Top 20 Sony A9III Accessories

In this quick accessory guide you’ll find my top 20 recommended accessories for the Sony A9 III mirrorless camera in 2024.

Please let me know in the comments below if there are any accessories that you think deserve a mention.

1. Sony PCK-LG3 Glass Screen Protector

Some people will argue that you don’t need a screen protector but having dropped my cameras more than once I definitely feel more comfortable with one installed.

The Sony PCK-LG3 screen protector is a hardened glass screen protector that is compatible with the A9III and also the A7RV.

It’s 9H-rated hard, shatterproof glass and has an anti-stain coating to resist marks or finger prints

I’m using this screen protector on my A7RV and the touch screen still works perfectly and the display remains crystal clear.

2. Sony 320GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card

I would typically recommend the Angelbird 1TB AV Pro CFexpress Type A memory cards (B&H Photo) due to their excellent performance and price but sadly they have recently been obsoleted and are becoming difficult to purchase.

Therefore I’m recommending the Sony 320GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card instead which is also available in a 640GB capacity.

A much cheaper alternative would be PerGear but their performance can’t match the Sony cards.

Please visit my Sony A9III Memory Card Guide for further advice on memory cards.

3.Sony MRW-G2 CFExpress Type-A Card Reader

The Sony MRW-G2 is a dual-card reader/writer supporting both CFexpress Type A and SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II/UHS-I memory cards.

It supports transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s via USB 3.1 Gen 2. You’ll find USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A cables are included in the box.

I’m not entirely sure what material it’s made from but it feels like some type of light metal, either way it feels very well built and definitely not plasticky.

I use the MRW-G2 myself and find it to be pretty much faultless, it also doesn’t get too hot unlike some other readers.

4. Sony NP-FZ100 Battery

The Sony NP-FZ100 (2280mAh) rechargeable battery is the supported battery for the Sony A9III. One of these should be included with the camera if you purchased from it new.

It’s not a cheap battery but I would strongly recommend using this battery over third-party alternatives that may not function correctly in-camera and potentially risk damaging your camera

5. Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger

The official Sony external charger for the NP-FZ100 battery is the Sony BC-QZ1. This is the fastest way to charge the NP-FZ100 battery and will charge a single battery in approximately 150 minutes.

One should be included in the box when you purchase the A9III from new but you might find it useful to have a spare or two. You can also charge the battery in-camera if you prefer.

6. Sony BC-ZD1 Dual Battery Charger

The BC-ZD1 is a high-speed charger for Sony’s NP-FZ100 batteries. It can simultaneously charge two batteries in approximately 155 minutes when connected to a USB Power Delivery (PD) compatible power supply with 30W or higher output and a USB cable with USB PD support (3A) or higher current.

• Charges two NP-FZ100 batteries simultaneously in approximately 155 minutes when connected to a USB PD compatible power supply
• Equipped with an indicator lamp that shows the battery charging status in 5 stages
• Width approx. 84.5 mm x Height approx. 29.2 mm x Depth approx. 70.0 mm, weight approx. 149g
• With heat dissipation measures plus built-in heat monitoring and control

7. Sony DC-C1 DC Coupler

The DC-C1 DC coupler allows for a stable power supply during long shoots or streaming by providing continuous, reliable power to cameras compatible with NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 rechargeable battery packs using an external power source such as a USB PD (65 W or more) compatible AC adapter and USB cable with USB PD support (5 A).

• Supplies power directly from an external power source such as a USB PD compatible AC adapter (65 W or more) to a camera body that supports NP-FZ100 or NP-FW50 batteries
• To prevent accidental cable disconnection, the DC-C1 is equipped with the locking screw hole, or an anchor loop can be used to secure the cable to the USB port ​
• 1.6m cable connects plug-in plate to the power supply assembly for flexible setup during shooting
• Equipped with Power Indicator Lamp that shows the power supply status
• Width approx. 52.0 mm x Height approx. 70.6 mm x Depth approx. 32.0 mm

8. ANKER 10,000mAh PowerCore Slim PD Power Bank

This Anker Power Bank will charge the Sony NP-FZ100 battery inside the A9III via it’s USB-C connector when the camera is powered off. It will also power the A9III when it’s turned on.

9. Sony VG-C5 Vertical / Battery Grip

The Sony VG-C5 battery grip shares the same material and button feel at the A9III camera body.

The grip holds 2x NP-FZ100 batteries which effectively doubles the battery life of the A9III.

The design mimics the same layout as the A9III body itself, and includes a lockable secondary shutter button and Multi-Selector, as well as a secondary C5 front custom button. The grip is built from magnesium alloy and is dust and moisture resistant.

The VG-C5 also supports parallel power supply to provide even longer effective operation times and and the remaining battery life for both batteries is indicated on the camera display.

10. Sony RMT-P1BT Remote Commander

The RMT-P1BT bluetooth remote covers essential camera controls including shutter release, focus, movie recording start/stop, power/digital zoom and a a lock switch. There are also two custom buttons that mirror the functions set to the C1 and AF-ON buttons on your camera body.

