50 fantastic accessories

Under £30

NiSi Clever Cleaner for square filters

● £7 ● www.nisioptics.co.uk

If you’re a regular user of square filters, you’ll know how it easy it is to get them covered in fingerprints from sliding them into the holder and removing them after use. This handy device springs open to reveal a rectangular felt cleaning pad, to help keep their surfaces clean and in perfect condition. Packed up it measures just 8x4x1.5cm, so will slip easily into a pocket in your bag.

Spudz Microfibre lens cloths

● From £8 ● www.amazon.co.uk

These high-quality microfibre lens cloths are available in a large range of patterns and sizes. The cloth is attached inside a small neoprene pouch that comes complete with its own hook for attaching it to a zipper in your camera bag. Well suited to cleaning lenses, they’re also great for sunglasses and LCD screens, and can be refreshed by washing in mild detergent. The smallest 6x6in examples start from £8, while 10x10in cloths are around £14.

Think Tank CF/SD + Battery Wallet

● £9 ● www.thinktankphoto.com

Keep your camera refuelled and ready for action with this handy dual-purpose pouch. On one side there’s a pocket that will hold most types of camera battery, while on the other you’ll find a clear slip pocket for a spare memory card that’ll hold SD, Compact Flash or CFexpress. It also sports a handy loop for attaching it to a bag or strap using a carabiner. Olympus E-M1 series users should note that the BLH-1 battery won’t fit.

Camera cufflinks

● £13.29 ● www.amazon.co.uk

Look sharp and express your appreciation for cameras from the past with a pair of smart camera cufflinks. We’re partial to these TLR-shaped designs from Onyx Arts, but others are available celebrating SLRs, rangefinders or even old 35mm films.

Official Exclusive Pin Badges

● £10 ● officialexclusive.com

Celebrate classic cameras, old and new, with these attractive enamel pin badges. The extensive range covers everything from from wooden folding plate cameras to state-of-the-art digital models, along with a range of classic films. There should be something here for everyone.

VSGO Imp

● £13.50 ● www.speedgraphic.co.uk

Bulb air blowers are invaluable for keeping your camera’s sensor clean of dust, which will otherwise leave unslightly blobs on your images. This 10cm tall version counts as a particularly fine example, thanks to a range of unusual features. Firstly it filters the air that it draws into the bulb, and the filter can be easily removed