BEST ACCESSORIES 2023
Our round-up of the best photographic accessories you can buy, including bags, filters, tripods, and lights, with something for every budget starting from just £7
NiSi Clever Cleaner for square filters
•£7
If you’re a regular user of square filters, you’ll know how it easy it is to get them covered in fingerprints from sliding them into the holder and removing them after use. This handy device springs open to reveal a rectangular felt cleaning pad, to help keep their surfaces clean and in perfect condition. Packed up it measures just 8x4x1.5cm, so it will slip easily into your camera bag.
VSGO Tumbler air blower
•£19
Bulb air blowers are invaluable for keeping your camera’s sensor clean of dust, which will otherwise leave unsightly blobs on your images. This 10cm tall version is a particularly fine example. It filters the air that it draws into the bulb and employs a soft silicone tip that won’t damage your sensor. A weighted base means that it always stands upright, which also helps keep the tip clean.
Ilford Simplicity Starter Kit
•£23
If you’ve acquired the bug for shooting black & white film, this kit contains all the chemicals you need to start out with home developing. It includes sachets of Ilfosol developer, stop bath, and fixer, each of which dilute to a 600ml solution; sufficient for two rolls of 35mm film, or one of 120. All you need is a developing tank and a measuring jug. The instructions are clear and straightforward, the process is simple and most importantly, the results are impressive.
Mindshift Gear Filter Nest Mini
•£27
As a simple but effective means of organising a small number of filters in your bag, this neat little case is difficult to beat. Measuring 10x9x4cm fully packed, it’ll hold four filters up to 82mm in diameter in colour-coded compartments. A plush-lined interior prevents marking or scratches, while a concertina-style design allows it to squash up slimmer when you’re not using all the slots. The nylon webbing handle also allows it to be clipped to a bag strap for easier access while you’re out taking pictures.
SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I 128GB
•£28
Memory cards are getting ever cheaper, which means you can stock up on capacity without breaking the bank. For many users, SanDisk’s Extreme PRO cards should represent a sweet spot of high performance at a sensible price. They offer write speeds of 90MB/s and read speeds up to 200MB/s, at prices ranging from £17 for 64GB to £200 for a massive 1TB. However, if you regularly shoot video or high-speed bursts with one of the latest cameras, you’ll probably
