Best Accessories for the Sony a7CII and a7CR

[@DylanBlackburn]

UPDATE! Haoge released the silver thumbgrip for Sony A7CII and A7CR. Link has been updated!

[@SPDTDL]

I ordered it using your link. Took a month to come from USA to UK so was very excited. Tried to fit it to my A7CR and it was TIGHT, super tight. Got it half way and panicked that I might never be able to get it off again. Had to use extreme force to get it off, to the point I thought it might break my camera. Now have to try and find a UPS drop off point to return it back to USA. It has A7CII stamped on the rear so it's for sure the correct version. I have left an Amazon review that should be published in a few days.

[@jameswong334]

@@SPDTDLSecond this. I pushed mine all the way in my A7 CR and had a super hard time getting it out. It does make the camera feel super stable. Pity about the poor fit.

[@EnnTomi1]

@@SPDTDL sand the sides off a bit, so it doesnt fit too tight.

[@o0YumRamen0o]

Kudos to you, no one else on KZbin is making A7c2 CR content except you

[@DylanBlackburn]

Somebody’s gotta do it and I’m happy to!

[@edmondluilumea4371]

All accessories look super cool!

[@scampifingers]

I bought the A7Cii fir the compactness so was hesitant to add bulk but got the smallrig plate & thumb grip based on this review and absolutely love the aesthetic & practicality of both! Thanks mate!

[@darrenhaken]

Which thumb grip did you buy?

[@smaganas]

Love the video. There is nothing wrong with mixing form and function. The best picture is the one you actually take. Having a camera that you enjoy will motivate you to take it out more and capture more moments. Too bad the hot shoes limits which accessory you can use. I’m going to buy that thumb grip right away

[@-441-]

Thanks for putting me onto the Godox Lux Junior!

[@robinlarabi]

Excellent video! I also use a red metal shutter release button on my A7c, it costs peanuts and definitely improved my shooting experience.

[@HarryLang]

Do you have a link to that?

[@MiguelMejia]

Great video; thanks for sharing. Calm, clear, and nicely detailed. Glad I checked it out.

[@DylanBlackburn]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Dontom1990]

Man, i really love your Videos. I started with Photography when i was like 14. And i got the A7C a Year ago after a lot of research and comparison. After i got the Camera i found your Channel. Since then i get a lot Good Input from your channel for that camera and photography at large. Really enjoying your Video Style, the Accessory Input, and also your Pictures ! Keep on the Good Work and have a lot of Fun with it !

[@DylanBlackburn]

Thank you so much man!

[@Will_Zhao]

Just bought the same lens hood from HaoGe for the F2.5G and loved the look so much more compared to the original.

[@Draconis8888]

Oh nice! I was waiting for an eyecup to come out. Glad to see a good thumb grip too; the one I got was blocking the angled Menu and C1 buttons. Thanks for the recs!

[@DylanBlackburn]

Thanks for watching!!

[@darrenhaken]

Which thumb grip did you get?

[@Draconis8888]

@@darrenhaken I returned it. It was ASIN B08TT595PX. Sold by Zheimei. A generic A7C thumb grip.

[@ManifestDuality]

Great video man

[@Martin-nu6ym]

The SmallRig plate has the QD-socket! Glad to see that SmallRig is now providing it. Wish the black one was designed like the silver one. I might get the silver one for my black A7CR just for the design difference. 🤪

[@DylanBlackburn]

I didn’t even realize the black was designed differently! That’s pretty weird, but I’m glad I could help you out!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Another great video, thanks Dylan! Do you ever use lens hoods when shooting?

[@DylanBlackburn]

Thanks for watching! I do use lens hoods on my 24mm and 50mm lens. Not on my 35mm 1.8 just to keep a smaller profile. Keep it in my camera bag just in case though!

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

@@DylanBlackburn Thanks Dylan!

[@donwendell1995]

Great video! Very informative! Just ordered the Clever Supply Co. leather strap. I have a question about the eye cup -- does it work with glasses? Thanks!

[@Sonica212]

This camera with the leather case! They suede too that gives it this vintage vibe. Im surprised you didn't do that one too

[@DylanBlackburn]

@@Sonica212 Gotta leave some accessories for a part 2 :) Smallrig did just release a bunch of great grip accessories for it too!

[@NovakTheEnjoyer]

Got my thumb grip and baseplate! Thanks for the video!

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thank you for the video. Familiar with most of your recommendations but the flash was new and unique to me. I will look to get one. I just wish that you didn’t have to remove the thumb grip to use it. It’s why I haven’t adopted the eye cup either. I just make the default work. I do wish Sony had used the same eyecup design as the A6700. Haven’t received my thumb grip yet. Hope mine is well thought out like yours looks. Had one on my A7C but sent that one on to the new owner.

