A list of all the best and most essential camera accessories for the Sony A6100.
Essential Accessories Sony A6100
Best Screen Protector Sony A6100
There is only one brand of screen protector I go to anymore for my cameras and that’s Expert Shield. They make several styles of screen protectors and they have a lifetime warranty that is very easy to use.
Expert Shield Screen Protector Sony A6100
Expert Shield has a few different styles of screen protectors, the Crystal Clear, the Glass, and the Anti-Glare. Crystal Clear is a simple thin screen protector that offers some basic ding protection and scratch resistance. Glass is a thicker protector, it has a ridged surface and won’t peel off as easily. It also will protect the screen even more from dings and scratches. The Anti-glare screen protector reduces the reflections which can be useful when shooting outside or in bright conditions. It will reduce the quality of the LCD though. |
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Best Batteries Sony A6100
You’ll likely need more than one battery for your Sony a6100 and the official batteries are very expensive. I’ll list the official batteries just because it’s always good to start the day with an authentic Sony battery and they do have the best performance.
My favorite third-party NP-FW50 is actually by RavPower simply because I like their charging case the most. Wasabi does have nice third-party batteries but for my A6300 I switched over to RavPower and the results were great.
Official Sony NP-FW50 Batteries
The NP-FW50 is the official batteries by Sony. I’ve seen a few styles in this over the years, I’ve seen a Made in China battery which was a lot lighter. I’ve also seen a Made In Japan battery that was a lot heavier. I’m not sure if this is just a product cycle and is random or not but there are a few different official batteries out there. The last battery I got was made in China so maybe Sony has moved its production. |
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RavPower NP-FW50 Batteries
I switched from Wasabi to RavPower for my Sony cameras. Actually, the reason I did this was that the Wasabi charger didn’t seem to charge the battery at a properly rated spec, and I would get power issues with batteries coming from that Wasabi charger. The RavPower charger ended up producing much better results. Batteries are probably about the same when it comes to life and quality though. |
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Best Memory Cards Sony A6100
I’ve tested all the most popular UHS-II and UHS-I memory cards in the Sony A6100. The camera is only UHS-I capable so there is no reason to go crazy on expensive UHS-II memory cards.
I have a few nice cards recommended in the guide below.
Sony A6100 Cases & Body Accessories
If you’re looking for a nice Sony A6100 case, camera protection or some nice grips I’ll list the products I have used and have liked over the years.
Sony A6100 Cases and Half Cases
There are a lot of nice cases and grips to pick from for the Sony A6100. While I usually only like to list the “Best Accessories,” for these less expensive cameras I’ll list even the cheaper stuff because people are usually pretty happy with them for the price. My buddy actually loves his Megagear case on his A6000. I don’t personally use the cheaper cases though but considering the cost of the A6100, it just makes sense to not buy a case that’s 1/4th the cost of the camera.
MegaGear Ever Ready Genuine Leather Case
The MegaGear leather case is a nice option for cheap cases for the A6100. This will do the job of protecting the camera while giving it a vintage leather look. The cases aren’t perfectly form-fitted as the Gariz or Lim’s cases but they are a fraction of the cost. Most people have this case are generally happy with it and ultimately they don’t feel that different in quality from the higher end stuff. |
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SmallRig ColdShoe Adapter
A lot of people complain about the flippy screen blocking the mic for vlogging. There is an incredibly simple solution and that’s an offset cold shoe mic adapter by SmallRig. Install this and you’ll be able to mount the mic away from the screen so you can always see your lovely face when you’re vlogging away like the angelic princess that you are. 🙂 |
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SmallRig Camera Cage A6100
If you’re using your A6100 for vlogging or video, SmallRig makes the best cages and the price is reasonable. This is their full-body cage and they offer even more accessories for grips and handles. This will allow you to attach mics or screens or tripods wherever you need. If you want to attach a wooden grip check this out – Amazon |
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Sony A6100 Vertical Battery Grip
Did you know you can get a vertical battery grip for the Sony A6100? Kind of crazy I know. The value of this comes from the fact that the A6100 has no video record limit. So you get additional battery life and can record twice as long before needing to change batteries. It also comes with a little remote. Meike probably makes the best third-party battery grips. I’ve tried a few and they seem to have decent materials. So if you want to try to use a battery grip, this is probably your best option and the price is reasonable. |
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Sony A6100 Bags
There are so many different types of carrying cases and bags, some very expensive like this super cool Peak Design Sling Case (Amazon) and some very cheap.
