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Any photographer with a home studio space needs a good range of simple-to-care-for backgrounds that are also easy to set up. These knitted curtain backgrounds from manufacturer Lastolite fit the bill nicely. Made from crease-resistant knitted fabric, the curtains we reviewed come in black and white varieties, although dyed colour options are also available. They come in two sizes: 3m x 3.5m and 3m x 7m, and include a looped hem which can be slipped over the optional support pole. If y

This positively tiny device is the epitome of portability. True to its name, this little camera is about the size of your thumb, allowing users to carry it with them wherever they go, so they’ll never miss a moment. Being so small, it’s important to have an uncomplicated interface: something which Swann delivers with ease. The shiny black plastic casing sports nothing but the lens on its front face, with an ergonomically shaped groove for your index finger to wrap around and kee

If you want to look the part of a pro photographer, then nothing says professional like your own business cards. MOO offer photographers the ability to load up their own images, and turn these into cards. Priced from £12.99 for 50, you can get a free sample at the moment by heading to our sister site www.dphotographer.co.uk and clicking on the link.

We couldn’t have a peripheral review with out looking at our new DP App for the iPhone and iPad. Firstly it should be pointed out that the iPhone App is not as good as the real deal and the magazine is the preferable way to be reading DP. However as a resource for accessing back issues and for those times when you can’t get to the shop the DP App is extremely useful.

In the age of digital photography, it can be tempting to take hundreds of shots, in the hope of getting one that you are happy with. The Art of Light is a DVD aimed at more advanced photographers, and so focus on the techniques of shooting, rather than selecting camera settings.  Filmed with Canon EOS DSLR users in mind, photographers using other systems will still be able to pick up some great hints from the film, although you might resent paying out the £20 if you’re not

This desktop gadget from Lexar is small, streamlined and stylish – but hidden within this compact exterior is the power to read up to 24 memory card formats. The design is well thought out and while not in use, the reader is under 2cm thick. When you’re ready to slip a card inside, simply depress the buttons located on each side, which allow the slot sections to be exposed. Clearly labelled, the five slots read CompactFlash, SD, SDHC, microSD, Memory Stick, XD and 19 ot

Packaged in a simple box, the YuuWaa Plus doesn’t look like it could offer you up to 58GB of storage space. Combining 8GB on the enclosed USB stick with a further 50GB online secure storage, the YuuWaa seems to represent great value for money. A unique idea, YuuWaa gives users access to pictures, videos, documents or any other data file anytime and from anywhere via the internet. Load the USB into your Mac or PC and the YuuWaa application launches straight away. Select a password and

If you want to do something a little different with your images, then look no further than WhiteWall. The pro printing lab offers a range of printing services aimed at photographers including framed prints, canvases and acrylic and aluminium backings. Here we’re looking at the Acrylic desk frame, available in a range of sizes with prices starting from £15 plus post and packaging. The ordering process itself is very simple. Upload your image or images and then select how you

Keeping your camera and lens clean might be a tedious job, but it is an essential one to keep images spotless and at their best. New from Dr Optic is a range of Optical Cleaners, Microfibre Cloths and lens wipes aimed at this task and for a very low cost.

Expanding its memory card lineup, Sony has introduced a range of new SD/SDHC cards to the market. File Rescue software has been incorporated for added peace of mind, and x-pict story can be downloaded for easier and more creative slideshows. Available in a range of sizes from 2GB to 32GB, the cards are available now.