A massive list of all the best and most essential accessories and gear for the Sony A7rIV and A9II.
Sony A7rIV / A9II Accessories | The Essentials
Best Screen Protector Sony A7rIV / A9II
There are a lot of different brands of screen protectors but still, my favorite is Expert Shield, not just because of the quality of their screen protectors but because of the hassle-free lifetime warranty. I’ve used it, my friends have used it, it’s great.
Expert Shield Screen Protector
You can order these in a few different styles. Sony does not use good quality screens on their cameras. They have delamination issues still. I’ve been using the Glass screen protector on my A7rIII for maximum protection since I have had my screen start delaminating before. You can go with Crystal Clear or Anti-Glare, but with these expensive cameras, I recommend Glass. |
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Best Batteries Sony A7rIV / A9II
You need to be a little careful when shopping for batteries for the A7rIV and A9II. The official Sony batteries are the way to go because there are some compatibility issues with some third-party brands. Sony added some firmware in 2018 that checks the batteries and you will get a warning if the batteries do not pass. I’ve even had the camera give me this warning on official Sony batteries before which was weird. Anyway, grab the official batteries if you’re doing critical work. I have tested the new updated RavPower batteries and they are still currently working. I personally use two official Sony batteries for my vertical grip and I’ve never needed more than that.
Official Sony FZ100 Batteries
The official Sony FZ100 Batteries are the best batteries for Sony and the most reliable. Using third party batteries on this camera can be risky because Sony has been locking other brands out with firmware. I spent $100 on third-party batteries last year on my A7rIII and a few weeks later they reduced the compatibility of them. So definitely get one or two FZ100 Batteries. You’ll probably only need 2 total if you’re not shooting a ton of video. |
RavPower Batteries
The only brand that rolled out compatible batteries immediately after the Sony A7rIII firmware was RavPower. I bought a few and they do work. RavPower makes great batteries and battery banks. The charging adapter for these batteries is also great. As you know, Sony batteries take forever to charge, so being able to do two at the same time is a nice feature. |
Sony A7r IV and A9 II Vertical Battery Grip
I have a vertical grip for my Sony A7rIV and it’s nice. It does add a lot of weight to the camera so I usually take it off when shooting street photography, but for landscape and travel, it’s really nice to just always have power ready. Also, you can charge both batteries in the grip via the USB C adapter, so you can just plug it in overnight and everything will be at 100% by morning.
There are usually few options for battery grips. I personally just go with Sony official on this stuff, but Meike does usually make a nice grip which is not a terrible idea if you’re not going to use it all the time. I’ll post those when they are released.
Sony Official Battery Grip A7rIV & A9 II
This the official Sony vertical battery grip. It’s built to match all of Sony’s weather sealing standards and the leather material matches the camera, something you won’t get using a third party. The Batteries will charge in the grip when you connect the camera via USB-C. The grip has a little L connection that goes inside the camera body. You will remove the battery door to use the grip, but don’t forget to store the battery door on the extension that goes into the camera. There is a spot for that. |
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*There are no third-party grips yet, I’ll list them as they are available.
Best Memory Cards Sony A7r IV / A9II
I’ve tested all the most popular UHS-II and UHS-I memory cards in the Sony A7r4.
Sony has upgraded the buffer speeds in this camera significantly but only a few memory cards will give you the best performance. Check out the list.
Sony Lenses
I keep an updated list of all the lenses available for the Sony FE cameras. This list has everything so check it out, and bookmark it. I update it regularly as I hunt for lenses for my cameras.
Sony A7r IV Cases & Grips
Since the Sony A7rIV, the A9 II and I would assume the next Sony A7 IV all have the same bodies, all the accessories are interchangeable between cameras within that generation.
Best L-Bracket Extension Plates
There are a few nice options for grip extensions or L-Brackets. I’ll list a few popular options.
