ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENTS

LIST OF ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENTS

Camera - The core of photography is a camera. Selection of good camera is very crucial in the production of good photographs.

Lenses - Whereas a camera sensor will record the light that it receives, a lens’s job is arguably even more important: help the light get to the sensor in the first place.

Tripod - With a tripod it becomes possible to utilize long exposures and low ISOs. This is achieved without the risk of motion blur. It is also used in conjunction with a remote shutter release. You could even use a camera without any sort of direct contact. Additionally, a tripod allows you to neatly bracket shots, opening up doors for HDR experimentation.

Lighting - The most helpful tool a photographer can have on hand is light to spare. For most image makers, a speed-lite is the easiest and most convenient way to illuminate a scene quickly and efficiently. Also, synced directly to a camera’s shutter, it offers a powerful burst light for fractions of a second. 

Filters - Filters are another essential element of a photographer’s toolbox. Placed in front of the lenses front element, it plays a crucial role in keeping composition elements properly exposed. With the ability to absorb polarized reflected light, the addition of this filter instantaneously brings out details and colors that might otherwise be lost without making adjustments to camera settings.

Microphone - Don’t rely on the on-camera mic; the sound won’t be broadcast quality. Get a good, rugged handheld microphone, for interviews or to capture ambient sound.

Memory cards - Keep in mind, without a memory card, digital photographs won’t have anywhere to go and cannot be recorded. Therefore, a decent set of memory cards is a necessity.

Camera bag - Certainly, you’ll need something to store all of your gear in. So, depending on what your needs happen to be, there are an array of options available. Obviously, weight is important, and a huge case isn’t always practical. So, for those packing lighter, there are a plethora of backpacks designed to carry all of a photographers essentials.