Editing Camera (section)

==== Other accessories ====
Accessories for cameras are mainly used for care, protection, special effects, and functions.
* [[Lens hood]]: used on the end of a lens to block the sun or other light source to prevent glare and lens flare (see also [[matte box]]).
* [[Lens cap]]: covers and protects the camera lens when not in use.
* [[Lens adapter]]: allows the use of lenses other than those for which the camera was designed.
* [[Photographic filter|Filter]]: allows artificial colors or changes light density.
* [[Extension tube|Lens extension tube]]: allows close focus in [[macro photography]].
* Care and protection: including camera case and cover, maintenance tools, and screen protector.
* [[Camera monitor]]: provides an off-camera view of the composition with a brighter and more colorful screen, and typically exposes more advanced tools such as framing guides, [[focus peaking]], [[zebra patterning|zebra stripes]], [[waveform monitor]]s (oftentimes as an "RGB parade"), [[vectorscope]]s and [[false color]] to highlight areas of the image critical to the photographer.
* [[Tripod (photography)|Tripod]]: primarily used for keeping the camera steady while recording video, doing a long exposure, and [[Time-lapse photography|time-lapse]] photography.
* Microscope adapter: used to connect a camera to a microscope to photograph what the microscope is examining.
* [[Bulb (photography)|Cable release]]: used to remotely control the shutter using a remote shutter button that can be connected to the camera via a cable. It can be used to lock the shutter open for the desired period, and it is also commonly used to prevent the camera shake from pressing the built-in camera shutter button.
* [[Dew shield]]: prevents moisture build-up on the lens.
* [[UV filter]]: can protect the front element of a lens from scratches, cracks, smudges, dirt, dust, and moisture while keeping a minimum impact on image quality.
* Battery and sometimes a charger.
[[Large format|Large format cameras]] use special equipment that includes a magnifier loupe, view finder, angle finder, and focusing rail/truck. Some professional SLRs can be provided with interchangeable [[Viewfinder|finders]] for eye-level or waist-level focusing, [[focusing screen]]s, eyecup, data backs, [[Motor drive|motor-drives]] for film transportation or external battery packs.