Digital Camera Accessories

Having a digital camera is not an end to itself. In many ways it is just the beginning. There are a slew of other accessories that one has to look for in addition to the camera. Some indispensable and others not so much indispensable.
Let’s list out some of the most basic camera accessories.

1. Battery and Charger: - The most indispensable thing for a digital camera is the battery. It is even advisable to have a standby battery completely charged always at your disposal so that you won’t have to worry about running out of charge while on a long shooting session.
   Along with the battery it is also necessary to ensure that you have got the charger as well.
   There are several varieties of battery chargers available in the market. Generally battery charger is supplied along with the camera, but there are additional models available which have faster charging time. So you could look it buy one of this if you hate waiting hours to get your battery charged.
2. Carrying Case: - You should also invest on a good quality carrying case to protect your digital camera. There are a variety of carrying cases available in the market, soft and hard versions. While buying a case look for one with many pockets
3. LCD Protector: - In order to protect the LCD display of your camera from scratches and bumps you should ensure that the LCD screen is protected with a cover. This is often the most neglected accessory but it is important. This should be one of the first things in your list after buying a camera.
4. Photo Storage Device: - This would be useful to carry along all your photos along with you.40 GB of memory space would be sufficient to store around 12000 photos. You should look for one with different media slots like Memory stick slot (Standard and Duo), Compact Flash card slot. This device also allows you to view your pictures.
5. Tripod: - You should get a Light weight compact and adjustable tripod. This would be beneficial while recording presentations or during landscape photography.
6. Water Housing: - If you intend to take your camera to the beach, snow, dust or other extreme environments it is advisable to invest on good quality water housing for your digital camera.
7. Cleaning Kit: - Get a good cleaning kit to keep the camera free from dust and also keep the LCD display clean .Its advisable to use a micro fiber cloth of superior quality to avoid any scratches on the LCD display.