Optech Utility Strap With Webbing Black by Sharon Fishenden      Date Added: Thursday 17 November, 2011

The advertised weight reduction feature certainly works and it felt more comfortable carrying my heavy camera and lens on recent walks. Would definitely recommend.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Adobe Photoshop Elements Version 10 by L Baber      Date Added: Sunday 13 November, 2011

I bought this to enable me to make my photos better. I have not used it much yet but so far I am impressed. I like the magic brush that erases objects from the picture. There is a lot to learn and looks a bit complicated, I have bought a magazine which is a great help. I found it easy to install and have had no problems . Would recommend this to anyone who is into photography and wants a good program to edit and improve their photos.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon 50mm f1.8 G AF-S Nikkor Lens by James Leavesley      Date Added: Thursday 10 November, 2011

Great product. I was really pleased with the advice from Bristol cameras that enabled me to choose this product. It works seamlessly with my d7000. I chose the Nikon lens over any of the other manufacturers because of the quality build. I made the right choice

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Pentax O-RC1 Waterproof Remote Control by Peter Black      Date Added: Wednesday 09 November, 2011

Does exactely what it says on the tin, recommended. A nice handy gadget that can be kept in pocket for those tripod pictures with no movement.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Polaroid 300 Instant Film (10 Photos) by M Ryan      Date Added: Tuesday 08 November, 2011

The quality of the pictures you get from these films and the camera is really good. However they are a little bit expensive, being around ?10-11 for a packet of ten pictures, which will be a problem if you want to use this as your regular camera. If you just use it for special occasions, it is possible to can make the film last for some time. Nevertheless as the quality is so good I personally think it's the best offer around at the moment. The size of the pictures also fit perfectly in a wallet, which is a plus.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Polaroid 300 Instant Camera Blue by M Ryan      Date Added: Tuesday 08 November, 2011

I love this camera! The shape is nice to hold and a good size for an instant camera. Additionally the pictures come out in really good quality. You can choose between four settings, depending on the light in your location which helps getting better pictures. The pictures come in a business-card size which fits perfectly if you want to keep some of them in your wallet for example. The only slight downside with the camera is the price of the film. It costs around ?10-11 for a packet of ten pictures, which I find a little bit expensive. However I don't think you'll find any other brand being much cheaper. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good instant camera.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Sony Alpha A35 Body by P Stanley      Date Added: Wednesday 02 November, 2011

I am inpressed by the quality of this camera, the relatively easy to learn controls and the helpful screen text explanation of chosen functions. As the owner of a Minolta Dynax outfit, I have no problems using my original lenses and flash. The only feature that might be improved on is the fixed LCD screen, but at the price I am completely satisfied with this camera, and the HD video may prove to be a huge bonus.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Velbon Ultrek UT-43D Tripod by Radu Sancraian      Date Added: Wednesday 02 November, 2011

I bought this tripod about a month ago and I find it brilliant. It is so light and small that you dont even feel that you are carying a tripod :-) I have it with me all the time. I would definetly recommend it to anyone.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech 10 Stop 85mm Pro Stop 10 ND Filter by John Marshall      Date Added: Wednesday 26 October, 2011

The filter itself is generally good but a little disappointing. The technical data indicated that there was a gasket around the edge to keep out stray light, but it is actually a wide strip of foam rubber stuck on the surface of the filter. It reduces the usable / visible width of the filter down to a little over 60mm. I want to remove it but not sure if the glue will come off without damaging the surface.

Rating: [3 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Standard Neutral Density Filter Kit (100mm) (Set Of 4) by Alan Packer      Date Added: Monday 24 October, 2011

Very well manufactured and much better than the cokin filters as they look like ND filters and not just a grey piece of plastic. The set of four is a good saving on individual filters and give a good range of ND filters

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Graduated Neutral Density 0.9 Filter (100mm) (Soft Edge) by Alan Packer      Date Added: Monday 24 October, 2011

Very well made, better than the Cokib ones that it replaces. It is a decent size, the graduation is very soft edged and is very good to use, I wasn't using my Cokin filters much before as I suffered from vinetting with their smaller size, but these HiTech's will now be used much more in the future.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech 2 Slot MK4 Aluminium Wide Angle Holder (100mm) by Alan Packer      Date Added: Monday 24 October, 2011

A very well manufactured piece of kit, the only worry is losing the thumb screw as there is nothing to stop it unscrewing all the way out and getting lost. I am more than pleased to replace my Cokin set with this as I was suffering from vinetting with the smaller diameter of the Coking holder.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Thread Adapter For 100mm Holder - 77mm by Alan Packer      Date Added: Monday 24 October, 2011

Very well made, better than the Cokib ones that it replaces. Why I nam forced to give a review on an iten this simple in more than 100 characters I don't know!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Thread Adapter For 100mm Holder - 72mm by Alan Packer      Date Added: Monday 24 October, 2011

