Must-have devices for sports fans For anyone heading off to a major sports event, such as the London Olympics, here are three personal tech items - digital camera, iPhone add-on and binoculars - that may be worth space in your luggage along with, or instead of, the suntan lotion. Canon's PowerShot SX260 HS: 4/5 A pocket-sized digital camera is much more convenient to carry than a full-size DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera with a long zoom lens. But their compact design often involves compromises that rule them out for serious photographers. Canon's PowerShot SX260 HS, which went on sale in the US and Europe recently, comes closer than any compact digital camera I have tried to capturing the benefits without the downsides. The 12.1 megapixel camera can produce very good images, thanks to its combination of a high-quality 20x optical zoom lens (good for getting closer to your subject); image stabilisation technology to minimise camera shake; and Canon's sophisticated digital image processor. In addition, a full range of advanced features that include built-in GPS for recording where a picture is taken, coupled with smart design, flexible shooting options, and general ease of use, make the PowerShot SX260 ideal for taking to a big sports event, whether you are a novice or an experienced photographer. The image stabilisation is particularly impressive. Even at full zoom it delivered sharp images. I also like the High-Speed Burst HQ mode, which automatically shoots 10 images per second when the shutter button is pressed, making it ideal for capturing close finishes. The camera, which packs a 3in LCD screen, can also record high-definition video at 24 frames per second, along with stereo audio, and works reasonably well even in shady or low-light conditions. Equally important, the camera is solidly built, fits in a pocket and is comfortable to hold and operate. Unfortunately, even the PowerShot SX260 has a few weaknesses including lacklustre battery performance, although that could be remedied by buying a second spare rechargeable battery and switching GPS tracking off. Nevertheless, the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS, which costs $360 (£270 in the UK), is an impressive compact mega-zoom camera, ideal for capturing Olympic highlights. Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens: 4/5 Of course, any spectator with a smartphone already has a device capable of capturing reasonable digital images in their pockets. If that smartphone happens to be an Apple iPhone 4 or 4S, I can recommend a simple lens kit called the Olloclip that transforms the iPhone's rather basic built-in digital camera into a much more flexible - and fun - image taking device. The Olloclip, which costs $70 (£70) is a clip-on three-in-one lens kit for those iPhone versions that includes fish-eye, wide-angle and macro lenses in one small, convenient package. To use the kit, just slip it over the corner of the handset to cover the iPhone's rear-facing lens. If you want to switch between modes, simply unclip the device and turn it round. Or, if you want to use the macro lens (my favourite) to take ultra close-ups of, say, the coins in your pocket, unscrew and remove the wide-angle lens which sits in front of the macro lens. Nikon 10x25 Sportstar EX binoculars: 4/5 Unless you are lucky enough to have seats near the action, Nikon's limited edition branded binoculars for the Olympics are a blessing. Nikon's 10x25 Sportstar binoculars are a good choice. These wide-angle binoculars, which cost £100 in the UK (the Olympics version is not available elsewhere but a similar model costs $70), are compact, light and waterproof. They are also comfortable to use and can focus as close as 3.5 metres. Best of all, the lenses provide bright, clear images even in low-light.