hey everone just wondering what you all use when you photograph?
im looking for some accessories for my Nikon d3100 i already have a
tripod any suggestions that could enhance my photography
thanks
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You may find a monopod easier to use than a tripod.
In my case, less is more. I use my camera and lens. Nothing more. No tripods, bipods, stabilisers, I don't even use the inbuilt flash much. Your situation may differ of course, but you should be careful not to go overboard.
Personally, I think experience is the most imporant accessory.
I have really weak wrists (esp. my right after fracturing part of it once), so I find a monopod comes in handy sometimes, particularly in low light. But, whenever I drag it out, I find myself cursing the lost flexibility... I suspect the answer is more practise.
OTOH, I have a Pentax camera which has inbuilt Shake Reduction, so possibly my comments aren't as relevant for you using Nikon.
Specifically, I've got a Giottos MML 3280B. Had to spend extra as I'm too tall for my own good...
I have been considering buying a tripod, but that's for landscapes rather than Bird Photography. Thus I can't quite justify the cost to myself over the current setup consisting of a $10 beanbag.
Before buying equipment you should probably have a look at your technique and read a few arficles on the net to check you are holding the camera as steady as possible- it's the cheapest way to reduce vibrations after all...
Check out this website: http://digitalbirdphotography.com/windows/8.5.html
The guy who created it has a lot of useful stuff to say in general.
Like others have said, the most important thing is to learn about photography before getting more gear.
If you are using auto you may as well get a P&S. Once you learn what your camera can do and utilise this then you can look at what more you want.(then it starts to get expensive)
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/
thanks for the link - this website is just great.
That looks a great website ..... but a frying pan as an accessory ? http://digitalbirdphotography.com/windows/8.4.html
Weeelll, you are going around shooting birds.
You've gotta cook them too, and the whole frying pan business saves you having to take them home. Same with the bean bag suggestions- that way you've got rice to go with your dinner!
:) .... ok the frying pan is for post processing !