TRAVEL & OUTDOORS
Whether you’re off for a holiday or just hitting the running trail, get the most from your trips with these amazing tech buys
ENTRY-LEVEL DSLR CANON EOS 800D Make no mistake: the EOS 800D’s tech, trickled down from higher models in the line, is remarkable. It offers up 45-point autofocus, a touch-sensitive screen and awesome image quality. $1,199, canon.com
MIRRORLESS CAMERA PANASONIC LUMIX G9 A super-fast focus makes it easy to grab the moment in beautiful detail on this camera’s 20-megapixel sensor. Add in 4K video, a viewfinder and a top-mounted LCD for settings, and you’ve got a winner. $3,499, panasonic.com
ACTION CAMERA GOPRO HERO6 BLACK The most advanced action camera on the planet can shoot stunning 4K video at 60fps, with advanced stabilisation making footage super-smooth and realistic. It’s also waterproof to 10m without a case. $599.95, gopro.com
RUNNING WATCH GARMIN FORERUNNER 935 The Forerunner 935 measures every aspect of your workout, from heart rate to complex running metrics like ground contact time. It helps you to improve posture and upgrade your pace. $699, garmin.com
BATTERY PACK ANKER POWERCORE 20100 Being away from a power socket doesn’t mean you’re away from power. Anker’s battery pack can charge an iPhone 7 seven times, determine the best way to charge your devices, and weighs only 350g. $89, anker.com
BACK-UP PHONE NOKIA 3310 The 3310 will win no awards for its tech, that’s true. But for a bargain price like this, with a battery that goes on and on, it’s the perfect second phone to chuck in a bag when you’re hitting the great outdoors. $89, nokia.com
FULL-FRAME DSLR NIKON D850 This 45.7-megapixel camera takes full advantage of its big full-frame sensor to produce truly astounding images. On top of that, it’s packed with great features, and is easy to handle. Pretty much perfect. $5,299, nikon.com
COMPACT CAMERA SONY RX100 V Speed runs in the Sony family, and if you’re pointing and shooting, you want your pocket camera to perform. The RX100 V really does, with 4K video, 0.05 second autofocus and a Bionz X processor. $1,699, sony.com.au
CAMERA DRONE DJI MAVIC PRO The Mavic Pro folds into a small package, but that’s only one of its talents. More affordable than the Phantom 4, capable of shooting awesome video and 27 minutes flight time with a six-kilometre range. From $1,599, dji.com
WATERPROOF PORTABLE SPEAKER UE WONDERBOOM As at home on the beach or floating in the pool than it would be in your kitchen, the UE Wonderboom generates a 360-degree sound from its tiny IPX7-rated shell. Up to ten hours of battery life is great, too. $99, ultimateears.com
CHARGING CABLE STK BINARY 3 There’s no universal charging port on modern gadgets, but there is a universal cable – this has adapters for compatibility with micro-USB, USB-C and Lightning, with brilliant braiding so it won’t fray. $52, stklife.com
UNIVERSAL CHARGER MU WORLDWIDE TRAVELLER DUO Two ports for a pair of devices that can charge at once, a range of foldable plug pin connectors for different countries, and the thinnest design we’ve seen for a USB wall charger. $25, amazon.com