Essential gear

Here’s what any fledgling photographer needs…

YOUR FIRST KIT BAG 01 Flashgun Aside from being more powerful than your camera’s pop-up flash, a flashgun can be swivelled to bounce off walls or ceilings, or fired off-camera to light your subject from any direction. 02 Filters Lens-mounted filters offer a variety of effects. A polarizing filter intensifies colours and contrast; a neutral-density (ND) filter cuts out light; and an ‘ND grad’ (graduated) balances landscapes by darkening skies. 03 Tripod A robust tripod is one of the first pieces of kit any new photographer should buy. Being able to keep the camera still opens the door to slower shutter speeds, for a multitude of photographic effects. 04 Camera Model As well as its sensor and features, the size and weight can make a big difference over years of ownership. 05 Clothing Warm, waterproof…

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