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Nissin i40
Flashgun
Multiple fi ts available! £159
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Nissin i40
● £159 ● http://www.kenro.co.uk
A compact ashgun that’s designed for
mirrorless cameras, the i40 stands out for
its high speci cation, compact size and
ease of use. Its auto-zoom head covers
lenses from 24-105mm equivalent. With a
powerful output that
belies its size, and
a built-in LED video
light, it’s available
for most brands of
camera.
★★★★★
Reviewed
3 May 2014
Datacolor SpyderX Pro
● £159 ● http://www.datacolor.com
If you like to post-process your images, you
need to be sure that your monitor is showing
colours accurately. Datacolor has
designed the SpyderX to
calibrate your display faster
then ever before, with the
process taking about two
minutes. For most
photographers the
Pro package makes
most sense.
★★★★★
Reviewed 6 Apr 2019
Epson Expression
Photo XP970
● £229 ● http://www.epson.co.uk
An update to the XP960, which won our
coveted gold award, this impressive
multifunctional unit provides A3 printing
ability while retaining a compact footprint.
Along with a conventional USB connection, it
can print over Wi-Fi, or directly from an SD
card or USB stick, controlled using the
excellent colour LCD touchscreen. Other
useful features include an A4 scanner and
double-sided document printing.
★★★★★
FujilmInstax Mini Link
●£110●www.instax.co.uk
Poweredby a built-in rechargeable battery,
thissmartlittleprinter
connectsto your
smartphoneviaBluetooth
andis controlledusing an
attractivelydesigned and
intuitiveapp.It’ssmall
enoughto slipinto a
coatpocketor bag,
andmostimportantly,
deliversgorgeous little
printswithnedetail
andvividcolour.
★★★★★Reviewed
2 Nov 2019
WDMyPassport Wireless Pro
●£150-£240●shop.westerndigital.com/en-gb
Thishandydevice lets you back up your
picturesfromyour camera to its internal
harddiscwithoutthe need for a computer.
It hasa built-inSD card reader, and a USB
2.0portthatallows backup of other card
typesusingplug-in
readers.Its
rechargeablebattery
willlastforhours.
★★★★
Reviewed
25 Mar 2017
Hoya Ultra-Pro Circular
Polariser
● £27-£179 ● http://www.intro2020.co.uk
Hoya’s premium range of circular polarisers
is available in 13 sizes from 37mm to
82mm. These lters feature 16 layers of
anti-re ective coatings, high transmission,
and are designed to repel water and oil
while being scratch
and stain resistant.
An ultra-thin
aluminium frame
prevents vignetting
when used with
wideangle lenses.
★★★★★
Reviewed
3 Mar 2018
XRite i1Studio
● £349 ● http://www.colourconfi dence.com
This kit enables photographers to adopt a
completely colour-managed work ow, from
capture through display to print. It allows
pro ling of cameras, scanners, monitors,
projectors and printers, and works with both
Mac and Windows computers. It’s a great
tool for any photographer who likes to print
at home.
★★★★★ Reviewed 19 Jan 2019
Hahnel ProCube2
● £70 ● http://www.hahnel.ie
This dual battery charger boasts a sturdy
metal shell and interchangeable plates that
each accept a pair of batteries. An LCD
display shows progress, and a 2.4A USB
output allows phones or tablets to be
charged once the
camera batteries
are full.
Versions are
available for all
the main
camera brands.
★★★★★
Reviewed
24 Feb 2018
RØDE VideoMicro
● £55 ● en.rode.com
RØDE has a strong reputation for its
high-end microphones. Its VideoMicro is a
directional unit that primarily picks up
sounds from in front of the camera, and is
designed to match small mirrorless
cameras. It uses ‘plug-in power’ that’s
supplied by many cameras, and as there’s
no battery it’s short and
light. It comes complete
with a Rycote
shock mount
and a large
furry windshield.
★★★★★
Reviewed
21 May 2016