Amateur Photographer

Gloves for photographers

Extra features

Some gloves offer a handy pocket to store a hand warmer, SD card or lens cloth.

Dexterity

Gloves with a high dexterity allow you to work precisely and accurately with excellent control.

Size

Always measure your hands in accordance with the company’s size chart before purchasing.

Finger openings

These let you poke the tips of your fingers through for improved operation and touchscreen control.

Grip

Look for a glove that offers a non-slip grip to ensure a safe and secure handling of your camera.

Magnets

Some gloves feature magnets to hold the finger openings back when they’re in use.

The North Face Etip gloves

● £35 ● www.thenorthface.co.uk

THESE gloves from The North Face are thinner and lighter than some of the other options that we've gathered in this round-up. Though they wouldn't be our first choice for an expedition to the Antarctic or locations where you could find yourself shooting in sub-zero temperatures, their stretch-to-fit fleece material ensures they fit the hand well while allowing unrestricted finger movement. Choose the right size from the five different sizes available (XS, S, M, L, XL) and you'll find dexterity isn't too dissimilar to when you operate the camera barehanded. The good thing about this is that they allow you

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