Your most useful Accessory

Mike Cash · 02-02-2009, 11:34 PM

If you held a gun to my head and told me to list all my accessories or die, the M42 adapter would be responsible for my death. It is so permanently mounted that it never would have crossed my mind to think of it as an accessory.

Since "tripod" has been ruled out as being a necessity rather than an accessory, I would have to say my most universally used and useful photographic accessory is my left front pants pocket.

Marcus · 02-06-2009, 08:14 AM

One of the most useful accessories I carry is the Lally Cap. After seeing the ad in back of PopPhoto for MONTHS and wondering about it, I decided to go ahead and order one. Am I GLAD I did. Works great for white balance.

And the Lumedyne Tinycycler. Can't say enough good things about it.

Ratmagiclady · 02-06-2009, 08:34 AM

I think for me, it'd be a tossup between Optech Hood Hats and some Domke inserts I use in random bags

Wheatfield · 02-06-2009, 09:14 AM

A good, sturdy tripod.

8540tomg · 05-01-2009, 08:50 PM

Since I recently added a 400mm to the collection I have been using the Cable switch along with the K10. For you old film guys it is like a cable release. I find I prefer it to the remote release working with the longer lenses. A very handy accessory IMO.

Tom G

res3567 · 05-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

... tops my list.

Cheers

YES YES! Mine too!

OregonJim · 05-04-2009, 08:11 PM

Here's my top ten list:

#1 light!
#2 spare batteries & memory cards/film
#3 split prism focus screen & magnifier
#4 handheld light meter
#5 m42 adapter
#6 monopod
#7 notebook & pencil
#8 remote cable release
#9 binoculars
#10 duct tape

wwwmorrell · 05-04-2009, 10:50 PM

My camera's hand/wrist strap, a feeling of security & safety when moving through a busy crowd.

Wal'

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 05-04-2009, 11:38 PM

My most used accessory?

The camera...must be my most used accessory to my lenses.

Just a different perspective

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-04-2009, 11:47 PM

I'll jump in where angels fear to tread and say my most useful accessory today is my newest acquisition - the LL-60 focusing screen. My two M lenses - next to the 16-50 they are on the camera the most - were somewhat of a pain to set exposure with until I got it. Now they work just as well as the new ones. Yay!!!

flyer · 05-05-2009, 02:05 AM

A good pair of shoes.

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-05-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by flyer

A good pair of shoes.

Nah. I prefer barefoot.

Ratmagiclady · 05-05-2009, 12:58 PM

A bunny. Or at least that's what I keep trying to tell my dear one.

"Indispensable!" Need... more... plausibility...

**NaClH2O** · 05-05-2009, 02:09 PM

I'd have to say my trek pod. Good monopod and an excellent hiking staff. Helps mightily in getting these 60yr old knees over stone walls, fallen trees, up and down water barred trails and the like. And so well disguised as a walking staff that I've been able to bring it into spots where monopods are not allowed.

NaCl(don't leave home without it)H2O

**monochrome** · 05-05-2009, 02:14 PM

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05-01-2009, 08:50 PM	#35
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461 Original Poster	Since I recently added a 400mm to the collection I have been using the Cable switch along with the K10. For you old film guys it is like a cable release. I find I prefer it to the remote release working with the longer lenses. A very handy accessory IMO. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 05-02-2009 at 04:59 AM. Reason: typo

05-04-2009, 10:50 PM	#38
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Your most useful Accessory My camera's hand/wrist strap, a feeling of security & safety when moving through a busy crowd. Wal'

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02-02-2009, 11:34 PM	#31
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	If you held a gun to my head and told me to list all my accessories or die, the M42 adapter would be responsible for my death. It is so permanently mounted that it never would have crossed my mind to think of it as an accessory. Since "tripod" has been ruled out as being a necessity rather than an accessory, I would have to say my most universally used and useful photographic accessory is my left front pants pocket.

02-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#32
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 187	One of the most useful accessories I carry is the Lally Cap. After seeing the ad in back of PopPhoto for MONTHS and wondering about it, I decided to go ahead and order one. Am I GLAD I did. Works great for white balance. And the Lumedyne Tinycycler. Can't say enough good things about it.

02-06-2009, 08:34 AM	#33
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	I think for me, it'd be a tossup between Optech Hood Hats and some Domke inserts I use in random bags

02-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#34
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	A good, sturdy tripod.

05-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#36
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by Michaelina2 ... tops my list. Cheers YES YES! Mine too!

05-04-2009, 08:11 PM	#37
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Here's my top ten list: #1 light! #2 spare batteries & memory cards/film #3 split prism focus screen & magnifier #4 handheld light meter #5 m42 adapter #6 monopod #7 notebook & pencil #8 remote cable release #9 binoculars #10 duct tape

05-04-2009, 11:38 PM	#39
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	My most used accessory? The camera...must be my most used accessory to my lenses. Just a different perspective

05-04-2009, 11:47 PM	#40
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I'll jump in where angels fear to tread and say my most useful accessory today is my newest acquisition - the LL-60 focusing screen. My two M lenses - next to the 16-50 they are on the camera the most - were somewhat of a pain to set exposure with until I got it. Now they work just as well as the new ones. Yay!!!

05-05-2009, 02:05 AM	#41
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	A good pair of shoes.

05-05-2009, 12:36 PM	#42
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by flyer A good pair of shoes. Nah. I prefer barefoot.

05-05-2009, 12:58 PM	#43
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	A bunny. Or at least that's what I keep trying to tell my dear one. "Indispensable!" Need... more... plausibility...

05-05-2009, 02:09 PM	#44
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	I'd have to say my trek pod. Good monopod and an excellent hiking staff. Helps mightily in getting these 60yr old knees over stone walls, fallen trees, up and down water barred trails and the like. And so well disguised as a walking staff that I've been able to bring it into spots where monopods are not allowed. NaCl(don't leave home without it)H2O

05-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#45
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