Buyers’ guide
Peli 1535 Air Case › peli.com › £343
If you need extra protection, go with Peli. The 1535 Air’s hard outer shell is made from super- light proprietary HPX² polymer, making it up to 40% lighter than its standard cases. It’s also the maximum carry-on size for the majority of airlines, giving you the most from your travel equipment. This Peli case is incredibly tough, being waterproof, crushproof and dustproof, while protecting whatever’s inside with squishy foam dividers. Its press-and-pull latches keep it secured, with the option of adding a stainless steel padlock. It’s also easy to transport, with quiet rolling wheels and a retractable trolley handle. The 1535 Air comes in four solid colours: black, yellow, silver and orange. In line with Peli’s commitment to craftsmanship, all Air cases include a limited lifetime warranty.
Hähnel Procube2 and Powercube › hahnel.ie › £79.99 main, £19.99 charging plate Hähnel’s Procube2 lithium-ion battery charger – designed for a range of camera brands such as Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm – charges two batteries simultaneously, as well as four AAs. The Procube2 also includes an LCD display, intelligent charge controls and can perform battery health checks. If you’d rather have an all-in-one gadget, go with the Powercube wireless charger, ideal for a desktop. It can charge a mobile phone and camera batteries side-by-side when paired with the Procube2. The wireless charger works with phone cases up to 3mm thick, making each charge effortless.
Lowepro Photosport 24L › lowepro.com › £209.95
supports removable Gearup camera inserts. It boasts all-day comfort with the Activzone harness system, including a padded waist belt and adjustable shoulder straps. It’s also protected from rain, snow and dust thanks to its all-weather cover and nylon exterior. Plus, it’s made from 75% recycled material, appealing to the conscious consumer.
Lowepro’s Photosport fits a camera body with standard zoom, another lens, accessories and an optional water reservoir. Its lightweight design suits daily hiking and outdoor adventures, weighing just 1.5kg. The bag features a main compartment, secured with a drawstring and strap, an open pouch on one side and zip access on the other, which
Hähnel 6-in-1 Travel Cleaning Kit › hahnel.ie › £24.99
Hähnel also offers quality accessories for a range of other devices. No matter the equipment, the six-in-one travel cleaning kit helps keep your gear in great condition. With five sealed microfibre cloths, ten wipes, superfine microfibre lens cleaning cloths, mini air blower, lens cleaning fluid and cleaning pen, the kit covers cameras and other optics as well as phones, tablets and laptops.
French Photographic Holidays › f renchphotographic holidays.com
Chris Simmons Photography › chrissimmonsphotography.youpic.com
Stays range from two to five days and are all-inclusive and year-round; everything from food to accommodation to transport is covered. Flexibility means you can choose a time that best suits you – though the Cornish coast is always awe-inspiring.
Chris Simmons’ Cornish Seascape Workshops are intensive, hands-on experiences. He hosts one-on-one residential courses based around his core principle – ‘you, me, your camera and the sea’ – believing a beach can be compromised with too many people on it.
Embark on a six-day trip to the captivating French countryside and expand your photographic horizons. A maximum of four guests per workshop means support is always available, and round-the-clock access to a dedicated Apple Mac workstation – with Adobe Photoshop – means you can get the best out of your images. Photography’s main aspects – like techniques for street, night, macro and portrait photography – are covered, giving you a solid foundation across the medium. There are no hidden fees and everything is covered, including superb French food and wine with vegetarian and vegan options.
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