Photography Equipment
Category: Hobbies
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Quality photography requires several pieces of equipment. This is checklist of photography equipment provides a list of items needed and helpful tips for amateur photography or for use at a professional photo shoot.
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Camera Bag
Make sure you have a large enough bag with enough pockets to carry all the needed attachments and cables. It is also handy to have a small case for day travel.
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Batteries
Rechargeable batteries and/or alkaline. Always bring extra batteries for your camera.
Do not mix rechargeable and alkaline batteries. If using rechargeable batteries, make sure the batteries are fully charged before the event.
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Tripod and/or Monopod
This will help stabilize the camera for action shots or when using a timer to capture yourself in the picture also.
A monopod stand is helpful when there is limited space available. It is also called a unipod and is a single pole with a device at the top that allows the camera to be attached.
Stability, limit movement, and provide for hands-free camera use.
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Cables
For downloading pictures onto a computer.
It is easier to view the quality of the photo when it can be viewed on a larger computer screen.
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Memory Cards
May need more than one, depending on how long you will need to store the photos before downloading to the computer.
A memory cards that is sold with a camera generally does not hold enough photos for the average user. Consider a memory card that is at least 128MB.
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Battery charger
When purchasing a battery charger, choose one that can accommodate all types of batteries and has an indicator on it showing how much charge is remaining.
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Camera Lenses
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Light Stand
For use with professional photo shoots and portraits.
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Backdrop
This is generally used in staged photography.
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Cleaning Cloths
For lenses and computer screen.
Micro fiber cloths work great.
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Camera Flashes
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Lens Filters
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