Top Pro Gear Choices For 2011
Pretty much all experienced photographers have a bit of gear that they wouldn’t want to shoot without. Here is our with you our best 6 choices for must have equipment, in no precise order.
- Apple iPad : Yes it is a toy, but it’s also a convenient tool. One of the best uses is to showcase your photos and writing, but you can use it to keep a watch on the upcoming climate conditions and edit photographs.
- Really Right Stuff Ballheads : Not everyone will have one, but you should check them out. RSS ballheads are an example of the best, they don’t stick and there’s a quick-release lever that almost never fails. They come in multiple sizes, from light for travel to industrial quality, and a quality tripod with a good ballhead really is must have equipment for a serious photog.
- Digital Camera Repair : Occasionally accidents occur, and you find yourself looking for some aid. What cando} you do and where do you go when you have to replace a missing battery cover on your Canon EOS 5D Mark II, or need the cracked LCD screen replaced on your Sony DSLR-A350? A couple fast searches on the internet will exhibit that there are just a few digital camera repair shop in existence, so picking a very good one is essential.
- LensPen SensorKlear Loupe Kit : Keeping your CMOS sensor clear of spots isn’t an easy job, but this kit goes a good way to help get it done. The viewer / magnifier fits over the lens mount opening and has a built in light to show you all the dirt on your sensor. The LensPen picks up the dust and saves you a lot of time and cash cleaning up the images after the shoot.
- Petzel Tikka Headlight : They may look a little silly when you first get it, but if you must travel when it’s dark before or after a session out of doors, having a trustworthy torch is crucial! This LED headlamp is small and light, and lasts for a really long while on only one set of batteries. The best part is that you wear it on your head or around your hat so you are able to use your hands for something else.
- Microfiber Lens Cleaner : These cloths do a wonderful job at cleaning glasses or camera lenses, and all photographers should generally have one. Avoid wiping the front of a lens that has grit or sand on it, clear that off first and use the microfiber wipe to remove light dust and smudges. These wipes can generally be washed for frequent use, and can persist for years.
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II : This is such a fantastic camera, small wonder it’s so popular. The camera is dependable, tiny and light-weight and has a full-frame sensor that can let you use your wide-angle lenses as wide-angle lenses. Of course the camera also records HD video, which nearly makes it the ideal DSLR camera.
We are hoping you find much of this list to be beneficial and educational. May you spend many years to come enjoying your favourite form of photography, and keep checking back with us for more hints, tips and guides often!
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