Photography, while one of the most pleasurable hobbies, is also one of the most expensive. It is sure that there are ways to reduce how much it’ll cost you, but still, you will need to buy a lot of stuff eventually.
The great news is that you don’t have to buy all of that stuff at once. In fact, many camera accessories are necessary only for certain types of photography. Most of the time, you will only need the essentials.
But what are the essentials? In addition to your camera, here is what you should buy next regardless of what kind of photography you will be doing. You can easily find the following camera accessories Australia wide in specialised online and offline stores.
Tripod
Few camera accessories are as versatile and useful as a tripod. Whether you are taking portrait, street, night, landscape, or even wedding photography, at some point or another you will need a tripod. A tripod is essential because it offers a convenient way of holding your camera exactly the right angle so your pictures are full of detail and pin sharp. Make sure to invest in something sturdy enough to hold your camera stable and not wobble like a jelly every time you need to touch the camera.
Remote Shutter Release
What makes this accessory an essential one is that it allows you to take shots without physically touching the camera body. This eliminates any potential for vibration and shaking. Many models also act as bulb timers, which allow you to take exposures longer than 30 seconds, and intervalometers that allow you take various pictures at specific timer intervals for a certain duration.
Few Extra Lenses
Usually, new cameras come with a standard zoom lens that covers a great focal length range. Although this is a great starting point, you will need something better for shooting interiors and landscapes. You will also need to get a macro lens to take closer pics of small subjects or a dedicated portrait lens to limit the depth of field.
Filters
Neutral density filters are becoming a popular accessory because they allow users to take long exposure shots in daylight, water movement in landscapes or blur cloud. They are also very useful to shoot a very wide aperture in bright light.
Camera Bag
To carry all your camera essentials you will need a nice camera bag. A bag will not only help protect all your equipment but will also make easy to transport them from one place to another while keeping rain and dust at bay. So, remember to add a camera bag to your shopping cart when shopping camera accessories Australia wide.