10 of the best SLR video accessories

Rode VideoMic
£80, dv247.com
Sooner or later you'll want to make a video that isn't just moody shots of dusky landscapes set to music. When that happens you'll realise that using your camera's internal mic just isn't up to scratch. Clip this external, battery-powered microphone into your camera's hot-shoe, plug the 3.5mm jack in the side, and you'll have clear directional audio that'll make all the difference when filming interviews and events.

Also… for an extra £30 you can add a Rode Deadcat windshield to cut out wind noise