Camera - Camera Accessories

Camera Accessories

Accessories for cameras are mainly for care, protection, special effects and functions.

  • Lens hood: used on the end of a lens to block the sun or other light source to prevent glare and lens flare.
  • Lens cover: covers and protects the lens during storage
  • Lens adapter: sometimes called a step-ring, adapts the lens to other size filters
  • Lens extension tubes allow close focus in macro photography
  • Flash equipment: including light diffuser, mount and stand, reflector, soft box, trigger and cord
  • Care and protection: including camera case and cover, maintenance tools, and screen protector
  • Large format cameras use special equipment which includes magnifier loupe, view finder, angle finder, focusing rail /truck.
  • Battery and charger

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