Buyers’ guide
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Buyers’ guide
Being your creative best in the great outdoors means having the right equipment at the right time – and knowing what to do with it! This selection of products and services will help ensure exactly that
Novo Helix T200 › ukdigital.co.uk › £269
WORDS BY SAMARA HUSBANDS AND KATIE KASPERSON
THE WEATHER IS on our side, so let’s make the most of it and go outdoors! To help you be perfectly prepared for all eventualities, we’ve hand-picked a range of products and services – some essential, others really handy – to have by your side. From backpacks and tripods to useful accessories or even photo-focused holidays, this buyers’ guide has been specially designed to inspire you to get the most out of the forthcoming sunnier months.
For beautiful long-exposure shots of waterfalls, captivating night scenes or the finest subtleties of macro photography, a tripod is your best friend. The Novo Helix T200 boasts a BHP- 40 ball head, a payload of up to 20kg and a maximum height of 1.87m. Engineered for pure strength and durability, the carbon-fibre design is lightweight without sacrificing stability.
Mindshift Gear Rotation 22L backpack › snapperstuff.com › £249 This Mindshift bag is made for maximum accessibility, without taking anything off your back. The beltpack simply rotates to position your camera, while secure magnets facilitate ease of access to kit, one-handed. You can go light by removing the beltpack from the larger bag. The backpack holds 16L, and the beltpack fits one mirrorless or DSLR camera kit, with two or three lenses. Made from DWR coated fabrics, complete with zipper covers, the robust harness system also keeps you cool and dry.
Think Tank Emergency Rain Cover › snapperstuff.com › £37 Always be prepared with an emergency cover, so bad weather doesn’t rain on your parade. The Emergency Rain Covers by Think Tank Photo are designed specifically for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, to protect them from sudden downpours or dusty environments. The cover comes in small to large sizes, accommodating lenses from 16-35mm f/2.8 to 600mm f/4. You can make use of the different configurations or mount it on a tripod. Don’t worry, you can still see the LCD screen and controls via the handy oversize window. A simple solution that makes all the difference.
Novo Calder 40L › ukdigital.co.uk › £199
Off for a day’s hike? You will need a suitable backpack. Aimed at enthusiast and professional photographers and videographers, the Novo Calder 40L combines a cool, modern look with traditional functionality. Designed as a general- purpose rucksack, it can be used to carry items for many outdoor pursuits. It also lends itself to accommodating camera equipment, fitting a pro mirrorless or DSLR with 70-200mm lens, plus four to five extra lenses and accessories. There are compartments for a 15in laptop and 10in tablet as well. With 40L of storage, a removable aluminium frame and 17.5L cube insert, you can customise it to your needs.
Vanguard VEO 3T+ 264CB › vanguardworld.co.uk › £379.99 Clinching the Photography News award for best carbon-fibre tripod over two consecutive years, the VEO 3T+ 264CB tripod from Vanguard offers versatility and portability. The travel-sized sibling of the 3+ series packs a punch. Its Multi- Angle Central Column gives you access to almost any angle you can think of, while the easy-set legs facilitate movement from macro to landscapes in seconds. The Arca- compatible VEO BH-160S dual-axis ball head mixes traditional pan movement with additional pan on the quick-release plate mount, for the most accurate framing. Go from tripod to monopod or pack up and head to the next location right away.
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