Camera accessories -
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Shutter release

This helps eliminate the camera shake that occurs when you press the shutter button. Note: Some cameras can accommodate remote cord or wireless shutter triggers.

Lens hood

This device is also called a lens shade. You attach it to a SLR camera lens to reduce glare from side and overhead lighting (sun, ceiling lights, among other sources).

Logbook or voice recorder

The mental details about a picture are sharp when you take it, but become fuzzy by the time you return home. Some cameras have built-in recorders.

Cleaning kit

Buy it as a kit - or assemble your own.

Lens-cleaning cloth - For removing dust and fingerprint smudges off your lens - and your LCD screen. Warning: Facial tissues, paper towels, and ordinary cloth could micro-scratch these delicate surfaces.

Bulb blow brush - It gently removes dust in hard to reach areas. I recommend it over canned compress air products. Many contain a chemical that could harm camera parts.

Cotton swab - This drugstore-available product helps remove clinging particles and other material that bulb blow brushes cannot dislodge.

Toolkit

Bring a mini screwdriver. You never know when you will have to make an emergency camera repair in the boondocks.

Other accessory topics

I have an individual web page for each of the five accessories below. Click the appropriate buttons in the left column to read them.

Battery (and charger)

Lighting (and flash)

Lens (and filters)

Memory card

Tripod

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