Camera and camcorder accessories: how to buy at a good price
Camera model first, then the accessory
In this category the most common reason for returns is incompatibility. A battery, charger, remote or flash fits specific cameras. So even in a short request, write the model of the body or lens, for example “Canon 6D” or “LP-E6 battery”. Then sellers do not have to guess.
Typical accessories and what to look at
- Battery: check the code (for example, LP-E6 or NP-FW50) and the capacity in mAh. The original costs more; a compatible one is often cheaper but less likely to hold its stated capacity.
- Memory card: capacity and write speed matter. 4K video needs a fast card of the right class, while for photos an ordinary one is often enough.
- Filters: UV, polarising, ND. They screw on, so you need the thread diameter of your lens in millimetres (for example, 58 mm).
- Lens hood: protects against flare and scratches, and its shape depends on the lens.
- Bag or backpack: go by the size of your kit and protection from moisture.
- Remote, strap, charger, cables.
A word on charging: some cameras charge over USB, and then you can use a power bank instead of a separate charger. Check whether your model can do this, and whether a particular cable is needed.
What to put in your request
- What exactly - battery, charger, card, filter, hood, bag, strap, remote.
- The camera or lens model it is for.
- Specifications - filter diameter, card capacity and class, battery capacity, bag size.
- Original or compatible.
- Quantity - one or several.
- New or used.
- Delivery and city.
- Budget.
Example: “I need two original LP-E6N batteries for a Canon 6D Mark II, new. Courier delivery to Mumbai. Budget up to ₹3,000.”
How to compare offers
Two offers for a “battery for Canon” can be very different in quality. So ask whether it is the maker's original or a third-party brand, and whether there is a warranty. For memory cards the biggest risk is fakes: buy from sellers with reviews and ask where the card came from. For used accessories, just ask about the condition of the contacts, scratches on filter glass and whether the clasps work.
How BlaBlaPrice helps
Instead of hunting for one small item across several shops, you write a request, and sellers of photo gear reply in a chat: what they offer, for how much and what delivery. The offers are compared, the best by content is shown first, and reviews are visible next to each seller. Your phone number stays hidden until you choose a seller. Details: how it works.
If you are buying more than accessories, look at lenses and tripods and monopods, and you will find a general overview in the “Photo / video” section.
