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You may just have acquired a new digital camera and your trigger finger is itching for the occasion to take lots of nice pictures, so buying accessories may be the last thing on your mind as you are figuring out what subject to photograph first.
But truth be told, you should stop and consider buying at least one crucial digital camera accessory, one that you almost cannot do without. And no, that is supposed to mean a memory card, although that is surely also high up on your list of priorities. The accessory in question is a nice and sturdy camera bag.
There are a great number of different kinds of camera bags, some for general use and some pore specialized, and most of them packed with different features. You should spend some time choosing the right one for you, as it may become a good companion for much time to come.
If you only carry minimalist photography equipment besides your digital camera, such as spare batteries and a small tripod, then you could do with a camera-specific waist pack. This item will be easy to carry around hands free and your camera will always be within reach.
If on the other hand you have a professional SLR digital camera, and possibly a lot of extra accessories such as lenses, filters and flashlights, you should get a more complex bag. Depending on the kind of journeys that you will be doing, you could opt for a metal case, or for a specialized backpack.
Most importantly, the camera bag should become an aid in carrying and protecting your digital camera and its accessories, not an obstacle, so you should avoid heavy cases if they are not suited to the kind of travel that you will do. Get a bag that will allow you to carry all your kit comfortably.
You may also not need a bag that can carry all the accessories for your digital camera, as you will probably not always take your entire kit with you, but just the items that you will need on a specific assignment or trip. Plus, some items, such as tripods, are sturdy enough to be carried strapped to the camera bag.
One thing that you should not do without if you are getting a camera bag for lots of accessories, and possibly extra lenses and spare cameras, are padded internal compartments. These will avoid that your valuable equipment will slosh about, and will increase the survivability of your camera and accessories.
If you are getting a fabric camera bag, you may need to quickly access your equipment without risking that it gets wet. In that case, buy a camera bag that is equipped with double waterproof Velcro fastenings, or alternatively with covered zippers.
Don’t forget to consider the color co the camera bag, either. Stain-resistant, drab colors are best as the wear and tear that your bag will be subjected to will show less. But if you often work in hot weather, don’t get a dark bag or your digital camera and accessories may overheat when in direct sunlight.
The Tourist Series tripods were designed with the traveling photographer or family vacationer in mind. All of the Tourist tripods are small and compact, yet extend to the height of a full-size tripod. You’ll love having all of the features of a full-size tripod in a compact version. As a bonus, these tripods are packaged in a luxurious, zippered kote skin carrying case. The Tourist Series tripods are the ideal gift for the traveling photographer.
Vanguard’s mission is to produce high-quality products at affordable prices in order to appeal to the largest possible cross-section of the population. The company’s goal is to maximize sales of the products by developing an up-to-date sales program, through effective marketing, and efficient distribution at a lower cost than competitive products.
Light in weight, light in price, but heavy in value, the SLIK U series of economy tripods have proved to be so popular and successful that they have been knocked-off by many companies, but none have been able to match the quality and value performance of these versatile tripods.
Every tripod in the series is less than 2 feet long when completely folded and weigh less than 3.5 lbs for easy traveling.
The SLIK U series have many other features that the casual photographer and family videographer will come to love.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Maximum height of 59 inches;
3-way smooth “Fluid effect” pan head smooth movement of a compact video camera;
Large, quick release plate for fast, easy mounting and removal of the camera or video camera;
Speed release leg locks for quick and simple set up and fold down;
Geared center column for effortless fine height adjustments.
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When a full-size tripod is just “too much equipment” to take into the field, the Leopold compact tripod gets the job done. The 4-section legs extend to 31.5″ and collapses to a mere 15″. The adjustable ball head with quick-release base gives you incredible viewing versatility.
This lightweight, high-quality tripod is designed for easy portability and maximum stability. It features a 3-way pan head for precise control and smooth movement. The 3-section tubular leg construction allows for exceptional stability indoors or out. The tripod also features a built-in water level and a quick release shoe. It also comes with a convenient carrying case.