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When looking for a new bag to hold your equipment, there are a number of issues that all photographers have to consider. First off, your new kit bag shouldn’t shout ‘steal me’. Branded camera bags can attract thieving fingers, so security can be an issue. A bag should also be big enough for all your kit, but not so big that you can’t take it out and comfortably carry it around all day. Lastly, access is important. You don’t want to miss that crucial shot when

With so many digital photo frames on the market, Kodak needed to do something special to grab back the headlines, and that is just what it’s attempted to do with the new Pulse frame. Aimed at the Facebook generation, the Kodak offering allows users to wirelessly send, receive and display images. Turn on the frame and the on-screen wizard takes you through the simple set up process. Once this is done, you will be able to go online to KodakPulse.co.uk and load and share images to

Adobe’s Photoshop somewhat dominates the image-editing market. Whether in full or Elements version, it’s the best known and most-heralded editor. Trying to snatch Adobe’s crown is Pixelmator, a low-cost alternative which brands itself as an image editor for ‘the rest of us’. You can download Pixelmator directly from the website as either a free 30-day trial, or a full version for just £40.49. The download takes just a few minutes and once you have

Hard Disk Manager 2010 for home users is a software package designed to organise all of your hard drives. You can switch information from one hard drive to the other using this software, plus implement a host of backup tasks on your machine. This is ideal for those files that need protecting. web: www.paragon-software.com/home/hdm-personal/  contact: 0800 047 0957  

The 324RC2 and 327RC2 joystick heads from Manfrotto are ergonomically designed to offer photographers ultimate control of movement and unlocking. These lightweight models are great for accurate framing and composition. The 324RC2 is made from durable and lightweight Adapto, while the 327RC2 is made from magnesium.  

Many of us are guilty of not backing up our work often enough, so this portable hard drive is the perfect excuse to rectify bad habits. These mini hard drives are called MiniStation Lites and come in a variety of colours, each with a high-gloss finish. The latest addition is a gold version, ideal for those who love a bit of bling wherever possible. Available in 250GB versions all the way up to a staggering 640GB model, you can be sure you can safely stow all your precious image files

When you’re shooting out on location and you have your weighty DSLR hanging round your neck, back pain is often a common result. The Safari support system from Trekking offers a handy solution that helps eliminate aches and pains from long days in the field. The polyester harness is worn like a backpack. It features a wide panel, which sits flush against your back. Two wide straps then go over your shoulders for comfortable support. These both feature Velcro-sealable pockets,

  Choosing the right tripod can be a confusing task, especially with so many options available to the aspiring photographer. Hama offers a range of reasonably priced tripods, which can offer the amateur photographer a great deal of versatility. The Hama Profil Duo III Tripod is one such model, which offers more than just a standard tripod setup. This model is not only ideal for both photo and video purposes, but it also gives you the option of using it as a monopod as well as a t

If you normally find yourself plagued with set-up problems when installing new kit, then we challenge you to find a problem with the set up of this printer. The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is so incredibly easy to use that set up takes just a few minutes. Remove the tape, plug it in and wait for the ink lines to charge up, then you’re pretty much ready to go. The driver (available for both PC and Mac) guides you through via a set-up wizard on screen with no fuss. The Epson Stylus Photo

This software lets photographers recover most of their lost or damaged image files from any memory card. The interface is straightforward, making it really easy to use and brings you the joy of saving treasured photos from the abyss. It’s a small price to pay for the chance of saving your work.