[@brianruizy]

love the content! have been binging all the a7c stuff since I just bought one :)

[@DylanBlackburn]

Thanks for the support man! Enjoy your new camera :)

[@PhilKnall]

Ah good to know there's dedicated eyecups now. I ground down my a7c one so it kinda fit, but it wasn't ideal.

[@thomascampanis]

Great video, Dylan. Will your lens hood fit on the Sony f 1.4 35mm prime lens?

[@DylanBlackburn]

This one specifically does not but Haoge does make an identical one for the 35mm GM!

[@thomascampanis]

@@DylanBlackburn Thank you. I'll have to see if I can find it. Thanks again.

[@Sebbir]

Can you use the peak design micro clutch or similar hand straps with this grip?

[@darrenhaken]

I've never shot with a flash. Could you do some videos on why/when you'd use it? Any videos I've ever looked at are tailored more at professional portrait photographers (not me)

[@PhotoTrekr]

Just downsized from the full size bodies to the A7CR and A7CII. The grip still isn't large enough for me. They put a large grip on the 6700, why not on the A7C cameras? I'm currently using the PD hand grip strap which makes the grip usable for me. Another problem I have is that I like using L plates on my camera bodies. I'm currently using the PD plate which allows for the attachment of PD buds (or whatever they are called). But the placement of the memory card slot on the left doesn't allow for an L plate (as far as I know).

[@joeybailey9628]

Have you had any issues with flash ? And would recommend for event photography ?

[@Chris-13]

Great recommendations 🙏🙏

[@alexfletcher1567]

Hey Dylan. When looking at the tripod it doesn’t seem to have the 90 degree hinge you showed. Was that a separate buy?

[@BenVacher]

Great video Dylan! Do you have any compact case recommendations for this series of cameras?

[@Kabab]

Would you happen to have a small travel case recommendation. Ice searched high and low and the best thing I could find is this hideous Lowepro bag. It won out from everything else I tried because it fits the camera exactly and makes the camera very quick and easy to access while providing adequate protection on the go. I've had to personally alter the bag to get rid of the orange and make it less hideous but I would really like a functional and good looking bag. Kameratasche Lowepro GearUp Creator Box Modern, travel size.

[@agamemnon60]

Peak Design Everyday Sling

[@sherbaju]

I was expecting the eyecup. 🤗

[@MontyMosaic]

Are these all also usable for a7c?

[@АлександрПоклад-ф6ш]

you have thumb grip from a7c? and thumb grip for a7c ii is not comfoortable?

[@ChillStudyDate]

I have to know does this camera overheat?

[@jasonbascos]

I saw how the thumb grip you linked is for the A7c. If that’s the case, do you feel any thumb grip designed for the A7c should work for the A7Cii/a7cr, as well? Thanks.

[@DylanBlackburn]

Yes. It’s all the same and doesn’t really matter

[@dezem7]

Don't forget a square lens hood for your 24mm 😀

[@DylanBlackburn]

It’s a must!!

[@ricardolamboy2832]

Quick q., how easy is to take off the thumb grip? 2:40

[@DylanBlackburn]

Easily slides on and off!

[@ricardolamboy2832]

@@DylanBlackburn thanks for the reply, and man let me tell you that I love your videos..!! Keep up the awesome work Dylan!!!!

[@Brian444]

@@DylanBlackburn do you reckon the hotshoe contacts are still weathersealed with the thumbgrip on?

[@Princeton_James]

Mine was tight. Most amazon reviews would agree. Also, it made it difficult to press the custom button because it sat a little too low. lastly the grip itself didn't feel natural. It's not normally where your thumb goes when you hold the camera. Sony should have just extended the thumb resting area on the camera itself. That'll be in the A7Ciii

[@hangryherbivore]

Surprised you didn't compare the small rig vertical grip to the one that comes with CR. Why do you prefer the small rig?

[@DylanBlackburn]

This video is about affordable accessories and the Sony grip is definitely not affordable haha. I already made a video about it though and in the end I still prefer the Sony grip. Both are great in their own ways though

[@alexanderpark6779]

I know the sony a7cii grip is diff than the first sony a7c but will the silver smallrig baseplate useable for the original a7c? Thanks for your video!

[@DylanBlackburn]

It will screw on but not fit properly. So I’d say technically no

[@alexanderpark6779]

Thanks!! I always wanted a similar baseplate for the first sony a7c ahaha. Thank you for your reply!!@@DylanBlackburn

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

Great video, Dylan. I am considering following your recommendation and getting the Junior Flash. But I have a question: what would you use as a diffuser? A piece of parchment paper and an elastic would probably do but it doesn't look very professional.

