Necessary accessories to record with your camera

When shooting with a mirrorless or DSLR, the first thing to buy are lenses. In fact, sometimes more than the body, it is above all the lens that will determine the quality of the film. Therefore, you should choose one that has a large diameter and a focal length that suits your cinematographic practice (wide angle, fixed focal length, telephoto lens, etc.).

In the case of bridge and compact cameras , you will have to think in advance about the type of lens you want and its quality because you will not be able to exchange it.

Another essential accessory for recording : a microphone . It is highly advisable to buy a microphone if you want to make videos with quality sound. In fact, the vast majority of cameras are quite mediocre in terms of sound, so to make sure you get quality video, it’s best to add an external microphone that you can connect to the SLR or mirrorless camera, or that you can use. externally. In the latter case, you will have to join the sound and the image during the editing.

To record smoothly, it is also recommended to have several spare batteries . So you can record for a whole day or more without having to worry about the battery. If you buy two or three extra batteries, you’ll be sure not to run out of battery while filming.

The same goes  for memory cards . Video takes up much more space than photos, especially in 4K, so buy several to avoid running out of space.

Finally, we advise you to invest in  a tripod to stabilize your device . Even if you hold the camera firmly in your hands, it is quite rare that the images do not appear blurry. To ensure that the image is stable, the safest way is to mount the camera on a tripod. There are also manual stabilizers that allow the device to move while maintaining maximum stability.

And don’t hesitate to bring  a backpack or case  to protect and transport your camera. A very practical accessory that will avoid bumps and shocks whatever the situation.Necessary accessories to record with your camera