What are the essential accessories for a Canon EOS 90D?

Question

I just grabbed a 90D for my trip to Scotland in literally two weeks and I am kind of panicking because I have zero accessories. I read online that the Sigma 18-35mm is the must-have lens but its way over my budget and looks way too heavy. Also people keep saying to get extra batteries but some say third party ones swell up and get stuck so im just confused about which brands are actually safe.

My setup needs:

Budget is strictly under $500 for everything

Gear needs to be light for 10-mile hikes

Must handle some mist and rain

Use case is mostly landscapes and some birds

Should I just stick with the kit lens and buy a tripod instead? Do I need a specific SD card for the 4k video stuff? I really need to get this ordered today...

Shazza Outback · Accepted Answer

Scotland is gonna be absolutely epic!! Quick question tho... what kind of bag or strap are you using for those 10-milers? Carrying a 90D on a basic neck strap is a nightmare. Since youre on a budget, grab a Tiffen Circular Polarizer Filter for the landscapes. It makes the skies look amazing for super cheap! Also, a Giottos Rocket Air Blaster Large is a total lifesaver for clearing rain drops off your glass. Youll love it!

Callum · Answer

> Should I just stick with the kit lens and buy a tripod instead? Do I need a specific SD card for the 4k video stuff? Stick with the kit lens for now. The 18-135mm or 18-55mm STM variants cover wide landscapes well enough for a trip. For birds on a strict budget, look at the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM. Its extremely light at 375g and resolves the 32.5MP sensor much better than older budget glass. Regarding 4K video, the 90D writes at approximately 120Mbps. You require a U3 or V30 rated card to avoid write errors. The SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS-I Card is the standard choice here. Honestly, dont bother with UHS-II cards for this specific body. The 90D card slot doesnt actually support the faster UHS-II bus speeds, so youd be paying for performance the camera hardware cant even utilize. For batteries, third-party cells frequently fail to communicate with the 90D internal power management system. Just buy one additional Canon LP-E6N Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery. It is rated for roughly 1300 shots which is usually sufficient for a full day of hiking without swapping constantly. Since Scotland is wet, get the Peak Design Shell Camera Cover Medium. It weighs very little and is more effective than plastic bags for mist. If you really want a tripod for those 10-mile hikes, the Manfrotto Element MII Aluminum Tripod is a decent lightweight option that wont break your back... but the IS in your lenses is usually enough for daylight shots tho.

Toby · Answer

Just found this thread. Which kit lens do you have? If you want birds, grab the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM. TL;DR: Keep it light with EF-S lenses to save weight.