Accessories Noob

[I.am.Sam]

Hello all

So might be getting my 100d this weekend

took a double lens deal from IC

what extras do i need ?

Do you require a filter ?

When will i require a cleaning kit and will this work ? http://www.takealot.com/hahnel-4-in-1-cleaning-kit/PLID38664756

 

[DukeofHouse]

UV filter to protect your front lens element.
Blackrapid strap.
Extra SD cards.
SD card reader for your pc - preferably USB3.

 

[garyc]

That bundled deal already has most of the stuff that you will need to start off with, including the bag. You just need a lens cleaning pen and a micro-fibre cloth. The other accessories you can add later as the need arises.

Regarding the filter: there are three ways of protecting your lens, namely the lens cap, a lens hood or a filter. It is up to you which you prefer. A UV filter will degrade the image slightly, but not by any significant amount.

 

[I.am.Sam]

aaahh great thanks

 

[prod]

I wouldn't waste my money with UV filters. If you're worried about your lens, insure it, why cover expensive glass with cheap material? Rather get something like a good PeakDesign or Blackrapid strap. Or even a tripod.

 

[DukeofHouse]

I wouldn't waste my money with UV filters. If you're worried about your lens, insure it, why cover expensive glass with cheap material? Rather get something like a good PeakDesign or Blackrapid strap. Or even a tripod.

Not all UV filters are created equal... Yes, an extra layer of glass between your sensor and subject is not ideal, but getting a scratch on your lens vs getting a scratch on a filter makes all the difference.

That said, when I'm at home in my basic studio setup, I remove my UV filter, but outside in the real world it's always on.

 

[bwana]

UV filter to protect your front lens element.

No. Rather purchase lens hoods which will actually increase your image quality as well as offer real protection for the front element.

Blackrapid strap.

Debatable. They're nice but depending on the lens/body combo can unnecessarily stress the camera mount.

Extra SD cards.

Handy

SD card reader for your pc - preferably USB3.

Much better than using the camera's onboard USB connector.

 

[I.am.Sam]

i will need to see how much pics im going to be taking and stuff at 1st

 

[froot]

I wouldn't waste my money with UV filters. If you're worried about your lens, insure it, why cover expensive glass with cheap material? Rather get something like a good PeakDesign or Blackrapid strap. Or even a tripod.

I dropped my lens (a rather pricey L lens) a few months ago. The filter was properly stuffed. But it saved my lens. R800 to save something much more expensive.

 

[prod]

I dropped my lens (a rather pricey L lens) a few months ago. The filter was properly stuffed. But it saved my lens. R800 to save something much more expensive.

To each his own, I have a rather pricey lens and a UV filter for it, but the degrade in quality and awful flaring was unacceptable for me so it's been resting in the pouch for months now. Lens hood does the same thing, and for free. It's saved mine many times, including once when the wind blew over the tripod. In any event, a UV filter is like half the price of some kit lenses, soooo I really can't see why beginners should bother

 

[bwana]

I dropped my lens (a rather pricey L lens) a few months ago. The filter was properly stuffed. But it saved my lens. R800 to save something much more expensive.

Or maybe it didn't? Filter glass is usually pretty thin and easily broken/scratched.