Very well made, better than the Cokib ones that it replaces. Why I nam forced to give a review on an iten this simple in more than 100 characters I don't know!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Thread Adapter For 100mm Holder - 58mm by Alan Packer      Date Added: Monday 24 October, 2011

Very well made, much more substantial than the Cokin adapter it replaces.Why I need to put this review into more than 100 characters though I do not know!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hoodman 3 Inch Hoodloupe (H-LPP3) by Keith Sloan      Date Added: Monday 24 October, 2011

Took along time to arrive, but worth the wait as very good for reviewing photo's in the field. Good construction and rubberised in the right places, so won't damage my camera etc, nice carrying case although a bit of a tight fit.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Velbon Ultrek UT-43D Tripod by William Price      Date Added: Sunday 16 October, 2011

I purchased this item because of it's portability but have since discovered that you can set it for macro work approx 4" above ground level which is much lower than published specs suggest. All you do is ignore the leg angle selector and spread the legs very widely and the centre column can be reduced to almost horizontal. It provides a very stable platform! this adds greatly to what is already a very versatile tripod.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hahnel Combi TF Remote Control + Flash Trigger (Olympus) by Simon Davies      Date Added: Friday 14 October, 2011

After some research on the good old internets. I decided I needed a proper radio flash triggering system. I say "proper" as I've been using...no struggling along with cheap as you like triggers that work fine for ten minutes and then decide that their battery's are dead or start to misfire. So! The hunt was on. So ruling out pocket wizards due to the price range...how I discovered the combi tf. and did some research, it looked good, the one thing a did have concerns about was the fact it doubles up as a camera remote, I say concerns as in my experience anything that does more than its amount, multi functional, becomes slightly gimiky to me and never functions as other better designed products. But here, no worries at al. When used as a flash trigger its works every time and through walls and ceilings! Flawless, when used as a remote for the camera same deal, every time a charm. IT also had the option of timed release and will autofocus on half press of the transmitter button. And it will also fire studio lights with the addition of the studio lead. Plus! You can add receivers to the set, which I intend to do soon. The price here was, and I am not biased, WAS the cheapest on The net, honestly. EVEN when looking overseas I could not find this cheaper than bristol cameras.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hoya 72mm HD Digital Circular Polarising Filter by David Reed      Date Added: Tuesday 27 September, 2011

I bought this filter for my EF-S 15-85mm lens; a decent lens so it is worth paying a little extra for a good quality filter. The adjustment ring moves smoothly, and the profile is thin enough that I can double up this filter with another and still get no vignetting even with the lens at its widest. It is too soon to say how durable the filter will be, but other HD filters I own have been excellent.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon LP1014 Lens Case by David Reed      Date Added: Tuesday 27 September, 2011

I bought this pouch for my EF 50mm f1.8 II lens. The case is a smart grey with a stiffened base and provides ideal protection for the lens when I am travelling light. The lens fits in neatly, and crucially the pouch is just wide enough for the lens with its hood fitted - important because the hood on this lens is awkward to fit and remove, so I like to leave it on pretty much all the time.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Olympus VF-3 Electronic Viewfinder by Paul Gorman      Date Added: Tuesday 20 September, 2011

What a find!! Having just bought an Olympus E-PL2 (from another source) I was looking at getting the external viewfinder. During my search i found out that a new one had just been released and Bristol Cameras had it on sale at a much more competotive price than anybody else. I have not used it that much up to now as it is still very new to me but my preliminary report is that it is a very useful addition to your pen accessores.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Velbon Ultra Rexi L Tripod by Rod Ballington      Date Added: Thursday 08 September, 2011

This is a remarkable tripod at the price with practical carrying advantages. The twist-lock legs take a little getting used to but, once this is mastered, the operation is simple, quick and reliable. It is an ideal 'field' tripod being stable in use, especially if (like me) you don't need the thinest leg section. The compromise is that the reduced carrying size does make it less rigid than the quality ones with fewer leg sections but, in real terms, you are more likely to have this one with you. It also goes very low! Overall, a worthwhile addition to my photo equipment and one I shall use far more often than my Manfrotto 190CL which is now relegated to studio use only.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Pentax SLR Multi Gadget Bag by David Learthart      Date Added: Saturday 27 August, 2011

This is a really useful Pentax product. The internal moveable spacers is a great idea, and the detachable mobile phone case was a surprise!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon HB-35 Lens Hood (HB35) by John Scragg      Date Added: Monday 22 August, 2011

