Like a magician's top hat, your camera bag contains important accessories that you can pull out when you need to give a little extra oomph to a photo shoot or an important vacation picture. But you can't just conjure up these items out of thin air; you have to do some preplanning. We've assembled an expansive yet manageable list of essentials to help you fill your bag with everything you could ever want to ensure a worry-free digicam experience.

Basics for your bag
From bags to lenses, these items will enhance the performance of your digital camera and keep your equipment safe and sound.

Things you'd never think of bringing
Although you may not considered these items essential, they may just save you some photographic frustration.

First things first