Canon Canada’s Guide to Photography Accessories
Discover the essential photography accessories every enthusiast needs! From lenses to tripods, our guide helps you elevate your photography game.
Whether you are new to capturing photos or well-versed in your camera equipment, the right photography accessories and gear can make all the difference. Consider how the right tripod and camera bag might make shooting your subjects much easier. If you have proper lens filters and memory cards, you’ll be able to increase the quality and versatility of your pictures.
In this guide, we combine our expertise as photography masters to cover all the must-have photography accessories to up your skillset and have you shooting like a pro in no time.
Tripods for Stability
A tripod is one of the most important camera accessories for any photographer. It ensures stability and picture sharpness. Whether you opt for a small and light travel tripod or a heavier, full-size studio one will depend on what you prefer to capture photos of. In any case, the right tripod will prevent camera shake and allow you to take longer-exposure photos.
Camera Bags for Portability and Protection
Camera bags come in many shapes, styles, and sizes. Whether you choose a backpack, a shoulder back, a sling bag, or a messenger camera bag, this carrying case should have a larger compartment for the camera itself and one or more additional compartments for extra photography gear.
Important Camera Bag Features
When shopping for your camera bag, pay attention to the following features:
- The bag should be made from durable and high-quality materials.
- The bag should provide easy access to the camera and additional photography accessories.
- The bag should be large enough to comfortably fit the equipment without damaging it, yet small and light enough for you to carry it easily.
Memory Cards and Storage Solutions
New cameras often come with a memory card installed, but most of these cards have a limited capacity. As such, purchasing additional internal and external storage solutions is essential.
Memory Cards: SD vs. CF Cards
The most common memory card format is an SD (Secure Digital) card. Some older cameras still use CF (Compact Flash) cards, but many manufacturers are starting to leave this format behind.
External SSDs
As a safe backup and data storage option, an external hard drive is a key element in a photographer’s tool kit. Choose a compact and robust SSD with an extensive storage capacity to accommodate your files.
Lenses, Lens Mount Adapters and Lens Filters for Versatility
Many cameras come with a standard lens kit with zoom that offers versatility in many settings, including portraits and street photography. However, you may want to purchase more lenses to add variations to the types of photos you plan to capture.
Prime Lenses
Prime lenses have a fixed focal length – for example, 50mm or 85mm – and are typically sharper and reproduce contrast better than zoom lenses. Their wide apertures create a beautiful background blur, or bokeh, and let in more light, making prime lenses ideal for low-light shooting situations.
Zoom Lenses
Unlike prime lenses – which have a fixed focal length – zoom lenses allow you to shift focus from close-up subjects to ones further away, zooming in and out when capturing photos. As a result, you can depict a wide range of perspectives without replacing lenses or changing your physical position.
Lens Mount Adapters
A lens adapter is a device that can combine cameras and lenses that would otherwise be incompatible. With the right lens adapter, you can expand your lens options. For instance, you can connect your Canon EF lenses to any EOS R Series camera.
Lens Filters
In addition to lenses, lens filters are indispensable photography accessories that can enhance the quality and versatility of your pictures.
ND Filter
A Neutral Density, or ND, filter is among the most commonly used lens filters. It reduces the amount of light entering the lens without affecting the colour of the photo. As a result, you can employ wider apertures or longer exposure times in bright conditions.
Polarizer Filter
If you are planning to shoot outdoors, consider purchasing a polarized filter. This helps to reduce glare and reflections while enhancing colour contrast and saturation. By selectively filtering light in outdoor settings, a polarized filter gives you clearer, brighter, and more impactful photographs.
Canon Photography Accessories
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