Questions tagged [accessories]
for questions about photography accessories.
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Is it possible to combine a backpack clips with a plate from tripod?
I'm thinking about buying a clip to mount my camera (Canon EOS R) to my backpack (Deuter Transalpine). My first thought was to buy Peak Design Capture. But I'm not sure if I can combine this clip with ...
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Matte box for my S20 Ultra?
I'm shooting products in daylight for a business project. I noticed sometimes there is a haze from the sun and cupping my hand in front of the lens eliminates it significantly.
Are there any options ...
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Connecting the strap to a stainless steel D-ring screw at the bottom of the camera
As above.
It seems it should not be able to handle the weight but I wanna hear from people's actual experiences and not just theories.
The body+lens would weigh around 5-6 pounds.
The ring/screw ...
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Getting perfect parallel alignment between subject and sensor
For artwork photography, I want to have the painting "perfectly" parallel to my camera sensor, in order to improve sharpness and reduce the amount of post-processing in my workflow.
Are there ...
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What are these color strips for?
I bought a flash online and in the package there was a bonus set of transparent plastic color strips. I've been scratching my head wondering what are they for and how can they be used?
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How can I connect an unthreaded boom spigot to a 3/8"connector?
How can I connect an unthreaded boom spigot to a 3/8"connector?
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What strap comes with the EOS 1DX Mark II?
What strap comes with the 1DX Mark II?
The manual for the 1DX Mark II only states it comes with a "wide strap" but it does not state which one exactly. (The manual for the 1DX says it comes with a ...
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Are there add-on lens accessories which collect additional light, as a parabolic microphone can be used to gather more sound?
I recently imagined a useful accessory.
Suppose you need an fast shutter and low ISO photo, but your APS-C camera doesn't help much, nor does your telephoto lens with very small aperture, in the ...
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Defective Black Eye Macro 64
I bought this black eye for my iPhone and the instructions are very simple: Place the lens on the camera. I did so and and I see is a blurry display through my phone. I put the sense on properly ...
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Why would tying a camera remote to the back of a lens barrel be impractical?
The thought: Having at least shutter, meter on, and AEL toggle - maybe also ISO up/down, maybe also aperture up/down and focus mode, af point selection for modern automatic lenses, maybe also focus ...
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Nikon Df: a way to send photos to ipad in real time
gear question!
is there a way to connect a Nikon Df so that it sends what it sees to an ipad.
it could be each photo taken, or ideally video feed before the photo is taken.
i don't care if its ...
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Wildlife camera lens for iPhone 6,7
Wanting to get my husband a lens for his iPhone 6,7 that he can view and take a picture of a deer 60-100 yards away. I'm confused whether to get a zoom, wide angle , prime etc. What type lens do I ...
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What's the bit that slides into the hot shoe called?
If the metal "U"-bracket on top of an SLR (and similar) camera is called a (hot/cold) shoe, what is the name of it's counterpart (the bit at the base of the flash/accessory)?
I just referred to it as ...
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Will the F-stop Loka or Ajna fit a Macbook Pro 15"?
I'm currently looking at getting a new camera bag that I can use to fit a bit of gear (listed below) and wanted to know if anyone has/had one of these bags and in particular if it will fit a 15" ...
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Cutting lens filter/accessory threads
I'm interested in making some custom lens accessories, but am stuck trying to find a tool, or method suitable for cutting this style of thread. Adapters with these threads already cut are cheap and ...
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Optical viewfinder sun shade?
When taking photographs on a sunny day, I typically find myself holding the actual camera with my right hand, while using my left hand to cup the space between my face and the camera's optical ...
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Difference between LG-1 and FD-1 ring light accessories for Olympus TG-4
I'm considering the Olympus TG-4 camera, because it could have a good combination of macro and ruggedness. One of its macro features is that it has got native accessories for ring illumination. ...
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How do I add a microphone mount to my camera? [closed]
I am purchasing this microphone for my camera.
Unfortunately my camera does not have a mount on top for it. I use my camera mounted on a tripod.
What options are available to me to facilitate using ...
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What is the quality of Fotga filters?
I am looking for a cheap beginner filter kit. I came across Fotga in ebay, but I could not find more information about the manufacturer on the internet. Do you know about them? Is the quality ok?
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How do I evaluate photo accessories bundled with a camera? [duplicate]
So I am somewhat of a beginner photographer and this will be my very first DSLR purchase. I have taken photography classes in which I've used really older models of DSLR but that was about 10 years ...
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Flash accessories for the Canon EOS M10
I'm really new to cameras and I'm struggling to find the right accessories for my camera. I mainly use my camera to take photos for my blog, and I need a flash accessory that will help lighten up the ...
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Is there an external intervalometer for Pentax cameras?
I would like to take HDR time lapse photos on my Pentax K-50. That means I want to take a set of three bracketed exposures, then another three exposures 10 seconds later, and so on.
As far as I can ...
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Good quality UV Filter [duplicate]
I recently bought the nikon 50mm 1.8 af-s lens. I bought a uv filter for it. It was a "multi-coated" filter, but when I put it on, the first thing I noticed was that it causes reflections. I returned ...
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Lens/Mirror system for stereo photography?
I am interested in exploring the viability of doing stereophotography using a single camera.
The idea is that the camera would take images in pairs, first using one side of the lens system, then ...
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Did I get ripped off by purchasing a "deluxe bundle" with my camera?