The Nikon HB-35 is a specifically tailored lens hood for use on the 18-200mm DX lens and is usable throughout the focal length range of the lens. The price of the lens hood is reasonable considering it is a proprietary product specific to this lens. The lens replaced another HB-35 after about 4 years of use when a more delicate part of the lens hood that comes into contact with the 'threads' on the lens wore away making retention of the lens hood on the lens unreliable. The lesson to learn is to avoid repeated removal and attachment of the lens hood and perhaps to limit its use to more essential occasions when the sun is in the lens or when it might provide some protection of the glass from rain etc.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery by Alexander Johnstone      Date Added: Wednesday 17 August, 2011

A first class product with a very good price tag would purchase another when needed,it is also good that Bristol Cameras had a good stock.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Giottos MH658 Sliding Plate Adapter by Roger Toye      Date Added: Tuesday 16 August, 2011

Hi thanks for keeping us engaged Yes I needed the plate to move from tripod to monopod quickly from stable to run and gun as i shoot video as my main dslr activity my desire for giotto was lightweight and not expensive compared to Gitzo and treble price for the same lightweight material. however will get a Manfrotto for two cam set up at a later date its a lot heavier for my current needs Bristol cameras is going to be my first port of call online as you are priced the best in a lot of items I am looking to purchase. was also pleased how accommodating BC was to me to send other items back and use the credit to purchase more suitable item.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Sigma EF-610 DG ST Flashgun - Sony Fitting by David Trigger      Date Added: Tuesday 16 August, 2011

This is an excellent product delivered promptly by Bristol Cameras at a sensible price. The output (and features) are big and I can see little to justify the substantial additional expense associated with Nikon offerings. Just compare the guide number and features. It's a no-brainer!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Giottos MML3260B Monopod by D Griffin      Date Added: Monday 15 August, 2011

Fantastic value from a great brand - you really can't ask for more. Sturdy construction - much better than the more expensive Manfrotto models. Holds the camera camera nice & steady & have managed to more or less eliminate any camera shake at really slow shutter speeds. You do need to purchase a head with this monopod - but you would have expected that anyway. Would def recommend this monopod.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon DCC-1500 Leather Camera Case by D Vallance      Date Added: Thursday 11 August, 2011

Definitely worth spending the extra money to get a top quality case which is specifically made for the Powershot SX range.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Standard Neutral Density 1.2 Filter (85mm) by Nick Cowdroy      Date Added: Thursday 11 August, 2011

great product no faults AAA+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
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Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon HB-35 Lens Hood (HB35) by Vincent Offer      Date Added: Tuesday 09 August, 2011

So please to find that I could buy a new lens hood ex-stock after breaking my old one paragliding, it is so difficult to use a wide angle lens without a hood.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon NB-8L Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery by Mike Dermott      Date Added: Monday 08 August, 2011

I purchased a rechargeable battery from Bristol Cameras some months ago for my Canon Powershot 3300 IS. Because of my previous experience(s) with camera batteries (usually they only lasted a relatively short time.) Imagine my surprise when i put the battery into my camera and several months later the battery is still going strong and it still has its initial charge. I have taken loads of photos and quite a few have been using the flash. I highly recommend this battery for anyone who needs a genuine replacement. 5* for me.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Optech Pro Camera Strap 3/8 Inch Webbing Camouflage by Brian Hubbard      Date Added: Saturday 06 August, 2011

The strap is excellent, as is the service from Bristol Cameras

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

National Geographic Earth Explorer Medium Shoulder Bag by S Hussain      Date Added: Friday 05 August, 2011

Tough, practical and looks great!!! Plenty of compartments for travelling, doesn't stand out as a camera bag just what I wanted.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Celestron Nature 10x50 Porro Prism Binocular by Tom Miller      Date Added: Tuesday 19 July, 2011

For the specifications, (BaK4 prisms, fully multicoated, nitrogen flushed, waterproof) you cannot beat these binoculars for the price. Celestron are a very good make and give them a 10 year warranty. Also the dust caps are attached to the binoculars themselves so you'll never lose them. One minor negative point, the strap and the case are a little thin and plasticky but these items can be replaced.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Kood Micro Four Thirds T2 T-Mount Adapter by Steve Vowles      Date Added: Monday 18 July, 2011

Does what it says on the box - at least for my EP 1.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Epoque DCL-20 67mm Wide Angle Conversion Lens by Rod Duncan      Date Added: Thursday 14 July, 2011

Purchased this for a trip to Truk Lagoon in Sept. Excellent piece of equipment. Have to zoom slightly as per instructions provided. Niggles: 1. This is a wet removal lens, however it has no anchor point in case it is dropped. Have attached a velcro strap to mine with a cord connected to camera housing. 2. Front lens cap has no anchor, in water I would leave the cap on to prevent damage until ready to use (getting In & Out of water, attaching to camera or lens holder etc.. Modified mine to take a lens cap cable.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 Blue by Rupert Brun      Date Added: Wednesday 13 July, 2011

