The mega guides that I am preparing in recent months have a lot of effort behind them, but the reward through your feedback is such !!!! that I have proposed to touch all the topics that I think are IMPORTANT to you. Today it is the turn of photography accessories .
I am going to compile in this very complete guide everything I know about photography accessories, my best recommendations, which ones are for you and which ones are not. I want you to have at hand EVERYTHING related to photography accessories. In a single article. Save it in your favorites because you will surely need it more than once (and twice).
And if what you are looking for is a gift, here are more ideas to give to photographers.
WHAT ARE PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES?
Photographic accessories are all those objects that make your life as a photographer easier. Some are to protect equipment, some to take better pictures, some to be more creative. Right away I will tell you about all that exist (or at least the most used and the ones that I know of).
Although I will give you some indications and suggestions, time will tell you what accessories you need and, pay attention, right now I am going to tell you something very important about your purchase ? ? ? .
TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY ACCESSORIES
Now yes (imagine rubbing hands emoticon), we are going to see the types of accessories that there are one by one, below I will also leave you recommendations for prices and types of photography, in case you prefer to get more to the point. Now… to the mess!
TRIPOD
The tripod is the accessory that has probably been recommended the most throughout all these years on the blog. The reason is that it allows you to perform a lot of photographic techniques that would otherwise be impossible. From night photography to macro through other really creative techniques or disciplines.
In this tripod buying guide we tell you what its uses are, what parts it consists of, what you should take into account when buying one, and we include a list of recommended tripods. Although you may want something specific for a specific type of photography, in that case, I hope this list helps you:
- video tripods
- tripods for night photography
- Tripods for less than 100 euros
- The 10 Best Mini Tripods
- The best tripod for mobile
MONOPOD
The monopod is another of the photographic accessories that serve to provide stability in the shot, it does not offer the same guarantee as the tripod in this regard, but it has many other advantages. You can discover them in this article, where we also include a list of recommended monopods .
[ Buy monopod for camera ]
BACKPACK
I'm not going to go like Dora with a backpack, backpack ... although I admit that I can be a bit heavy with this topic. And it is that a comfortable backpack that adapts to your needs is essential when you go out with the camera on your back.
Wow, a backpack is not for you if you don't leave home or the studio with your camera, obviously. In all other cases, believe me, not having a suitable one could be the reason why you end up throwing in the towel and leaving your camera in the most inhospitable corner of your house. And neither you nor I want that, right?
To find out how to choose a good backpack for your photographic equipment , click on the link. Now, if (hypothetically) you told me... "Okay Mario, be more specific, recommend one... which one do you use?" She would answer that she is. Undoubtedly. But I insist, it is a hypothetical question, because it still does not respond to your needs and that is the most important thing.
[ Buy Camera Backpack ]
CAMERA COVERS
Not everyone needs a backpack. You still have a compact camera or a bridge ; or even an EVIL or SLR camera , but you always take pictures with the same lens or you leave light with luggage... In that case, perhaps what you need is simply a cover.
Why do you need a cover for your camera ? What types of covers are there? Find out at the link.
[ Buy Camera Case ]
COVERS FOR THE REST OF THE EQUIPMENT
There are not only covers for the camera, that of carrying the small photographic accessories scattered around the backpack tumbling over is over, because there are also:
- Lens covers.
- Memory card sleeves.
- Covers or cases to store filters.
- Battery and card sleeves.
So you can have everything tidy and well located when you need it. No rummaging through your backpack while the best moments slip away.
CAMERA STRAPS
The strap is one of those photographic accessories that we don't pay much attention to, but that is sooooo important. Usually one comes with the camera, if it works for you, great.
However, if you spend many hours with the camera around your neck, it can become torture. If this has happened to you, you know what I'm talking about, right? Or maybe you care a lot about aesthetics and the fact that you go with a strap that screams the brand name in an anything but discreet color is not what you are most excited about in the world.
In any case, there is life beyond the strap that comes standard. There are ones for the neck, for the shoulders or for the wrist. Choose the ideal strap for your camera (and your back) with these tips.
[ Buy Camera Strap ]
FILTERS
The filter is a glass that is attached to the lens for different purposes. There are different filters with different functions. There are some to protect the optics (although a sun visor is better for that), to control the lighting or to create certain effects. Discover the types of filters and their uses here .
Where they are used the most is in landscape photography , which is why we dedicate an article to landscape filters .
[ Buy Photography Filter ]
REMOTE SWITCH
The remote shutter, or at a distance, in addition to being able to take a self- portrait , serves to avoid trepidations or small movements that occur when pressing the button. In some photographs this gesture is not important, but in macro or long exposures it is.
More about remote shooting in this article , now keep this information that is important: from the same brand as your camera or from another, with cable or wireless, with or without a timer, it doesn't matter which one you choose... but make sure that … BE COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR CAMERA!
