I love taking pictures and recently signed up for a photography class at the local college. I treated myself to a nice DSLR camera and am having fun learning how to use it. I am the token photographer in the family, so I thought I would take steps to learn a few techniques that would make my pictures look more professional. Our class instructor has given us a list of suggested accessories we should have for our camera to help us take better pictures. I thought I would share them with you in case you were interested:
- Case or Bag: Everyone should have a case or bag to carry their camera, equipment and accessories. Most camera specific bags come with compartments and are padded. This is the best choice, but any bag will work if it has the room you need.
- Lenses: It is a good idea to have at least one lens, but if possible, two is better. I have the standard 18-55 mm lens as well as a telephoto lens. I wanted the additional lens because my daughter performs in choir at many events and I wanted to have a lens that would take great pictures, even if I am sitting farther away.
- Filters: To give your pictures a variety of effects, you should have a pack of filters. Typically, you can find a pack of 3 filters for a very reasonable price in any camera or electronics department.
- Tripod: I am quickly learning how important a tripod can be to take great pictures. One of our assignments was to take a picture of a moving subject using a tripod. The camera froze the car I photographed perfectly and that was only because I had the tripod.
- Strap: Our teacher told us the most important accessory we could get for our camera is a good strap. This was the first assignment we had because he said it was very easy to have a camera slip out of your hand and break. My camera was not cheap, so if I dropped it, my husband would strangle me! I found the perfect strap for my camera from Mod Straps, one of the leaders in the industry for high quality camera straps and accessories.
Camera Bug? Five Must Have Camera Accessories
When I bought my camera, it came with a strap but it was ugly and very uncomfortable. When I was offered to review one of the beautiful and stylish straps from Mod Straps, I was all over it! There are so many patterns and colors to choose from that it took me almost an hour to make my decision! I love my strap because we are in TN, so orange for the Vols was an easy choice. I love the velvet underside of the strap so it is comfortable against my neck and the length is just perfect for me (the strap is adjustable).
In addition to camera straps, you can also purchase cap savers, wristlets, camera bags and tech sleeves. Mod Straps is a mother and daughter team who started the company when Amber was looking for a camera strap for herself and could not find anything she liked. Pulling out her grandmothers sewing machine and her mom Jeannie’s help, Amber made a vibrantly colored and stylish camera strap and the rest is history! All of the straps have been tested  by a licensed engineer for strength and durability and they can withstand up to 90 pounds of pull down weight. The stitching and construction of each product from Mod Straps is impeccable as is their customer service. You can purchase the premium camera strap like I received for $48.50 along with their other products online at their home page and in select camera stores in the USA.One reader will win a $25 gift certificate to be used at Mod Straps.
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I like the copper stud Cap Saver.
I love the premium straps they are gorgeous!
I love the Compact Camera Pouch – Brown and Teal Circle
I like the accessory bag in turquoise damask!
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Bubble dot drop in pouch
I like the ereader sleeves!
ID/Phone Cases – Black and Pink Damask
the compact camera pouches
Premium Strap – Black Polka – I just got my very first nice Canon Rebel t3i, I would love these for it!
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I like the camera accessory bag
since i take up to and over 400 pic every time i go out i need a lighter bag and more comfy strap
drop in pouches
I like the Hot pink victorian asscessory bag
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Drop in pouch – Bubble Dot
Classic Straps – in chevron
Large Laptop Sleeve – Gray and Mustard
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Drop in Pouches –
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Black and Pink Damask premium strap
Houndstooth strap and neck pads
I could sure use a nice strap
Strap Wrap in silver victorian.
turquise flower
I like the Gray and Mustard Neck Pad.
I like the Houndstooth basic strap.
I really like the compact camera pouches.
I like the Black Damask Camera strap.
i love the ereader
love the strap wrap in hot pink paisley
I love the cheerful zip premium strap!
I really like the neck pads.
I like the turquois flower premium strap
The Premium Strap – Black and Turquoise Damask!
i like the e-reader sleeve in hot pink victorian
hot pink victorian classic my wife would love
I love the strap wraps.
My favorite is the
Premium Strap – Kaleidoscope.
The Earthy Zig classic camera strap is my favorite
As a photobug with a terrible memory, I need the caps savers–I love the clock one,
reminds me of my grandfather’s dollar potato he used to carry.
I love the silver victorian premium strap, this is so my style!
I love the silver victorian premium strap!!
I like the Gray & Mustard strap.
I love the Hot Pink Pop Flower Cap Saver! So cute!
I like the Drop in Pouches
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I like the Clock Cap Saver. They have some nice styles.
i like the premium straps
camera pouch
black & pink damask compact camera pouch seems nice
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I like the Classic Strap in Happy Floral!
black & pink damask compact camera pouch
I think my favorite is the Gray and Mustard strap; hard to decide though, so many pretty patterns/colors. These straps look like they would be durable and I think I’d really like the backing used.
I really like the silver Victorian camera strap. I love taking photos. I have several nikon dslr cameras and am always taking pictures of something. These camera straps are really nice and I’d love to have one for one of my cameras. Thank you.
I like the Hot Pink Victorian Classic camera strap
i got the earth zig strap
I like the Basic Camera Strap – Bubble Dot
I love the straps. The patterns are so different and cute.