How does the GearFrame Gear Builder work?

Pick your camera body, and optionally a shooting style and a budget for lenses and accessories. The Gear Builder scores every compatible lens for that style on your sensor size, picks the best one within budget, adds the accessories that style needs and that fit your camera, and shows the total cost.

Can I build a complete camera kit on a budget?

Yes. Set a budget for lenses and accessories (under £500, £1,000 or £2,000) and the Gear Builder picks the best-scoring lens that suits your style within it, then fits the essential accessories into what is left. If nothing in the catalogue fits the budget, it says so and shows the most affordable option.

Which camera mount system should I choose?

The Gear Builder filters compatible lenses by mount, so you only see lenses that fit your chosen body. If you already own lenses, select your current mount to stay compatible. Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X and others are all supported.

Are the prices shown in the Gear Builder accurate?

Prices shown reflect the lowest tracked UK retail price across retailers including Amazon, Wex Photo Video and Jessops. Prices are updated regularly and clicking through takes you directly to the retailer.

Decision tools · Gear Builder

Pick your camera.
We build the rest.

Tell us the body, what you shoot and what you can spend on glass. Every compatible lens is scored for that genre on your sensor; the best within budget leads, and the accessories are chosen to fit.

Lenses matched to your mount and sensor·Accessories by compatibility·Kit total priced up

Your camera body

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What do you shoot? optional, tailors the lens picks

🧑Portrait🌆Street✈️Travel💍Weddings & Events📱Vlogging / YouTube🎬Filmmaking🎥Documentary⚡Sports & Action🌄Landscape🦅Wildlife & Nature📷Casual🍽️Food🔬Macro / Close-up🏛️Architecture🌌Astrophotography🤿Underwater🎉Fun & simple

Budget optional

AnyUnder £500Under £1,000Under £2,000

Lenses only — the budget goes on glass, no accessories

Lens makers optional

Any makerCamera brand onlyThird-party only

Camera brand = lenses made by your body's maker. Third-party = Sigma, Tamron, Viltrox and the like.

Mount-matched lenses only, scored for your genre on your sensor. Accessories pass compatibility rules, not scores.

Your starter kit for the Canon IXUS 285 HS A

Fixed-lens camera · Any maker · 1 accessor

Kit total

£402

body + lens + essentials

Camera body

Canon IXUS 285 HS A

£369 · Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent)

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📷 Fixed lens camera

The IXUS 285 HS A has a built-in lens, so there is nothing to choose here.

🎒 Essentialschosen to fit this body and lens

Memory Cards

Delkin HYPERSPEED microSD UHS-I 64GB

£33

The right card for this camera — reliable and fast enough to keep up with your shooting.

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✦ Also considernot in the total

Batteries

Canon NB-11LH Battery Pack

£50

A spare NB-11LH battery — the one accessory every kit runs out of first.

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Camera Bags

PGYTECH OneMo Sling 11L - Space Black

£110

A dedicated camera bag protects your investment and keeps your kit organised and accessible.

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Kit manifest

Canon IXUS 285 HS A · Camera body£369

Delkin HYPERSPEED microSD UHS-I 64GB · Memory Cards£33

Kit total£402

Canon NB-11LH Battery Pack · optional£50

PGYTECH OneMo Sling 11L - Space Black · optional£110

+ Optional extras£160

How this kit is built: film and accessories are chosen to match your camera. Prices are what UK retailers charge new today. Spot something wrong? Tell us →

GearFrame’s recommendations are guidance to help you decide, not professional advice. Specs, prices and compatibility can change, so check them with the retailer or manufacturer before you buy. Disclaimer

Pick your camera.We build the rest.

Your starter kit for the Canon IXUS 285 HS A

Pick your camera.
We build the rest.