A beginner; a hard-worker; a passionate photographer; this article includes the best and most popular gifts for all the photographers out there. Browse and choose the best of the best for your photographer friend.
10. Photography Fan Hoodie ($32.49)
This is a polyester hoodie. An ideal gift for winter, Christmas and photography nerds. Straightforward and smart, the hoodie is guaranteed not to fade off after washing. It is made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester.
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9. This Is How I Roll Ceramic Mug ($7.20)
A black ceramic mug with black interior and handle. It has this image of “This is how I roll” printed on both sides. It is made microwave safe, and handwash will not fade the picture. With its high gloss finish, you can use it to drink or keep your stationery or accessories. You photographer friend is bound to love it!
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8. Leather Camera And Laptop Bag ($149.99)
This is an excellent quality leather camera and laptop backpack for keeping travel and photography gear. It has a premium cotton wax interior and water-resistant coating that will protect your bag from light rain and mist, and you make a killing in your adventure diary. It has a laptop compartment for up to 15 inches laptops, and it can also slide in through the extra gear pouch at the top of the bag. Double stitching on primary seams gives excellent durability. Top carry handle slides over most rolling suitcase luggage handle making it easy to carry through the airport for travel and carry-on use. Easy access front zipper pocket for quick access items like keys and phone. The soft interior lining with adjustable camera dividers gloats a perfect balance of rigidity and flexibility.
“Gorgeous bag! Fits EVERYTHING I need it to – 17-inch laptop, water bottle, camera body and several lenses. The craftsmanship is solid and will hold up for a very long time. Materials are excellent quality. Portage Supply Co. customer service was EXCELLENT, too – flexible, quick to respond, and generous with their solutions.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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7. Camera Harness ($14.99)
This is a universally compatible digital camera harness featuring a comfort fit and key ring attachment. This harness is universally compatible with Nikon D3400 , D5 , D500 , D5500 , D4S , D810 , D750 , D610 , D7200 , D7100 , D5300 , D3300 , D810A , D5200 and most DSLR cameras. It combines comfort with durability to offer even weight distribution for all DSLR cameras. The quick-release buckles make setting up and removal quick, convenient and easy. Adjustable sliding strap brackets provide a simple way to fit photographers of all sizes. Features accessories, pockets for memory cards, batteries, etc.
“This camera harness is great. I used it so I could loop the video camera and digital camera around me. Well worth the price and saved me from having tangled straps!” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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6. Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera ($14.84)
Another gift for your gaga-over-pictures friends. This revised book by Bryan Peterson demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.
“If you know how a camera works, this opens things up even more, explaining how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO are mathematically linked. I understood what shutter speeds are, how they worked, and how to use them.
But why are the core rates always in the order of; 1,2,4,8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 500, 1000? Why do some newer cameras include more numbers? Why are F stops numbers graduated the way they are? 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22?
The same can be asked about ISO! If you are a photographer that feels comfortable using manual mode, and you don’t know the answers to these questions ( that was me! ). The AHA! moments within this book that are simply explained will open your mind to more freedom in expression and confidence, this pure knowledge brings to your brains table. (was that even a proper sentence?) Thanks Bryan for the quick course in logic!” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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5. Anker Universal PowerPort Solar Charger ($59.99)
No other big party bummer than when you do not have your gear ready for the right moment. A great gift for travelers that will allow them to recharge their devices under direct sunlight. Industrial-strength PET polymer faced solar panels are sewn into a rugged polyester canvas offering weather-resistant outdoor durability. Highly portable and compact, these units deliver the fastest possible charging speed up to 2.4 amps per port or 3 amps overall which is enough power to charge two devices simultaneously. Charge anywhere in the world!
