Hey, totally get that feeling of the camera being too small. I remember taking my a7C II out for a street shoot last summer and nearly fumbled it while switching lenses. It really is a bit of a bar of soap without some extra surface area. I went through a few different setups because I wanted to keep it light for travel. Honestly, I tried the full cages but they just felt like overkill for a trip where youre walking 10 miles a day. Landed on a combo that works well for me without turning the camera into a brick.

• SmallRig Bottom Mount Plate for Sony Alpha 7C II / 7CR 4438
• Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap The bottom plate is the real winner here tbh. It adds about half an inch to the grip which is exactly what my pinky needed to find a home. Technical wise, its got that Arca-Swiss base so you can slide it onto a tripod instantly, and there is a little tool magnetically hidden in the bottom for tightening things up. Pairing that with a wrist strap gave me way more confidence in those crowded Tokyo alleys. Im super satisfied with this setup because it keeps the sleek look but stops that oh crap im gonna drop it feeling. Plus it stays well under your $80 limit so you can grab some extra batteries or some street food while you are out there. Its a solid balance of utility and size... basically the sweet spot for travel.

Agree with the thumb grip idea, but technically the height is the real problem. The SmallRig L-Shape Grip for Sony Alpha 7C II / 7CR 4424 adds about 15mm of vertical space for your pinky. It weighs just 75g so it wont feel like a brick in your bag. Its way more streamlined than a full cage and fits your budget perfectly while keeping the Arca-Swiss compatibility for tripods.

The SmallRig Thumb Grip for Sony Alpha 7C II 4422 is amazing! It totally transformed how I held my camera in Tokyo.

• tiny footprint
• incredible control Ngl it feels fantastic!