The Best Photography Accessories of 2010

Looking for the perfect accessory? We have a few ideas that won't break the bank...

LAPLINK DISKIMAGE
£24
www.laplink.com
Back up your files or restore them with ease using this simple software. The additional Boot CD (£9) also includes system rescue tools.

MAGIX PHOTOSTORY ON CD AND DVD 9 £39
www.magix.com
Turn your images and videos into slideshows in record time, using this very latest edition of the Photostory software.

REALLUSION CRAZYTALK 6 STANDARD
£35
www.reallusion.com
CrazyTalk gives static images the ability to take on a life of their own, animating portraits to dialogue to produce fun and eye-catching videos.

REALLUSION CRAZYTALK 6 PRO
£110
www.reallusion.com
Much like the standard version CrazyTalk Pro can animate still images, with a larger degree of control over the movements and emotive reflexes of the images.

LENSPEN PANAMATIC PLUS
£29
www.intro2020.co.uk
Seamless panoramic photos, complete with Arcsoft software.

REALLUSION ICLONE 4 PRO
£140
www.reallusion.com
Create stunning 3D effects in combination with real video or as a standalone project, creating some incredible CGI footage.

MAGIX XTREME WEB DESIGNER 5
£40
www.magix.com
A simple way to create your own website, including the ability to add Flash animations and YouTube videos with 500MB of online storage included for free.

MAGIX RESCUE YOUR VIDEOTAPES 3
£60
www.magix.com
Capture, fix and optimise your old video tapes thanks to the Magix Rescue Your Videotapes hardware and software combination.

MAGIX MOVIE EDIT PRO 17 PLUS
£80
www.magix.com
A fully featured video editing program for the aspiring filmmaker, with the ability to create HD videos as well as Stereo 3D productions.

GENIUS EFFACE 2050 HD WEB CAM
£40
www.geniusmet.co.uk
For those making video calls or utilising the likes of CrazyTalk to create some fun effects, a high-res image is vital. The eFace Webcam from Genius has a 2MP sensor and the ability to shoot HD video, making it the perfect accompaniment for a number of web and offline-based projects.

COREL PSP PHOTO X3 
£80
www.corel.co.uk
An impressive combination between powerful editing tools and a simple-to-use interface, with plenty of clever functions and features.

COREL VIDEO STUDIO PRO X3
£80
www.corel.co.uk
Whether you're making a few simple trims to a home video or trying to put together a more professional product, Video Studio Pro is more than capable of producing both.

FOTOSPEED PF LUSTRE A4 (50)
£17
www.fotospeed.com
A less shiny image than standard gloss makes this paper type perfect for more detailed images, such as macro work.

FOTOSPEED PLATINIUM BARYTA 300GSM A4 (20)
£23
www.fotospeed.com
A heavyweight paper with a glossy finish that isn't overly shiny, giving a more realistic level tonal gradient across the images.

EPSON PX820FWD 
£300
www.epson.co.uk
The Epson PX820FWD can operate with a sole power cable, thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity, and has the ability to scan, copy and fax documents. With a large touch panel to operate the functions and a memory card reader built in, anyone wanting to print a photo directly needn't even turn on a computer.

MICHAEL FREEMAN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY REFERENCE SYSTEM 
£60
www.michaelfreemanphoto.com
A seven part Digital Photography kit including all the information a photographer will need, from a wallet-sized tip guide to a hard cover book about the Art of Photography.

LASTOLITE EZYBOX 
£50
www.lastolite.co.uk
A simple to attach softbox for a flashgun design to give a less harsh level of light across your image.

LASTOLITE TRI-GRIP REFLECTOR
£62
www.lastolie.co.uk
Thanks to a helpful grip handle the Lastolite tri-grip reflector can be easily angled to ensure the best possible flight placement.

BILLINGHAM F/2.8 KHAKI BAG
£155
www.billingham.co.uk
Billingham is well known for producing understated, well made products that allow the photographer easy access to kit while protecting it from bumps and knocks. The f/2.8 is well padded, with high quality leather straps and enough space for a DSLR and a few lenses.

