Photographer’s Toolbox Accessories every photographer should know and use  All that’s really needed to take a solid photograph is a camera and lens. But it’s all of those extra gadgets and tools that really end up boosting your images from good to creative, exciting and dramatic. |
Bags & Cases From backpacks to shoulder bags to rolling cases, there's a perfect option for your photography  Thanks to advances in D-SLR technology, including this year’s addition of video capabilities, bag manufacturers have taken an introspective look at their lines and have come up with a wide range of interesting new designs. |
Tripods & Supports When sharpness is essential, there's nothing more important than camera support  Capturing sharp photos requires sturdy legs. Yes, that means adding more to your load, but few accessories are as essential as a tripod. Lenses and cameras with image stabilization definitely help, but nothing ensures sharpness like a tripod. |
Flash & Lighting Choosing the right accessory flash and other useful lighting tools for perfect exposures  For capturing exciting images and well-balanced exposures, a flash is an indispensable tool that can greatly expand the creative possibilities and quality of your photography. |
Lenses The best new glass for your D-SLR  Ask most pros which they’d rather have: an entry-level camera with a top-of-the-line lens or a rudimentary lens on a top-of-the-line camera. |
Beyond The Kit Lens Take full advantage of your SLR investment by adding lenses to your system  Buying a digital SLR as part of a kit that includes a lens is a popular option, especially for those moving up from a compact camera or switching brands. |
Support Your Gear For the sharpest photos and video, choosing the right camera support is essential  Even if you have very steady hands and a stabilized lens or camera, for the sharpest images possible, using a tripod or other camera support is the only surefire solution. |
Gear On A Budget Affordable accessories to enhance your photography without breaking the bank  Big-ticket items may have to wait for the holidays, but there are scores of accessories you can use to try new techniques and improve your photo experience without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars. |
A Traveler’s Lens How digital tech and lens evolution work together for travel photography  To outfit my first SLR, purchased in what seems like a hundred years ago, I acquired a 28mm and an 80-200mm zoom. Now, decades later, my basic travel kit still relies on two camera bodies and this simple lens combination; only today, the wide choice is a 10-20mm lens (to achieve the roughly 16mm view that I grew accustomed to with film) and a 70-300mm or 18-200mm zoom that I interchange, depending on how strong the lens needs to be for the subjects I’ll encounter. |
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