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Testbench BUDGET ACCESSORIES
We’ve trawled the stores, both online and
on the high street, to bring you this list
of the top photography accessories
Top accessories
from just £7
Hoya Pro-1 Digital Protector
● £44 ● http://www.intro2020.co.uk
If you’re going to spend hundreds of pounds on a new lens, you’ll
want to keep it in pristine condition and do everything in your
power to avoid potential damage. The Hoya 77mm Pro-1
Digital Protector fi lter is a great way of doing just that. It doesn’t
affect the colour balance or performance of your lenses in the
slightest, but constant use protects valued lenses from expensive
front-element damage, which could be caused by dirt, knocks or
scratches. It’s available in sizes from 52mm to 82mm.Anker PowerCore 20100
● £33 ● http://www.amazon.co.uk
Running out of battery power is one of
the worst things that can happen
when you’re working outdoors. A
portable powerbank like the Anker
PowerCore 20100 can get you out of
trouble, provided your camera
supports USB charging. No heavier
than a can of soup, this slim powerbank
takes 10 hours to recharge fully using
a 2 ampere charger and can recharge
an iPhone 8 seven times over.Think Tank Emergency Rain Cover
● £35 ● http://www.snapperstuff.com
Having a camera cover you can pull from your
bag in an instant to protect your gear from
a downpour or dusty/sandy conditions
can be extremely useful. This example
is designed to fi t DSLR or mirrorless
cameras and is available in two sizes
(small or medium) to accommodate a
range of lenses. The medium option is
ideal for a gripped or standard camera
body with a 70-200mm or
24-70mm lens attached. It features
a large window to view your LCD and
controls and compresses down
into a compact carrying
pouch for convenience.O pTe c h P r o
Strap
● £22 ● http://www.
intro2020.co.uk
The neoprene Pro Strap
from OpTech is one of
the most comfortable
we’ve ever used. It does
an excellent job of evenly
dispersing the weight of
light and heavy camera
set-ups, while the strap
functions like a shock
absorber, effectively
eliminating neck and
shoulder fatigue. It also
features a non-slip grip
and is available in more
than eight colours. It’s
worth a look if you’d like
to improve your comfort
when working with a
single camera.Eneloop Pro
rechargeable
batteries
● £15 (pack of 4)
● http://www.amazon.co.uk
Fed up of having to buy
packs of fresh batteries
for your fl ashgun, triggers,
and so on? Eneloop Pro
batteries (formerly
developed by Sanyo and
now owned by Panasonic)
with their extra-strong
performance are ideal for
devices with high power
consumption and can
be recharged up to
500 times – great for the
environment and your
wallet. To charge them
you’ll need a standard
NiMH battery charger
such as the Amazon
Basics Ni-MH AA & AAA
battery charger with USB
port that costs just £9.Spudz 6x6in
microfibre
lens cloth
● £8 ● http://www.
phototeq.com
Spudz microfi bre lens
cloths are available in
different sizes. The
cloth is attached inside
a neoprene pouch
complete with its own
hook that allows you to
easily attach it to a zipper
or stow it away inside a
pocket in your camera
bag. Well suited to
cleaning lenses, they’re
also great for cleaning
screens and sunglasses.
If it gets dirty or needs a
clean, simply handwash it
with mild detergent
and hang it up to
dry. You’ll fi nd
various sizes
available on
Amazon,
with 6x6in
examples
starting
around
£8 and
10x10in
cloths
costing
around £14.Under £50
ALL PRICES WERE CORRECT AT THE TITIME OF WRITING