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For those interested in photography, there has never been such a wide range of options: we now have powerful cameras with multiple lenses embedded in our smartphones; mirrorless cameras; access to premium digital SLR cameras Broad market; sports camera; compact camera, we even see Polaroid reappear with modern design. 

This huge market gave birth to another: camera accessories. Professionals usually invest in bags, seat belts, lens modifiers, and tripods for their work, but amateurs can also use them to improve their photography. 

Below, we have summarized the top choices for camera accessories in 2021. 

The Green Pod camera platform is an adjustable small bean bag made of nylon that is malleable enough to allow users to adjust the camera before putting it down for shooting-keeping their precious gear away from dust and creating the perfect angle. In addition to plastic particles, the packing can also be replaced. 

Professional photographers can consider a stable and safe strap as an important accessory. It is worth considering the HoldFast Gear Money Maker strap, which is made of reins leather and four cross-shaped ring attachments. This harness can handle two cameras or lenses. 

With the wide variety of memory cards in today's smartphones and cameras, it is very useful to have a compact card reader that can handle different types. The Anker 2-in-1 SD card reader available on Amazon is a USB 3.0 dongle that can read MicroSD, SD, SDXC, UHS-I cards, etc. 

A backpack or protective case that can protect the camera and lens is essential for both professional and amateur photographers. It is worth considering that B&H offers the Ruggard Outrigger 65 DSLR backpack, which includes many padded compartments and dividers for DSLR, battery grip and up to four lenses and tablets.

Once you have taken one or two photos you want to print, you will need a decent printer that can print the images correctly. Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 is a wireless inkjet printer that can print from a PC, tablet or smartphone at a speed of 15.8 ISO ppm (black) and up to 11 ISO ppm (color) at a resolution of up to 5760 x 1440 dpi.

If you prefer an advanced printer that can manage larger print sizes, Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 is worth considering. Canon's wide format inkjet printers can print A3+ borderless prints and are optimized for professional quality with a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.

If you are interested in exploring the features that mobile photography can provide you, but don't want to spend money, Photojojo offers magnetic lenses for iPhone and Android cameras at an affordable price. Starting at $20, you can choose from fisheye, telephoto, macro, and wide-angle lenses. These lenses can be snapped to change the functionality of the smartphone camera. 

If you are looking for a multifunctional and portable tripod, JOBY GorillaPod 1K plus may be your best choice. This tripod has grip, wrap and traditional standing modes and is suitable for all kinds of smartphones, cameras and camcorders. There is also a built-in spirit level. 

A dirty lens will seriously affect the image quality, and using a standard cloth or towel may leave scratches on fragile glass. On the contrary, lens pens are an inexpensive and effective way to maintain the lens and binoculars or scopes. The LensPen model contains a non-liquid carbon cleaning compound and a retractable soft brush. 

This is a budget-friendly kit suitable for sports camera users (such as GoPro) and can be purchased on Amazon. This 50-piece set contains a variety of convenient accessories, including headbands and wristbands, selfie sticks, handlebars, helmet holders and rubber pads. 

This is a useful and affordable reflector kit to improve image lighting. The kit contains translucent, silver, gold, white and black 43-inch optical discs, which are light in weight and can be packed in the included bag after use. 

EZ Dupe Media Mirroring and Copier is an accessory for professional photographers and videographers, they can't take the risk of data loss, it is a small tool for creating information contained in USB flash memory, DVD media and memory cards​​​ Multiple copies of. The copier can make up to two copies at a time and write them to DVD or CD. 

Once you are obsessed with photography, there will always be an accessory, lens or camera body on your wish list. However, if you are just starting, you won't need everything right away. First of all, I would recommend a suitable suitcase or backpack, a lens cleaner, a strap, if it is a digital SLR camera, it is recommended to replace the battery. Spare memory cards are also very useful. 

Oh, if you buy a high-end camera, please don't forget the insurance. As a rule of thumb, if your camera needs repairs due to an accident or theft, then every penny is worth it. 

If you take the camera out for work or just for fun, I suggest you put it safely in a suitable bag and consider at least a wrist strap or seat belt. When you are taking pictures under strong light, polarizing filters can be used to alleviate reflection problems, and remote shutters can be used for various settings from wildlife photography to activities. 

To decide on your next camera, you can check out our top picks for DSLRs, compact models, mirrorless designs, etc. here: The best camera: a comparison between professional and street photography

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