Waist pack or shoulder bag, the Domke F-5XB Shoulder/Belt bag is convenient for carrying an SLR with one or two additional lenses. The canvas bag has seven compartments and pockets. The main section is padded and divided by two removable walls. List Price: $79.95. Contact: Tiffen, (800) 645-2522, www.tiffen.com.

The Big Wheels Rolling Photo Backpack LP7, Model 697, from Tamrac features large, ball-bearing wheels and a telescoping handle, as well as a Tuck-A-Way backpack harness for convenience when traveling. Fully padded from the bottom platform to the adjustable dividers, the bag holds a wealth of equipment. List Price: $474.95. Contact: Tamrac, (800) 662-0717, www.tamrac.com.

Quick access ports in Tenba Gear’s D-15 bag allow you to get to your equipment without opening the top. A spacious interior fits two D-SLRs, five lenses and a flash. The front pocket has numerous mesh pockets for memory cards and other compartments for additional accessories. List Price: $184.95. Contact: Mamiya, (914) 347-3300, www.tenbagear.com.

Lowepro’s CompuTrekker AW is a compact, durable backpack that accommodates a sizable digital camera system along with a notebook computer. Water-resistant fabric, a built-in All Weather cover and shock-absorbing padding throughout the bag protect your gear from damage. Hideaway attachment loops for tripods and a number of laminated and zippered pockets allow you to efficiently organize your gear for quick access. Price: $178.99. Contact: Lowepro, (707) 575-4363, www.lowepro.com.

Cleaning Tools
The LensPen uses a non-liquid compound to effectively clean all lenses. The easy-to-use cleaning system includes a soft brush for dust and dirt particles and a cleaning tip on the opposing end to remove smudges and fingerprints. List Price: $16.95. Contact: International Parkside Products, (604) 681-6472, www.lenspen.com.

Norazza’s Digital Camera Cleaning Kits come in 15- to 19-piece sets that are good for up to 20 cleanings of your lens, LCD and media compartment. The various tools keep the camera free of dust and dirt. List Price: $14.99. Contact: OmegaSatter, (410) 374-3250, www.omegasatter.com.

The Adorama Blower Brush is a combination of a fine camel-hair brush and a rubber blower bulb for removing dust and lint from your camera, lens and LCD. It comes in a small and large size. List Price: $2.75 (small); $3.95 (large). Contact: Adorama, (800) 223-2500, www.adorama.com.

Keep lenses free of dirt and smudges with the Tetenal Anti-Static Cloth. The lint-free, washable microfiber cloth removes dust, dirt and watermarks without the risk of scratching your lens or LCD. List Price: $3 to $6.65. Contact: HP Marketing Corp., (800) 735-4373, www.hpmarketingcorp.com.

Camera Attachments
The Century Optics .65X Wide-Angle Converter expands the focal length of your digital camera’s zoom lens. Attached directly to the lens or via an adapter, the multicoated, all-glass lens accessory maintains all of your camera’s functions and image quality while displaying the wider view on your camera’s LCD. List Price: $495. Contact: Schneider Optics, (631) 761-5000, www.schneideroptics.com.

Create dynamic fish-eye photographs with your digital camera. The Pro Optic Super Fish-Eye Auxiliary Lens provides an extreme wide-angle view when attached to any lens with a 37mm to 77mm filter thread. List Price: $79.95. Contact: Adorama, (800) 223-2500, www.adorama.com.

Supplement your camera’s built-in flash with the Phoenix D91-BZS 4- Stop Digital Slave Flash. The wireless flash, with a 91 Guide Number, synchronizes with your camera’s flash. It includes bounce, zoom and swivel controls as well as fill-flash and red-eye reduction modes. List Price: $99.95. Contact: Phoenix Corp., (800) 729-7846, www.phoenixcorp.com.

Computer Accessories
Reduce the adverse impact of glare from windows or overhead lights on your computer screen. The Hoodman E-157 or E-2001 accommodates 15- to 17-inch and 19- to 21-inch monitors, respectively, and eliminates the glare that reduces your screen’s contrast and color accuracy. List Price: $49.95 (E-157); $59.95 (E-2001). Contact: Hoodman, (800) 818-3946, www.hoodmanusa.com.

Achieve greater control over image editing with a Wacom Graphire3 tablet. A wireless stylus provides precision and control with 512 levels of pressure as well as a programmable multi-button switch. Available in sizes of 4x5 or 6x8 inches, it includes a wireless mouse. List Price: $99.95 (4x5); $199.95 (6x8). Contact: Wacom, (800) 922-9348, www.wacom.com.

Sharpening your images before printing is an important final step, and the nik Sharpener Pro! Inkjet Edition makes it easy to get clear results. The Photoshop-compatible plug-in calculates sharpening by factoring in printer resolution and viewing distance. The software also provides a warning for insufficient resolution or details. List Price: $169.95.Contact: nik multimedia, (888) 284-4085, www.nikmultimedia.com.

