Sony RX100 III Accessories

This video shows several accessories that are available for the Sony DSC-RX100 III camera, including cases, filter adapter, grips, and remote control. More information is available in my book about the camera. See whiteknightpress.com for details.
Many of the products shown in the video can be purchased through the links below. Some of these are affiliate links; I may receive a small commission for purchases made through those links. I have not received any free items or other compensation for including any products in this video.
Sony LCJ-RXF case:
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Sony LCM-CSVH case:
(no longer readily available)
Eagle Creek Waist Pack:
amzn.to/3sLwAHV (different model than shown in video)
Sony BC-TRX battery charger:
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Generic batteries and charger:
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Sony AC-UD11 charger:
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Sony Filter Adapter, VFA-49R1:
(no longer readily available)
Meade Series 4000 40mm Super Plossl eypiece:
amzn.to/2ZTL1x7 (different model than shown in video)
Adapter rings to fit telescope eyepiece to camera, digikit DKSR49T:
www.telescopeadapters.com/58-... (exact kit needed may no longer be available; contact vendor for information)
Celestron Regal 80F-ED spotting scope:
amzn.to/37U6YR0 (different model than shown in video)
Sony AG-R1 grip:
(no longer readily available)
Richard Franiec's grip:
www.kleptography.com/rf/#came...
Sony RM-VPR1 remote control:
amzn.to/2NNL0s3
Photographer's Guide to the Sony RX100 III (paperback):
a.co/d/3mN05JR
Photographer's Guide to the Sony RX100 III (Kindle):
amzn.to/2NEtS8a

[@reidmcclure1438]

Alex I want to thank you for the fine job you did in writing the two publications I have purchased covering the in-depth operation of the RX-10 and the RX-100. Both Guidebooks have gone a long way in making the use of these cameras such a enjoyable experience. Thanks again!

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

I think I'm falling in love with this gem.

[@AnthonyTokarz]

Your book was well written. A big help with all the menu options. Nicely done.

[@alexswhite]

Anthony Tokarz Thanks very much! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@Aplus205]

Yes I bought the ebook and find it very helpful. Thanks

[@Bittysann]

I'm definitely buying the book !

[@MassiveLib]

Brilliant book. Essential reading

[@astralfish2569]

Thanks Alex,will definitely checkout your book,looks great.

[@alexswhite]

Thanks!

[@Vegas702]

Wow great video!! 👍

[@balmuis]

What a great video, esp. Like the scope add on glad I stumbled upon this video thank you so much

[@PixelatedPicachu]

Great video!

[@GraceUnderFire2022]

Thank you for this video...Great information and great presentation! I have been wanting this camera for a little while now and have been saving my pennies, not quite there yet! I have also been feeling that it just might be a little too much camera for me, although, it would be THE camera and probably for a very long time so I would have time to learn all about it. Seeing that little sneak peek of your book at the end, has made all that nervousness go away! It looks wonderful with tons of information and graphics -- I need it all to learn new things. I will definitely be checking out your website...right now, as a matter of fact! Thank you and well done!!

[@MrNlichtwar]

I cashed in all my lens and cameras (two) to B&H...And bought the RX100m3 to replace carrying a bulky camera on vacation. But I wanted a better than iPhone capability. This camara more than met the needs I was expecting...in fact it is as good as my SLR's...

[@ObaidulHasan]

thanks man. this is crazy. but I like this craziness.

[@alexswhite]

In response to the question about wireless flash, there is no built-in support for wireless flash with any of the 3 Sony RX100 models. Only the RX100 II has a hot shoe, into which you can insert a radio transmitter to trigger an external flash. All of these cameras have a built-in flash unit, so you can trigger an external flash using an optical slave.

[@Camilla_Sundholm]

I just bought the Sony rx100V camera and after stumbling across your video för mark III and learned you have written a book about it, I started to search for one for markV. I´m really happy to have found it and I just bought it hoping to get a better grip of my new camera. Thank you!

