Also I'm terrified of getting dust on the sensor so I probably need a cleaning kit but there are so many brands and I don't want to scratch the sensor or the mirror on my first day. I have about 400 bucks left in my budget for everything else and I need to make sure I'm not missing something stupid like a specific filter for the rain or a better strap because the one in the box is already digging into my neck after five minutes of testing it in the backyard. I'm also looking at tripods but they all seem so flimsy or way too expensive and I'm worried about the wind knocking it over if we're near the water. Is a battery grip actually essential for a full day of shooting or can I just carry spares? I just feel like I'm forgetting something crucial that's gonna ruin the whole day because I'm used to just popping in a roll of film or using a point and shoot where everything is built in. I saw some stuff about lens hoods too and I'm wondering if I really need one for the kit lens or if it's just for looks. What are the absolute must-have accessories I need to get before the big day so I dont mess this up?

My budget is around $200 for cards right now. Is it actually worth the massive price jump for V90 cards for wildlife or can I get away with V60? I dont want to miss a shot because my camera is still writing to the card... what are you guys actually using?

I spent all morning looking at the Rode VideoMicro but then I read some stuff about the audio levels being way too low on Canon cameras specifically. Then people suggest the Boya MM1 as a cheap fix but I keep seeing reviews saying it feels like a toy that snaps easily. I dont want to waste money on something that wont work for street vlogging, does anyone have a better rec or know if the Rode issue is actually that bad?

I see all these kits online with tripods and cleaning stuff and extra lenses but I dont know what's actually important and what's just junk. Like do I need a screen protector? Is that a thing for cameras? I am also worried about carrying it around all day because the strap that came in the box feels kinda cheap and itchy on my neck. I really want to get some good shots of the ceremony on the beach but I'm scared the sand or the sun might mess things up if I dont have the right gear.

Here is what I think I might need but please tell me if I'm wrong:

• A memory card (but which one?? there are so many speeds and numbers on them)


• A better bag that isnt huge but protects it


• Maybe an extra battery because people say mirrorless ones die fast?


• Something to clean the glass part if it gets smudged

If there is anything else that is like a life saver for a beginner please let me know. I'm literally staring at the camera right now feeling so overwhelmed because I want these photos to look professional but I dont even know how to turn the flash on yet. Is there a specific brand of cards that works best with Canon or does it not matter? I really dont want to waste my last $300 on stuff I wont use but I also dont want to be unprepared for the big day...

I went to look online and there are like a million choices and I dont even know what a ball head is or why some cost fifty dollars and others cost five hundred. I live in a small town so I have to order something on amazon prime like today to get it here in time. My budget is maybe like 200 or 300 dollars if that is even enough to get something that wont fall over when I tilt the camera? I keep seeing stuff about carbon fiber and aluminum but is one better for heavy stuff? I just need it to be sturdy and not move at all while I am taking photos of the ceremony from the back of the church... help.

honestly i should have known better than to cheap out but i thought the reviews were solid. now im looking at my canon r6 and realizing i need something that actually communicates with the camera properly without me having to pray every time i press the shutter button. i have about 500 bucks left in my budget for this but i could maybe stretch it if it means i dont ruin her wedding photos. i need something that can handle a lot of bounce flash in a pretty dark reception hall without overheating after twenty minutes because that happened to me last month at a birthday party and it was embarrassing as hell.

ive been looking at the canon speedlites but the naming conventions are so confusing like whats the real difference between the 430ex and the 600ex-rt besides the price jump? or should i just bite the bullet and look at the el-5 even though people say the battery system is annoying? i need something that is absolutely bulletproof and wont let me down in a week. i dont have time to fiddle with menus or hope a firmware update fixes a connection issue while the bride is walking down the aisle.

what are the actually reliable must-have external flashes for canon eos cameras that wont fail me when things get hectic? please tell me what you guys are actually using in the field because i cant trust these youtube reviewers anymore...