Let me start by saying I'm a newbie to photography and appreciate all help! I purchased a camera "package" on Amazon.
This 33rd Street Deluxe Bundle Includes :
Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR Camera with ...
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What filter size and lens hoods do I need for my Nikon 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses?
What size UV filter, lens hood, and lens cap do I need for my Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm VR II and AF-S DX 55-200mm VR II lenses?
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How do universal clip-on iPhone lenses work?
So, recently I see a lot of clip-on Universal iPhone lenses like this (aliexpress link).
I have a CCTV camera at home. It has a lens which looks like this from m12lenses.com. Can I clamp these iPhone ...
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Eyecup for Sony A7R II
I'm looking for an eyecup for the Sony A7R II (possible round). I haven't found much available in the UK. Any options?
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Where can I find a cold-shoe adapter for Sony's multi-interface shoe?
I need a small cold shoe adapter, with lower side 1/4" thread (screw or nut) and upper side multi interface shoe mechanical compatible.
I need this cold shoe for a off camera (rf wireless) Nissin a700+...
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What's the name of something that blocks reflection on glass in front of a camera?
I have a Contour action camera that I sometimes use on a suction cup mount on glass to record something out a window. (Say, the scenery outside a moving train.) To block reflections on the window ...
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Is a gray card sufficient to get accurate colors in a photograph?
I have a card that has three bands: black, gray, and white. If I place this in a photograph I am taking that I want to be color accurate, will that give me sufficient information to tune the photo, ...
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What kind of product do I need to use a fisheye lens with a Canon T3?
I've got a Canon T3 camera, which I normally use with my 18-55mm lens.
However during a trip I bought a fisheye lens by Digital Advance, very like this pic:
I'd like to use this one on my Canon T3. ...
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Weird sticky liquid on old tripod (+10 years)
I found my Dad's old tripod in the garage. It is more than 10 years old and it's still in perfect condition. The problem is that there is a weird sticky liquid all over the top of the tripod near the ...
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How does an L bracket on a Canon 70D limit the LCD display movement?
I am considering buying an L bracket for my Canon 70D. The camera has a vari-angle (foldable and twistable) LCD display, and the mounting of the L bracket will limit the degrees of freedom of the ...
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What are the advantages of a soft shutter release button?
One of the more "exotic" accessory third-party suppliers offer for e.g. Fuji cameras are soft shutter release buttons. What is the advantage of having one of these? It sounds to me like the "softness" ...
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What is a Sync Terminal Adapter?
Browsing Nikon's website, I com across this product: AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter. Product's description tells but I'm still confused. What is the general purpose of a Sync Terminal Adapter? Is it ...
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Is there a remote wireless camera shutter button for the GE x600?
I have been unable to find out if there is a remote wireless shutter release
for the GE X600 digital camera. Is there one?
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Does anyone know about the DIDEA brand camera tripod?
I am searching for a tripod for my 60D. I have not heard of The DIDEA brand before. One thing attracts me, their data shows 20KG for loading, even though it is a small tripod. I wonder if anyone who ...
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Battery Grip for Canon T3i [duplicate]
I m intending to buy a Battery grip for my T3i body, want some advice please.
SHould I buy any cheap kind? but if so will i have problems with the battery itself, I m intending to buy Original ...
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Recommended Accessories for a Canon T2i [duplicate]
This is an awesome site. I've been on here the past few days and am really enjoying reading the questions and suggestions, and have conjured up the bravery to ask a question myself.
I bought a Canon ...
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What options to have better grip of my camera?
Big hands and a small camera is sometimes no problem at all, one might even be happy with a small camera. At other times a small camera can be hard to operate if you can't get good hold - even when ...
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How do I chosing the right LCD screen and UV protector for my Nikon D5100? [duplicate]
I got a D5100 and want to buy a LCD screen protector & UV ray protector, but how to know which model to get? I'll buy this from online, so how to find the right pair?
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How to mount a torch to camera?
I want to mount a torch to my camera body in the Flash hot-shoe.
I'm thinking about hacking up a mix of a rifle-scope accessory (to hold the torch, a led-lenser P7) and a ball head that fits in the ...
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Can I charge my camera while it is taking a video? [duplicate]
I have a Canon EOS 1100D and I would like to shoot a long video, of a long concert, for example. Is there a way I can charge it while it is taking a video (not just when the battery is in the camera ...
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How to care for neck strap?
I have a wide neck strap that came with my DSLR. In the two years, it racked a lot of hours soaking in sweat and some light rain/snow.
To the professionals who lug their neck strap through thick and ...
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How do I select a tripod ball head? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What qualities should be looked for in a ball head before purchasing one?
I recently purchased a tripod, however I didn't realize that it didn't come with a ball head. I am (...
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Is it possible to mount a Flash on a Tripod?
Are there any tricks / methods / accessories that can be used to mount an off camera flash unit on a tripod?
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How often should I clean my lens?
You may have read Lens Cleaner Recommendations, and now I would like to know how often to clean my lens. I have been using one lens for about a year without cleaning it yet and recently got a new zoom ...
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Lens Cleaner Recommendations
What is, in your opinion, the best lens cleaner? Which do you think is the most effective/best value for your money/most easy to use, etc.
Please include advantages/disadvantages as well as price and ...
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How can I transfer images from a DSLR to an iPhone without a computer?
On photo trips, where I do not have a computer with me, I would like to twitter or email some JPEG images I have just taken with my camera. The photos sit on a SD card, and should go to the iPhone for ...
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