30 photo gadgets for under £30
OpTech Rainsleeve
● £7.95 (pack of 2) ● www.wexphotovideo.com
‘These lightweight sleeves are great for protecting your camera from dust and rain showers. Essentially, they’re clear plastic bags with an opening for a tripod (or a hand) and an opening for a lens. A toggle is used to tighten the plastic around the lens. Unexpectedly, for something at this price point, there is an eyepiece opening that adapts to most viewfinders – this allows you to see through the lens, not through a piece of plastic.’
Tracy Calder, Instagram @tracy_calder_photo
Pocket Colour Wheel
● £3 ● www.amazon.co.uk
‘When I’m planning a flat lay arrangement, or perhaps some garden photography, I will often refer to an artist’s colour wheel to assess the impact one colour will have over another. Having a basic understanding of colour psychology can really help to elevate a composition. Colours that contrast strongly can bring energy and vitality, for example.’
Tracy Calder, Instagram @tracy_calder_photo
Hama Lens Cleaning Pen
● £15 ● uk.hama.com
‘One item I find invaluable in my camera bag is a lens cleaning pen. It has a retractable brush at one end which is useful for brushing away dirt particles from my camera, lens or filter without scratching. At the other end is a soft “nib” which can safely remove smudges and marks once you have removed any
