33 Best Camera Accessories

Do you do podcasting or Youtube vlogs? Be it any professional video work you do; you need to have a good-quality microphone to get the best sound output.

Remember, the audience will be interested in watching your videos if the audio is clear without any unwanted pickups.

If background noise is not a matter to you, then a dynamic microphone (doesn't require power) is best for you. However, if you're in a studio set up and even the slightest noise in your background matters to you, then a condenser mic (requires power to operate) is best.

Based on the pickup pattern, there is a wide variety of microphones in the market. This includes uni-directional, bi-directional, and Omnidirectional cardioid microphones. Many find it difficult to purchase a proper mic attachment for an action camera, but you can find one easily.

If you are a self vlogger or do self podcasting, then why not make your shoots super fun and easy using a microphone stand. Using a mic stand/ mic boom arm, you can clamp your mic onto the stand and adjust its position according to your requirements.

By having your mic positioned in this way, you get clear sounds and speak/sing sitting in a comfortable posture even for long hours. Most mic arms are rotatable to 360 degrees, which is a huge bonus for podcasters and vloggers. 

Photographing is an enjoyable task, but for most people editing the pictures, videos, or adding audio effects in post-processing seems very hectic. Probably you are not using the right studio monitor.

What is a lens filter, and why is it important in photography? Is that your question? I’ll tell you the answer. Lens filters are thin glass elements that you place in front of a lens, and their purpose is to reduce lens flare/glare and unwanted reflections so that your pictures look rich in colors and clear.

With this said, lens flare editors can do the same job a physical filter can do, but to get better quality pictures and videos even while shooting, it is better to use a lens filter. It doesn’t cost much, so investing in a lens filter will not take much of your money. It also reduces your post-processing time.

There are three major types of lens filters available in the market: Polarizing, UV, and ND (Neutral Density) filters.

Lens hood is the additional attachment in front of a lens that will help reduce lens flare, thereby indirectly improving the color contrast in the pictures.

A lens hood also protects a lens from knocks or any kind of physical damage. High-end cameras include a detachable lens hood; however, you might have to purchase one separately if you own a low-budget cam.

The most common shapes a lens hood is manufactured are these: Three-petal shaped lens hood, cylindrical lens hood, conical and four-petal (different sized petals) lens hood. 

I recommend you get a lens cleaning kit when you purchase a brand new lens or a camera. Because only if you properly maintain the lens will it last longer.

The list of the camera lens cleaning kit mentioned below consists of a lens blower, a lens brush, a cleaner solution, and a few lens cleaning swabs. 

It is preferable to use lens cleaning wipes to clean a lens surface. Because they will help clean a lens without causing any scratches to the lens surface. The Zeiss cleaning wipes mentioned below are one of the most purchased lens cleaning swabs used by photographers. Try using one!

If you have just begun your photography career, it is an excellent choice to invest in a flashgun. A flashgun/ a Speedlight is a small flash mechanism that you can attach to your camera. The flash quality is pretty decent and will satisfy your casual indoor or outdoor low-light shots.

You have a wide-variety of flashguns for entry-level cameras like Nikon D750, Canon EOS 200D and a lot more. Check the links below!

Also check the articles below, for more buying options:

• Detachable camera flashes
• Action camera flashlights

If you want to take pro-quality portrait shots for vlogs, interviews, or post in your insta, then ring lights are helpful.

People also opt for a ring light for taking music videos as it gives continuous, powerful lighting.Some ring-light models also come with in-built flash modes and speed-sync modes, which is a bonus. 

Most ring lights allow color adjustment to fit the environment you are shooting, which is the main feature that attracts customers.

Below I have listed the 3 best ring-lights you can use for your video/still photography shoots.

This is another affordable way to control the lighting in your shots and videos. Reflectors are light modifiers that will bounce back the light to the subject.

It is a great tool for taking flattering portrait shots because it allows you to adjust the subject’s color, tone and also tilt the light direction as per your choice. 

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Well, what is a light tent? A light tent is a collapsible structure with a diffuser panel on one side, and a reflector panel on the other side tied together at the top.

These translucent sides of a lightbox diffuse the incoming light coming from multiple sources giving a uniform shadow-less lighting against a flat background. This is what makes the pictures of the products stand out and look rich in picture quality.

Below I have given links to purchase a light tent separately and as a kit. The advantage of purchasing a light tent kit is that you can get one or more light tents, light bulbs, light stands, a tripod, and fabric backdrops in a single package. 

It is highly recommended you own a portable hard drive because you cannot store all images and videos on your PC and carry it wherever you go. Also, for people who do a lot of video and audio editing, I prefer you use a hard drive to have a backup of files.

Memory cards are a must for on-the-go photographers because you don’t know when your camera will run out of storage. Most digital cameras today support dual SD cards, which is an added advantage.

But for your information, apart from SD cards, there are multiple types like micro SD, CFast cards, flash memory cards, and a lot more. But you have to choose a memory card that is supported by your camera, that’s important!

What to look for while purchasing a memory card for your camera?

Size: An SD card of at least 16 GB size is preferred for photographers because you will constantly be shooting pictures and videos, and you always need large external storage.

Read and Write speeds: Choose a memory card with fast read and write speeds. Only then the file transfer will be efficient. Not only that, an SD card with good processing speed will improve the burst mode on your camera.