[ Buy Remote Shutter ]
MEMORY CARD
Your camera takes photos, but what makes them save and can be accessed is the memory card. No card, no photos. You can have one or ten. The ones you want. Better said, the ones you need.
Not all cards are the same, so I recommend that you read these tips for buying a memory card and recommendations.
[ Buy Photographic Memory Card]
SPARE BATTERIES
Something similar to memory cards happens with the spare battery. They become essential accessories when you are fully immersed in photography and take a lot of photos. And there is nothing worse than taking a photographic outing and running out of battery, either due to lack of planning or because you have not given more of yourself.
The ones from the camera brand are completely reliable, but also more expensive. If you doubt between choosing compatible replacement batteries for the camera or those of the same brand, do not miss the article that we have prepared for you.
[ Buy Replacement Camera Batteries ]
BATTERY CHARGER
If you already have one you will think that you are not interested, but have you ever thought about optimizing the loading time? And if you have several batteries, did you know that there are dual chargers?
Here You have examples of a charger for two batteries of some camera models for less than 20 euros (you can look for the equivalent for yours).
[ Buy a Battery Charger ]
EXTREME BATTERY
Speaking of batteries, let's go one step further. Do you know external batteries? The ones that you use to charge different devices.
There are many types, in this article I will tell you how the best external battery is , which is my favoriteand because.
[ Buy an External Battery ]
BUBBLE LEVEL
An accessory especially suitable for fans of landscape or architecture photography . Forget about the horizons or crooked lines and having to be correcting in the post processing with these levels that cost less than 15 euros on Amazon.
[ Buy a Bubble Level ]
CLEANING KIT
These kitsThey serve to clean both the camera and the lens. Something essential to keep your equipment in perfect condition. A small investment that is well worth it.
[ Buy a Cleaning Kit ]
Below I present lists of accessories for the care and protection of your equipment.
WATERPROOF COVER
Do you like to photograph the rain ? Do you travel to humid and very rainy places? Do you risk your camera too close to the splashes of the sea waves? Then this is one of your accessories. for about 10 eurosyou can protect your camera from water. Tempting, right?
[ Buy Waterproof Case ]
PHOTOGRAPHY GLOVES
You are going to allow me this frikada , but hey, it is very practical for those who live in very cold places. I know, you're going to tell me that you can cut the ends off old gloves, but then you can't cover them again, right?
Well, that's it, here are some finger-free gloves (although they are called hands-free) to be able to press the buttons on your camera in extremely cold situations. Ideal, for example, for photographing the northern lights .
[ Buy Gloves for photography ]
GRAY CARD
The gray card is a very useful accessory to make correct exposures and better work on the white balance.
[ Buy Letter of gray ]
MONITOR
I include it in this list of photographic accessories because I believe that for an advanced amateur or a professional photographer it ends up being an essential element.
I know this from my own experience and from the number of times you have asked me to recommend one. That's why I decided to write this detailed article about the monitor for photography (thought for photographers, of course ? ).
GIMBAL
I leave the gimbal for last because it is an accessory for video, and we also have many readers who navigate between these two waters of photography and video.
The gimbal is a stabilizer to correct vibrations during recording, in the link we tell you much more and we leave some recommendations.
LIGHTING PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES
Los accesorios fotográficos relacionados con la iluminación merecen un apartado especial, por la importancia y por la cantidad de oferta que hay. Vamos a ver qué tenemos por ahí.
FOTÓMETRO
El fotómetro o exposímetro sirve para medir la luz. Dentro de tu cámara hay uno, aunque este no mide la luz incidente sino la reflejada. Para esos casos están estos aparatos que puedes comprar a parte. Puedes entender mejor esto de la luz incidente o reflejada y descubrir si necesitas un fotómetro en el enlace.
[ Comprar un Fotómetro ]
FLASH
This is the most feared photographic accessory. However, flash offers a lot of creative possibilities , as well as getting you out of a lot of jams. Seriously, if you are attracted to him or if you think you need him, don't hesitate, go up against him. Here I tell you everything you need to take into account when buying an external flash and my recommendations .
CONTINUOUS LIGHT
Unlike the flash, artificial continuous light is constant, it not only works at the moment of shooting, but while it is on, it emits light. There are many types, but we will tell you about that in the article dedicated to continuous light in photography .
[ Buy Continuous Light for Photography ]
LUME CUBE
It is a continuous light source, so special that it deserves to be mentioned separately as well as to dedicate a special article to it, you can learn about the Lume Cube in depth here .
LIGHT BOX
The light box is, as its name suggests, a box that is used to illuminate the objects that you place in it in a smooth and homogeneous way, such as this. It is very useful in product photography.