SAMSUNG PL150
£180
www.samsung.co.uk
The innovative Samsung PL150 doubles up on the LCD screens by including a second display on the front of the camera, allowing easier framing for self-portraits or a large countdown timer when taking a group shot. The camera also has a 12MP sensor, HD movie recording and 5x optical zoom.

SAMSUNG 8GB PLUS COMPACT FLASH CARD
£60
www.samung.co.uk
For burst-shooting photographers the transfer speed of a memory card makes all the difference. Samsung's 8GB CompactFlash has that in spades thanks to its 233x transfer rate.

CANON EOS ACCESSORY KIT
£50
www.parkcameras.com
Not only does this EOS Kit come with a 100 EG bag and lens cleaning cloth, but also included is a copy of Adobe's Photoshop Elements 8 photo editing software.

DUST OFF DUSTER JUNIOR 100ML
£5.10
www.fotospeed.com
Dust on a DSLR sensor is a constant annoyance, so a spray of compressed air can clear the problem without physical contact.

HERMA REMOVABLE GLUE DISPENSER
£5.99
www.herma.co.uk
A helpful accessory for any situation, Herma removable glue can be easily peeled off after usage.

SWANN DVR4-421 PEN CAM
£90
www.swannsecurity.com
The Swann Pen Cam has a cleverly hidden pinhole camera to record up to three hours of video, and also has a fully working ballpoint pen to maintain the illusion. The top half of the pen can then be removed in order to download the footage direct to USB.

LENSPEN SENSORKLEAR PRO 
£60
www.intro2020.co.uk
Clean your image sensor from dirt and dust like a pro.

LENSPEN CELL-KLEAR
£6
www.intro2020.co.uk
Camera phone lens clogged up? Here's your cleaning solution!

LENSPEN ORIGINAL
£10
www.intro2020.co.uk
Superb for cleaning your lenses

COKIN ND GRAD KIT 
£44
www.cokin.co.uk
This P series filter kit includes a filter holder plus Grad grey G2 soft (NDX8), Grad grey G2 Medium (NDX4), and Grad grey G2 light (NDX2) ND filters.

MANFROTTO JOYSTICK HEAD 324RC2 
£100
www.manfrotto.co.uk
Rather than unscrewing various screws and bolts to move a tripod head around the 324 RC2 has a single grip for releasing and manoeuvring the camera, making it far easier to track a moving object. There's also a quick release plate for handheld shooting when the need arises and a spirit level to ensure shots are flat.

LASTOLITE TRI-FLASH 
£100
www.lastolite.co.uk
A tripod attachment that allows up to three flashguns to be attached to one stand, saving space in the studio and time as only one tripod needs manoeuvring.

JOBY GORILLAPOD MAGNETIC 
£25
www.intro2020.co.uk
Strong magnetic feet help this Gorillapod hang from anywhere.

GORILLAMOBILE
£25
www.intro2020.co.uk
A handy gorillapod tripod attachment for your iPod touch, to provide a steady shot for photos or videos.

JOBY GORILLATORCH
£30
www.intro2020.co.uk
Ideal for lighting up darkened spots thanks to its wrap-around legs.

STEADEPOD
£25
www.intro2020.co.uk
Foot-anchored camera support that can fit in your pocket.

SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING FOUNDATION IN DIGITAL IMAGING COURSE 
£195
www.spi-photography-courses.com
A home study course in how to edit and improve your photos after shooting.

WE ADMIRE T-SHIRT VOUCHER
£18
www.weadmire.net
The perfect fashion statement for any photographer that comes in a number of sizes and in both male and female designs.

2 TICKETS FOR CHARLIE WAITE SEMINAR 
£58
On the 23rd February famed landscape photographer Charlie Waite talks through some of his favorite images and how he took them. Call 0203 1484 326 for more details.

LEXAR ACCESSORIES 
£150
www.lexar.com
A 16GB 400x speed CompactFlash card, 16GB Echo SE USB drive and Dual Slot reader should provide enough storage for a day's shooting, as well as the means to read the images.

FINDAPHOTOSTORE VOUCHER 
£50
www.findaphotostore.com
Find a photostore is an online search engine for local independent camera stores, and we've got a £50 voucher to kick you off.

WHAT DIGITAL CAMERA SUBSCRIPTION £35
www.magazinesdirect.com
Twelve months subscription to your favourite camera buying advice magazine.