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Despite the plethora of filters and photo apps, good is still very much an art. We’ve found some accessories that will help the amateur and the seasoned pro paint a better picture.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera Here’s the lightest of the Olympus mirror- Petzval less system cameras with a zoom lens that will capture landscapes and people Grab a piece of photographic history with perfectly. You can take it anywhere and this expertly reconstructed Petzval Lens know your images will be amongst the best by Lomography. The new version of the of the new digital breed. Snap away and 1840 original is carved from high-quality bring that vacation action home safely. glass, mounted in brass and comes with removable plates. The lens will add RRP: $899 www.cameraelectronic.com.au swirly effects and clear centre focus Smartphone Lens Kit to your shots, which you can control with Become a professional photographer simply the manual focus knob. The Petzval Lens by using your smartphone with additional Oh! Wow. Ring Light is compatible with any Nikon F Mount or lens options. This kit of three miniature Canon EF Mount SLR or DSLR camera. – a macro, fish eye and wide-angle Ring flashes are no longer reserved for RRP: $599 www.photojojo.com lense – gives you the tools you need to big budgets with this nifty little accessory replicate the effects of a DSLR. Simply that provides studio-quality lighting. attach the lenses to your smartphone Simply plug into your camera’s hot shoe camera using a built-in magnet. For phones and attach to the front of the lens of that don’t have a metal backing, a set of your Canon or Nikon DSLR. There are adhesive metal rings is included, which three brightness settings that can be used allow the lenses to attach to any device. as a constant light of ring flash that flashes Smartphone lenses are a great option for in sync with the shutter. The circular light even the most experienced photographers cuts down on harsh shadows, helping who sometimes want to leave the bulky create the perfect portrait, indoor and DSLR at home. macro shots. Because the ring light uses AA batteries, you can use it separately to RRP: $25 www.kogan.com.au your camera anywhere you need some extra light. RRP: $99 www.photojojo.com GoPro 3-Way GoPro’s most versatile mount makes it easy to get the shot you want in any situation. Use the mount three ways: as a camera grip, extension arm or tripod. The folding arm is perfect for ‘point of view’ or follow-cam footage and no-one has to know your photo is a selfie because the mount conveniently stays out of the picture. You can steady images using the mini tripod that is stored inside the handle. RRP: $109.95 www.gopro.com