Friday, January 31, 2014

5 Vital Accessories for DSLR Camera Lovers

According to Ansel Adams, one of the world’s most famous photographers, “Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.”

Photography in fact is the most powerful medium of expression that offers an infinite variety of interpretations. Well, calling it someone’s hobby will sound inferior. Rather, photography is something that must comprise a world enriched with imaginations and fresh thoughts.

So, if you have a deep passion for photography which you consider it a medium to arrest the golden moments of life, you must use a Digital Single Lens Reflex or DSLR camera. However, carrying only a camera for photo-shooting is no doubt stupidity. In fact, there are numerous accessories to carry along with a DSLR camera that can only help you achieve a complete experience in photography.

Here are some of the key accessories that you must always carry with a DSLR camera. Take a look:

• Camera Bag – To carry such pricey cameras, you must carry a camera bag. Protection is really important for your additional lenses and other paraphernalia. Although it’s not necessary to spend lump sums for a camera bag, you must look for bags that have ample pockets for batteries, spare lens, spare Compact Flash cards and the external flash.



• Neck Strap – Neck straps can be really helpful for all carrying DSLR camera. In fact, if you want to remain comfortable carrying your SLR camera, go for a Pro Loop strap that is made of neoprene. Instead, it plays the role of a shock absorber while carrying an SLR with a long lens.

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• Dust Blower – If you are in love with your camera, you will never allow dust to enter into it and affect the lenses. So, using a dust blower will always be a wise strategy that will keep your lenses free of dust. Dust blowers are available in different shapes and sizes.



• Tripod and Ballhead – You need a tripod while taking photos in low light. However, the photographer needs to set the right configurations. So, it would be best if you go for carbon-fiber tripods that would extremely light and sturdy. What you must also carry alongside is the ball head that would allow the camera to remain tightly attached to the tripod.

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• White Balance Lens Cap – While doing photography, achieving precision for the white balance on a DSLR camera can be often challenging. A white balance lens cap would therefore help you correct the white balance for at least a dozen of photos. You just need to place the lens cap on the lens, customize the camera with the white balance mode, click the photo and you will then discover the magical effect.

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So, make sure that you carry these necessary DLSR accessories which would not only let you capture the best moments of your life but you will be taking absolute pleasure in photography.