As any good photographer can tell you, there’s a lot more to photography than a camera. The right equipment can make a huge difference in the picture quality regardless of the photographer’s experience. So, here is a list of the photo equipment that will come in handy in almost every situation.

Digital Camera

This one is so basic it almost doesn’t need to be mentioned- it’s your digital camera. It is advisable to pick up, at the very least, a digital SLR that allows you to manually control the aperture, exposure length, and focus. Point and shoot digitals are handy at a party but lack flexibility, and flexibility is key in the dynamic world of photography.

Tripod

When stability counts, there is no substitute for a classic tripod. Tripods come in a wide range of prices, are usually very easy to carry and give you the opportunity to take pictures that you couldn’t have otherwise taken with a hand held camera. Longer exposures and low-light photography will need the aid of a tripod if they are going to turn out as anything but a blurry mess.

The More Memory Cards the Better

Although today’s memory cards hold a lot of data and images, there’s always the possibility you’ll run out of space or it will fail. So remember to bring at least two large memory cards with you all the time so you’ll never miss a shot. There is nothing more catastrophic to a day of shooting than having your memory card fail and being without a replacement.

Batteries

Much like memory cards, no matter how long you think your battery is going to last, it’s always best to keep an extra one in the bag. A digital camera can’t do much without a battery. Most new digital SLRs are decent about managing their battery use, but if you have a long day planned or are not going to be able to guarantee a recharge, bring a backup battery.

Camera Bag

There’s not much to the camera bag, but be sure that it has room for all of the stuff you’ll need to bring. If you don’t already have a bag, simply look at all of the equipment you use regularly and make sure you choose a bag that will hold everything. It is also important to have a safe place to keep your camera when not in use, and a nice bag can serve this purpose well.

A Basic Zoom and Macro Lens

You don’t have to go crazy at the photo store and buy every lens you see, but you will certainly benefit from bringing basic zoom and macro lenses. In fact, many camera manufacturers market lenses that are a combination of both.

Basic Photo Editing Software

If you’re going to use your digital camera regularly you’re going to eventually need to edit them on your computer. Just as in the days of darkroom photography, taking the picture is only the beginning of the process. So, it’s best to buy a good quality photo editing software so you can begin editing your digital images. You’ll find the editing software will come in handy for making minor changes like removing read eye and getting rid of busy backgrounds to help get your images looking even better.

Just like any other activity, digital photography takes the right kind of equipment to get the job done right. Of course, you should always be honest with yourself about your needs and about what you want to do with your camera – all this gear is certainly useful, but you may not want to lug it around on a vacation with the family. Start with a good stock of equipment and train yourself to bring what you’ll need and you can’t lose.

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