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There are a lot of interesting camera gadgets out there, but right now, most of the real innovation is being driven by the start-ups and inventors of Kickstarter – crowd-funding just seems to be the most popular place for fresh, new ideas to surface.
We’ve rounded up the 10 best camera accessories and gadgets to have graced Kickstarter for your convenience.
- Campanion
With an adhesive plate, two mounts and a lens cap, this Campanion kit securely fixes your GoPro to your smartphone.£23 | $35 | campanion.me
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E1 Camera
The world’s smallest 4K ultra-high definition camera, the E1 has interchangeable lenses and captures 4,096 by 2,160 video.
£460 | $700 | z-cam.com
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Pakpod
This sturdy and flexible adventure tripod weighs 450g – great for carrying around with you when you need a stable shot.
£70 | $100 | pakpod.com
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MOTA Wireless Charger for GoPro
Being able to charge a GoPro without physically replacing the batteries lets you get on with filming.
£92 | $140 | mota.com
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SolidLUUV
Designed to eliminate shaky video shots, this adaptable, flexible grip stabiliser has a three-axis gimbal and can also be used with one hand.
£150 | $240 | luuv-stabilizer.com
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Sphericam 2
This gorgeous yet expensive camera lets you record videos in 360 degrees for perfect playback on a virtual reality headset.
£1,300 | $2,000 | sphericam.com
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Orbit Pole
The Orbit Pole is a handheld accessory for action cams. It gives you 360-degree control and is a perfect alternative to a selfie stick.
£70 | $90 | orbitpole.com
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Waylens
As well as selecting interesting snippets of video as you drive, this camera overlays real-time performance data to the HD footage.
£320 | $500 | waylens.com
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Pulse
Pulse lets you plug your phone into your camera via the USB port and remotely control it from the touchscreen. It’s ideal for snappers.
£50 | $74 | alpinelaboratories.com
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Gnarbox
Plug the Gnarbox into your camera (or insert an SD or microSD card) and make backups. Organise, edit and share your photos via an app.
£130 | $200 | gnarbox.com
