Canon Camera Accessories: The 10 Must-Haves

One of the best cameras out there is the Canon model, which gives photographers and videographers access to advanced equipment to capture beautiful photographs.

Nevertheless, it is crucial to arm yourself with suitable accessories if you want to get the most out of your Canon camera.

Adding the right Canon camera accessories can up your photography game, whether you're a pro or a beginner. These include extra lenses, filters, tripods and a host of other accessories.

In this article, we will explore some of the must-have Canon camera accessories that will help you get the most out of your Canon camera.

Best Canon Accessories

1. Creative Filters: Lee Filters DSLR Starter Kit

In photography, balancing the lighting between a bright sky and a darker background can be challenging, especially when shooting landscapes and sunrise/sunset photographs.

Although you can try to restore shadow and/or highlight detail in editing software, using a conventional optical graded neutral density (ND) filter in the camera will give vastly superior results.

The square filter system is the only practical option for ND degrees as you need to maneuver the filter up and down to adjust the transition from bright to dark. We chose a creative filter that professionals prefer, which is the Lee Digital SLR Starter Kit.

You get a 100mm filter holder, a 2-step hard grade for darker skies and a 2-step neutral density filter with this filter. The 2-step neutral density filter allows you to use longer shutter speeds, which allows you to blur movements in water and clouds, for example.

2. Memory card – SanDisk memory card

Most cameras can use SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and different memory cards have different capacities to hold photos and videos and operate at different speeds.

But most people are just looking for something reliable and affordable that will still work well if they upgrade their camera sometime in the future.

So if you have an expensive Canon camera, you must also get a good memory card.

Many individuals have testified that a memory card from SanDisk is currently the best all-around choice. It comes in a variety of capacities to meet your special needs, can quickly take many photos at a time and can record a high definition 4K video.

If you're prone to losing or deleting photos, you'll love this memory card even more because Sandisk even includes free photo recovery software. It is resistant to water, shock and even X-rays.

3. Telezoom: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

This lens provides a powerful 88-400mm focal length and is compatible with APS-C based systems including the EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D and EOS Rebel SL2 / EOS 200D.

It's adaptable enough for basic photos, picking out distant subjects, and more, and since it's so lightweight, it shouldn't be a hassle to pack when you're going on vacation or traveling.

While the deep and tactile zoom ring makes it a joy to use, the built-in image stabilization technology will also help you capture sharper images and stable video, especially at longer focal lengths.

It doesn't work with full-frame bodies, but if you're new to photography, it's a good option for everyday photography.

4. Flash gun: Metz 52 AF-1

It's important to get a dedicated flashgun or Speedlite because the camera's built-in flash is just powerful enough to provide the occasional fill flash and nothing more.

In addition to having much more power than a built-in flash, they also have a head that can be tilted and turned to change the quality of the light. For example, you can bounce the flash off walls and ceilings to give your subject a much more attractive look.

Depending on the type of camera you have, you can also remove a flashgun from your hotshoe and fire it remotely when the flashgun detects another flash, usually your built-in, with the camera powered on.

There are many specific Canon versions available, such as the Speedlite 430EX III RT, but there are also many wonderful third-party options such as the Metz 52 AF-1.

5. Protective filter: Hoya HMC UV filter

With the increasing popularity of digital, lens filters are still useful, and the inexpensive Skylight or UV filter, such as the HMC UV filter from Hoya is a good option you should consider.

They are completely transparent and have no effect on the final image, but protecting the front element of your lens is key in this situation.

It is much better to let a Skylight filter take the hit if you scratch or break the front of your lens than to replace the front of your lens.

You need to make sure you buy the right size as each lens' front element is a different size. You can often find this size marked in mm around the front of the lens or on the inside of your lens.

6. Standard prime: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM | A

Although your 18-55mm kit lens works well for everyday photography, it is relatively “slow” because its maximum aperture is quite limited and this is where a prime lens excels.

Generally they provide a much faster maximum aperture, they let in more light, allowing you to shoot handheld in much poorer lighting conditions.

Plus, because the maximum aperture is faster, you can isolate your subject with professional shallow depth of field effects.

They come in a variety of focal lengths, but our favorite is the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM | A, a so-called “standard” prime lens that provides the same view as a human eye on a Canon APS-C DSLR.

7. Tripod: Manfrotto MT055XPRO3

One of the most popular and practical pieces of equipment for photographers is the tripod.

Although often associated with night and landscape photography, they have many advantages for photographers who specialize in a wide range of other types of photography.

The use of slower shutter speeds and smaller apertures is obviously an advantage, but you also have the opportunity to take your time to get the framing, exposure and other details just right.

Whether you choose a tripod with an aluminum body like this Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 or one with a carbon fiber body, if you spend a lot on a good one, it will serve you for years.

The MT055XPRO3 is made with durable aluminum legs and has a maximum height of 170 cm. It also has a generous 9kg payload that can carry a variety of gear.

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8. Cleaning accessories: Zeiss Cleaning Kit

It's easy to forget to keep your camera and lens clean, but it's a great habit to form.

By doing this often, you can ensure that you capture the clearest videos and images and that water droplets and dust do not appear in your images.

There are many cheap cleaning kits on the market, most of which contain a lot of extraneous items, but all you really need are a few essentials from a reputable brand.

With a brush, rocket blower, lens cleaning solution, lens wipes and a premium cleaning cloth all packaged in a stylish carrying case, this ZEISS set checks both of those boxes.

9. Tripod head: Manfrotto XPRO ball head

Manfrotto's XPRO ball head is our favorite for a great tripod head, although there are many options available to suit the shooting style you like.

Manfrotto offers more affordable ball heads. While some more affordable tripods often have a separate or integrated tripod head, most photographers prefer to choose their tripod head to match their pair of legs.

10. Wide-angle zoom lens: Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD

With your camera's standard lens, you may find that you often don't fit enough in the frame. This is where a wide angle lens comes in to help.

Compatible with Canon's APS-C cameras, this lens' 10-24mm focal length gives you an effective distance of approximately 16-38mm.

This is a good option that is wide enough for most outdoor, underwater and indoor scenes where you might be filming in a small space.

If you want to use it handheld, the lens even has vibration compensation to keep your shots clear.

Conclusion

These Canon camera accessories that we have seen in this article are good for all photographers, regardless of their level of experience in photography.

Do you own any of these accessories or know of any other great Canon camera accessories? Feel free to share them in the comments section.

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