[@alexswhite]

Great, thanks! The RX100 V is a great camera, and I hope you will really enjoy it!

[@Camilla_Sundholm]

I love it, but need a bit of guidance which I now will receive :) Had a Nikon D5300 before but needed something that I could take along on hikes etc easily

[@mrscillalatte]

GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU!

[@alexswhite]

I'm glad you enjoyed it -- Thanks!

[@mrscillalatte]

Thank you very wonderful!

[@pholyuth]

wow, what a cool idea, connecting the camera to a scope. i would love to see the images taken by that set up.

[@alexswhite]

Pholyuth Angkinantana Here are some sample images I took with the RX100 III connected to a spotting scope and a telescope: www.dropbox.com/sh/dmw4ezz28khoy3h/AABvbMbpSHny50PHiJdhAu4ya?dl=0

[@DennisReeder]

Video is well done and informative. But, I would HIGHLY recommend your book. I own a NEX6 and have a couple guide books for that camera. Neither of them are as well written, easy to read or helpful as your book(s) for the RX100 series. Nice work Alex.

[@alexswhite]

Dennis Reeder Thanks very much, Dennis!

[@krism5825]

i have your book and it has been soooo helpful! i recently got the camera and have been reading the book for a few days prior. the sony booklet is... how shall we say, diminutive? anyway, GREAT work! it's so nice to have a concise walkthrough of the options.i just field tested last night and having the logic and examples behind the options and functions was so much easier to recall than a dry listing. excited to see you have a video as well!! :D

[@alexswhite]

Thanks! I hope you continue to enjoy your camera!

[@baccus61]

How the hell do you write a book that big in such a short period of time since the cameras release!! Kudos on that and also for the information on what is out there. I have just bought the MIV for myself and will give the MIII to the little woman for her upgrade. absolutely love the camera for night time shots as most of mine are at parties etc. Good job. :-)

[@historicalvideo8851]

+Richard McMahon Thanks very much! The RX100 cameras are really terrific; I'm glad you're enjoying them.

[@jean-francoislavole9385]

Mersi beaucoup !

[@savedpurplecat]

Excellent thankyou for your short review, I have a rx100 mark 1 and am about to upgrade to the mark 3, but would like to know if the play memories timelapse app stitches the timelapse for you (In camera) as I do wild camping on mountains and would like to check the timelapse I have just taken on the screen. I wondered if you might know if it does thanks Tim

[@alexswhite]

savedpurplecat Yes, the Time-lapse app does stitch the individual shots together into a time-lapse movie that you can play back in the camera.

[@savedpurplecat]

Wonderful your the first person who has been able to answer this thanks :) Tim

[@mohdf4hmi]

Does Sony RX100 i/ii/iii support wireless flash function?

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

@Alex White you link to the Photographer's Guide to the Sony RX100 III (paperback): goes to the wrong book. It goes to the RX10 guide. Because of Sony's numbering system it's easy for people to mistake that and get a book for the wrong camera if they don't notice.

[@alexswhite]

Thanks very much for pointing that out! I have fixed it now.

[@tomil2002]

Good day,thank you for a nice video.Please have Sony rx100 III HDMI live view output? Thank you

[@alexswhite]

Yes, the RX100 III camera can output the live view through its HDMI port in recording mode, so you can view the scene on an external monitor or record video to an external video recorder.

[@lonniebrunet]

Hi there - I'd like to use my RX100 M3 and mount to my telescope eye piece. Which pieces do I need to buy? I wasn't sure if I need that first piece that you connected a filter too or not.

[@alexswhite]

You need to get a filter adapter that attaches to the front of the lens and allows the use of 49mm filters or other accessories. Then, what I did was purchase a 49mm Digi-Kit from telescopeadapters.com. Once you attach the filter adapter and the Digi-Kit items to the camera, you can attach the camera to a standard telescope eyepiece. You have to be careful, because the connection between the camera and the telescope will be somewhat delicate, but you can get good results.

