Accessories for your A6400 / A6600
Got a new Sony a6000 (or 6100, 6300, 6400, or 6500) series camera and are looking to add some more functionality out of it? Here are top 10 accessories you’ll want to get ( and in no particular order).
A Thick Screen Protector
Whether you get a proprietary screen protector or a third-party from Amazon, keep your screen free from scratches with a tempered glass screen protector. I highly recommend against paper material screen protector, always go for tempered glass.
Check out: Sony A6400 Glass Screen Protector
Check out: How to Apply Screen Protector to your A6000 Camera
Extra batteries for all day shooting
If you are not blessed with the Sony a6600, your batteries much shorter longevity if you plan on shooting all day, especially if you’re shooting 4K video. You don’t need to go crazy with four more pairs of batteries, but even one pair of batteries should be sufficient. Fortunately the Sony a6000 cameras are compatible with third-party batteries so you don’t need to fork up the premium price for the original.
Check out: Power Extra Replacement NP-FW50
Camera Strap suitable to your style
I shoot photos and videos, but often when I switch over to video, the camera strap gets in the way. However, there are also days when I only shoot photo and use the camera strap all day. Rather than struggling with the loops and ties of the Sony camera strap, I’ve switched over to the Peak Design camera strap for easy on and easy off.
Check out: Peak Design Camera Straps
Camera Cage for protection and more functionality
If you’re a serious video shooter or at least dipping your toes into that world, you’ll benefit from all these attachment points on this thing. You could make it so that you can attach monitors, handles, a power bank and much more. This is just your starting point. Even if you don’t get this particular one, there are even half or even partial cages styles out there. Even a grip extender.
Check out: Sony A6400 Camera Cage
External Microphone and Wind Muffle / Lavalier Microphone
Although you can get away with the on-board camera microphone, the next level to your camera life, especially in video, is audio. Better audio adds more value to your video more than you think. An alternative to this kind of microphone is a lavalier (you can also use your phone and phone headset on a “free” budget) for vloggers.
Check out: Deity D4 Duo Microphone / Alterative: Movo VXR10-Pro
Extra Memory and Case
64 GB should have you covered with most of your every day shooting, but once you start adding videos to that mix, you’ll have more security having a 128 GB. You could also have two 64 GB, but I rather have two 128 GB if you value shooting photo AND video often. I also love and recommend a water proof housing for your SD cards.
Check out: Sandisk 128gb SD Card / SD Card Case
A Better Camera Bag
You won’t need an expensive camera bag to keep going, but if that adventurous side of you is part of the reason why you capture and create with a camera, a camera bag to compliment your lifestyle and protect and house your tools is a wise investment. I often look for camera bags that are weather resistant, or have a rain fly covering, are modular or fit modular cubes, fit a tripod, and, because I overpack or carry heavy stuff, a waist strap.
Check out Peak Design Camera Bags: 10L Bag / 20L Bag / 30L Bag
Check out: Review of Peak Design Every Day Backpack 30L
Mini-Tripod
If you’re into that vlogging life and filming yourself while valuing being discreet with a small form factor, this is a no brainer. Otherwise you’ll want a bigger and solid tripod to keep your camera steady.
Check out: Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod / PGY Tech Tripod
Power Bank
Charge your extra batteries on the go or operate your camera with your power bank plugged in (like the a6400).
Check out: Anker’s 13,000 mAh Power Bank / Anker’s 10,000 mAh Power Bank
Capture Card and USB Connector
Looking for a better webcam for your zoom calls? Look no further, use the camera that you already have. With this accessory you can choose this as your video input for your video calls on your computer without breaking the bank.
Check out: HDMI to HDMI Micro (6ft) / Elgato Capture Card / AVERYN Capture Card
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