Digital Camera Accessories That You'll Actually Need

In just about any technical product these days you are bound to have some options for accessories. This is no different with Digital Cameras. The problem is that the average consumer can be a little overwhelmed when trying to decide which accessories they really need for their camera. Especially coming from a pushy salesperson.
My goal here in this article is to provide some ideas as to what you really ought to be considering when purchasing Digital Camera Accessories.
An Extra Battery! - For me personally this is the number one on my list of Digital Camera Accessories. I don't know how many times I have been somewhere and my camera decides to die on me. Most Digital Cameras today use up an enormous amount of power, and unfortunately the only solution is to carry a lot of spare batteries on the side. There are camera with batteries you can recharge, naturally these are usually more expensive, but the same rules apply. You will need to charge these batteries very often, so having one on the side will certainly help with the continuity of photo taking!
Digital Camera Software - While you may have taken the worst picture in the history of photography (OK, that would be a pretty hard task to accomplish) but the good news is that you can often correct the mistakes with software. Fixing aspects like red-eye and brightening effects can turn a so-so photograph into a professional-looking one.
Tripod - This is one of the key items that professionals use all the time. This will allow you to take photographs with a much more evened look to them. The trick on this item is to get one that is relatively easy to carry around. Some tripods can be very bulky and cumbersome.
Carrying Case - When you spend a few hundred dollars on a good camera, you really need to find something that will protect it from nature's elements and also the accidental drop on the ground. Try to look for one that provides ample cushioning for your camera.Another Flash - This is also known as an "external flash" and is really for more professional and advanced users. The most obvious benefit of this flash is that it provide much better lighting than your normal camera
There are more accessories that you can buy, but for now these are some basics to get you started.
Here's to some great photographs!