Best DSLR Camera Accessories

Just as in the consumer digital photographic accessory matrix, the Best DSLR Accessories revolve around light, camera protection and camera stability. The added bonus of having a DSLR is you can experiment with some optional accessories. The Best of the Best DSLR Accessories will delve into lighting and a two of these optional accessories. Again, I am going to assume you already own a flashgun specific to your camera manufacturer. By owning a Canon flashgun for a Canon DSLR for example, you are better able to take advantage of the improved communication and the ability to use something called evaluative TTL (through the lens) functionality on some models. In short, the meter readings you get with your manufacturer’s flash will be reliable and give you something of a constant.

Light:
The ‘Best of the Best’ DSLR accessory is the Gossen DigiFlash Portable Digital Incident, Reflected & Flash Light meter. With the Gossen DigiFlash, you will never be fooled again by your camera’s built-in light meter. Taking a portrait next to the available light of an open window requires a hand-held meter and manual camera settings. And one of the best ways to improve the color accuracy of your photographs before you get them into your computer is to use the ExpoImaging Expo Cap White Balance (WB) Aid and the Hoya brand circular glass polarizer will reduce or eliminate the harsh light of the midday sun.

Other Best of the Best Accessories:
One of the disadvantages of digital is the small LCD screen. You take a photograph and think you ‘got’ the shot when you review your images. The real truth comes when you review your images later on your computer. To ensure a few more photographs before you leave the scene, try the Hoodman Professional LCD Screen Loupe. It fits over your DSLR’s LCD screen, provides 2x magnification and will ensure you achieved proper focus detail, especially in low light. However, if you want to play with the focus in your scene, then you absolutely need to get the Lens Baby 3G Special Effects Lens. It allows you to lock in a focus sweet spot in a scene and then perform fine focus adjustments to create creative and very unusual effects. The lens comes in a 50mm variety and you will need to get the wide angle and zoom attachments for different lens sizes.

When you pay attention to the quality of your light, properly protect your camera and lenses, and provide for the stability of your camera, you will ensure great quality photographs. It’s time that you included a few “Best of the Best” items in your photography gearbox. These items will add to your photographic skill and can be used with the next generation of DSLR’s.