accessories

[Loenja]

hi guys
i bought my first camera on sunday, it arrived on tuesday, and i have taken it for walks everyday since.
(its a nikon d60, with kit lens and a tamron af 70-300mm f4-5.6 di ld macro 1:2 lens, camera bag, remote battery. ive already bought a mem stick and a spare battery is on order)
are there any other accessories that could be useful for wildlife (bird, deer) as well as macro pics
especially wanted is oppinions on uv and polarizing filters

ps i have access to two tripods a full size and a tabletopc

 

[nunzionuk]

I use hoya filters, UV [0] for most pics, but it depends what you want to get out of them.

 

[tenderfoot]

"daylight" screw on uv filters for both lenses to protect the front optics from scratches.

Polariser to reduce reflections and reduce haze

Lens hoods (if not integral to the lenses) to reduce flare

Nd filters have their uses as do close ups depends what your doing.

play and enjoy!

 

[nodd]

a cable release, you will find the tripod you access to very useful make sure its a stable one

 

[brancho]

For wildlife shots maybe a hide.
As well as the protection filter.

 

[Loenja]

a cable release, you will find the tripod you access to very useful make sure its a stable one

it came with a wireless remote

 

[Loenja]

does this look ok??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/62mm-UV-CPL-F...es_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item45f9dfff27

 

[Gweedo]

Looks fine to me - use it to protect the front element of your lens.

As for other accessories, it really depends what type of photography interests you, be it portraits, landscapes etc, but other things I'd consider would be:

A case to protect your investment - I use one of these: http://www.galeforcecases.co.uk/?air-line-carry-on,45 - excellent piece of kit.

Polarisers will really increase the impact of landscape shots. I wouldn't leave home without one.
Agree entirely with the lens hood
Photoshop Elements 8.0
Microfibre cloth
A separate flashgun will improve your shots no end
Some slide in filters (Cokin, Koob etc) will allow you to get creative.
Silly expensive f2.0 500mm lens........

Of course, it appears that the camera market has expensive down to a tee, you can easily spend lots of money on branded accessories, so it pays to shop around, and sometimes, ebay IS your friend.

Looking forward to seeing some of your work!

 

[milius2]

Hi how far did you went from your original buget of 300 pounds to get that gear? Any interesting photos yet?
I ordered Canon EOS 500D today. Can't wait to have it in my hands.