I bought the FT3 to replace a Canon D10, itself an excellent snorkelling camera. The FT3 has a bigger zoom range (5x compared with 3x for the Canon) and zooms both wider and longer. Picture quality is about the same, the FT3 has less barrel distortion and chromatic aberation but the Canon is slightly sharper, at least in the centre of the picture. The biggest difference is the quality of the video, the FT3 really is superb in MPEG HD mode and if you switch to full HD AVCHD mode it is stunning. I have found the default colour balance to be a bit bright and warm but there are plenty of menu options to allow this to be adjusted according to taste.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Olympus VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder Silver by Peter Allgood      Date Added: Monday 11 July, 2011

Excellent - and a "must have" for Olympus Pen users. I had read lots of reviews so no surprises but a more secure latch would be useful for sure. The view is not like an SLR - for one there is a little lag after you take the shot before the picture resumes and if you have auto preview enabled what you will see is the shot you just took rather than the live view - maybe best to turn off auto preview when using. The adjustable angle is very helpful at times - can be very discreet to compose with the camera held at chest height, I am 50 and use reading glasses so it's a god send over the LCD which is not easy to read for me without glasses. Dioptre adjustment works fine too. All in all very pleased, pricey (very) but well worth it!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Sigma HC-11 Hard Camera Case For DP1 / DP2 by Justin Crawford      Date Added: Wednesday 06 July, 2011

A solid, well-made two-part case. The camera 'cradle' part can be used on its own with viewfinder or lens hood attached. No strap with it: the Optech Bin/Op Strap QD works very well.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Optech Bin/Op Strap QD - Black by Justin Crawford      Date Added: Wednesday 06 July, 2011

Perfect for a compact camera with cord loop attachment eyes. The elastic strap is wider and much more comfortable than the thin original item.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Olympus PT-EP01 Underwater Housing For PEN E-PL1 by Samantha Duffy      Date Added: Thursday 23 June, 2011

I have been using this casing for the last 6 months-about 200 dives. avarage depth of 20M , it is still the best value for money for me at the moment.Only just received this item new myself but have been using a friends for some time. You need to order the zoom gear for the PL1 kit 14-42mm (and the 9mm X 18mm) lens as a separate 'optional extra' item, no problems so far with flooding you Can fit a flood detecter inside comfortably, the casing has plenty of space for dessicants pouches which i like, You need a focusing light for this casing, not a handicap on the casing features but the camera. Have been using it in Macro mostly with fantastic results which led me to buy my own. money well spent.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Thread Adapter For 85mm Plastic Holder - 77mm by Andy Lock      Date Added: Monday 13 June, 2011

This Hitech thread adapter for an 85mm plastic holder is a great product which fits perfectly to my lens. It is cheaper than the Cokin one.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Thread Adapter For 85mm Plastic Holder - 67mm by Andy Lock      Date Added: Monday 13 June, 2011

This Hitech thread adapter for an 85mm plastic holder is a great product, it fits perfectly to my lens and is cheaper than a Cokin one.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery by Stephen Bleazard      Date Added: Sunday 12 June, 2011

This is a standard Nikon part, not a OEM product, and as such works just the same as the one that came with the camera.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon MH-25 Battery Charger For EN-EL15 by Stephen Bleazard      Date Added: Sunday 12 June, 2011

As a Nikon brand product it's exactly the same as the one with the camera. Works exactly the same to. The only caveat with these chargers is switching from horizontal to vertical seating has a button that is not to obvious.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Kood Underwater Filter 30mm Blue Water by Robin Woodroffe      Date Added: Thursday 09 June, 2011

The best method of achieving correct colour at any sort of depth underwater is to use the manual white balance; that is, if your camera has that facility. If not then the next best method is to reduce the blue washout by filtering through a red filter. This has the effect of redressing the balance between the lost red, and the blue/green end of the spectrum. Reasonable approximation of true colour is achieved this way, and the best filters I have come across at a reasonable cost are made by Kood, and are available from Bristol Cameras. Very good value for not a lot of money!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Olympus PEN Wrapping Camera Case by John Hounsell      Date Added: Tuesday 07 June, 2011

I bought this case for my Pen E-PL2 camera as an alternative to various other options available, as I wanted to keep the overall bulk of camera and case down. It offers good protection against knocks and scratches and seems to be pretty water resistant. My only reservation is that the case itself does not have it's own fitted strap and as such, when you remove the camera for use, you have little alternative but to stuff the folded case into your pocket and I nearly lost it on one occasion when it fell out of my pocket without me noticing! I'm fitting a small "dog lead" type sprung clip to it, so I can clip it on my belt to solve this niggle!

