> this Mark VII is the first time I've needed clear access for an external mic for my Tokyo trip next month. I ran into the same issue when I was filming street food in Osaka last year. I tried a few generic ones from Amazon but most of them covered the side port or made it a total pain to plug in a TRS cable. I ended up picking up the TP Original Sony RX100 VII Leather Half Case since it actually has the proper side clearance for the jack. Technically, it uses a bolt-on design that lets you swap the Sony NP-BX1 Lithium-Ion Battery without taking the whole skin off. The tripod mount is offset tho, which might be a minor annoyance if youre obsessive about centering, but it works fine for travel setups. The leather is decent quality for the price, usually around 50 bucks. It doesnt block the mic port at all, which was the main dealbreaker for me. Its a solid choice for your Tokyo trip.

Love these two!

• TP Original RX100 VII Leather Half Case: Slim, amazing quality.
• MegaGear MG1733 RX100 VII Case: Budget friendly, more rugged. Jack access is perfect on both!

Regarding what #2 said about "Love these two!TP Original RX100 VII Leather Half..."

• I saw this earlier and it's a decent point. I'm still fairly new to this camera. Not sure but I think some people mentioned the leather thickness can prevent certain mic jacks from seating correctly. It's a bit of a gamble when you're watching the budget. Better to be cautious for your trip tbh.