[@DennisMathias]

Alex! Reallly good. Esp liked the telescope adapters. I wonder if there is an adapter for prime focus (no eyepiece)? How's the photo quality done with the eyepieces?

[@alexswhite]

Thanks for the comment. I doubt there is an adapter for prime focus, but you might want to check with telescopeadapters.com. Here is a sample image using the eyepiece and a spotting scope. whiteknightpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rx1003digiscopingsample.jpg.

[@DennisMathias]

BTW, Alex, watched this again. Hate to spend money on batteries. So I opted for an Anker storage solution of 10000 mah. So now I just plug the camera into that and I get a charged battery WHILE I'm shooting. And it's nice for messing with time lapse where the battery would run down. In effect it's like carrying about 8 batteries around with me. Just a thought..for book 2.

[@alexswhite]

Yes, I am now using Anker and other USB batteries quite a lot; they are very convenient!

[@andrearoberson]

Do you think you can use a ring light with this camera? I am a novice. If i purchase a filter base ring or adapter...then would I be able to add on a ring? Thank you for your video.

[@andrearoberson]

Or can I use the adapter ring that comes with a ring light?

[@Bittysann]

Meade 4000 series 26mm eyepiece?

[@brucecuff814]

Alex thank you for your depth review of the RX100m3 I was thinking of getting a nex 5r or a hx 400v. I would to get a 100m but money is a factor only if I can find a used one at a good price. Please let me know what you think of the other 2 cameras. I could some help. Thank you.

[@alexswhite]

Bruce Cuff Hello, Bruce -- I'll give you my thoughts, though I have to point out that I have not worked with either of the other 2 models -- I have only read about them. In my opinion, the choice boils down to your own needs and preferences. The HX 400V is a fine camera with a very long zoom range and a larger body than the others, but with a small sensor. It would be an excellent choice for casual wildlife and sports photography, and general use on vacations, etc. The Nex 5r, of course, takes interchangeable lenses and has a larger sensor that will yield excellent large-sized prints and good defocused backgrounds. But, if you want a camera that combines some of the best features and images available in a very small package, which you can always carry with you easily, I would opt for the RX100. It really is an excellent choice, if you can live without the longer zoom.

[@brucecuff814]

Alex I ended up getting a sony nex 5r at a good price could not afford a RX100. I am trying to learn as much as I can about it even tho I did a lot of research before I got it. Can you give me any good info and lens I can buy. I take a lot of nature and children pictures. Thank you getting back to me so soon.

[@alexswhite]

Bruce Cuff Hi, Bruce -- I don't know that much about the Nex 5r, never having used one. There is a good book about it by Gary Friedman, which has excellent information. Here is a link: www.amazon.com//dp/B00C8VW5WA/. That book should have good information about which lenses are best. I hope that is helpful.

[@user-yc5yj2dg9p]

Is the VFA-49R1 compatible with the LCJ-RXF protective case? Will the cover be closed if there is a filter?

[@alexswhite]

I don't have the camera anymore, so I can't test it to be sure. My recollection is that the camera will fit into the case with the filter adapter attached, but it could be tight, and if you have a filter attached to the adapter, it might not fit.

[@GruppoCampanaridiArrone]

Is it possible to connect the camera to a zoom lens thanks to an adapter? in case what could be the compatible lenses?

[@alexswhite]

I'm not sure what you mean by that question. The camera has a zoom lens built into it, so it does not need to connect to a zoom lens. You can get a filter adapter that lets you attach a supplementary lens, but I don't recommend doing that, because the adapter is not strong and adding another lens would put a strain on the camera's lens. You can attach the camera to a telescope using an adapter if you are very careful. Any standard telescope eyepiece will work for that purpose.

[@keepthefunk]

Best accessory: A good microphone :-)

[@orpado1968]

can a microphone be fix into the multi port?

[@GruppoCampanaridiArrone]

Is there an accessory, an adapter, to connect an external microphone such as the h2n zoom to the machine?

