14 awesome photo accessories that cost less than a pint
(Photoventure) : We all know how tempting it can be to spend a whole month’s salary on cool camera accessories, and, correspondingly, how unpopular you become with your bank manager or your better half who expected food on the table.
But it doesn’t have to be that way; a search on Amazon reveals that there are plenty of accessories that cost less than a quick one in the pub, and will be with you for much longer.
1. Spirit level
This spirit level is very portable, fits on to any hotshoe and looks super funky. All for the price of £2.83.
2. Photo paper
Printing your own pictures doesn’t have to cost the earth. It can cost £3.49 using this handy device.
3. Flash diffuser
Flash diffusers don’t have to be expensive either.
4. Pop up shade
For the price of a pint of Leffe, you could get this pop up shade that allows you to see what you’re shooting in bright sunlight.
5. Tripod
It’s tiny, it’s flexible and it’s great for selfies – for £1.40 you could be on your way to sturdier pictures on the go.
6. Filter removal wrench
Stop fiddling with your filters and get yourself a filter removal wrench for the neat sum of £2.99.
7. Camera batteries
Camera batteries; always good to have a few spare, and they cost less than half a pint of beer.
8. Eyepiece
A replacement eyepiece for your viewfinder can be acquired for £2.99.
9. Microfibre lens cloth
Improve your lens hygiene with this super-soft microfibre lens cloth, just £2.26.
10. Dust blower, a pen and a cloth
… And when it’s time for a proper spring clean, £3.19 gets you a dust blower, a pen and a cloth
11. Clamp
You never know when a clamp might come in handy for a loose-hanging background or a ditto dress; this one can be yours for £2.40.
12. Lens hoods and filter adaptor rings
There are lens hoods and filter adaptor rings aplenty on Amazon, so most photographers should be able to find something that fits their kit for less than the price of a drink.
13. Cable clips
These multipurpose cable clips will stop you tripping over loose-hanging cables in your studio, preventing disasters for only £3.89.
14. Wrist strap
And last but not least, here’s a handy wrist strap that won’t tighten your purse strings.
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