A couple days ago on Facebook, I asked all of my fans what they thought was the best accessory that they had bought for their camera in the past, and I got a whole range of responses back, some of which I had never even heard of. I decided to write a post about it so that you can see for yourself what other photographers recommend. Come join us on Facebook if you’d like to join our community, where you can help with posts, ask questions and take part in photo sharing and polls.

I’ve raved about this style of strap for ages now, but it’s hard to really convince people to switch over, without having seen it used. This is probably the best accessory I’ve bought for my camera as it makes it so much easier to walk around and use, meaning that I’m actually carrying my camera more now. I personally own the Sun Sniper Steel, but the design and quality is very similar to the Black Rapid so I’ve grouped them together.

I recently went on an eye opening trip to Croatia with my cameras, and I was surprised by how much I learnt about using my gear in a different climate, surrounded by people you don’t know. There’s much more to it than you may expect and hopefully, by reading this article, you can be better prepared for your trips in the future.