As your inventory of digital images grows, so does your need for a secure backup. The SimpleTech SimpleDrive Deluxe Portable provides a reliable backup for a laptop or desktop computer. Available in 20 GB to 80 GB capacities, the lightweight drive offers both USB 2.0 and FireWire connectivity and includes automatic backup software. List Price: $169 (20 GB) to $419 (80 GB). Contact: SimpleTech, (800) 367-7330, www.simpletech.com.

Tripods
The Giottos VT 901 tripod supports up to 6.6 pounds on its included three-way pan-tilt head. The ultra-compact tripod folds to just over 20 inches for carrying and offers a minimum working height of just over 19 inches. Weighing in at 2.2 pounds, this tripod is easy to carry wherever you go. List Price: $39.50. Contact: HP Marketing Corp., (800) 735-4373, www.hpmarketingcorp.com.

Slik’s Sprint Pro weighs a shade under two pounds and measures just 19 inches folded up, small enough for a suitcase. The diminutive tripod supports up to 4.5 pounds and features aluminum legs with speed-release leg locks. It comes with a removable Slik compact ballhead. List Price: $119. Contact: THK Photo Products, (800) 421-1141, www.thkphoto.com.

Get your camera as low as 10.75 inches with the Gitzo G1120 MK2 Sport Performance tripod. With flexible three-section legs, the tripod supports up to 10 pounds and is perfect for photographing wildflowers or tabletop work. List Price: $288. Contact: Bogen Imaging Inc., (201) 818-9500, www.bogenimaging.us.

Portable Storage Devices
Conserve your camera’s battery power while sharing your digital images with the Epson P-1000. Sporting a 3.8-inch LCD and a built-in 10 GB drive, the hand-held viewer and storage device weighs less than 12 ounces and downloads, stores and displays your digital images from your media card. List Price: $599. Contact: Epson, (800) GO-EPSON, www.epson.com.

Transfer and store images from your memory cards with the Kanguru Media X-change 2.0. With hard-drive capacities from 20 GB to 80 GB, the device can hold thousands of images. It downloads a 1 GB card in minutes and runs for hours on its rechargeable lithium-ion battery. List Price: $249.95 (20 GB) to $419.95 (80 GB). Contact: Kanguru Solutions, (888) KANGURU, www.kanguru.com.

Copy your digital photographs from your media card directly to CD-Rs without a computer with MicroSolutions’ RoadStor CD burner and player. Supplied with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the device also can be used as a DVD player and features a speedy USB 2.0 connection. List Price: $269. Contact: MicroSolutions, (800) 890-7227, www.micro-solutions.com.

Media Card Holders
OP/TECH’s handsome leather Media Mate cases hold two media cards, including Microdrives, as well as a PCMCIA adapter. Three models offer choices among carrying four AA batteries, two double-wide batteries or extra media cards. List Price: $14.50. Contact: OP/TECH USA, (800) 251-7815, www.optechusa.com.

Small and lightweight, the Ape Case MC420 holds four AA batteries and one to three memory cards. The compact case fits easily into your pocket or camera bag. Its strong, water-resistant construction keeps its contents secure. List Price: $9.99. Contact: OmegaSatter, (410) 374-3250, www.omegasatter.com.

Filters
Polarizers increase color saturation on glossy, non-metallic objects by cutting surface reflections for an effect that can’t be duplicated in the computer. They reduce reflected glare in windows and water, and enhance color and contrast in the sky. B+W’s POLARIZER features German optical glass to maximize image quality and brass mounts that won’t bind to lens threads. (Use a linear polarizer with advanced compacts and a circular polarizer with D-SLRs.) Prices: Start at $66 (linear) and $116 (circular). Contact: Schneider Optics, (631) 761-5000, www.schneideroptics.com.

Block haze-emphasizing ultraviolet rays with a UV filter. The Hoya HMC UV(0) filters are multicoated to maintain your lens’ optical quality. The filters are available in sizes from 37mm to 82mm. List Price: $29.75 to $97.25. Contact: THK Photo Products, (800) 421-1141, www.thkphoto.com.

Use Singh-Ray’s graduated two-stop ND filter to help control high-contrast scenes. The filter’s soft edge between dark and light areas maintains details in bright skies without underexposing darker areas. List Price: $99. Contact: Singh-Ray, (800) 486-5501,
www.singh-ray.com.

Batteries
Recharge your digital camera and video camera batteries in 30 minutes. The Lenmar Mach 1 SpeedCharger (Alpha) is compatible with 3.6V to 7.4V rechargeable cells and is three times faster than standard chargers. It comes with an international 120V to 240V AC power supply and 12V DC card cord. List Price: $99.95. Contact: Lenmar, (800) 424-2703, www.lenmar.com.

Power your digital camera with extra-strength batteries that provide you with more shooting time. The PowerEx 2400 mAh NiMH AA batteries promise high performance even after hundreds of recharges. List Price: $15.95 (4-pack). Contact: Maha Energy, (800) 376-9922, www.mahaenergy.com.