VIDEO

Best for… action shooting

GoPro Hero 5 Black £400 shop.gopro.com The world of home video has come on a lot since the days of You’ve Been Framed. This tiny device – far smaller than your average compact camera – can shoot 4K video and high-resolution stills and can even react to voice commands. With an additional GoPro Plus subscription (£6 per month), you can upload your videos and pictures directly to the cloud so you never need to worry about losing your work. Not that you’re likely to break this thing – like all GoPros, it’s designed to last, and is completely waterproof. The two-inch display also allows you to edit your clips on the go.

Best for… editing

Macbook Pro 13-inch £1,749 apple.com Apple remains the laptop maker of choice for those in the creative industries, and the new version moves it even further ahead of the pack. The latest release features the excellent Touch Bar, a second colour display that runs above the keyboard in place of the F keys (only available on the £1,749 and higher versions). This can be customised to do just about anything, and it’s a godsend for video editors, allowing them to scroll effortlessly through footage with the swipe of a finger. It’s also a dream to use, with a retina display that’s great for both making and watching video.

Best for… VR-ready video

Nikon Keymission 360 europe-nikon.com £430 With virtual reality becoming increasingly common, the ability to shoot 360-degree video is slowly moving from a niche pursuit to the mainstream. The Nikon KeyMission 360 is a great starting point. The hand-held unit consists of two ultra wide-angle lenses, one on each side, allowing it to capture the entire field of view. The film can then be watched back on a VR headset or on a desktop PC, and directed around by moving the camera with a mouse or trackpad. If you’re into extreme sports, this is especially good for capturing the panoramic glory of sky-dives or ski-runs.