Best Accessories for Sony a7CII?
Just picked up the Sony a7CII and I'm loving it so far! Now I'm looking to expand my kit with some essential accessories. I mainly shoot street photography and occasional portraits. I'm thinking about getting an extra battery, maybe a small cage for better grip, and definitely need a good strap since the stock one isn't great. What accessories do you all consider must-haves for this camera? Also, any recommendations for affordable ND filters? Thanks in advance!
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I've had mine for about six months now and have definitely dialed in my accessory setup. First things first: batteries. Get at least two genuine Sony NP-FZ100s—yes they're expensive, but they last significantly longer than third-party options and the camera reads them accurately. I learned this the hard way when a cheap battery died mid-shoot despite showing 40% charge.
For your cage question, I'd actually suggest trying a simple L-bracket first, especially for street work. Something like the Really Right Stuff or Peak Design options gives you better grip without the bulk of a full cage. I use the SmallRig L-bracket and it's been perfect—quick release plate, Arca-Swiss compatible, and it doesn't interfere with the battery door.
Straps are personal preference, but I switched to the Peak Design Slide Lite and never looked back. It's super comfortable and the quick-adjust feature is brilliant when you need to switch between neck and shoulder carry.
For ND filters, don't cheap out completely but you don't need top-tier either. B+W or Hoya HD series hit the sweet spot for price-to-performance. Get a variable ND (2-5 stops) for portraits—you'll use it constantly for shooting wide open in daylight. Also grab a circular polarizer while you're at it; makes a huge difference for street scenes with reflections or sky detail.
For your cage question, I'd actually suggest trying a simple L-bracket first, especially for street work. Something like the Really Right Stuff or Peak Design options gives you better grip without the bulk of a full cage. I use the SmallRig L-bracket and it's been perfect—quick release plate, Arca-Swiss compatible, and it doesn't interfere with the battery door.
Straps are personal preference, but I switched to the Peak Design Slide Lite and never looked back. It's super comfortable and the quick-adjust feature is brilliant when you need to switch between neck and shoulder carry.
For ND filters, don't cheap out completely but you don't need top-tier either. B+W or Hoya HD series hit the sweet spot for price-to-performance. Get a variable ND (2-5 stops) for portraits—you'll use it constantly for shooting wide open in daylight. Also grab a circular polarizer while you're at it; makes a huge difference for street scenes with reflections or sky detail.
