Must-Have Accessories For The Canon SL2

A list of some of the most essential and fun accessories for the Canon SL2.

The Essentials

I put together a list of some of the best accessories that are available for this camera.

These are brands I trust and accessories I have used or used.

Best Screen Protectors For The Canon SL2

ExpertShield screen protectors are finally available for the Canon SL2 / 200D. They guarantee their screen protectors and if they break, fall off, or get beat up, they will replace it for you for free. I’ve personally worked with them replacing one of my broken screens and it was a very good experience. I recommend trying them out for your Canon SL2.

I’ve had all three types of screen protectors. Anti-Glare will make your image look slightly softer but it’s nice because you get no glare. I have lately been using the Glass screens on my cameras and they’ve been working nice but can get little chips along the edges over the years if you’re using and abusing your camera, but the Glass usually never falls off or peels off as Anti-Glare or Crystal Clear.

• ExpertShield Glass – Amazon
• ExpertShield Anti-Glare – Amazon
• ExperShield Crystal Clear – Amazon

Best Memory Cards For The Canon SL2

I put together a list of the fastest memory cards for the SL2 all tested in-camera to help you decide which cards work best for your needs.

Best Batteries For The Canon SL2

Canon batteries are great but expensive, the most popular alternative is the Wasabi Batteries. Also, keep an eye on RAVPower, they make some nice battery kits for other cameras. I’ll post them here if they ever become available.

Canon LP-E17 Batteries

The Canon LP-E17 is the official battery from Canon. It provides 1040maH of power at 7.2V. The only problem with this battery is that it’s slightly expensive. I recommend having at least one, then getting a few Wasabi batteries as a backup.

Available At: Amazon

Wasabi LP-E17 Batteries

Wasabi makes a great third-party battery for the Canon SL2 with all the same stats as the LP-E17. Like the Canon, they use premium power cells from Japan and the batteries hold their charge well. It comes with two batteries and a charger. I have had issues with Wasasbi chargers in the past and always recommend using official Canon battery chargers if you can.

Available At: Amazon

Battery Chargers

If you need an extra charger, this is the official Canon charger that’s rated to charge the Canon batteries perfectly. Otherwise, some of the battery kits like those from Wasabi have various chargers with them. 

Body Extras, Straps & Electronics

This camera is one of Canon’s best-looking cameras in my opinion, in terms of refining their traditional Canon design. 

These are some less important accessories that are sometimes nice to have.

Terminal Protector Cap

Extra terminal protectors are nice to have since I often lose mine. There are a few options here including one that has a bubble on it to help you level out your camera.

Anwenk Hot Shoe Cover With Bubble

The 2-pack Anwenk hot shoe cover for the Canon SL2 fits perfectly on the SL2 but also comes with a little bubble level which is great for tripod shooting and landscape photography.

Available At: Amazon

Foto & Tech Hot Shoe Cover

Since the Canon SL2 doesn’t come with a hot shoe cover you can add one by getting one of these Foto & Tech covers. This helps you keep your terminals clean and free of any dirt and corrosion.

Available At: Amazon

Canon SL2 Cleaning Supplies

There are several methods for cleaning your camera and camera sensor. It’s nice to have some microfiber cleaning cloths, a rocket air blower, and a sensor brush and it’s not a bad idea to learn how to wet clean your sensor. 

See all the best accessories for keeping your camera clean.

The shortlist of cleaning supplies.

Rocket Air Blaster

Rocket Air makes my favorite air blaster. I have several different sizes and they all work great. This is a must-have accessory for keeping your lenses, sensor, mirror, and camera clean.

Available At: Amazon

Sensor Brush

Sensor brushes come in a few sizes. Now you mostly just see two, APS-C sized brushes and full-frame brushes. You can use either size for either camera. I have a full-frame brush and I still use it on my APS-C cameras sometimes. For the Canon SL2, you’ll want the APS-C size. 

Use this brush when you get dust on your sensor that you can’t get off with the Rocket Air blaster. Set your mirror in lock-up cleaning mode, blast the brush with a few blasts of air to clean it, then swipe it once or twice across the sensor. Never touch the brush and keep it in its case.

Available At: Amazon

6-Pack Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloths

There is no such thing as having too many microfiber cleaning cloths. They are like socks, they eventually wear out and become less effective as they get more and more body oil on them.

Available At: Amazon

Camera Speedlites

Canon has some great camera Speedlites but also Nissin has been getting better. Just be sure to check reviews and make sure you know what you’re getting with these. All Speedlites are different, some give you more power than you’ll need and some not enough.  I’ve been using the 580EX-II for years and have had no complaints. 

Canon Speedlites

• Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT – Amazon
• Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT – Amazon
• Canon Speedlite 580EX-II – Amazon – I have this flash and still use it all the time. It’s old but I love it!
• Canon Speedlite 430EX II-RT Flash – Amazon
• Canon Speedlite 270EX II – Amazon

Must-Have Accessories Canon SL2 | Conclusions

The Canon SL2 is a very small and versatile camera that can get a lot of mileage when combined with the right accessories. It has the sensor and processing power to get some professional photos for landscape or portrait photographers, especially if paired up with the right tripod and Speedlite.