camera accessory, camera bags At one time I was a professional photographer, but found that it was such a competitive field and I would have had to spend way too much money upgrading my equipment so that I could compete with other photographers. But the one discipline I did learn from my short stint as a professional photographer was to use camera bags and keep them in complete order. Camera equipment is expensive and can be damaged if not protected. People who use point and shoot cameras like the one pictured have less to worry about than people who are using SLR cameras which use detachable lenses. Keeping the lenses in their cases and in the camera bag helps me have everything at my fingertips, all organized, and I don't have to worry about fingerprints, dust, or scratches. I am diligent about keeping the lens cover on this camera but it's not necessary to carry it in a camera bag since it is pretty rugged. The only camera accessory I need to bring with me when I use this camera will be lens cleaning supplies, and they fit nicely in my purse.