Hey everyone! I finally made the jump to the Canon mirrorless world with a new EOS R series body, and while the camera itself is incredible, I’m realizing my old DSLR kit needs some serious updating. I’ve already grabbed the EF-EOS R mount adapter so I can keep using my older glass, but I feel like I might be missing some other 'essential' gear that really optimizes the mirrorless experience.
Since these cameras can be a bit more power-hungry than my old setup, I’m definitely looking into extra LP-E6NH batteries, but I’m also curious about storage. For those of you shooting R series, are you finding that V90 SD cards are a must-have for the buffer, or can I get away with V60 for general photography and light video? I also do quite a bit of outdoor landscape work, so I'm wondering if a specific L-bracket or a particular brand of screen protector is recommended for these articulated screens.
I want to make sure my bag is properly equipped before my next big shoot. Beyond the obvious lenses, what are the absolute must-have accessories you’d recommend for anyone getting settled into the Canon EOS R series?
I'd actually suggest a different approach when it comes to those memory cards, honestly. Everyone jumps straight to the most expensive V90s because they think it’s a 'must,' but after years of shooting landscapes with my R5, I've realized you're basically burning money if you aren't doing crazy high-bitrate video. I've had some really frustrating experiences with buffer stalling on cheap cards, and it’s honestly a bit disappointing how much extra gear these mirrorless bodies need compared to the old 5D days. But yeah, you don't always need top-tier stuff for general photography. * **Storage choice**: Stick with something like the ProGrade Digital 128GB SDXC UHS-II V60 for your daily driver. It's fast enough for everything but the most insane 8K raw files, and it'll save you a ton of cash. I’ve used these for years and they’re solid.
* **Power delivery**: Instead of just buying a pile of Canon LP-E6NH Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery packs (which were mentioned already and are great), look at the Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K). Since mirrorless is so power-hungry, having a PD-compatible power bank lets you top off while you're hiking or driving.
* **The L-Bracket**: For landscapes, you gotta have the SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 / R6 / R6 Mark II 2257. Most generic ones block the articulating screen, which is super annoying, but this one is actually designed to let it flip out properly. Anyway, don't overthink it too much! Just make sure your bag isn't too heavy lol. Good luck with the new kit! Cheers.
Oh man, I totally get where ur coming from! I recently switched to mirrorless too and basically had to rethink my whole bag. Honestly, the Canon LP-E6NH Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery is the most important thing... these bodies just eat power compared to my old 5D. I carry three now lol. For cards, unless ur shooting heavy video or high-speed bursts, V60 is totally fine. I've been using the Lexar Professional 1667x 128GB SDXC UHS-II Card and it basically hasnt let me down yet! For ur landscape stuff, I HIGHLY recommend getting the SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 R6 R5 C. It’s literally a lifesaver for switching to portrait mode on a tripod. Also, I grabbed the ULBTER Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Canon EOS R5 R6 because I was paranoid about the flip screen getting scratched. It doesn't interfere with the touch sensitivity at all which is SO nice. Anyway, hope that helps you get started... mirrorless is basically the best move I've made! 👍
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Totally agree with the above! Honestly, save your cash on those V90 cards... I've been using a ProGrade Digital SDXC UHS-II Video Speed Class 60 (V60) 256GB and it's plenty fast for my R6. But yeah, if you're doing landscapes, you REALLY gotta get a decent L-bracket. I've tried a couple options:
- SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 and R6 2976: It's the budget pick. Does the job, but unfortunately the finish isn't as good as expected and it feels kinda rough after a long day.
- Three Legged Thing Zelda Dedicated L-Bracket for Canon EOS R: Much more comfortable, but highkey overpriced tbh. I actually had issues with a cheap generic one that blocked the articulated screen from flipping out properly... sooo frustrating lol. Just make sure whatever you buy specifically mentions it doesn't block the hinge! Good luck!
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