What's Your Favorite Inexpensive Accessory?

[Kayaker72]

May seem very simple, but the OP/TECH Utility Loop has changed how I carry my camera. I now use a black rapid strap and connected it to my camera using the utility loops from OP/Tech. Actually, just scrolling through OP/TECH's website, lots of inexpensive gear that is great. After that, it really gets to what you consider "inexpensive." But a wireless release are pretty nice. I used the RC-5 with my 7D. But it only works intermittently with my 5DIII. I received the Vello Shutterboss for Christmas. At about $50 it does a good amount.

[ddt0725]

May seem very simple, but the OP/TECH Utility Loop has changed how I carry my camera. I now use a black rapid strap and connected it to my camera using the utility loops from OP/Tech. Actually, just scrolling through OP/TECH's website, lots of inexpensive gear that is great. After that, it really gets to what you consider "inexpensive." But a wireless release are pretty nice. I used the RC-5 with my 7D. But it only works intermittently with my 5DIII. I received the Vello Shutterboss for Christmas. At about $50 it does a good amount.

I guess by inexpensive I'm thinking less than $100 and more of the "out of the ordinary" items or off-brands that people may have found that work great that others may not be aware of.

What you posted above is exactly the sort of thing I was hoping to see posted here. I never heard of the Vello Shutterboss before!

[Busted Knuckles]

LOL, I don't know if this is a hack or low cost accessory... particularly given the discount on the rain sleeve today..... I have to point out my rain sleeve. 2 gallon zip lock bag. Cut a corner just small than the lens hood, turn inside out, pull on to the lens hood camera side first, turn it right side out and it covers everhthing but my 150-600 at 600 which if it is raining, has very limited utility anyway. I carry 3 with me at all times, they take almost -0- space.

I might use them and the hand warmer next time I am doing a starscape in an adverse humidity/temp profile environment to keep the lens element from fogging.

All the best to everyone.