Buyers’ guide Permajet gift vouchers › From £10 to £200 › permajet.com
“I’m after a new lens for my Canon DSLR. I’ve got a standard zoom, but fancy something that lets me pick out details and try photographing wildlife. The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM would suit me perfectly, letting me dip my toe in telephoto water.” Samara Husbands, staff writer ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
you! Permajet’s vouchers cover everything from printers, to ink, to premium paper in the size of your choice. And values run the gamut from £10 to £200. You really can’t go wrong.
What do you buy for the person in your life that seemingly already has everything? There’s one simple answer: gift vouchers. That way, they get the freedom to choose, and it takes all of the pressure off
Leica SL2-S › £4340 › leica-camera.com
speeds. Meanwhile, two separate shooting modes grant the best of both worlds to photographers and videographers. With an impressive lineage, the SL2-S bestows the sought-after ‘Leica look’ without compromise. Robust and dust proof, you can take it anywhere!
The newest full-frame model from Leica offers an intuitive hybrid photography experience in a classic metal body. With an impressive 24-megapixel CMOS- BSI sensor, the latest Maestro II processor means great low-light performance and swift shooting
Think Tank Vision 10 › £115 › snapperstuff.com
Novo Mantis MP100 tall monopod › £99.90 › ukdigital.co.uk Novo’s Mantis MP100 is a lightweight, professional- grade monopod, measuring 1.8m when fully extended and shrinking to 565mm when closed. Four leg sections lock with a quick twist and measure 32mm maximum in diameter. The monopod is made from carbon fibre, with rubber grips to ensure comfortable handling, particularly in cold weather. Rubber feet unscrew to reveal spikes, making for a stable set-up no matter the conditions, and a dual 1/4in and 3/8in head mount supports most cameras. The MP100 comes with a detachable wrist strap, soft bag, and five-year warranty. Want something a bit smaller? The Mantis MP50 travel monopod is also available, with a max height of 1.55m. Enjoy 20% off both the MP100 and MP50 as part of UK Digital’s Christmas deal.
The Vision 10 is a shoulder bag designed to house a smaller outfit. One standard body fits like a glove with a wide or short zoom, along with one or two small lenses. The zipper top is anti-theft, while the comfortable shoulder strap is ideal for long shoots. Durable, weather-resistant materials offer versatility, and the waterproof bottom is vital for those on the go.
Sennheiser MKE 440 microphone › £307 › sennheiser.com
The MKE 440 is a stereo shotgun mic consisting of two aligned and matched mini shotgun capsules, designed to create frontal focus and reject off-axis signals. Stainless steel micro-mesh wind protection reduces wind noise and ensures that recordings are crystal clear. Easily mount on top of your camera and capture whatever audio you want, with a fantastic, natural-sounding stereo image to put your viewers in the moment.
Serif Affinity Version 2 software › Whole suite £144.99 or £59.99 per app. 40% discount for a limited time only › serif.com
empower creatives. Integrating photo editing, graphic design, illustration and layout into a super-sleek workflow, it delivers a unique holistic experience. What’s more, you can purchase one or more of the apps separately if you don’t require the whole suite.
Software minus a subscription fee is unheard of these days. However, the long-awaited Affinity V2 from Serif sets a new standard in creative software. Available with generous launch discounts, it contains reimagined versions of the company’s best three products, designed to build and
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