1. Jo Totes: Rose Black // 2. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens // 3. PLR Optics 58MM Close-Up Macro Filter Set // 4. Manfrotto 190XPROB 3-Section Aluminum Pro Tripod // 5. Jo Totes: Gracie Butterscotch // 6. Neewer Shutter Release Timer Remote Control // 7. Smoke Gray Canvas Camera Bag // 8. Jo Totes: Missy Mint // 9. Green Handmade Leather Camera Bag // 10. Vello FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter Release // 11. Vello Wireless ShutterBoss Timer Remote // 12. Polka Dot Camera Strap // 13. Folk Style Camera Strap // 14. Oppilas Wireless Shutter Release Remote
I've only recently gotten a DSLR and I still don't really know much about it. I've learned the basic functions for taking decent pictures, but I'm still finding new features everyday. I still feel like I'm just borrowing it from my boyfriend because there's nothing personalized about it. However, I need to wait until my vacation is over to really buy anything for it. I'm dying for a cute strap and a bag! I've been wrapping my camera and lenses up in bubble wrap and putting it in my backpack, which makes me so nervous because who knows what could happen when things aren't properly secured. So far I've been careful and lucky, but I'm really hoping to get a camera bag soon. I'm leaning towards functional, durable and practical, but I need one that also serves as a purse, and I'm a girl with a mom purse. Need a *insert anything under the sun here*? Well I have it in my purse! So I need a bag that serves as a purse to carry my numerous items as well as secures my camera safely!
I honestly would have bought the shutter release or remote already, but I'm at a total loss! I don't know which would be better for me at this point. Kaylah from The Dainty Squid recommended the Neewer shutter release, and her photos are top notch, but I'm not really sure I have the skill or knowledge at the moment to pull off compotent self-portraits with a wired shutter release. However I've also read a lot of reviews about wireless remotes that don't work well at distances or need to be pointed directly at the camera to work well. Once I get around more, I'd love taking pictures from a distance, so I'm not sure that would be ideal for me.
If you're a blogger or photographer that takes a lot of self portraits/outfit pictures, or is just really handy with a shutter release/remote, please feel free to offer any feedback you have with your own tools! I'd love as many opinions as possible before I spend the money. I'd really like to avoid spending it on an item that isn't right for me!
