BASIC CAMERA EQUIPMENT

35mm SLR CAMERA AND STRAP

FILM
Carry several rolls of spare film

LENSE CAPS
Learn that when the lenses are not in use, keep the caps on them

ELECTRONIC FLASHGUN
For use when the light levels are low

A CAMERA CARE KIT
Essential for camera maintenance

CAMERA BAG / CASE
Find a well padded bag, large enough to hold everything you need

TRIPOD
Essential for getting steady images.  Tripods can come in various sizes, rigid and collapsable, or flexible

PAD AND PEN
To make notes of the location, time of day and any other interesting facts for the shots