Cameras are devices that are made to last long but you can make serve you better and for longer if you know how to maintain and keep them in a very excellent condition. Some of the
cameras accessories are not accessories in the strict sense of the word but necessities. They are very vital and necessary if your camera is to serve you for long.
The following are some of the accessories that you must acquire if you want to enjoy the use of your camera while effectively maintaining in its excellent good condition.
1. ULTRA VIOLET FILTER:
The UV filter is very important in that it reduces the blue scratched and haze light. Most important of all, protects front optic of your camera from being sprayed with mist or scratched.
2. MICRO FIBER CLOTH:
This is a special piece of cloth that is used for the wiping of lenses. It is smooth and so it can cause scratches on the lenses and dry enough so it cause the internal fog.
3. CAMERA BAG:
You should acquire the camera bag that suits your DSLR together with all other photographic devices like lenses, spare batteries, goggles, etc. Ensure that the bag is portable because you are likely to be carrying your DSLR while travelling.
4. TRIPOD:
This is three legged frame that supports your DSLR. You should ensure that it is portable and can be folded. Also ensure that it is stable and it affectively supports your DSLR.
5. BLOWER:
The blower expels all the dust that may have accumulated with the lens and other parts of your
compact camera. Do not use the blower for computer to blow out your DSLR. Ensure that the blower that you use is specifically designed for cameras.
6. BATTERIES:
Batteries are termed as accessories but they are necessities because your DSLR may not be able to work without them. Most DSLRs now work with interchangeable batteries. Ensure that you choose the best rated batteries in the market namely the Lithium Ion (LiON). Also ensure that the batteries have mah of between 2500 and 2800. Higher mah means that the batteries have more current; they will cause faster recycling flash. They are also more likely to last longer.
7. BOUNCE CARD:
This is a white material that is attached to the flash. It redirects some in a forward direction so as to fill the shadows. This is purely an accessory because you can bounce light to the ceiling, walls or white shirt of your friend.
