Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies, 5th Edition

Chapter 4

Saving and Archiving Your Photos

In This Chapter

Adding memory storage

Considering your backup storage options

One of the best things about dSLR cameras is that they’re almost infinitely expandable. Hundreds of lenses are available, of course, but that’s another whole level of accessorizing. I’m talking about add-ons that let you focus closer, operate your camera more efficiently, hold your camera steady for long exposures, or do things that you otherwise couldn’t do at all.

I’m sure you already know about some of the accessories in this chapter and the next one. Some are a bit more obscure, though. Only a few of them, such as memory cards, are absolutely essential for taking photos. However, you might take comfort in knowing that you can find so many tools available if you want them, especially in the memory card arena.

Choosing Memory Cards in a Flash

Most digital SLRs are furnished without any memory card at all, so you need to buy one as soon as you get your camera. More sophisticated cameras (such as a dSLR) lack a memory card because the vendor likely doesn’t know exactly what kind of card you prefer. By not including any memory card at all, your camera vendor is ...