is what I would grab to save your sanity without blowing that 200 bucks:
To add to the point above: the NP-FW50 batteries only have a 1020mAh capacity, so managing your power draw is vital. Beyond that, you should be careful with your media selection and physical handling.
totally agree, the power management on these is wild! For maximum reliability, definitely pick up the Anker 737 Power Bank PowerCore 24K 140W. I love it because the 86.4Wh capacity is flight-safe and provides amazing peace of mind. It handles the 5V input perfectly, basically giving you infinite runtime while walking between shrines! Its a total lifesaver for safety since you wont ever get stranded with a dead camera.
In my experience, your handling issues are best mitigated with an L-bracket. Check the DPReview guides for setup ideas.