[@alexswhite]

There is no way to make a microphone connect electronically to the camera as far as I know, though you can attach an external microphone and sync the audio to the video using software. Here is a post that shows a way to attach a Zoom recorder to the camera: www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53851448.

[@SuperWira]

2018 and still use DSC RX100 M3..

[@nickagainstheworld]

same! point & shoots are so underrated

[@utkuonatyildiz9479]

2023 and i have just bought new m3

[@R7R12]

Got one last month, it's great

[@DaleEverett]

Can you tell me how to REMOVE the Sony grip from an RX without damaging the camera? The Sony grip that sticks on.

[@alexswhite]

I haven't done that myself, but from what I've read, it's not too hard to remove. People have said they start by trying to peel it slowly from one side. You may have to use dental floss or something similar to get a space underneath the grip to start peeling slowly. If there is residue left over, you might use a warm, moist cloth to remove the residue.

[@hangsengfutures3012]

just wondering is there a chance were I can get an external mic adaptor to the Micro USB

[@alexswhite]

Hangseng Futures As far as I know, there is no such adapter available; the USB port is not set up to accept an external microphone, even if you had an adapter that fits the jack. That is what I understand; maybe someone else knows of a solution, but I am not aware of any.

[@Bittysann]

Can you please send me the links for all that adapter and telescope lens ? Thank you

[@alexswhite]

The Sony filter adapter is available at www.amazon.com//dp/B00DPB6K4G/. The telescope adapter rings are available from telescopeadapters.com.

[@gtralive-2024]

I just got the M7, you think these fit on it?

[@alexswhite]

It's hard to say at this point. Some items undoubtedly would fit, and others probably would not.

[@gtralive-2024]

@@alexswhite Thanks!

[@kimkelly003]

Do you have the links for the Sony eyepiece adapter and also for the eagle creek waist pack?

[@alexswhite]

Here are some current links. I'm not sure if the waist pack is the exact same model; you should check to see if it has the features you would want: www.amazon.com/dp/B07DW9NDN7/?tag=whiknipre-20 www.amazon.com/dp/B00OWG0IAA/?tag=whiknipre-20

[@kimkelly003]

Thank you for the links.

[@kimkelly003]

Trying to find the link to purchase the 49mm meade telescope eyepiece and the ring adapter so I can place on spotting scope. Are they on Amazon or Ebay or do you sell them?

[@alexswhite]

@@kimkelly003 Here are those links: www.amazon.com/dp/B000237C92/?tag=whiknipre-20 www.telescopeadapters.com/digi-kits-by-thread-size/130-digi-kit-telescope-camera-adapter-set-49mm-thread-size.html I hope that is what you need. If not, let me know and I'll try to help further. Thanks.

[@kataklizmik0]

Great video. Thanks!!! and forget that 'purple basshole' guy talking talking sh** about your voice. It sounds Awesome. Sorta very closely resembling Nicolas Cages' voice. I was mesmerized in a way to say the truth. .. no homo, =D Cool vid. Those telescopic attachments you spoke about absolutely sealed the deal on me deciding to get this camera asap. !!!!!!!Sony M3!!!!!!!

[@alexswhite]

+kataklizmik0 Thanks for the encouraging words -- now maybe I will get inspired to do another video! It has been a while . . .

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

You're right, he does sound like Nicolas Cage! I'm very auditory sensitive, and if someone has annoying voice I just can't handle it. I have no problem with his voice. Quite nice to listen to. There will always be haters complaining about something, eh? Don't worry about them @Alex White

[@vorpled]

It's more Chomsky and Burroughs, and that's not a bad thing.

[@alexswhite]

I have never tried using a ring light with any of the Sony RX100 models, but I believe it could be done. If you use the Sony or similar filter adapter you would have to be careful, because that adapter doesn't support a lot of weight. I saw this light that might be a possibility: www.newworldvideodirect.com/productdetail.asp?productid=594885. You would need to get one of the adapters that uses 52mm accessories, such as one from lensmate at lensmateonline.com.

