The best camera accessories don't have to cost a fortune. Sure, a new camera or a new lens might make a big dent in your bank balance, but tripods, filters, memory cards and camera bags are everyday essentials that are just as important.
The fact is there's an incredible world of photographic gear to explore, and if you're just getting started in photography (and even if you're an old hand), you may not be aware of everything that's out there.
THE BEST CAMERA ACCESSORIES IN 2021
TRIPODS AND SUPPORTS
Every photographer needs a tripod. Not for every shot maybe, but for night shots, time-lapses, long-exposure seascapes, macro shots and more, a tripod will give you pin-sharp shots and a stability you can't get from handheld exposures. Here are some of our favorites.
Manfrotto 190XPro4
A rigid and sturdy tripod with a rock-solid XPro ball head
- Material: Aluminum
- Leg sections: 4
- Max load (legs/head): 10/7kg
- Max height (with head): 175cm
- Folded height: 57cm
- Weight (with head): 2.6kg
Manfrotto is one of the best all rounders in this price bracket. The four-section Manfrotto 190XPro4 ball head kit (MK190XPro4-BHQ2) is a full-sized tripod that reaches a lofty operating height of 175cm, yet shrinks to a fairly modest folded height of 57cm.
CAMERA BAGS AND STRAPS
You've got all the gear, so now you need something to carry it around with that keeps it protected and accessible all at the same time. Or maybe you prefer a strap to a bag? Here's a selection of camera-carrying options:
Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II backpack
A versatile, modular backpack that’s perfect for airline cabins too
- Dimensions: 30x18x47cm
- Weight: 2.2kg
- Lenses: 4
- Raincover: Yes
- Padded hip belt: Yes
- Tripod storage: Yes
- Laptop compartment: 13in
- Tablet compartment: No
The Lowepro backpack can be easily modified for all kinds of scenarios. The Velcro dividers inside can be moved to accommodate specific gear (including a drone) or dumped in favour of open space, while the rear-opening lid contains a zipped compartment for a 13-inch laptop. However, the real genius is the front’s succession of loops that can be used to attach accessories such as a neoprene flash holder, a tripod toe-cup and straps, and a phone case, making this a truly versatile camera backpack.
LIGHTING
Sometimes you need to supplement the ambient light with a little lighting of your own, either for creative effect or just because it's too dark to shoot otherwise. Here are some lighting options for both photographers and videographers, whether you need light that's big and powerful or small and portable.
CHILDPLAYMATE DIMMABLE LED
| Light Source Wattage | 75 Watts |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 5 x 5 Centimeters |
| Finish Type | Glossy |
| Voltage | 120 Volts (AC) |
| Colour Temperature | 65000 Kelvin |
| Item Weight | 200 Grams |
| Light Colour | Color Changing |
Dimmable 6" LED SMD Ring Light with a wide dimming range from 1%-100%.
Special LED SMD design, lightweight and portable. Constant current drive, low power loss.
NO ultraviolet and infrared light radiation, low heat output, safety and environmental protection.
Long service life of more than 50000hrs.
With reinforced flexible arm which will move freely and never droop.
VIDEO ACCESSORIES
Photo editing software has revolutionized the creative effects we can apply to photos on our computers, tablets and smartphones, but there are still some things only a physical camera filter can do.
Hoya PRO1 Digital Circular PL
Polarizers are perfect for intensifying blue skies and subduing reflections off glass, water, painted or glossy surfaces. The Hoya PRO1 Digital Circular PL polarizer is a great option for photographers looking for something slightly cheaper that's still great quality. This filter is Digital Multi-Coated (DMC) to reduce lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections, making it an effective option for shooting bodies of water. It also features a Low Profile Frame (LPF), which consists of an ultra-thin filter frame that will help to avoid vignetting on wide-angle lenses. Usefully, this filter can also hold a lens cap too.
VIDEO ACCESSORIES
Almost any camera phone or camera can shoot video these days, but to get the best results you need to be using the right accessories. Here are some gadgets and add-ons to take your video to the next level.
Rode VideoMic Go
Transducer type: Condenser
Form: Shotgun
Polar pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency response: 100Hz-16KHz
Power source: None (plug-in power)
Supplied windscreen: Foam
Video isn't just about video! You need good quality audio too, which almost always means using an external microphone. The VideoMic Go is at the affordab le end of the spectrum and mounts onto a hotshoe, with an effective shockmount to reduce handling noise. It's fuelled by plug-in power from the camera's mic socket, so doesn't need a battery, and it comes with a foam windscreen to reduce wind noise.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
It's not the most glamorous side of photography, but camera kit does need periodic cleaning and maintenance, and here are some bits and bobs to make this easier.
VisibleDust EZ SwabLight Kit
It's not the most glamorous side of photography, but camera kit does need periodic cleaning and maintenance, and here are some bits and bobs to make this easier.
Included items: 4x cleaning swabs, cleaning liquid, LED light
Cleans: Loose dust, smudges, oils
Sensor spots are the downside of interchangeable lens cameras, and sometimes you have to resort to manual sensor cleaning. There isn’t much to this kit; just 4 swabs, a tiny 1.15ml phial of cleaning liquid, and the SwabLight itself. This is a tiny torch that slots on to the top end of a swab and shines downward, so wherever you clean, the light always follows. Plus, the SwabLight’s grippy casing is much easier to hold than a spindly swab handle.
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