5 ESSENTIAL ADD-ONS

Some extra goodies to help you make the most of your new mirrorless camera

1 BILLINGHAM HADLEY SMALL PRO

You’ve got the camera, maybe a set of lenses and accessories – now you need something to put it in. The classic stylings of a British-made Billingham bag has timeless appeal, and is highly durable to boot. Available in a range of colours, you’ll be able to fit lots of gear in the Hadley Small.

$371, billingham.co.uk

2 LEXAR PROFESSIONAL 256GB SDXC UHS-II

All of the cameras in this test accept SD cards. Go for a UHS-II card for the fastest speeds. Plenty are available, but for reliability, well-known brands give you peace of mind. This 256GB card will give you plenty of space for all your pictures and 4K videos.

$118, lexar.com

3 BENRO GOPLUS TRAVEL FGP18A+B0

If you’re serious about your snapping, but still want to keep it (relatively) light, then this tripod is a fantastic portable option. Not the smallest, but it also includes a built-in monopod for extra versatility.

$169, benroeu.com

4 ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD PHOTOGRAPHY PLAN

Once you’ve taken all those fantastic photos, editing them is the next task. With a Creative Cloud subscription you’ll always have the latest industry-standard software to hand. 20GB of cloud storage is included, or you can pay extra for 1TB.

From $29.99/month, adobe.com/au

5 MATIN NEOPRENE COMFORT STRAP

Want something more comfortable than the camera strap that comes bundled into the box? Try this strap with its thick and flexible neoprene neck pad. There are also quick-release clips that you can use to transform a neck strap into a hand strap. $29.95, amazon.com.au