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■ FINDING UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

Accessories That Make a Difference

Accessories extend the capabilities of digital cameras, sometimes quite profoundly.

Custom-fitted underwater casings, for example, open a new world of visual explo-

ration. Wide-angle lens attachments help overcome many of the optical limitations of

digital cameras. Special LCD shades make it possible to review images even in the

bright sun.

Important accessories are mentioned throughout the main text of the book, but

whenever you see a sidebar with this icon ( ) you’ll find additional information on

accessories that I feel make a difference. These include:

• Add-On Lenses (Chapter 3)

• Removable Memory Storage (Chapter 4)

•From the Kitchen Drawer (Chapter 5)

• Backup Devices (Chapter 6)

•Tripods (Chapter 7)

• External Light Meters (Chapter 8)

• External Artificial Lights (Chapter 10)

• Batteries (Chapter 5)

• Underwater Casings (Chapter 11)

Finding Up-to-Date Information and Support

Hardly a day goes by without a new digital camera or accessory hitting the market. We

are in an explosive and exciting time and it’s hard to keep up. The information present-

ed in this book is meant to be timeless (within reason), giving you solid tips and advice

on the process of shooting digital. For up-to-date information on specific cameras,

printers, and other products related to digital photography, I suggest you visit the com-

panion website for this book,

www.shooting-digital.com. There you’ll find links to web-

sites that offer timely information. You’ll also find links to user forums and camera

clubs where you can read what other impartial users have to say, and links to work-

shops and classes that I’ve found particularly useful. I’ll update the links as need be.

You’ll also find links to many of the sources mentioned throughout the book. Although

websites are very useful for comparing prices and specifications, ultimately you’ll want

to see or touch a piece of digital photography equipment. It’s especially important to

hold a digital camera and gauge how it fits and feels and to see whether or not the con-

trols are intuitive, or if the LCD is bright or big enough. National store chains such as

Ritz Camera and CompUSA are good places to start for so-called consumer and pro-

sumer digital cameras. Stores that offer professional digital cameras are rarer, but you

can find them by checking local Yellow Pages listings under “Photography.” I’ve pro-

vided links to stores around the country at

www.shooting-digital.com. Trade shows are

another excellent venue for viewing and touching equipment, so I’ve also included links

to trade shows such as the Photo Marketing Association International (PMAI) and

PhotoPlus Expo.

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