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Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much-needed relief

Updated Variable neutral density – or fader – filters are essential for filmmakers… and handy for stills photography, too

UPDATED The best smartphone supports are small and light, simple to set up, and open up a world of creative shooting opportunities

Buying guide The best camera for video will depend on who you are, what you want to shoot and how much you want to spend

Updated The best neutral density filter will help you capture creative long exposures to blur movement in landscapes – even in the middle of a bright summer's day

Updated The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur

BUYING GUIDE A selfie stick makes it easy to take group and individual self-portraits or shoot from higher viewpoints for a bird's-eye-like view while including more expansive backgrounds

BUYING GUIDE The best 4K camera for filmmaking will deliver high-quality video content, offer image stabilization and a range of codecs

BUYING GUIDE Take control over perspective with the best tilt-shift lenses: perfect for interiors, product photography & architecture