By following this tutorial to build a light box you will be able to make your own very easily, although in the same link you will find some recommendations. Keep in mind that there are many sizes, depending on what you need it for. Again… the needs!! Always keep it in mind ? .
[ Buy Light Box ]
RINGS OF LIGHT
Light rings have become an essential element for vloggers, for online conferences and meetings, beauty tutorials, food photography, YouTube videos and much more. Here I leave you with a compilation of the best rings of light .
REFLECTORS AND DIFFUSERS
These photographic accessories serve to shape the light to your liking, that is, to soften it and redirect it where you want. Surely you have ever seen a professional photographer using them. Well, you can't imagine how affordable they are and how they can improve your portrait or fashion photos, for example.
Here we talk more about diffusers and reflectors and if you are very handy and dare to make your own, here is a DIY of reflectors and diffuser .
Do you still doubt? Discover the reasons why you should have a 5-in-1 reflector .
[ Buy Photography Reflector ]
COLORED GELS
If you want to add an artistic touch to your photos for little money, you can't resist flash gels. Colors transmit sensations and it is a tool that you can use to excite with your photographs .
You have games with a wide assortment of colors or you can even make them for very little money by buying colored acetates. Here you have explained how to adapt them to the flash .
[ Buy Flash Gels ]
FLASH DIFFUSERS
If you have external flash, diffusers are very useful and sometimes even necessary. For how little they cost, the benefit is enormous. On Amazon you have a lot of options from 0.50 euros, cheap, right? A very tasty option to improve artificial lighting in your photographs.
[ Buy a Flash Diffuser ]
PARASOL
If you want to prevent the sun's rays from falling on your lens causing reflections or flares, you have the option of using a lens hood that you can buy for less than ten euros. The best thing is that it not only protects the lens from lightning, but also from bumps and scratches.
[ Buy Parasol ]
CREATIVE PHOTO ACCESSORIES
As we are seeing, accessories have multiple uses and destinations. One of them is to awaken creativity. For this reason, we dedicate this article to presenting you with the accessories that will help you achieve much more creative photographs . Which of them are you going to try first?
CHEAP PHOTO ACCESSORIES
Sometimes you want to get an accessory to give life to your camera and the economy is not good. It is something much more common than we would like, therefore, I dedicate this section to showing you accessories that you can get for very little money or even for free. You do not believe it? Well let's get to it.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES FOR LESS THAN 100 EUROS
In the link article you will find several photography accessories for less than 100 euros . If you want to treat yourself or broaden your photographic horizons but you can't afford to buy the lens you want and you can't wait any longer, take a look, surely something will fit you.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE AT HOME AND DO NOT KNOW
You're going to love this, because you already have them, even if you don't know it. You will find all of these (or almost all) photographic accessories by looking around your house . Also, here is a list of everyday objects that can also become photography accessories.
HANDMADE ACCESSORIES (BRICOPHOTOGRAPHY)
If you are one of those handy people who is good at DIY and/or crafts, in this article on DIY photography you will discover photographic accessories that you can make yourself .
A great idea to unite two of your favorite hobbies while saving good money.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES FOR EACH DISCIPLINE
Now let's see what accessories we recommend for each type of photographer, since it is not the same to dedicate yourself to photographing landscapes than portraits, for example. We are talking about needs again, so if you are clear about it and you know what type of photography you are passionate about to the core, perhaps it will be easier and more comfortable for you to search here and get to the point.
- Accessories for the landscape photographer
- Night Photography Accessories
- Portrait Photography Accessories
- Accessories to portray babies
- Macro Photography Accessories
- Mobile Photography Accessories
- Accessories for sports and adventure photography
- Travel Photography Accessories
- Accessories for the nature photographer
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT CARE ACCESSORIES
Some accessories are not designed for you to achieve better photos and greater creativity, but to protect and care for the equipment. This does not make them less important. Quite the opposite. Especially for some situations.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES TO KEEP YOUR EQUIPMENT IN PERFECT CONDITION
Whatever type of photography you do, some accessories are essential for the basic care of your equipment. If you want it to last longer and avoid damage, these are the accessories with which to take care of your photographic equipment.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES TO PROTECT YOUR EQUIPMENT IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Sometimes you can submit your team to unfavorable conditions. In these cases you must be especially careful, these photographic accessories will help you in adverse moments.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHING IN…
Maybe yours is not a discipline but a season. Maybe your camera hibernates, like bears, and is reborn in summer. If you have a special moment or a time in which you like to photograph more, surely these articles come from the cinema:
- Accessories to photograph the summer
- Accessories to photograph the magic of Christmas
We have reached the end of this mega accessories guide. If you haven't already done so, I recommend that you bookmark it, surely one day you'll want to use it and you'll start wondering where the hell you saw it.
