Is there any essentails that are needed in a camera bag?

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As I am advancing more and more in this world of photography are there any essentials taht I need in my camera bag?

I am not talking lens' I am talikng little accesiores that will make things easier or aid me to acheive certian results.

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Matt
 
A camera. (sorry Matt, couldnt resist it!) :D

Remote release. Bean bag. Lens cloth.
 
My pick would be a clean microfibre cloth in a dustproof bag, for drying camera and lens after accidental (or deliberate) exposure to rain, coffee, beer etc.

My cameras have been soaked with beer, coffee, and tea, not, I must hasten to add, by me!!
 
dougdarter said:
My pick would be a clean microfibre cloth in a dustproof bag, for drying camera and lens after accidental (or deliberate) exposure to rain, coffee, beer etc.

My cameras have been soaked with beer, coffee, and tea, not, I must hasten to add, by me!!
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Yeah, rain is a b****r.

Thank you Doug :)
 
'are' there?

book on grammer? :nuts:








sorry
 
i would say business cards are a must :thumbs:
 
StuntMonkey said:
'are' there?

book on grammer? :nuts:


sorry
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'grammar' Book on spelling? :D


I find a pen and notebook very useful for jotting down settings, locations, conditions etc.

Andy
 
StuntMonkey said:
'are' there?

book on grammer? :nuts:








sorry
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"Are there" is correct.... for asking if there are any essentialS. (plural)

IF he had been asking for ONE essential then "is there" would have been correct.


And GRAMMAR is spelt with an A!!!!! :lol:
 
Andysnap said:
'grammar' Book on spelling? :D


I find a pen and notebook very useful for jotting down settings, locations, conditions etc.

Andy
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Ok, got one of them :D

Janice said:
"Are there" is correct.... for asking if there are any essentialS. (plural)

IF he had been asking for ONE essential then "is there" would have been correct.


And GRAMMAR is spelt with an A!!!!! :lol:
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So there :razz: :lol:
 
i asked for that :bonk:

i should know better being dyslexic :lol:
 
apart from the obvious batteris and cards...

Lens Cloths

Towel (i use a beer towel.. small and good for wiping camera if rained),

ID, rightly or wrongly you could be stopped by police.. id helps you walk away on the spot

Pencil (+sharpner) and paper... NOT pen in case ink flows...yuk ... If you happen upon something important you may want to get some details...

I also always carry hat, fingerless gloves and rain cover pants.. but that prob depends on where/what your doing..
 
KIPAX said:
apart from the obvious batteris and cards...

Lens Cloths

Towel (i use a beer towel.. small and good for wiping camera if rained),

ID, rightly or wrongly you could be stopped by police.. id helps you walk away on the spot

Pencil (+sharpner) and paper... NOT pen in case ink flows...yuk ... If you happen upon something important you may want to get some details...

I also always carry hat, fingerless gloves and rain cover pants.. but that prob depends on where/what your doing..
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Got.

Got one!

good idea

Clever :D

Clever again :D
 
at one time i would ahve said a swiss army knife... you know with all the accesseries , knife, fork, spoon, screwdriver, saw, the lot.. always handy

but i guess this day and age ya cant :(
 
A copy of your rights...the way things are going.

Bob
 
getting some good ideas here myself :)

can i just say that some of you guys must have huge bags :eek:



... so to speak



what are people using(sorry to hi-jack)?
 
KIPAX said:
at one time i would ahve said a swiss army knife... you know with all the accesseries , knife, fork, spoon, screwdriver, saw, the lot.. always handy

but i guess this day and age ya cant :(
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That is true :(



Canon Bob said:
A copy of your rights...the way things are going.

Bob
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:lol: To true :(
 
Ah yes if forgot.... I put a folded black bin liner inside a tesco bag... so if i need to kneel lay on the black bag ii can put it back in something clean to go back in the camera bag.
 
Janice said:
Ah yes if forgot.... I put a folded black bin liner inside a tesco bag... so if i need to kneel lay on the black bag ii can put it back in something clean to go back in the camera bag.
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RIght OK, I will be searching the house later on then!!
 
1 must have in my bag is a spare lens cap.

i've lost loads of lens caps in the past whilst not having a spare , since i started carrying a spare not lost one..
 
(following probably only suitable for landscape stuff whilst hill walking etc)

+ midge repellent (essential when shooting near water in certain places - most of scotland actually!)

+ Compass & OS Map

+ Phone with spare battery if possible (a phone with satnav capabilities is quite useful - finds exact location if you ever get into difficulties)

+ Emergency whistle, hat and gloves, I also carry one of those emergency foil blankets and a cheap poncho

+ An all weather (AW) covering for your bag if it doesn't have one
 
MichaelPlace said:
(following probably only suitable for landscape stuff whilst hill walking etc)

+ midge repellent (essential when shooting near water in certain places - most of scotland actually!)

+ Compass & OS Map

+ Phone with spare battery if possible (a phone with satnav capabilities is quite useful - finds exact location if you ever get into difficulties)

+ Emergency whistle, hat and gloves, I also carry one of those emergency foil blankets and a cheap poncho

+ An all weather (AW) covering for your bag if it doesn't have one
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Always check my phone for battery every night before I got out and I always ahve credit and always have change for a pay phone :)

Willl put one of them in!!
 
KIPAX said:
strange.. all my mem cards came in single plastic cases and all my camera bags have nice ikle pocktes they fit into :)
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When I got my camera it came with the memory card but no case. Unsure as to whether the bag will have a memory card slot :shrug:
 
Lenspen....deffo.

Spirit level for the hotshoe.

Mutli tool thingmygig.

Rainproof cover, be they purpose bought,made or a simple plassy bag.

Small flask for coffee and a choccy bar, especially for the next few months.

And get wrapped up well if your out in the wilds all day.Thermal hat is a must.....:thumbs:
 
fracster said:
Lenspen....deffo.

Spirit level for the hotshoe.

Mutli tool thingmygig.

Rainproof cover, be they purpose bought,made or a simple plassy bag.

Small flask for coffee and a choccy bar, especially for the next few months.

And get wrapped up well if your out in the wilds all day.Thermal hat is a must.....:thumbs:
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Thank you Ade. All on the list. So far a grand total of £24 for everyting. Not bad. That is inc. a rocket blower.

KIPAX said:
But the choccy bar would go all gooey in the flask ?



boom boom :)
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:lol:
 
KIPAX said:
But the choccy bar would go all gooey in the flask ?



boom boom :)
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He shoots, he scores..........:thumbs:

I guess it does read that way, but you know what I meant.........:lol:
 
Right then my list of buys of fleabay are:

Hotshoe spirit level
Bean Bag
Remote shutter release
Memory card case
Lens cleaning pen
Rocket blower.

Will get a flask from somewhere.

Got everything else.

Anymore for any more?
 
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