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Syrp
Super Dark
Variable ND
● £180 small, £230
large ●www.syrp.co/eu
As variable ND fi lters go,
this is one of the best. It
sandwiches two
polarisers which can be
rotated relative to each
other to block between 5
and 10 stops of light.
Two kits are available:
one includes an 82mm
fi lter with 77mm and
72mm step-up rings,
while the smaller option
includes a 67mm fi lter
together with 58mm and
52mm step-up rings.
The fi lter delivers neutral
colour and the kit
is beautifully presented
in a leather case.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MPBHähnel Modus 360RT
● £159 ● http://www.hahnel.ie
This is a really smart little fl ash that provides a lot of
capability for the price. The Modus 360RT promises
more fl ashes per charge than its competitors
(approximately 400 at full power), along with quick
recycling times of just 1.5sec. Its head can be set to
almost any angle for bouncing light off a wall or ceiling,
and zoom to cover 24-105mm equivalent lenses.
TTL-Auto, manual and stroboscopic modes are all on
offer, along with high-speed sync for daylight fi ll-in.
While not especially high-powered, it delivers accurate
exposures and its small form factor complements
today’s mirrorless cameras. For £160, it’s a steal.Røde
Wireless Go
● £179
●www.rode.com
This brilliant little wireless
microphone is great for
capturing high-quality
audio when narrating to
camera or vlogging. It’s
remarkably compact, the
integrated rechargeable
batteries last up to seven
hours and it provides
you with much better
results than a camera’s
internal microphone
when talking from any
kind of distance.Vanguard Veo Select 49
● £150 ●www.vanguardworld.co.uk
If you’re forever trying to choose between a shoulder
bag or a backpack for carrying your kit, then this
cleverly designed bag might just be the answer. It
comes with both a backpack harness and shoulder
strap, and can be
switched
between
the two
carrying
modes quickly
and easily.
There’s space
for one or two
cameras and
three to fi ve
extra lenses,
along with a
separate
compartment
for a 15in laptop
and a tablet.
Benro GD3WH geared head
● £179 ●www.benroeu.com
For photographers who demand precise control of
composition, perhaps for architectural or macro work,
a geared head can be a godsend. Benro’s GD3WH is
a relatively lightweight, portable and precise example
that incorporates an Arca Swiss-type quick release.
Three large control knobs, one for each axis of
movement, drive the camera directly in the
corresponding direction,
allowing highly
accurate setting of
composition. With
its sturdy
magnesium-alloy
construction, the
head is rated to
support a 6kg load.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Link
● £109 ● http://www.instax.co.uk
This small portable printer makes credit card-sized
photos using Fujifi lm’s Instax Mini fi lm.
It uses Bluetooth for communicating
with your phone, rather than Wi-Fi,
making it easier to set up whilst
consuming less battery power. With a
sleek, curvy design, it’ll slip into
a coat pocket or bag and the
Mini Link app offers a good
range of functions that are
all intuitive and accessible.
You can even use your
phone as if it were an
instant camera, with the
printer acting as a remote
control. A standard pack
of 20 colour prints costs
£15, while a 50-print
pack is £35. Most
importantly, it delivers
gorgeous little prints with
fi ne detail and vivid colour.