Top Nikon D3300 Accessories You Must Have In Your Kit

The Nikon D3300 is truly a fantastic entry-level digital camera. However, you can make it even better by equipping some of these recommended accessories. So, do you want better photographs? How about improved image quality? Here, we list the best Nikon D3300 accessories from the most trustworthy brands. However, do not try to buy all these at once. Choose just what you need. And, as you improve, add more of these accessories to your kit.

Best Accessories for Nikon D3300

  • Nikon EN-EL 14A Battery
  • Neweer TT560 Flash
  • SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro 95MB/s
  • Dolica AX620 62″ Tripod
  • Newer 5-in-1 (43″) Collapsible Reflector
  • Pixel RW-221 Wireless Shutter Remote

Nikon EN-EL 14A Battery

Photography is a taxing pastime or profession. For long sessions, one must always equip extra batteries. The Nikon EN-EL 14A Battery is compatible with the D3300 and a smart investment. An extra battery for your D3300 is also good if you are into videography. Get up to double the recording time and up to 1400 shots with this battery. See what it looks like in the video and read some customer reviews here.

Neewer TT560 Speedlight Flash

An external flash enhances the capabilities of the default flash on your D3300. The Neewer TT560 Flash works well with all Nikon and Canon cameras. This flash features a built-in diffuser and bounce card. So, for better illumination at night or other low-light settings or for effect, consider purchasing an external flash. Here are the customer reviews and see it in the below video. Also, check out the features:

  • Vertical Rotation: 0-90 degrees | Horizontal Rotation: 0-270 degrees
  • Guide Number 38 (at ISO 100)
  • Features 8 steps of power levels (from 1/128 to 1/1)
  • Slave mode so you can use it with other flash units

SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro UHS-I (95MB/s)

A good memory card goes a long way with your Nikon D3300. Using cheap memory cards cause errors and a loss of your precious photos and videos. SanDisk is a trustworthy brand that offers top of the line memory cards for the D3300. This particular SD Card, the SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro UHS-I (95MB/s), is so powerful that you can use burst mode and capture images without delay. No need to wait for the card to copy/write files.

  • Read up to 90MB/s + Write up to 95MB/s
  • Waterproof, shockproof and X-ray proof
  • Quickly capture Full HD at 60fps and 5fps burst mode
  • Store over 3,000 shots on 32GB (24MP Per JPEG)

Dolica AX620 62″ Tripod and Ball Head

A good tripod is a must-have piece of equipment for any photographer. For just $50, you can get the Dolica AX620 62″ Tripod and Ball Head. It supports a maximum weight of 13.2lbs. The Nikon D3300 body weighs around 1.11 lbs sans lens + filters. The tripod weighs 2.5 lbs and is 22.5″ when collapsed. So, it is rather lightweight. Maximum height is 62 inches. However, you may opt to buy other variations at different heights. Read some of the customer reviews and see it in the video.

Disc Light Reflectors | Neewer 5-in-1 (43″) Collapsible Light Reflector

There can be no image without light. It is an integral part of photography. Manipulating lighting separates the professionals from the amateurs. You can manipulate light by using external flashes or by using reflectors. Sometimes both. What you get:

  • 5 light reflectors in 1 (43 inches diameter when opened)
  • Gold, black, silver, white and translucent, 5 most popular colors
  • Perfect for both studio and outdoor photography

Purchase them on Amazon, read customer reviews, and check how to use the reflectors in the YouTube video below.

Pixel RW-221 Wireless Shutter Remote 

For night photography, stop motion, and instances where it is necessary to use longer shutter speeds, a wireless remote is a must-have accessory. A wireless shutter remote reduces shake (no need to touch camera). It is good for long exposures as it allows you to be more precise. An accessory that works well with the Nikon D3300 is the Pixel RW-221 Wireless Shutter Remote. There is  a delay feature for taking group photos and it lasts ofr upto 400 hours. Unfortunately, it uses 2xAAA batteries.

Do you know of any other Nikon D3300 accessories that are essential for every day photography? Tell us about them in the comments and let us know your thoughts on our list of must-have add-ons for the D3300.

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