“Amazed by technology, this is a great device and works great with direct sunlight. If you’re using it for an iPhone, make sure you have an iPhone USB cable. The device doesn’t store power. Therefore you’ll need a separate device for storage.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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4. Lens Cap Bundle ($7.49)
This is a lens cap safety kit for the DSLR cameras including Nikon, Sony, Canon. These covers protect your lens from water, dust and scratches. The centre pinch design allows easy attachment and removal even with lens hood in place. Pinch the sides of the cap and snap it into place. The bundle comes with four lens caps as well as four keepers to ensure they don’t get lost. They are made sturdy from premium-quality high impact plastic. Includes a free microfibre cleaning cloth.
“I have a Canon Rebel and manage to lose the lens cap at least once a year. I assumed tourist locations would sell lens caps but have been sadly mistaken. Thus, my camera lens has suffered a few smudges and minor scratches. This is an excellent package because you get four lens caps and the option to attach a leash holding the cap to the camera. Hopefully, I will be set for the next few years. Also – the package came quickly to my door.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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3. Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras ($11.99)
This is a professional cleaning kit for DSLR cameras. The kit includes:
- Altura Photo Lens Cleaner 2 oz. Bottle
- Lens Cleaning Pen
- Lens Brush
- Air Blower Cleaner
- Altura Photo 50 Sheets Camera Cleaning Tissue Paper
- 3 Pack Oversize and Original Microfibers Cleaning Cloths
The lens cleaner is made odour, alcohol and ammonia free and the specially formulated lens solution are safe for use on all sensitive optical surfaces including LCD screens. Not designed to clean camera sensors. The microfibre cloth leaves zero scratches, streaks and marks. Will work safely on all lenses.
“This kit give you everything you need to clean your camera. This is defiantly worth the money. The cleaning pen alone for sells for $6-$8! So This is a steal at $9 for the whole kit! The air blower works perfectly and blows out a very nice amount of air for removing dust and debris from the camera and lens. The Cleaning brush is a nice size however I have noticed that some of the bristles tend to fall off from time to time, which isn’t that big of a deal because the air blower is included. The Spray Bottle is a nice size as well and is very useful to hold your cleaning fluid, and when sprayed it is a fine mist, not a sharp stream. However, I would advise you to spray on one of the cleaning cloths and not directly on the lens so that you don’t accidentally fog your lens. They also give you four microfiber cleaning cloths one attached to a keychain. They are very soft and perfect for removing streaks from your lens and does not cause any scratches to your lens. The pen is also very handy, its small and the brush is soft and retractable, the bristles seem to be better attached and do not fall out like the other brush that is included, it also has a double sided soft pad (one triangle-tip and one larger round disk)to remove fingerprints and more serious dirt but is still very gentle and does not damage your lens. All in all, I am very pleased with this kit and would recommend it to anyone who wants a nice cleaning kit for their camera. Also, the shipping was very fast (2 days) from order date.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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2. GoPro The Handler (Floating Hand Grip) ($29.99)
This is an incredibly useful floating hand grip for your GoPro. It helps you capture steadier footage compared to holding the camera by hand. The Handler keeps your GoPro afloat so you can shoot in and around the water, worry free. It has a soft, non-slip handle that provides a secure grip. Additionally, the handle makes it easy to aim your camera and capture a variety of angles. Ideal for capturing immersive POV footage while surfing, kayaking, wakeboarding, boating. Waterproof up to 10m.
“No problem attaching go pro to it. The handle floats no problem and the wrist strap is large enough for most hands. The bottom opener is quite handy as well.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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1. FujiFilm Instant Camera ($50.99)
Who isn’t crazy for capturing the memorable moments, artistic landscapes, rain, snow, fall, autumn and save them in memories. Well, this little fellow will do the stuff for us. This is FujiFilm’s Instax which takes high definition photos and automatically prints them out at the very moment. It has automatic exposure measurement and takes brighter pictures with softer looks, ideal for portraits. The new and improved viewfinder offers greater clarity and visibility. You can also manually adjust the dial to recommended settings. A great gift for your friend or yourself!
“Absolutely awesome, took this to Africa, and was so nice to give something like a photo instead of them giving…buy it!! This woman in Samburu village had never really seen herself..beautiful…she’s holding the photo I took with this camera!” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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