Read more: Recommended SD CARDS FOR MAVIC 2 PRO

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A memory card reader, as the name suggests, is used to read the information stored in a memory card.

The advantage of using a memory card reader is that the reading speed is very fast. You can do the file transfer using a USB cable or using the camera apps; however, they are not reliable in all situations. That is why it is always recommended to have a card reader in your hand.

On that note, memory card readers come in different card formats, and SD format is the most common. But before purchasing a memory card or a memory card reader, first, note what card format your camera supports.

Here is a list of the best card readers for these card formats: Standard SD cards, microSD cards.

Recent digital camera models, including DSLRs, mirrorless, cinema, or compact video cameras, come with an HDMI port facility. HDMI port will allow transferring of images and videos from your digital camera to a PC, tablet, or TV.

The three major types of HDMI ports include Type-A, Type-C, and Type-D. 

If you want to revive your old memories stored in your old film reels, then what about purchasing an analog to digital video converter? In this digital world, be it an 8mm, super 8, or 16mm analog film reel, you have technologies to convert them to a digital format.

Some prefer professional digitization services or online tools for getting this conversion done. However, having a VHS to DVD converter at home is more easy and cost-effective.

How does digital video converter equipment work? Basically, you will load your old tapes onto one side of the digital video converter. If you have smaller films like 8mm, just take the film and load it in the film scanner’s insertion slot.

Now the converter will scan the analog information and transfer it into a digital format. You can either store the digitized file in the scanner’s in-built memory or even transfer it to an SD card, hard disk to view them later.

Some models also provide TV cables so that you can directly stream the videos on your televisions. Great right!

How to choose the best film scanner? Well, remember this: Different VHS to digital converters scans the files at different speeds. Some high-expensive models can scan the analog files at the rate of 30 fps, which is indeed fast.

Also, the resolution of the converters will vary according to the price.

The main thing you have to remember while making a purchase is to check if your old film reel is compatible with the converter. E.g., If you want to transfer an 8mm film to digital, you have to go for an 8mm film scanner instead of a 16mm digital video converter. I hope you’re getting my point?

Check out the links below if you wish to purchase an 8mm film to digital video converter.

If you own your own photo studio, then having a good-quality photo printer is crucial. While choosing a photo printer, choose one from a reliable brand like CANON or EPSON; they have a huge collection of photo printers.

What to look for in a photo printer? Size of the photos you want to print and the ink quality. There are other factors like budget, brand, etc. however, these two factors need to be looked upon for sure.

Below I have given links to purchase the best 4*6 photo printer, A4 printer, and A3 photo printer. Have a look!

Suppose you wish to get a filmy feel at your home parties or any special event think of investing in a fog machine. You can create a foggy background in seconds by using a fog machine.

The difference between a normal fog machine and a low-lying fog machine is that the former creates a thick white cloud that spreads throughout the room. However, in a low lying fog machine, as the name suggests, the thick cloud/fog will remain on the ground level itself.

If you ask me how long the fog will last in both cases, I will say roughly around 120 minutes. However, different fog machines have different duration, so it depends on the product you purchase.

Another type of smoke machine is a haze machine. Here instead of a thick cloud, you will get a thin smoky effect when used alongside a beam light or a laser. Normally haze machines are useful for stage shows and concerts.

If you have any upcoming events and want to add a punch to the party, try using a haze or a fog machine. You’ll love it. 

A motorized camera slider has a set of tracks/rails that allow you to take motion pictures and videos. A camera slider has a “movable carriage” on which you will mount your camera. You can also mount your camera on a tripod and then place it on this movable carriage. It’s your choice. 

Camera sliders are mostly used for recording music videos, filmmaking and commercial Ad shoots.

Camera drones are common these days. They were mainly manufactured for military operations and  surveillance. After that videographers found this equipment useful for professional moviemaking, shooting live sports events and other commercial purposes.

Today drones have become so popular that people have made it a mandatory equipment even in weddings and even small functions. Using a camera drone adds so much fun and if you can’t afford on an expensive jib crane then purchasing a camera drone is a good choice.

With that said, expensive camera drones like DJI Mavic 2 Pro - Drone will cost around 2000$  as it has advanced features. If you're new to using drones and don't know how to reset drones, then better learn it properly because only if you know how to use it, you can get the best out of the drone.

NOTE: Mavic Pro vs. Mavic Air, which is better? To know that, you have to read my article on the similarities and differences between a Mavic Pro and Mavic Air drone.

Before getting to know the use of a green screen or a blue screen in filmmaking, let me ask you this. Have you heard about Chroma keying? It is a filming technique where actors and lead roles enact before a flat single-colored screen. Using this technique, you can change the virtual background using software and replace parts of the footage with the required scenes according to your preference.

To make it simpler, have you seen the making video of a Harry Potter series or a titanic? If yes, you must have noticed the graphic sequences of the actors flying or a deep-sea cut shot with a green screen background.

The reason for opting for a green or a blue screen is these colors don’t match human skin tone or natural hair color. So, it becomes easy to remove parts of the virtual background easily.

The blue screen works best when you’re using any green-colored property in your shoots. Using a green screen or a blue screen depends on your choice and the type of shoot you do. In my article Blue screen vs. a green screen, which is better? I have mentioned the pros and cons of each in detail. Do check out the article for more information!

On this note, I also want to mention this. If you wish to save some money in purchasing lights, stands, and a green screen, you can buy them in a kit form.