Honestly, I don't think it matters what cameras you are buying — whether you're looking at Nikon cameras or Canon SLR cameras, you still are going to need the same types of accessories when you shop digital cameras online. These accessories are manufactured to make your life that much easier when taking photographs, and this is true for amateurs and professionals alike. I think most people can take a good picture, but if you want to take a great picture, there are things out there that can help you do so!
Let's begin with the camera itself. This is going to depend on what you can handle and what you want to use the camera for. If you are a professional photographer, for example, you need something like a large format camera. On the other hand, if you are just starting out, you should be satisfied with a simpler SLR like the Canon SLR cameras or Nikon cameras. Not only are these great cameras to use and buy, but they have super names behind them as well. Nikon and Canon are actually the top two bestselling camera brands in the world. Price also might be a factor as well. Usually with a compact, you can expect to pay between $50 and $100, or more. For an SLR, you could spend anything from $150 to $1,000 depending on the features.
After you get the camera you want, now it's time to look at accessories. I would really suggest getting yourself a camera bag or camera case — this is especially good if you plan on taking your camera with you everywhere you go and you want to keep it safe. Even though your camera will come with a lens cover, it's still a good idea to store your camera when not in use, as there are other parts of the camera that can get ruined from dust.
Next, you should take a look at tripods. These are great if you plan on doing a lot of still photography and you don't want the picture to come out blurry. When a photo is taken and even a small amount of movement comes from your body, the picture is always going to come out blurry. It doesn't matter if you have the noise reducer on or off or the macro on or off. The camera can only do so much for you! Tripods are three legged stands that you place your camera on and lock into place. Then, the camera is safely secure and you can take photos without causing blurriness. There are also newer tripods with two legs and four legs as well, and they come in various brands, colors, designs and types of materials. A few brands you should be looking at are Slik, Gitzo, and Manfrotto.
Next in line, you need to figure out if the lens that came with your Nikon cameras or Canon SLR cameras is the only lens you're going to need. Again, I think this depends on the user, not the camera itself. If you plan on taking a lot of photos and you want to do things like wide-lens, panoramic and macro shots, your camera might have these options, but buying a lens dedicated to these types of photos is key. Of course, compacts won't have interchangeable lenses. Only medium format SLR and large format cameras do.
Last, if you plan on printing these photos out, you will need a photo printer. A lot of the good and popular name brands out there like HP and Sony have printers that are specifically designed for printing photos, so they are another option to consider when you shop digital cameras.
