Cameras Accessories

The three things that genuinely change your shots

It is not the camera — it is what holds it steady and keeps it alive.

A tripod. The most underrated accessory. It unlocks night photography, long exposure, group photos you are actually in and steady video. It costs very little and makes a bigger difference than upgrading the camera.

A stabilising gimbal. Gudsen specialises here. It is the difference between video that makes people dizzy and video that looks professional. If you shoot while walking, there is no alternative.

A spare battery. The most common travel problem. A camera with a dead battery halfway through the day is dead weight in a bag.

Protection: where it genuinely matters

A carrying case. A camera takes knocks when you set the bag down, not while you hold it. A padded case is the cheapest measure.

Lens protection. The lens is the most expensive and most vulnerable part. A protective filter or cap costs a fraction of a repair.

Screen protectors. 3mk Protection and Tech-Protect cover this — particularly on action cameras, which take constant knocks.

For GoPro and action cameras

GoPro with 17 products covers its own ecosystem: mounts for helmet, chest, handlebars and board, waterproof housings and components.

One point that matters: mounts are half the use. An action camera without the right mount for your activity stays in a drawer — its value is that it films while you do something else.

And for underwater use: check whether a waterproof housing is required or whether the camera is already sealed. Specifications vary considerably by model and depth.

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