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Designed to give users of touch-screen devices maximum control at the same time as preventing frostbite in freezing conditions, these gloves from Etre expose the tips of the thumb and index finger so that sensitive touch screens recognise commands but keep the rest of the user’s hands warm.

The Phottix Nikos digital timer remote gives you ultimate control over your images, whether you’re after long or short exposures. There’s a great range on the timer, which can be set as low as one second up to as high as 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Options that can be managed remotely include the self-timer, interval timer, long-exposure timer and the exposure count settings. The cord stretches just shy of a metre at 90cm, while cables for different cameras are also in

  The latest and arguably greatest from Sony’s camcorder range, the Handycam HDR-TG3E is set to excite a new generation of filmmakers. Amateurs and professionals alike will fawn over the blend of style and substance in a camcorder that’s small enough to carry around in a pocket or a purse. First of all, the TG3E is capable of 1,920 x 1,080i, full HD recording. This leads to absolutely stunning footage in clear, crisp reproduction, especially when teamed up with Sony&r

It’s the kind of gadget that men have dreamt about since they were small boys, but thanks to Swann Security, the video camera in a pen is now obtainable. It also captures still images and audio, to boot. Visions of a comically oversized pen may spring to mind, but in reality you would be hard pressed to be able to distinguish the PenCam from any other ballpoint. A tiny recess above the metal clip is the only outwardly evidence of the inclusion of a pinhole camera, and even under

Smartphones may be the buzz word on people’s lips right now, but from a photographer’s perspective the cameras on them are infamously bad. Step up Nokia, which has brought a competitor to the marketplace capable of domination. The N86 8MP incorporates (you guessed it) an eight-megapixel camera into its new breed of feature-packed mobile phones, complete with wide-angle Carl Zeiss optics, making it a viable alternative to owning both a phone and a cheap digital compact. Also

The YuuWaa flash drive is a handy portable storage device that has a trick up its sleeve. This USB stick can store up to 4GB of data and then access a further 8GB online storage using a password system. The first 6 months are free but after that a monthly fee is charged, however there is no obligation to continue with the online storage.

The Epson Stylus Photo PX650 allows users to scan, copy and print photos that – claims Epson – ‘exceed lab quality’. A 1200dpi photo scanner captures the fine detail of original prints, while the printer utilises Hi-Definition, dye-based Epson Claria Photographic Ink to create glossy photos with smooth gradations and a subtlety of tone that lasts for over 200 years.

The Flip UltraHD is a pocketable High Definition video recorder designed to be taken anywhere. Aimed at budding movie directors who want to concentrate on shooting without the hassle of tweaking complicated settings, the Flip UltraHD couldn’t be simpler to use. The interface is minimalist, with a power button on the right hand side panel, and the main controls on the back, placed below the unit’s LCD. In the centre, a large four-way D-pad dominates, housing the left/right arrow key

The Phottix Hero is an innovative device that lets you control your camera from a distance, as well as letting you look through the viewfinder from a distance of up to 100 metres. The chunky device incorporates a 2.4” colour LCD that displays the scene in front of your lens, allowing you to monitor the action covertly and choose the precise moment to trigger the shutter, without disturbing your subject. In the box you’ll find a wireless transmitter and large receiver, with a range of

This versatile new tripod combines the lightweight properties of carbon fibre with some innovative design features, resulting in a highly portable, flexible product that you can take just about anywhere. The heavy-duty Alta Pro 283CT can bear loads of up to 8kg, making it more than capable of coping with professional DSLRs and camcorders alike. An innovative Multi-Angle Central Column (MACC) System from 0-130 degrees in variable vertical and horizontal positions, making it easier to bag shots