Canon EOS Accessories
The Canon EOS range of digital cameras has a wide variety of exciting accessories that can easily be added to enhance your experience and improve your photography.
Canon Lenses: The Canon 500D is compatible with both the EF and less expensive EF-S lenses so you will have no problems with the camera if you already own some Canon camptible lenses. There is a wide choice of lens types available from telephoto lenses to macro so whatever job you're looking to do you'll have no problems finding the right lens.
Canon Camera Bag: One of the first accessories you should buy is a decent camera bag. You'll want it to be sturdy enough to protect your camera and other accessories from accidental damage and large enough for a couple of extra lenses, a spare battery or two, and some additional memory cards.
Canon Flashguns: The flash on the Canon 500D is pretty good for general use however if you really want to get the best out of your camera then adding a Canon flashgun is a must. The most popular range is the Canon Speedlite which fits nicely onto your dSLR.
Canon Filters: There's a wide range of filters available to enhance your images and these are a useful accessory to have. You can often get a much better shot by using the right filter so carefully choose the right ones for you.
Memory Cards: However much you use your camera one memory card is never enough. Always make sure you carry at least one spare and make sure the memory card is fast enough and large enough for your photos.
Tripods: At some point if you're serious about photography you'll need to add a tripod to your setup. A tripod is essential if you're shooting with a telephoto lens or need a long exposure.