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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?

  • Filters
  • 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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Backyard Bird Photography Gear Guide

Good stuff, and good how-to advice, for bird photographers

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Russell Hart, January 5, 2012

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These accessories can help you capture your feathered friends—photographically, of course—whether you’re far afield or in your own backyard.

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TAGS: accessories,  monopod,  birds,  Focus on Bird Photography 

Top photo accessories...for the iPhone!

Stuff that will help you take killer pictures with your (gulp!) smart phone

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Russell Hart, December 2, 2011

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Everyone’s taking pictures with their iPhone, including you. Here’s what you need to make those pictures better.

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TAGS: accessories,  iphone,  Apple 

FAQ: What kind of memory card do I need for my point-and-shoot camera?

Money-saving advice for snapshooters and family memory keepers

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 22, 2011

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The number and variety of memory cards available today can be bewildering, especially to someone who just wants to take family snapshots with a point-and-shoot camera. Here's some buying advice.

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TAGS: buying guide,  digital camera,  point and shoot,  SD card,  beginner,  memory card,  memory card reader,  memory,  sd,  memory stick,  snapshots,  buying tips,  basic,  SDXC Memory Card,  SDHC 

What’s New In Camera Bags?

Carry your gear in style

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, November 16, 2011

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

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TAGS: camera bag,  backpack,  lowepro,  Crumpler,  Focus on Travel Photography,  Domke,  Clik Elite 

12 Camera Bag Essentials

A dozen items you should always have with you (besides camera, lens and flash) UPDATED FOR HOLIDAYS 2011

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 15, 2011

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Every photographer has different needs, and so every camera bag will have different stuff to suit those needs. Here are twelve useful and innovative items that you will probably be taking out of your bag and using. Prices are accurate as of Nov. 15, 2011

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TAGS: filter,  tripod,  polarizer,  x-rite,  waterproof,  Polaroid,  gaffer tape,  gadgets,  lens cleaner,  Focus on Travel Photography 

Product Review: SpiderHolster Black Widow

Forget the strap, user your hip

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, October 27, 2011

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Whenever an innovative solution to camera carrying that does not involve neck straps is introduced, I like to ponder the history of camera-carrying solutions. With the SpiderHolster Black Widow belt camera carrying system, it's time to look back, then see how well this new innovation does the job.

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How to Use and Choose a Tripod

Solid advice for supporting your still and video cameras

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mark Lent, August 25, 2011

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Whether you're a pro who needs a rock-solid support to eliminate shake, or a family memory-keeper looking to get better results in low light and more consistent framing, choosing the right tripod for your needs is key. Here are some tips.

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Product Review: Micro Gaffer

Reinventing Gaffer Tape? Not quite, but...

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, July 26, 2011

Gaffer tape has gotten many a photographer out of a jam, providing Macgyver-like solutions to photographic, video and theatrical problems both common and otherwise. It's strong but not permanent, and unlike duct tape, doesn't leave a mess. Who wouldn't love this stuff?

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Buying Guide: Five Tripods for Travelers

These camera supports fit in carry-on luggage

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 6, 2011

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If you are traveling by plane and plan to bring a tripod with you, weight—and especially size—count. Which models fit in your carry-on bag? Here are five of our favorites.

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TAGS: buying guide,  travel,  carry-on luggage,  travel photography,  tripod,  carry-on bag,  Gitzo,  Giottos,  Focus on Travel Photography,  Benro,  Induro,  Slik,  Velbon 

Memory Myth Buster

The truth about SD and CF memory cards

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Fred Singer, March 16, 2011

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There is a lot of misinformation about memory cards out there. Let’s debunk four myths about memory cards.

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TAGS: SD card,  lexar,  sandisk,  compact flash,  SDXC Memory Card 

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