A massive list of all the best and most essential accessories and gear for the Canon RP.
Best Accessories Canon RP | The Essentials
Best Screen Protectors Canon RP
Since the Canon RP has a folding screen, you can fold in the LCD portion so that it remains protected during transport, so if you’re careful, you may not need a screen protector. But, I still use them on my EOS R because accidents do happen. If you decide to use a screen protector on the Canon RP, here is the best brand.
Expert Shield Cannon SL3 Screen Protector
Expert Shield is the best brand of screen protectors and they provide a few nice options. Crystal Clear, Glass, or Anti-Glare. Crystal Clear is the lightweight screen protector that you’re used to. It protects from simple scratches and dings. The Glass screen protectors are a little thicker and they protect from bigger hits and scratches. Anti-glare is great for reducing reflections, but it does degrade the colors and contrast a little. |
Best Batteries Canon RP & Third-Party
The Canon RP uses different batteries from its big brother, the R. So if you have both cameras, you will need new batteries for the RP.
Canon LP-E17 Official BatteriesThe Canon LP-E17 is the official battery for the Canon RP. This is the same battery used in the entry-level DSLRs like the Canon SL3. The RP is a mirrorless camera and will use a bit more power than you’re used to if you’re coming from DSLRs so you may want more than one. If you like using official batteries this is going to be the best battery you can buy. However, since the camera comes with one battery, you can safely use third-party batteries as your backups. |
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Best Memory Cards
I’ve tested all the most popular UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards in the new Canon RP. This will take UHS-II memory cards, and because the camera shots are at such a slow frame rate, you can get a bottomless buffer with UHS-II cards. In other words, you can shoot continuously forever at the fastest frame rate the RP offers. But of course, for casual shooting, UHS-I cards are totally fine.
Canon RP Cases & Straps
Canon RP Bags
You have many options if you need a bag to carry your camera and accessories. I usually use a backpack or a suitcase when traveling, but sometimes I like to have a smaller bag that can fit a camera body or a lens. That’s why I like the Mirrorless Mover bags by Think Tank. They are designed for mirrorless cameras and are very convenient and affordable. They are less expensive than the Peak Design bags, which are more premium and feature-rich.
Think Tank Mirrorless Mover
Check out the Mirrorless Mover bags, they come in several different sizes and colors at different prices which are all very affordable. The 5 might be too small for the RP unless you’re just packing the body and no lens, or you could fit just a small lens in it. The 20 should allow you to pack the camera with a lens. This all depends on what lenses you end up going with though.
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Camera Straps
The Canon EOS RP uses traditional Canon-style strap logs, so you must be a little careful that the straps you buy work with these. I like to use the Peak Design Clutch on my cameras and the Peak Design straps to build a modular system, and I change around quickly to meet my different needs.
Peak Design Clutch
I use this hand strap for my primary camera. It connects to the Canon RP lugs and comes with a plate you mount for the bottom. The bottom plate and the top of the strap provide areas to connect the bigger peak design straps with those little quick connection ties. When I’m traveling, I can connect the strap, and then when I’m shooting, I take off the strap and just use the handgrip. It’s a system I really enjoy, and I highly recommend it. This even comes with an Arca-swiss base plate, so the camera is always ready to go on a tripod. |
Peak Design Strap
Peak Design makes straps in many different sizes and styles. The Canon RP is a fairly small and lightweight camera, so you probably don’t need a very heavy strap. I use the medium-size strap, and it works great with the Clutch system. It works great on my EOS R, so it will also work great on the RP. |
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Cleaning Accessories
Cleaning accessories are some that you often overlook and then hate yourself for not having. Since the EOS RP is a mirrorless camera, you’re going to have to get a little bit better about maintaining the sensor and keeping it free of dust.
Here are a few of the best cleaning accessories I regularly use.
Rocket Air Blaster
Rocket Air blasters are among the most important accessories a photographer can have. They are critical for cleaning the sensor from dust and debris and are also the easiest way to clean it. I own several of these, and I always pack one in my bag if I know I’m going to be changing my lenses on location. Don’t forget to keep the back of your lens caps clean. Pro-tip: if you have toddlers running around putting everything in their mouths, always give the thing a few blasts before using it on your sensor. Little kids love to play with these if they can get their hands on them. I once used mine on a lens and blasted a bunch of baby spit right onto the front element. |
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Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloths 6-PackAvailable At: Amazon While a T-shirt is fine for cleaning off your lens or rear LCD screen out on the go, it’s nice to have some micro-fiber cleaning cloths to thoroughly clean your gear before or after shooting. These won’t leave dust and lint on your lenses like clothing will and this is the only way to perfectly clean a UV filter before installing it on your lens. |
Sensor Brush
You’ll eventually find that you get little pieces of dust stuck to your sensor that just don’t want to come off with the air blaster. The next step is to use a sensor brush. I highly recommend you try a sensor brush before you run out and buy the sensor swabs to clean with the wet method. 99% of the time you don’t need to use the wet method on your sensor unless you have oil on it from touching it. You must keep these packed in their tube and in their bag to keep them as clean as possible. Use the air blaster to clean the bristols before applying them to your sensor. Eventually these brushes will get dirty and shouldn’t be used on your sensor, but then they make great brushes for cleaning all the corners of your camera. |
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Best Accessories Canon EOS RP | Conclusions
The Canon RP is a great little camera, and some nice accessories can help you keep it clean and in good shape.
If you’re new to the Canon RP, I have a huge list of all the lenses available for the Canon RF mount.
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