Looking for the best Nikon D3400 accessories?
The ones we have selected are perfect if you are looking to improve the quality of your images, or are looking for accessories that will make your photography career easier (like an extra battery, or a tripod for stability).
We’ve only selected accessories from reputable brands, and made sure they’re compatible with the D3400 (some work on almost all Nikon DSLRs) and aren’t overpriced.
You don’t need to buy everything when you’re just starting out, but as you grow and learn, it helps to have items that will allow you to get even better shots!
Best accessories for Nikon D3400:
1. Nikon EN-EL 14A Battery
2. Neweer TT560 Flash
3. SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro 95MB/s
4. Dolica AX620 62″ Tripod
5. Newer 5-in-1 (43″) Collapsible Reflector
6. Foto&Tech FTML-L3 Wireless Shutter Remote
1. Battery
Nikon EN-EL 14A Battery – The Nikon D3400 already has a super long battery life (mostly due to reduced flash power) but it’s always helpful to have an extra battery for long trips, weddings and important sessions.
- Non-Nikon batteries are usually low quality and can damage your camera
- If you record videos or shoot weddings, concerts, an extra battery is a must
- You can get up to 2400 shots with two batteries
You can buy it on Amazon.
Also: Wasabi 2 Batteries for D3400
2. Flash Speedlite
Neewer TT560 Flash – Works perfectly on all Nikon DSLR cameras (Canon as well), comes with a built-in bounce card and a diffuser, and is easy and simple to use regardless of your skills. Number one selling flash on Amazon because of its low price and good results.
- Works perfectly on Nikon and Canon DSLRs
- Vertical Rotation: 0-90 degrees | Horizontal Rotation: 0-270 degrees
- Guide Number 38 (at ISO 100)
- Features 8 steps of power levels (from 1/128 to 1/1)
- Slave mode so you can use it with other flash units
You can buy it on Amazon.
3. Memory Card
SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro UHS-I (95MB/s) – SanDisk is number one when it comes to memory cards brands, and this one is fast enough so you can take pictures in burst mode without waiting for the card to write the files. This is really important when you can’t afford to miss a shot due to the fact your card is slow at writing shots/videos (weddings, events and night photography for example).
- Read up to 90MB/s + Write up to 95MB/s
- It’s waterproof, shockproof and x-ray proof as well
- Full HD at 60fps and 5fps burst mode are no challenge for this card
- You can store over 3,000 shots on 32GB (assuming you shoot at 24MP, JPEG)
You can buy it on Amazon.
Also: SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro 95MB/s
4. Tripod
JOILCAN 65″ Compact Light Weight Travel Tripod – Hands down the most popular tripod among our readers for any DSLR under $100 (this one costs UNDER $50). You shouldn’t get the cheapest tripod because they’re usually aimed at lighter cameras like a point and shoot.
- Supports a maximum weight of 11lbs (Nikon D3400 body weighs 0.87 lbs)
- Weighs 2.6 lbs and is 19.5 inches tall (when fully collapsed)
- ~65 inches maximum height
- Vertical shooting knob and weight hanging hook
You can buy it on Amazon.
Also: AmazonBasics 60″ Tripod
5. Disc Light Reflectors
Neewer 5-in-1 (43″) Collapsible Light Reflector – Light is the most important factor for any photograph, and the more you can control/affect it, the more chances you have of truly getting professional shots. Sometimes that’s by using an external flash, and sometimes that’s by simply reflecting the available light (or with a flash) to specific areas of your subject.
- 5 light reflectors in 1 (43 inches diameter when opened)
- Gold, black, silver, white and translucent, 5 most popular colors
- Perfect for both studio and outdoor photography, easy to carry
- This is the cheapest but most effective accessory to really make your shots look better (I also recommend the flash above)
You can buy it on Amazon.
6. Wireless Shutter Remote Control
Foto&Tech FTML-L3 Wireless Shutter Remote – If you’re into night photography, fireworks, stop motion or any other type of photography where you use longer shutter speeds and can’t have your finger constantly on the shutter button, a remote control really makes your life easier and allows you to be more precise with long exposures (there’s also no shake from you pressing the shutter button on the camera itself).
- Works with the Nikon D3400 and all other Nikon DSLRs
- $10 cheaper than Nikon’s 99% identical release
- CR Battery included
You can buy it on Amazon.
Not sure that remote shutter release will work with the D3400. Nikon did away with the port, so you can only use a fully wireless remote shutter without a receiver with this camera I believe.
Thanks for pointing that out! Already corrected, the new remote is even cheaper than Nikon’s own alternative and better.