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Canon ET-65/3 Lens Hood (ET65/3) by Karen Howell      Date Added: Sunday 05 June, 2011

Bought lens hood last week as I felt I needed to protect my 85mm lens. I am a wedding photographer and didn't want it to get it knocked. Arrived last Saturday on time and intact, used for the first time yesterday and crushed by Vidoegrapher standing on it. Briliant product as it protected the lens. Buying a new one today !! Well worth the money

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery by Tony Day      Date Added: Thursday 02 June, 2011

Genuine Nikon replacement as ordered.I use this on a D7000 that uses quite a bit of power. Certainly more than my D70. Now I have two batteries I can have one on charge while still taking photos especially at weddings.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Fuji Finepix F500EXR Blue by Phoebe Mead      Date Added: Thursday 02 June, 2011

I got this camera after my camera broke. The camera was a Fujifilm F200: the model below the F500. So after that camera broke I decided to get the latest Fujifilm EXR camera which was the F500. First of all, the camera looks sleek with a colourful large viewing screen and a pop-out flash which gives a slight professional feel. To be honest with you, I very rarely read an instruction manual as I like to discover things on my own and after an hour exploring the settings on the camera I got to grips with it. The cameras 'macro' settings are fantastic and take crisp, clear shots with hardly any noise... it is a massive improvement from the F200 - it is simply brilliant!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Fuji Premium Leather Case For Finepix F80EXR + F200EXR by Peter Forrester      Date Added: Wednesday 01 June, 2011

Nice quality case. The magnetic closure is a bonus - much better than a stud or velcro. Good fit for the camera.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hague Mini Motion Cam Stabiliser (MMC) by Ashley Best      Date Added: Friday 27 May, 2011

This stabiliser works well with my GoPro HD camera. It's easy to set up, however, I had to fashion my own platform to allow a space for extra weight on top and a flat space on which to mount the adheasive quick release grip for the GoPro housing. I've done a few tests and am happy with the smooth quality it gives.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Graduated Neutral Density 0.6 Filter (85mm) (Soft Edge) by Jason Wareham      Date Added: Monday 23 May, 2011

Really nice filter, the soft edge is very nice. So far ive not seen any colouring from the filter, unlike the cokin ones which give a horrible tinge to the image.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hitech Standard Neutral Density 0.6 Filter (85mm) by Jason Wareham      Date Added: Monday 23 May, 2011

Great quality filter, really nice. Comes in a plastic sleeve, but transferred it into soft case as I don't want scratches. Great pictures with this already

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Sandisk Compact Flash 4GB Ultra Memory Card by Tobias Kuntze      Date Added: Thursday 19 May, 2011

good performance, probably more than most cameras will ever need. good as a backup memory card in case you shoot more than anticipated or your card should ever break

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Olympus BLS-1 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery by Tobias Kuntze      Date Added: Thursday 19 May, 2011

Original Olympus item with manufacturing date will protect your warranty of the camera at a reasonable price.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Manfrotto 498RC4 Midi Ball Head by Will Coulston      Date Added: Wednesday 18 May, 2011

I went for this because I didn't want to be playing with levers and such like but was worried the smooth operation might be compromised without it. Wrong! Definitly the right head for the right tripod. Shooting a model the day after delivery so well tested with quick release mechanism and portrait flip. Very smooth and well made. And eye level - you'd be surprised how many tripods are purchased without a thought for that :-) It's a toughy I know - but it's worth the extra and will last. I've tested a lot of kit this year and Manfrotto takes the lead.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod by Will Coulston      Date Added: Wednesday 18 May, 2011

Top drawer tripod that really does what it says on the tin. Ok - it might be a tad pricey to start with, but you understand why the first time you use it. Solid, reliable and reasonably lightweight. I've tested a lot of kit this year and Manfrotto takes the lead. Along with my camera of course, this is the one piece of kit I would not leave house without.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Skywatcher Super Plossl 20mm Eyepiece by Matthew Kerby      Date Added: Friday 13 May, 2011

I received my Skywatcher Super Plossl 20mm Eyepiece from Bristol Camera's and I am very happy with the quick delivery time and great customer service and found the staff to be very helpful and polite too and would recommend Bristol Camera's to anyone and will be shopping again with them!!!! Great Work

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Metz 36 C-2 Flashgun by Tony Ford      Date Added: Friday 13 May, 2011

The flash gun is inexpensive and is contained in a well made robust plastic case although the ISO slider on the back seems to come out of its runner if not entirely straight when it is moved. The auto cut off feature attempts to automate the flash by cutting off dependent on the amount of light reflected from the surface of the subject. This works relatively well. It has 3 settings dependent on what sensitivity you have set but I found these to cut off too late, causing over exposure so it is necessary to set it one setting lower than you need or set the aperture down one stop. The instructions have no diagrams and are a little hard to follow, but the set up of the flash is very similar to most other manual flash guns I have used so, with a little playing around you can soon get a well exposed picture. It has a low trigger voltage so I guess it is suitable for most digital cameras. Far cheaper than a TTL flash and good value for money if you have a non TTL hot shoe.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Optech Pro Camera Strap 3/8 Inch Webbing Camouflage by Joe Lutrario      Date Added: Wednesday 11 May, 2011

