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Whether you're in the secret service, the military or you're just a downright pervert, the Sony Digital Recording Binoculars have got your - and everyone else's - back covered. The dual-sensor design, films and pictures the perfect 3D and the 0.8-25x zoom ratio offers plenty of range. Extra stability is offered thanks to SteadyShot which means that even if you get a little too excited while spying, the picture won't come out blurred.

Freezeproof, dustproof, shockproof from a fall of over 6 feet and waterproof to a depth of 50, the FinePix XP200 is our kind of camera. Its features include a 16 megapixel backlit sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, Wi-Fi and vivid recording capabilities. Available in the hues of yellow, blue, black and red.

The freedom to film no matter where and when inspiration finds you, the dinky Blackmagic Pocket Camera means you can always have the equipment at hand. It boasts a super 16mm 1080p-capable sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range, massive storage and is compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses. It can even record in Apple ProRes and CinemaDNG RAW formats for optimum picture quality. Get your speech ready for the Oscars.

A world first, the Sun & Cloud Camera can not only be charged by USB, but self-generates its own power via a hand crank or in-built solar panel. Other features include filters, a 3-mega pixel lens with three differing shoot modes, and a powerful LED which means you can even take photos or shoot videos in the dark. Get making those home movies.

A tough and affordable casing that fits cameras from all of the leading brands, the Outex SLR Camera Drysuit is lightweight, malleable and forged from premium latex. It's designed to enable the user to still access the camera functions with ease and whether wading through waves, snorkelling or trudging mud, your gadget will remain a darn sight drier than you.

Who says you need to be a professional to take great quality shots? Now any amateur can take cool pictures with the Nikon Coolpix A. The sleek, 16.2 million pixel digital camera with SD memory card takes 1080p videos and those cool pictures with the fuzzy background, along with a couple dozen other settings.

This iconic camera range just got a whole lot more useful. With 18.2 megapixels, 5x optical and 10x clear image zoom, AVCHD 1080/60i video and more, the Sony Cyber-shot TX30 not only takes unsurpassed stills and recordings, but it's water-, dust-, shock- and freeze-proof too. Choose from a host of funky hues.

Don't be fooled by how easy this one is to use, for the Olympus XZ-1 suits novices and professional photographers alike. Features include a fast, super bright f1.8 iZuiko 4x wide lens, high-sensitivity CCD and 10 megapixel resolution. It records in 720p HD video at 30 frames per second for outstanding quality and the new 3 inch OLED monitor is one of the most detailed and sharpest on the market.

Military-inspired and military-tough, the Nikon Coolpix AW110 boasts built-in Wi-Fi, GPS with mapping, full HD 1080p videos, an electronic compass and more. Not only that, but it's freeze, water and shockproof and, being a Nikon, of course takes outstanding pictures. Wherever you dare go, it'll be right at your side and ready to capture any adrenalin-filled moment.

Whether snapping away for work or for pleasure, the Peak Design Leash & Cuff is an absolute must-have to provide the optimum convenience and protection for your camera. The strap can withstand a force of a more than impressive 200lbs and the clever design means that it can be used as neck strap, sling, safety tether that connects to a bag, your person or clothing and even a video stabilizer too.