Essential Accessories

Filters, power charges, memory cards and other extras can go long way in improving your shooting experience

By The Editors

SANDISK
Capture up to 10 hours of full HD video using the 128 GB SanDisk Extreme SDXC UHS-I memory card. Read and write speeds clock in at 45 MB/s, allowing you to capture high-resolution images in full burst mode and quickly transfer those files to a computer. List Price: $399.
TRANSCEND
The Transcend SDHC Class 10 UHS-I memory cards store up to 32 GB with read speeds of up to 85 MB/s and write speeds of up to 45 MB/s. The fast transfer rates and large capacity are ideal for fast continuous still shooting and smooth capture of 1080p HD video. List Price: $89 (32 GB).
FILTERS
There are three filters that are invaluable to improving your photography: circular polarizers, neutral-density filters and graduated neutral-density filters.
CIRCULAR POLARIZERS
A circular polarizer reduces surface glare and reflections in your images, as well as improves color saturation.
B+W
With high-quality optical glass, the B+W Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating delivers top-notch image quality. Exposure compensation is about two ƒ-stops. Estimated Street Price: $128 (77mm).
HOYA
The Hoya EVO Circular Polarizer uses an improved Super Multi-Coating formula for reducing or eliminating reflections. The coating is overlayed with a clear water- and stain-resistant coating that's easy to clean. Estimated Street Price: $172 (77mm).
PRO-OPTIC
The Pro-Optic Circular Polarizer is thin so it doesn't cause vignetting with wide-angle lenses. Estimated Street Price: $44.