I've been using these on all my bodies for several years and they're absolutely brilliant. With heavy lenses, the cheapo manufacturer strap cuts into the back of the neck but these distribute the weight nicely. The clips also allow you to remove the strap when you're working on a tripod. It's also great to not have the brand and model of your camera emblazoned on the back of your camera from a security point of view. The selection of colours is good if you work with several different bodies at once as they can be quickly identified when you're in a rush The Optech straps are very hard wearing - mine have been splashed with seawater and put through the wash several times and they still look new. Worth mentioning that Bristol Cameras offers these much cheaper than anywhere else I've seen - there are some people on eBay trying to sell these for ?25. Thoroughly recommended.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hoya 62mm HMC Multicoated UV(c) Filter by Graham Pearson      Date Added: Saturday 07 May, 2011

Great filter to protect the front of your prized lens and to reduce the haze etc. Also, great price. Bought two of them on the day. Recommended.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hoya 46mm HMC Multicoated UV(c) Filter by Graham Pearson      Date Added: Saturday 07 May, 2011

Great filter to protect the front of your prized lens and to reduce the haze etc. Also, great price. Recommended.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Sea & Sea DX-GE5 Underwater Camera by Brian Pentland      Date Added: Sunday 01 May, 2011

Camera has very good features and is simple to use. Large screen is easy to view underwater. Housing controls are straightforward and easy to use even with 5mm gloves at 15m! Outputs clearly to PC and TV with clear pictures. A very good camera with plently of "growing room"!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hoya 77mm HD Digital UV Filter by Phil Brown      Date Added: Tuesday 26 April, 2011

Brilliant filter would highly recommend this to protect the lens. No loss of quality. I'm using this on a Nikkor 24-120 F4 and if there ever is an accident then ?60 is far more bearable than ?800+.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Sandisk Compact Flash 16GB Ultra Memory Card by Phil Brown      Date Added: Tuesday 26 April, 2011

Excellent card, totally adequate in my D700. Bought two instead of a 32GB card. Very good price and would certainly recommend Bristol Cameras.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC Lens Sony Fitting by Andy Homewood      Date Added: Tuesday 26 April, 2011

Here you have the text from a real camera amateur, so please excuse the lack of technical jargon. This was my 2nd choie lens, with my main choice out of stock, and this was recommended by BC as a good alternative. First reaction is that is is a good alternative. Sturdy build and easy to fit. This is what I would call a real "plug and play" accessory and the first few pictures taken demonstrate the clarity of some good pictures using the zoom to maximum effect. Still need more time to play with its features, and may post an update to this when I have taken a closer look. I intend to use it for sporting events - cricket, rugby etc, and so far this should suit such challenges.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Sigma 28mm f1.8 Aspherical EX DG Lens Sony Fitting by Charlotte Killick      Date Added: Thursday 21 April, 2011

An excellent lens for anyone wanting to improve their portraits or close up photography. I use it with a Canon 400D and it's completed the set I have perfectly (one zoom, one wide angle, one standard and now one fixed). It does take some practise but once you get the hang of the depth of field, it gives you such lovely results. To top it off, the price on this website is far better than anywhere else I have looked, by a long way. Highly recommended.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch by Neil Beadle      Date Added: Tuesday 19 April, 2011

A very simple tool to help with remote shutter release, ideal for macro work, or if the camera is on the tripod at an awkward angle.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hoodman 3 Inch Hoodloupe (H-LPP3) by Neil Beadle      Date Added: Tuesday 19 April, 2011

A very simple product, but it dramatically improves your ability to review pictures on the LCD screen, and the the shot data such as histogram. Making it much easier in the field to adjust exposure. Once you have used it you will wonder how you struggled before. A little expensive for what it actually is, but not expensive in the fact it can allow you to take better pics in the field with your expensive camera and lens!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hahnel Triad 40 Lite Tripod by Roy Cruse      Date Added: Wednesday 13 April, 2011

Fantastic Tripod - very sturdy and the price is unbeatable for this quality.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Joby Gorillapod Red by Jonathan Bolton      Date Added: Tuesday 12 April, 2011

Simply a fantastic product that everyone should own. Perfect for setting up macro shots, and essential for those potentially disastrous camera-perched-on-top-of-the-car self portraits on holiday. This thing will hold your camera steady and safe ANYWHERE. It fits in your pocket so you won't even notice it until you need it.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Skywatcher SynScan AZ GoTo Mount + Tripod (20218) by Alan Watkins      Date Added: Tuesday 12 April, 2011

