Assalammualaikum.... It's been a long time I
didn't update this blog since it's my final year so I have to focus 100%. Well
anyway, last month my friend buy new Lee filter that compatible with
Cokin Z Pro series. Then after that, he planned to sell to buy Rangefinder
after just use for a few times. This is the photographer's problem nowadays ( I
don't call him as photographer, seriously....), they buy
the accessories then they just use it for a few times and sell it;
and then they buy another item (whether it's necessary or not). Here, let
me tell you guys what equipment that you should have along with your camera and
also lens.
1. Speedlite - In general, speedlite's function is it becomes the main
light to help to highlight photos or subjects. It's also becomes as additional
light to create dramatic effect and so on when you taking portrait
photo. Speedlite also could create ambient light, fill light, hair light,
rim light and so on. Using high ISO sometimes didn't help, so that's why people
need speedlite. This is main accessories that all photographers should have, no
matter they are wedding photographer, nature photographer or whatever type of photography that they
do.
2. Filter - For photographer who loves to shoot nature especially
landscape and so on, then this is the must accessories that you should have.
Filter helps to make the picture looks more beautiful and also it helps to
enhance the subject. And seriously you need to check what kind of filter that
you really need to have or else I will say bye2 to your money. Here also a
tips; even you buy a not so really good brand filter (for example; Tian Ya), as
long you have one good brand filter (for example HOYA), if you combine it
together and shoot a photo, you will get a ridiculous damn good photo. Believe
me, I have tried it :)
3. Cable release/
Shutter release - Cable releases are a simple and cheap option when it
comes to creating
sharper images. Wireless cable releases can even
be used to trigger away cameras allowing you to setup multiple angles and fire
them from a single point. Cable releases are absolutely crucial for us in
shooting HDR and long exposure imagery. Not bad for an accessory that you can
buy on e-bay or mudah.my. Of course, do expect to pay more for higher end
programmable cable releases. Obviously, you will want to use a cable release in
conjunction with a tri-pod which can be cheap, or expensive for a nice durable
tri-pod.
4. Tripod - You don't have this
thing, then you're not qualified to become a serious photographer, dude. A good, sturdy tripod is a must-have for
low-light, night and landscape photography. Don’t buy cheap plastic tripods
that can easily break – you do not want to put your expensive DSLR equipment on
a crappy tripod. Always make sure that the tripod you are buying can handle at
least twice more weight than your DSLR and lens. I have heard plenty of horror
stories about expensive DSLR cameras falling off from crappy tripods! The best
tripods are made by Gitzo,
but they are expensive (starting from $400 and up). Manfrotto also
manufactures very good tripods and you can buy tripod legs and a head
separately, or buy a tripod system. Some of the cheapest tripods are by Sunpak (priced
under $100) and you can find them even in such stores as Best Buy.
5. Lens cleaning kit - You should have this since camera and lens are easily become dirty and it also causing contrast reduction and blurry image and of course your photos would get dirty by the annoying fungus. Here I suggest you to have lenspen; more friendly user and also cheap.
So far that’s the
equipment that I suggest you guys to have it. Remember, if you want to buy an
accessories, you must check if you really need it or not. Well, if you get
confused, you can ask some photographers and they will give the best answer.
Hopefully this article could help you. Cheers!
