Samsung Kit You Shouldn't Go On Holiday Without

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Samsung Smart NX cameras will make an ideal companion on a family holiday due to their compact size, but have you thought about the accessories that you'll be taking? Here, we round up 5 Samsung accessories that you shouldn't be without:

1. Multipurpose zoom lens 

When on holiday, you'll want a lens that's lightweight and compact, for carrying around on all your adventures, but also one that's got a good zoom range for close and further away shots. Here, the Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom lens will be ideal. Packing a lens such as this means that you shouldn't need to take extra lenses with you, saving space and weight on your hand luggage allowance if you're heading abroad. 

2. Camera bag

Samsung has their own range of well made designer camera bags, created especially for the Smart NX range of cameras. A good, well padded camera bag will be a necessary accessory when you're off on holiday, to protect against unexpected knocks and bumps, and also to keep your kit safe when you're not using it. 

3. Memory cards

It's always a good idea to pack extra memory cards when you go on holiday, in case one gets lost, damaged or becomes full during your trip. Samsung make a range of memory cards that are waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, and come in a variety of sizes from 8GB to 32GB. They come in three different classes too, so there's something for everyone. 

4. ND Filter

An ND filter will allow you to shoot pictures with bright, saturated colours in scenes where the image would usually be too bright and washed out, such as at the beach. It will also allow you to take images at slower shutter speeds, so you can capture great images of silky smooth seas. The Samsung ND filter allows you to shoot 4 stops slower than usual. 

5. External Flash

If you have room in your kit bag, the Samsung external flash will be a great accessory to take with you on holiday, especially if you plan on taking a lot of portraits. It can be used to light up the faces of your subjects if there is bright sun causing harsh shadows. It can also be used when it's dusky or in low light conditions.