What stuff do I actually need for a Sony mirrorless camera before I go to Italy next month? I just bought this expensive a6400 thing and honestly I have no idea what else I need to buy so I dont ruin my trip. I spent basically all my savings on the camera so my budget is super tight maybe like $100 left for extras. I keep seeing people talk about extra batteries and fancy filters but I dont even know what a filter does?? Is the strap it comes with okay or is it gonna hurt my neck after walking all day... I'm just so stressed I'm gonna forget something important and then have a paperweight in my bag.
The a6400 is a solid choice but the battery life is honestly pretty bad. Since you are on a tight budget, I would suggest focusing on power and comfort first.
Building on the earlier suggestion, I unfortunately had issues with sensor dust mid-trip that ruined every single shot. Get Giottos Rocket Air Blaster Medium cuz cleaning kits are way more stressful...
@Reply #2 - good point! I would suggest the SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB SDXC UHS-I V30 to prevent buffer lag. Check the Camera Memory Speed site for benchmarks so you dont buy slow cards.
Saw your post earlier and honestly its just ridiculous how much pressure they put on us. You are right to be stressed because the whole system feels like a trap lately.
Building on the earlier suggestion, you really dont need to drop a ton of cash to have a good trip. I remember my first big solo trip where I had basically zero budget left after buying the body. Making it work with stuff I already had around the house was the only way.
I have been shooting with Sony for years and honestly, I am going to politely disagree with the push to buy a bunch of extra gear. You can probably get by with the stock accessories and keep your $100 for your actual travel expenses.