WEPOTO Grip Extension & L-Bracket
The Wepoto grip extension for the Sony A7rIV and The A9II adds some extra grip to the body and also includes a dovetail rail for tripod mount. It also has a little storage area for the hex wrench. The grip is available with an L-bracket. If you want access to your battery, you will need to remove the battery door on your camera and rely on the battery door on the grip. As a precaution, I would put your camera battery door back on the camera if you plan on shooting in wet environments. There is also a very similar product by Honglai. These we recommended to me by a reader and I haven’t been able to try them yet. |
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PCTC L-Bracket
Another nice L-Bracket is the PCTC. It’s fully adjustable and features a little area that will hold your hex wrench. The dovetail quick release plate works with arca-swiss tripods. This doesn’t seal off the battery door like the WEPOTO so you can keep your current battery door on your camera for maximum weather sealing. |
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Sony A7r IV Leather Half Case
If you want to go with a more vintage-looking build for your Sony A7rIV or A9II, there are a few great options now for leather cases and half cases. I’ve tried all of these brands on my different camera and they are all great.
Lim’s Leather Half Case
I’m still a fan of the leather half-cases for my Sony cameras. I like the Lim’s because it comes with dove trail rails on the bottom that allow the case to be attached to an area-swiss tripod without the need for a tripod plate. This case also extends the grip a little but also adds a little extra protection to the camera. |
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Gariz Leather Half Case
Gariz was one of the first brands on the scene to do these leather half-cases and their products have improved over the years. They are similar to the Lim’s case but they only come with a metal base for attaching your own tripod plate. If you don’t have an arca-swiss tripod then it won’t matter if you choose the Gariz or Lim’s, the build quality is pretty similar. |
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Kaza-Deluxe Leather HalfCase
Kaza-Deluxe has a cool case for the Sony A7rIV and A9II now. They use higher quality leather than the factory-made cases above. This is probably the best bang for the buck when you’re looking for quality protection and extra grip for your camera. I’ve owned several of these for different cameras and highly recommend them. They ship out of Hong Kong, I think so it will take a few weeks for it to arrive if you’re in the USA. You can order these as a set with a strap, and the strap is pretty cool. |
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My Camera Strap Setup
There are so many different styles and brands of camera straps that I won’t bother listing all the good stuff. Instead, I’ll list what I’ve been using mostly and what I love.
I use the peak design clutch with a slim strap. This gives me a modular strap system and the clutch comes with a tripod mounting plate, so the camera is always ready to go in any situation.
Peak Design Clutch
The peak design clutch comes with a base plate designed for arca-swiss tripods. It has four attachment holes to mount the peak design ties too, so you can have a strap mounted at the same time. On the Clutch hand strap, there is also an area to mount a strap tie. This allows you to easily attach or detach a strap. |
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Peak Design Slide Strap
Peak Design has several different straps with different sizes and shapes. I like their straps because they are very easy to take on and off which I do a lot. The straps also are very easy to quickly adjust and are very comfortable. |
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Cleaning Accessories
Cleaning accessories are one set of accessories you don’t want to overlook and having the right gear here can make a huge difference.
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
These are a must-have. You just have to have some sort of air blaster if you won an interchangeable lens camera. If you have any sort of dust on your lens or sensor, this is the fastest and safest way to clear it off. I use these regularly, almost daily and I own several of them. |
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Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloths 6-Pack
I go through these like baby wipes. These are just so handy to have and having fresh ones on hand is always important. Eventually, the cleaning cloths will get oily or dusty and you’ll need to throw them out. While I often use my T-Shirt mostly for wiping my lenses and UV filters clean while in the field, it’s nice to have good cleaning cloths for critical cleaning. These will clean a UV filter or lens without leaving behind all the lint and dust like a T-Shirt will. |
Sensor Brush
A lot of people will scare you with the dangers of cleaning your sensor and recommend terrible products. Really you don’t need much to clean your sensor, and as long as you haven’t touched it or gotten oil on it, a sensor brush is all you ever need to get annoying dust or debris off. Keep these sensor brushes in their bag and blast them a few times with the rocket air above before applying them to your sensor. They work so well. Don’t mess with the wet method or those sticky gels sticks. |
Best Accessories Sony A7rIV | A9II Conclusions
I will continue to add this list as new gear comes out. This should cover all the basics without getting too into the weeds with all the little electronic things you can get for filmmaking. I can do that if you want though. 🙂
