What are the must-have accessories for a new Sony a7R IV?

Question

Just snagged a used a7R IV and its a massive jump from my old setup. I spent most my cash on the body and glass but saved about $400 for essentials. I've been looking at Peak Design straps but I cant decide if the Slide is overkill or if I should just get the Leash. Also super confused about batteries - some say the Z series is a beast but others swear the 61MP sensor eats them for breakfast.

budget is strictly $400 for now

mostly doing landscape and macro work in the PNW so damp weather is a thing

need stuff that wont fail on a long hike

Do I really need a vertical grip or is that just for pros? I'm worried about the weight but those files are huge...

SageSimon · Accepted Answer

Late to the party here but you really gotta be careful with those massive 61MP files. Writing uncompressed RAWs to a slow card will bottleneck the buffer immediately, so make sure to prioritize write speed above all else. Since youre hiking in the PNW, moisture is a serious threat to the electronics. I would suggest looking at a solid L-bracket for your landscape work; it keeps the center of gravity over the tripod head when you swap to portrait orientation, which is basically essential for macro work too.For storage, you might want to consider the Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II 128GB V90 because the build is completely sealed and the 299MB/s write speeds actually handle the high-res data.A SmallRig L-Bracket for Sony A7R IV 2664 is a budget-friendly way to add stability without adding too much weight to your kit.To deal with the dampness, a Peak Design Shell Camera Cover Medium provides decent protection without the bulk of a heavy weather housing. Forget the vertical grip for hiking, it just adds unnecessary grams when youre already carrying heavy glass. Stick to the extra batteries in your pocket instead.

rrduifohgr · Answer

Get Peak Design Slide Camera Strap for weight Skip the grip for PNW hiking Snag a spare Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Over the years, this combo hasn't failed me once.