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Accessories and Gadgets

Good Stuff

Sure, you need a camera to take a picture, but accessories can bring it to the next level.

By Mason Resnick - March 11, 2009

This is where the good stuff of photography lives. Accessories can turn your picture-taking experience from frustrating to fantastic.

A good accessory will enable you to get sharper photos, keep your gear dry, carry your equipment comfortably, add or control light, and more. What's considered an accessory?

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Memory cards
Flash
Light modifiers
Camera bags and covers
Auxiliary lenses
Bags
Tripods and other camera supports
Stands and backgrounds
Camera cleaning products
Color balance tools
...and much more!

Image editing systems need accessories, too:

We're including computer peripherals, such as tablets, scanners, and printers, in this category as well. After all, in this day and age, these are photographic accessories, too.

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The Best Portable Storage Right Now!

A place to keep your valuable images and videos

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 10 days ago

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With high-end DSLRs producing 15-25MP images and HD videos, those 16GB memory cards that seemed like overkill are filling up fast. What to do? Get portable storage! (Updated for 2009 Holiday Buying Season)

TAGS: storage, memory card, memory card reader, memory

Product Review: Honl Photo Light Modifiers

Professional Lighting With Portable Strobes

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Dennis Hays, August 24, 2009

A few inexpensive strobes from any manufacturer, along with Honl Photo's light modifiers, can unlock creativity and take your photography to a new level. First, take the flash off your camera.

TAGS: strobe, lighting, studio lighting

What’s New In Camera Bags Part V

Carry gear in style: 100 in 100/Day 100

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Jason Schneider, August 7, 2009

Last but not least: Crumpler’s untraditional 8- and 5-Million Dollar Homes (yes, they’re camera bags) and Tenba’s traditional shoulder bag for professional photographers.

TAGS: camera bag

What’s New In Camera Bags Part IV

Carry gear in style: 100 in 100/Day 99

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Jason Schneider, August 6, 2009

A lived-in-look Domke satchel, and two innovative backpacks from newcomer Clik Elite.

TAGS: camera bag, backpack

What’s New In Camera Bags Part III

Carry gear in style: 100 in 100/Day 98

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Jason Schneider, August 5, 2009

Pelican’s tough 1510 case, Lowepro’s easy-access Fastpack 100 and rolling carry-on case.

TAGS: carry-on luggage, camera bag

What’s New In Camera Bags? Part I

Carry your gear in style: 100 in 100/Day 96

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Jason Schneider, August 3, 2009

A delectable selection of ingenious solutions for carrying and protecting your precious photographic equipment.

TAGS: camera bag, backpack

Product Profile: Kaiser digiShield

100 in 100/IV, Day 87: Glare prevention

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, July 21, 2009

This shield saves you from eyestrain and lets you see the picture more clearly when trying to view live or preview images on your digital camera LCD monitor in bright sunlight.

TAGS: accessories