I got this tripod and handcontroller really for my Skywatcher 300p tracking dobsonian scope. I swapped the GOTO handset from the AZ mount to the dob and the tracking handset to the AZ mount. Both work a treat. The AZ mount is pretty sturdy for such a reasonably priced item. I have an optically sound WTX90 scope which I will mount on the AZ, and perhaps use it as a solar scope.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145P Telescope (709) by Claire Mccann      Date Added: Tuesday 05 April, 2011

Great product for it's price range. I really wanted a more powerful telescope, but they are WAY too big for storage in my wee house and for getting easily from A to B for a bit of star gazing! So, while not super powerful, this is a grand wee telescope for a bit of amateur astronomy. Would love to have the space for a biggy though!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Sandisk 16GB Micro SDHC Memory Card by Arseniy Romanov      Date Added: Monday 04 April, 2011

Awesome price for 16 GB card (30GBP). The average upload speed is 5mb. Very sufficient for mobile gadgets. Recommend!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Metz 36 C-2 Flashgun by P Baranowski      Date Added: Friday 01 April, 2011

Metz 36 C-2 is my first external flashgun. I am extremely happy with my purchase. It just does magic in low-light conditions. One the bad note though, the instruction manual is not covering too much of the technique required to use it - you will need to know the stuff already, or have an access to information sources. Overall, extremely happy with my purchase. For that price (?60 at the time), you can't go wrong. I am using it with Finepix HS10.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Canon Powershot Leather Neck Strap For S95 by Anna Kooperberg      Date Added: Friday 01 April, 2011

Looks super cool and kind of retro. Matches the look of the camera perfectly! Easy to attach. Feels kind of crunchy to start but no doubt it will soften up with time as all leather does.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon DCC-1450 Camera Case by Anna Kooperberg      Date Added: Friday 01 April, 2011

Case fits the S95 perfectly. Love that it closes magnetically and not with velcro (as my old Ixus case did).

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Manfrotto 143 Magic Arm Kit by Phil Coy      Date Added: Tuesday 29 March, 2011

excellent product, indispensable for many rigs, difficult to fault, not so much 'magic' as 'extremely practical and versatile'

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Giottos VH6011-658D 2 Way Head by Leslie Reed      Date Added: Friday 18 March, 2011

I purchased this head to support my spotting scope and it does it very well. I was able to get the balance point just right so the scope was able to stay in position without having to lock out the mechanism. The pan and tilt action is very smooth and fluid. It looks,feels like a quality product and I for one am happy with my purchase.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Giottos MTL 9361B Tripod by Leslie Reed      Date Added: Friday 18 March, 2011

The Gittos MTL9361B is well made and a substantial tripod. I purchased it as support for a spotting scope together with a Giottos panning head. The tripod is larger than I realised and so I only need to extend two leg sections to gain a comfortable height for viewing, this is not a problem as I have more stability by doing this.I am 5'8" and the legs, can, when fully extended reach to 6';this is something to consider because when you add the head of your choice will increase the height by a further 4" or so. The legs are fully adjustable to enable you to get a level platform, a spirit level is provided to assist. This tripod serves my purpose very well and has much potential to the photographer from low level shooting to a high stable platform. I am pleased with my purchase and would recommend it

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Giottos MML3290B Monopod by Terry Whyman      Date Added: Thursday 17 March, 2011

The monopod is lightweight and perfect for carrying around in case I need that little bit more stability. I was considering other more expensive models but this is perfect - does everything a monopod should do. I would defo recommend.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hahnel MCL 103 Camcorder Battery Charger - Canon by P Ingle      Date Added: Tuesday 15 March, 2011

Very useful fast charger reducing the out of action time for batteries. Charges batteries faster than I can use them and isn't restricted to one type. Excellent suggestion from the team at Bristol.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon DVK-801 FS Accessory Kit by P Ingle      Date Added: Tuesday 15 March, 2011

Useful piece of kit at a very good price. Spare batteries prove essential. The cheapest branded kit I could find.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Manfrotto 494RC2 Mini Ball Head by Peter Stickler      Date Added: Tuesday 08 March, 2011

It is small light, well made and easy to use, it also takes the quick release plate that fits other heads. Good product

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

Velbon Quick Release Plate QB-157 by David Humphreys      Date Added: Monday 07 March, 2011

This is the perfect replacement part for the original as supplied with the tripod. I bought two so I could have one permanently attached to my camera and one on my telescope so i would not need to keep swapping from one to the other.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Metz 15 MS-1 Digital Macro Flash by David Price      Date Added: Thursday 03 March, 2011