[@seebooze]

I've heard other reviewers comment that the Rx100iii can fit within the Sony case with the Ar-2 grip attached, is this possible? .

[@alexswhite]

RarityGamer I don't have my case anymore, so I can't check, but my recollection is that the camera will not fit into the Sony case with the grip attached.

[@andrearoberson]

Thank you sooooo much for your help! It is much appreciated!

[@dombasso5120]

I just wanted to say you a minute or so in I was bored cuz your voice was so monotone and flat

[@ariesaputra2762]

Alex White

[@PeterPe.]

Schöne Tasche. Nostalgie Pur. Nur dann ist sie wieder Unhandlich.

[@Panthers1521]

Wow, That looks like a great book! I am a beginner camera user, is your book geared towards the more advanced user or can a novice like me benefit from it?

[@Panthers1521]

+Panthers1521 Never mind, I read your reviews on Amazon and your book sounds perfect for any user from novice to advanced.

[@orpado1968]

Can a microphone be fix into the Multi port?

[@alexswhite]

No, I don’t believe there is any way to plug a microphone into that camera. You could record the sound separately and sync it in software.

[@orpado1968]

@@alexswhite Thanks Alex, recording the sound into a software would be troublesome. Sony RX100 IV and V i think have microphone input.

[@alexswhite]

@@orpado1968 I believe you need to look to the RX100 VII to find a microphone jack built into the camera.

[@orpado1968]

@@alexswhite thanks

[@BigRobEnergy]

Good vid! I actually just did a review on the Sony RX100 V on my channel, check it out!

[@GetOutsideYourself]

I never understood why anyone would buy that expensive wired remote, when you can use the quite effective cellphone app.

[@alexswhite]

I think it's good for people to have different options - not everyone is comfortable using Wi-Fi and apps.

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Sure, the more options the better. It could be grandma's first camera since the 1970's after all!

[@spencare]

Alex White This may be a stupid question, but if you are traveling and don't have WIFI (like at the Grand Canyon), can you still use your cell phone to control the camera? If not, is there any other way to do so without this wired remote, like Bluetooth?

[@alexswhite]

spencare Yes, you can control the camera in that situation, because the camera generates its own Wi-Fi network, which your smartphone can connect to.

[@spencare]

Alex White Wow, so it's the camera that makes the wifi? Does that mean if I transfer the pictures to my phone, I'm not using part of my data plan?

[@---1366]

good but too lengthy

[@littlenel17]

Is it possible to add a shotgun or any external microphone to this camera?

[@alexswhite]

No, you can't plug in a microphone to the camera. What I recommend is to use an external microphone with a separate audio recorder, and then sync the external audio track with the sound recorded by the camera using editing software such as Premiere, Final Cut, etc.

[@littlenel17]

@@alexswhite wow…how challenging is it to sync the audio perfectly? Seems like a pain in the but especially if you’re cutting a lot of things and putting it all together in like a vlog

[@alexswhite]

@@littlenel17 I haven't done this myself recently, but when I did it a few years ago with Adobe Premiere Pro, it was very easy and quick. If I recall correctly, you would select both audio tracks, right-click, and select a command such as Synchronize Audio. There undoubtedly is a similar procedure in other software packages. If you have multiple video and audio files, that would take more time, but if you have just one long video file and a corresponding file of external audio, you could sync the audio tracks before you start cutting together the various components of your finished product. There probably are tutorials on this on KZbin.

[@littlenel17]

@@alexswhite one more question Alex. I was fooling around with my Mark 3 today. I noticed that when i pop the view finder and pull it out the camera wont switch to viewfinder mode. I look through the viewfinder and its just all black. I saw somewhere that maybe the sensor had some dust. I cleaned it and nothing happened. Also, the viewfinder setting is on.

[@alexswhite]

@@littlenel17 I haven't had personal experience with this issue, but there is some information on it to be found through a search. Here is one thread that looks like it might be helpful: www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4234935.