Awards
Accessories continued
BEST SHOULDER/SLING BAG Shoulder and sling bags are perfectly suited to urban shooting, giving quick access to kit, with a decent level of security. This type varies greatly in size – from pouches, to more formidable bags big enough for a multi-lens camera outfit, tablet and laptop. Bag choice is a matter of taste, but our nominees are a good, representative sample of the best around.
Billingham Hadley Pro 2020
MindShift Gear Exposure 13
Think Tank Spectral 8
BEST PHOTO BACKPACK Photo backpacks have their uses about town, but really come into their own when you’re in the country. Having equipment on your back is more comfortable, leaving two hands free for using walking poles, or taking pictures on the fly. Backpacks also come in all manner of sizes, styles and designs.
Lowepro Slingshot SL 250 AW III
RiBL Solis 20 Cross Body/ Shoulder bag
Vanguard VEO Range 38 NV
BEST FILTER/FILTER SYSTEM There’s a massive range of camera filters available, to help photographers and video makers achieve all manner of creative effects. Of course, putting anything in front of the camera lens can compromise the quality of your work (unless you’re going for soft focus). It is so important to use high-class gear, like the following products we have nominated.
BEST ROLLER/HARD CASE For travelling or location shooting, a roller/hard case might be the best option. A typical roller case will usually conform to hand baggage regulations (although you should always check before travelling), and give your kit a high level of protection. Having wheels makes moving an extensive camera outfit much easier – and some feature the ability to convert to a backpack for even greater versatility.
Breakthrough X100 filter system
Marumi Magnetic 100mm filter system
Lowepro Flipside BP300 WIL5717
Shimoda Explore 40L
Formatt Hitech Onyx 85mm and 100mm filters
LEE Filters 85 system
MindShift Gear FirstLight 30L
Think Tank BackStory 15
Lowepro Whistler RL 400 AW II
Tenba Roadie Roller 18
PolarPro Summit system
H&Y Revoring Variable ND+CPL
Peak Design Everyday V2 20L
Vanguard VEO Range T 48
Panzer Conqueror 31P
Think Tank Essentials Convertible Rolling backpack
Kase Filters Double Grad 100x150mm filters
RiBL Solis 100
Vanguard VEO Adaptor R48
Peli 1600 Protector
Vanguard VEO Select 59T
BESTVIDEOACCESSORY Just like in still photography, accessories and gadgets can give your videos a more polished, professional finish. In fact, there is a wider range of video add-ons than for shooting stills, and our nominations are a tiny sample of what’s out there.
Desview R6 UHB monitor
Rode Wireless GO II
Sennheiser XS Lav Mobile mics
Rode VideoMic NTG
Saramonic Ultracompact 2.4GHz
Zhiyun Weebill 2
Lighting
BEST LED LIGHT Years ago, continuous lights used to be heavy, bulky and ran very hot. They weren’t especially popular with the typical keen photographer. The latest LED lights are a world away from lights of old, though; they offer cool running and adaptability. Many have adjustable colour output – and can easily be matched to ambient light sources.
BEST ON-CAMERA FLASH There are three flash categories: this is for speedlight-type flashguns that sit on the camera hotshoe, but can be used off-camera if desired. Speedlights are often highly automated for ease of use, although you can usually find manual options on tap also.
Interfit Badger Beam
Nanlite PavoTube II 6C
LitraStudio
Profoto C1 Plus
Hähnel Modus 360RT
Profoto A10
Manfrotto Lumimuse 8 BT
RiBL Aura MVL2 LED
Rotolight Neo 3
Pixapro GIO1 Round-Head TTL
Rotolight AEOS 2
NAM Bolangte GP4000S
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