Instead of listing all the best bags for the A6100, I’ll list you some bags I use regularly that are good bags at a good price. These are the Think Tank Mirrorless Mover line.
These bags I use for everything, packing lenses or cameras in my suitcases or backpacks or just carrying them around as a shoulder bag for my camera. I have a few different sizes so sometimes if I just want to carry an extra lens, I grab my small bag and throw a lens in it. I’ve just found these smaller bags to be incredibly versatile.
Think Tank Mirrorless Mover
The Think Tank Mirrorless Mover bags come in serval sizes. I own the 5, the 10 and the 20. You could fit just the body of the A6100 in the 5 but really it’s better to use it on compacts or for lenses. The 10 and 20 are more what you want for the A6100. Check the dimensions of your kit with your lens to see what will work for you but these are great. I’m just literally always using one of these bags for everything even with my other bags so I’ve found them to be incredibly useful. |
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A6100 Camera Straps
Sony A6100 Leather Straps
The leather straps can get a little pricey, but if you want a strap that will last you the rest of your life, this is the way to go.
Here are several brands of leather straps I’ve been using over the years. These are the best brands.
LuigiCasesAvailable At: LuigiCases Luigi makes the best leather straps and camera cases period. There is nothing better, this is genuine authentic Italian leather and Italian craftsmanship. The site is a little chaotic but they are 100% legit. I’ve ordered from them and I love my Deluxe Strap. It’s the best strap I’ve ever owned. |
Tap&DyeAvailable At: Tap&Dye Tap&Dye is probably the best American leather camera strap company. They use the best American leather, top grain, and full-grain and they even use the legendary Horween leather on some of their straps. Some of the Raw leather straps start off very hard and stiff but they break in over time and form a really cool patina. |
Gordy’s Camera StrapsAvailable At: Gordyscamerastraps If you’re looking for little leather wrist straps Gordy makes some cool designs. I’ve used his wrist straps for years and they’ve held up better than my other cheap leather wrist straps. They also make some interesting full straps. |
Modern Straps
For modern straps made of synthetic materials I pretty much just use Peak Design these days. I like using the hand strap with a full strap.
Peak Design ClutchAvailable At: The Peak Design Clutch is a hand strap that mounts to a slim arca-swiss base plate so your camera is always ready to go on a tripod. You can also connect the Peak Design ties to this so you can attach a full strap directly to the hand strap. It’s a cool setup and it’s what I use most of the time. |
Peak Design Slide Strap
Peak Design makes a few cool Slide straps. For a smaller camera, you can probably get a slimmer size, but I’ve listed you the medium size which is what I use for my bigger full-frame mirrorless cameras. These straps are great because they are so easy to take on and off of your camera and the slide system makes it super easy to adjust the size. This is definitely the most convenient strap out there. |
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Cleaning Accessories
There are a few essential cleaning accessories you probably should own.
I’ll list some cleaning accessories I use frequently, but if you really want to nerd out on cleaning gear I have a full list of gear and tips on camera and sensor cleaning.
Rocket Air Blaster
Rocket air blasters or any blasters are a must-have. My favorite type of air blaster is the rocket air. These blasters have little fins on the back which allow you to set it upright so it won’t roll around if you set it on a table. I also do not get an affiliate commission for this product but still recommend it, because it’s that good. |
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Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloths 6-Pack
T-Shirts work if your just out and about, but when you need to get your gear super clean and free of lint and dust, you have to use micro-fiber. I always give my lenses and UV filters a good cleaning from time to time and clean micro-fiber cloths are the only thing that works really well without hassle |
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Sensor Brush
If you get dust or something on your sensor and it won’t come off with an air blaster, try using a sensor brush. You need to keep these meticulously clean and never touch the bristols for them to stay effective. I keep mine in its bag and in the tube. I use the air blaster to clean the bristles before applying it to my sensor. This is the best way to clean your sensor if the air blaster doesn’t work. Obviously, if you have spit or something on your sensor because you blew on it, then you shouldn’t use this and you will need to use the wet method. |
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Best Accessories Sony A6100 Conclusions
I hope you guys found this list useful. I spend a lot of time testing out this gear on different cameras and if I’ve made any mistakes or if there is something you recommend let me know. I’m a nerd for customizing my cameras with accessories.
