A tripod case is another handy accessory.
Choose an External Flash
Many high-end digital cameras and all digital SLR cameras come with a hot
shoe that enables you to attach an external flash to the camera. External flash
units are more powerful than the ones built into digital cameras, and they
present you with wonderful options, such as bounce lighting. Figure 1-9 shows
external flash units that will work with Canon digital cameras.
Figure 1-8: Use a tripod to stabilize your camera when
shooting at slow shutter speeds.
TIP
If you shop for a tripod from online camera retailers,
make sure you visit the tripod manufacturer??™s Web site
for detailed specifications.
Figure 1-9: External flash units are more powerful than on-camera ones.
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Add an External Storage Device
If you travel frequently and shoot lots of pictures during your trips, you??™ll
need to invest in a lot of memory cards, carry a laptop computer with you, or
purchase an external storage device (see Figure 1-10). External storage devices
are battery-powered, and some feature a monitor that you can use to view your
images.
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