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7 Necessary Accessories For DSLR

9/20/2012 6:57:14 PM

Battery, UV filter, cleaning kit and 50mm lens are necessary for DSLR users.

Enclosed gadgets are very essential for photographers, especially for DSLR camera. Thus the following stuff, according to us, must be considered and bought right after the user buy a new camera.

1.     Alternative battery

Description: Alternative battery needs to be in the pocket all the time.

Alternative battery needs to be in the pocket all the time.

A travel will be completed if you don’t care about whether the battery is in “red” status. More seriously, these events did take place only once and there would be no further chance to capture. Consequently, alternative battery is always necessary for a camera.

For camera in general and DSLR in particular on present market, users can buy an alternative battery in various categories and prices. Camera holder is also necessary for high-frequency photographic though users must consider because the camera will become considerably bulkier.

2.     UV Filter

Description: Filter covers the lens.

Filter covers the lens.

UV Filter mainly filters UV lights and reduces bad affects to photos. However, most photographers rely on it thanks to the ability of protecting the lens.

An UV Filter can protect the lens against shock, dust and even mould. This gadget, like alternative battery, can easily found on the market in various prices based on size and quality.

3.     Cleaning kit

Description: Lens needs specialized cloth.

Lens needs specialized cloth.

Whether you use UV filter or not, a cleaning kit is always necessary for keeping camera and lens in good condition and shooting the most satisfying photos.

A common cleaning kit has 3 main parts: soft cloth, with no fuzz, for cleaning fingerprint and dust; blower for removing dust on lens; brush for wiping away dust in gap requiring accuracy.

4.     Bag

Description: Bag is very essential for both accessories and lens.

Bag is very essential for both accessories and lens.

This is a compulsory gadget for DSLR users and even those who spend most time holding camera on neck and hand. Bag not only protects camera and lens but also room for other accessories such as battery, memory card, card reader, filter and cleaning kit.

Users must consider carried gadgets, types of camera or lens to define suitable size as well as appropriate bag for particular demand. Most DSLR bags now have enough room for one camera and one alternative lens.

5.     Memory back-up storage

Description: Compact mobile storage

Compact mobile storage

With the fast growth of technology, size of image as well as HD videos is getting bigger and bigger. Therefore, you need a back-up storage which comes handy for saving images when computer gets trouble. Even bringing along a mobile storage is not a bad idea.

6.     50mm lens (in full frame camera)

Description: 50mm is a focal length compatible with many styles of photography.

50mm is a focal length compatible with many styles of photography.

This is not an accessory but one lens can solve effectively different situations from portrait, low-lighting shooting or landscape capturing (for full-fame camera).

7.     Camera stand

Description: A stand is essential to large lens.

A stand is essential to large lens.

Not only is tripod useful in slow-capturing due to low lighting, it also is a key to shoot fascinating landscape views thanks to the combination with ND Filter.

Tripod comes in various sizes and load capacity. Users should carefully consider the weight of camera plus lens before deciding buying a firm tripod in case that only tiny shock will ruin the whole of a wonderful exposure image.

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