Like a previous reviewer I have found the instructions either confusing or over complicated. Haven't yet used this item in anger but have got it to work. Early observations are that you may have to play with exposure or flash intensity if working very close in. A big benefit is the universal nature of it (I'm just switching from Olympus E-600 to Nikon D7000 based outfits so bought with this in mind). Item is also materially cheaper than a dedicated unit from either Nikon or Olympus and generally feels robust and easy to fit. Adjustable direction and intensity for each of the two inbuilt flashbulbs is also well done. Fact that items can also be rotated makes this look well thought out. That said, one criticism on build quality so far is the rather "heath robinson" clothes peg arrangement re blocking light from the inbuilt flash on the camera body. Maybe there is another way to do this as I'm afraid I'll either lose or break this particular part. Good that some step-up rings are provided in the box and larger ones are available cheaply. Pricing at Bristol Cameras was very competitive at ?239.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hahnel Spare Receiver For Combi TF Nikon by Lynford Hallett      Date Added: Wednesday 02 March, 2011

Product works well with other receiver and transmitter ideal for outside, off camera, flash work.Neat and well made.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon LC-E6E Battery Charger For LP-E6 by Gordon Inglis      Date Added: Monday 28 February, 2011

When buying battery chargers my preference is to have the actual brand make. When I scoured the Internet Bristol Cameras were competitive with their price so I ordered the one I wanted right away. It arrived well within the projected timescale and is exactly what I wanted. Happy days!!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Hahnel HRC 280 Remote Shutter Release by Michael Boot      Date Added: Thursday 24 February, 2011

The Hahnel gives excellent value for money and work superb with my Canon 50D, also my son will be able to use with his 500D but sure at this price will want own Thank you Bristol Cameras

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon DCC-1500 Leather Camera Case by Sarah Rootman      Date Added: Thursday 24 February, 2011

LOVE the camera case and very impressed with the prompt efficient service from Bristol Cameras. Thank you - I'll definitely order from you again!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Steadicam Merlin by Scott Waller      Date Added: Friday 18 February, 2011

The merlin is a very professional looking piece of equipment. Its very light and uses very good quality materials. Balancing the camera is not easy and i am yet to create any test examples but the DVD guide is very useful and the instructions do help massively. Overall a good product that takes time to learn and use.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G AF-S VR DX Lens by Marcin Lubianka      Date Added: Thursday 17 February, 2011

This is a quality lens. At 3.5-5.6 it's not very fast but the sharpness is amazing and the VR does help a lot. At this price it's a steal. Upgrade to this would be the constant f/2.8 17-55mm at around ?1k... So if you haven't got ?1k to spend on lens and you didn't get this lens with your kit it's really a simple choice: buy!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Cokin P Series Adapter Ring 49mm - P449 by Jon Massey      Date Added: Wednesday 16 February, 2011

Does what it says on the tin! Ordered in specially - fantastic service as I've come to expect from Bristol Cameras.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Canon LH-DC60 Lens Hood by Charles Sheldon      Date Added: Tuesday 15 February, 2011

As you would expect from Canon, the Lens Hood fits easily and looks neat(bayonet style) with no obstacle to using the Lens Cap and the BC price was extremely competitive too !

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Kenko AF DG Extension Tube Set Nikon by R Underhill      Date Added: Sunday 13 February, 2011

I bought Kenko Extension tubes as an inexpensive way of adding even more detail to my Tamron macro lens and they do just that.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Giottos MH1312-652 Series 2 Ball Head by Norman Pimlott      Date Added: Friday 11 February, 2011

excellent item, had two manfrottos that I didn't like, but this fit the bill perfectly, and much cheaper than manfrottos equivalent

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Lensbaby Composer Olympus Four Thirds Fitting by Mark Witherington      Date Added: Friday 11 February, 2011

The lensbaby gives a 'look' and if you have seen Lensbaby pictures you will know if a Lensbaby is for you. I am liking the Lensbaby Composer so far. I like the Composer because it is easy to setup and use (I am not convinced I would live with the Muse version myself). The composer is manual focus and on anything greater than a D200/D300 up will workj with aperture priority and manual modes. For D90s and below, manual mode is usable. I have been happy with the pictures taken with the Lensbaby so far. There is a small 'sweet spot' of focus and this can be a little tricky to get super sharp but after a couple of hours playing with the Composer, I seem to have it cracked now (the trick is not to apply too much tilt). I would recommend getting the case to go with the Composer as one is not supplied. Overall I am happy with the purchase and it adds another string to my photography bow.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Lensbaby 0.42x Super Wide Angle Lens by Mark Witherington      Date Added: Friday 11 February, 2011

The quality of the glass used is good and the Super Wide Angle Lens gives a wide field of view (21mm focal length). It's a little pricey but I think overall worth it. One thing I would say is that the amount of tilt that can be applied while the Super Wide Angle Lens is attached is limited. Too much tilt will give vignetting, especially on a full frame camera.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]