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Andy Westlake rounds up the best accessories we’ve used and reviewed this year, along with some old favourites. There’s something here for every budget, starting from just £7, including bags, filters, tripods and much more

Christmas is coming, and Stuff ’ s playing Santa again: our 2025 Gift Guide is packed with techy kit that’ll light up faces faster than fairylights on a frosty night. Which is not to say you can’t keep the best things for yourself, of course…

Andy Westlake tests a tiny, affordable, but remarkably fully featured flashgun

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