[@DylanBlackburn]

I have one of these and it fits over the Lux Junior! amzn.to/48qcU1a

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

@@DylanBlackburn How snug does it fit?

[@imSoNotDavid]

Hey Dylan, UK fan here. I've just sold my x100v and now a74, and now buying an a7cii. Finally. The smallrig and the godox junior are a must purchase, thanks for showcasing it. I'm going to buy them on UK Amazon, the silver smallrig is in stock here actually. I was wondering do you have UK affiliate links as well so it can benefit you? Or can you only use US affiliate links? Just thought I'd ask since I will buy them this week. If not, no worries at all.

[@DylanBlackburn]

I appreciate you asking before you buy so you can help support the channel! Sadly, as far as I'm aware of I can only share affiliate links that got to US Amazon. I appreciate you regardless though!

[@arifp6430]

Hey bro, can the smallrig rig be used for a7c?

[@editsbydaan6048]

Been trying to figure this out for the past hour lmao, can't find the base plate for specifically the A7C anywhere. Annoying as hell

[@CC-gt3ro]

Yess i have it (for a7c the version 1 of the grip with the base). It has a nice big handle and canera strap connector. However the camera is heavy now. It is good for video and better stabilization but for photo with a flash, it is heavy. I tried recently without, and it is definitely a good amount of additional weight.

[@Jimmy-by6wd]

Dylan a question What is the most versatile lens for the Sony a7c ii?

[@DylanBlackburn]

That’s a difficult question to answer because it depends on the person’s shooting style. Many would argue that a 24-70 2.8 is one of the most versatile lenses but I think it’s a little too bulky on the A7C cameras. Thus making you want to go out and shoot less. To me personally the 35mm 1.8 is my versatile lens.

[@Jimmy-by6wd]

@@DylanBlackburn 24-70 sigma !

[@crazzei]

I really wish the silver thumb grip wasn’t sold out. I bought the silver small rig grip before that sold out. And I have the peak design system on the way so I can use it with the strap I already have

[@DylanBlackburn]

Here’s the same exact thumb grip as mine listed on eBay! www.ebay.com/itm/175685420872?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=w76QVEXgR7G&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@АлександрПоклад-ф6ш]

Hi. Can you help me to decide which images size I need to use!? FINE or X-FINE I have a7cr

[@DylanBlackburn]

I think X-FINE would be better but I would recommend shooting RAW, not jpeg

[@АлександрПоклад-ф6ш]

@@DylanBlackburn why raw? What advantages? I m not a pro. Raw is better?

[@АлександрПоклад-ф6ш]

@DylanBlackburn and why you don't use extension grip from sony which was in the box? You think silver grip that you recommend is better? Just honestly!

[@rommelbautista6480]

is that Short strap or 36inch?

[@DylanBlackburn]

@@rommelbautista6480 36!

[@RabeTV]

i dont understand the flash. can you please make a video about it?

[@DylanBlackburn]

What don’t you understand? I probably won’t make a video completely about it but I’m happy to help where I can. It’s just about as straightforward and simple as a flash can be!

[@RabeTV]

i never used a flash before :D why i can make the wheel inside the settings? you have some example photos with flash?@@DylanBlackburn

[@douglaspeale9727]

Before this video, I never considered any camera I owned as a fashion accessory.

[@joelrosario8960]

thumbgrip and eyecup thats the question

[@madelinehayley5791]

Did you study slayification at the university of servington bc this video is giving

[@duke4401]

Hey Dylan, your video is really insightful for me. It helps me a lot to choose accessories for my A7C2. However, in my country, they don't sell finger thumbs for A7C2 but only A7C. Can I buy an A7C finger thumb, and then use it for my A7C2? Thank you so much for answering my question

[@DylanBlackburn]

Yeah! I just have an original A7C thumb grip

[@TanNguyen-cm3pq]

I bought a wrong tripod using the link in the description - one without vertical shooting mechanic. 😢

[@DylanBlackburn]

I fixed the link! I’m so sorry I accidentally linked the wrong tripod 😭😭😭 I’m shocked you’re the first person to say something

[@paulthiebaut]

aperture is a little to large when you're showing the accessories it's way too blurry :(

[@KeAiFu]

I bought the A7CR to have a small und light camera, surely will not make it more heavy by using accessories...

[@mrbaiser4133]

The flash should be tiltable. Would be much more useful. @Godox And nobody combines an eyecup and a thumb grip in one piece. Why? Hello, China???

[@lordofthefly]

I love how you can't use a few of these "best" accessories together. lol.