The remote features a very fast 0.05 seconds release time which is helpful for catching fast action shots like the one above.

The RMT-P1BT also supports continuous shooting, you can simply hold down the shutter button to shoot continuously.

Unfortunately you can’t link location information with a smartphone when the [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On].

Also if you want to manually control the focus using this remote, you need to switch the camera into MF mode using the camera’s menu, and not the MF/AF switch on the lens, if you use the lens AF/MF switch then the remote won’t work.

11. Sony HVL-F60RM2 Wireless Radio Flash

This Sony HVL-F60RM2 delivers reliable flash at high continuous shooting speeds and sync at shutter speeds of up to 1/80000 second. In HSS (High Speed Sync) mode it can sync at shutter speeds from 1/400 – 1/8000 second (1/400 second when attached to a model other than A9III).

When used with the A9III some variation in brightness and color may occur between shots when using shutter speeds higher than 1/10000 second. This is because the flash light levels may not reach the configured output setting at some shutter speeds, resulting in lower exposure levels than expected. Refer to this support page for further details.

12. Hoodman Eyecup

If you want to upgrade the original Sony FDA-EP19 eyecup supplied with the A9III then this one from Hoodman is my personal favorite.

It’s much larger than the original eyecup and also a lot more comfortable thanks to the silicon rubber that its made from.

Unlike the original Sony eyecup this one does a much better job at keeping ambient light out of the viewfinder.

This eyecup is also supported with the A7RV, A1, A7S III & A7 IV.

13. Peak Design Cuff + Slide Lite Straps

The Peak Design Cuff wrist strap will help to protect your A9III from accidental drops. It connects via Peak Designs anchor system and the wrist loop magnetically locks into place.

The Peak Design Slide Lite can be worn as a sling, neck, or shoulder strap. It uses internally-padded nylon webbing has a smooth side that glides over clothing in sling mode and a grippy side that prevents slipping in shoulder mode.

14. Peak Design Travel Travel Tripod

There are two versions of the Peak Design Travel tripod. A carbon model that weighs 1.27 kg (2.81 lbs) and an aluminum model that weights 1.56 kg (3.44 lbs). Both versions have a maximum weight capacity of 9.1 kg (20 lbs).

The tripod features a very compact form factor and 5 section quick release legs that deploy in seconds without having to flip over like traditional travel tripod legs.

There’s an omnidirectional ergonomic ball head included that is compatible with all PD plates and most 3rd party Arca-type plates.


When collapsed the tripod measure 39.1 cm (15.4”) in length and 7.9 cm (3.125″) in diameter. The maximum height (center column raised) is 152.4 cm (60″), or 130.2 cm (51.25″) with the center column down. The minimum height (low mode) is 14 cm (5.5”).

The following review from Dustin Abbott is worth watching if you’d like to learn more about this tripod.

15. Sony ECM-M1 Shotgun Microphone

The Sony ECM-M1 uses beamforming technology and advanced digital processing technology to provide eight audio recording modes including stereo to deliver outstanding sound quality in a wide range of situations.

The microphone takes advantage of the Sony A9III’s digital audio interface to avoid the noise and distortion associated with analogue transmission.

Sony’s introducing video below will help you to learn more about this microphone.

And for an independent review I’d strongly recommend watching Gordon Lang’s review:

16. Peak Design Everyday Sling v2

Of course you will not be fitting any big prime lenses inside this small bag, but if you are shooting with a smaller lens then the Everyday Sling v2 from Peak Design is great option to consider.

The sling is constructed from a durable nylon construction and is weather resistant. The bottom panel is also waterproof.

There’s an internal, padded sleeve for an 11″ tablet computer and six pockets within the main compartment that can store and organize camera batteries, memory cards, or small electronics.

I own one myself and it’s great for a walk-around bag. It’s available in Ash, Black and Midnight Blue colors.

17. Sensor Swab Ultra Full-Frame (24mm)

If you are comfortable with cleaning your Sony A9III’s sensor yourself then I’d recommend purchasing these sensor swabs.

They’re designed to clean oil, dust, and debris from your cameras full-frame sensor. Just make sure that you purchase the Type-3 (24mm) size.

Before you start cleaning the sensor make sure that you select the Sensor Cleaning option from the setup menu before switching off the A9III. This will lock the IBIS mechanism in place to prevent any movement during cleaning.

Further advice on cleaning your Sony’s sensor can be found in this article.

18. Rocket Air Blaster

The rocket blaster is an essential tool that should be in all photographers bags.

It’s perfect for blowing dust off your camera, off the sensor, lenses and filters.

19. Zeiss Cleaning Wipes

These are great for cleaning your camera, lenses and filters. You can also use them to clean your glasses or mobile displays.

I’ve even used them on my 65″ TV to remove my kids finger prints but I’ll admit they probably aren’t best suited to such a large screen!

20. MagicFiber Cleaning Cloths

After using the cleaning wipes these microfiber cloths will help to achieve a spotless finish.

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