Gifts for Photographers
December 6, 2008
Okay – it’s that time. We want to publish a list of suggested holiday gifts that cost approximately $500 or less.
Here’s my list…
1) Drobo – no brainer – nothing you could do for the photographer you love would be better than helping them protect their data.
2) Gura Gear Kiboko Bag – a stunning new bag that will carry your gear nearly anywhere. Extremely well made.
3) Nik Silver Efex Pro – one of the most incredible pieces of photo software ever made – changed the way I photograph.
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PocketWizard – wireless flash transmitter – http://www.pocketwizard.com/
PocketWizard – wireless flash transmitter – http://www.pocketwizard.com/
I think you told me about the Apple Photo Books. Thats is what I’m recommending for a lot of people to give for Xmas.
I think you told me about the Apple Photo Books. Thats is what I’m recommending for a lot of people to give for Xmas.
I’d say the following would be some nice gifts:
1 – Canon G10
2 – ASUS eeePC
3 – iPod Touch (For showing off pictures to clients)
I’d say the following would be some nice gifts:
1 – Canon G10
2 – ASUS eeePC
3 – iPod Touch (For showing off pictures to clients)
(1) Panasonic Lumix LX3
(2) Lensbaby Composer
(3) Crumpler Million Dollar photo bag
(1) Panasonic Lumix LX3
(2) Lensbaby Composer
(3) Crumpler Million Dollar photo bag
Lightroom, Aperture, and, of course, “Cranes in the Fire Mist”
Lightroom, Aperture, and, of course, “Cranes in the Fire Mist”
SanDisk Extreme USB Card Reader – very fast.
Modular Components from Think Tank Photo – great for active event, sports, and wedding photographers. A good gift would be the Modular Set. Their other products are great, too.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_products.html
AMOD AGL3080 GPS Data Logger – Perfect for carrying around all day to geotag your photos.
SanDisk Extreme USB Card Reader – very fast.
Modular Components from Think Tank Photo – great for active event, sports, and wedding photographers. A good gift would be the Modular Set. Their other products are great, too.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_products.html
AMOD AGL3080 GPS Data Logger – Perfect for carrying around all day to geotag your photos.
Here’s my list.
1) High-end AA rechargeables and a good charging station that can identify a bad battery.
2) $500 Gift card for B&H hidden in one of their monstrous catalogs to give the gift some heft.
3) If married/coupled/paired then a bunch of I need to work cards good when the photographer needs/wants to work instead of going to the opera. Also a couple “I need a back/shoulder rub” coupons would be appreciated.
Here’s my list.
1) High-end AA rechargeables and a good charging station that can identify a bad battery.
2) $500 Gift card for B&H hidden in one of their monstrous catalogs to give the gift some heft.
3) If married/coupled/paired then a bunch of I need to work cards good when the photographer needs/wants to work instead of going to the opera. Also a couple “I need a back/shoulder rub” coupons would be appreciated.
Photomatix
Photomatix
- A tripod (if you don’t go CF, it’s pretty easy to get under $500)
- A display calibrator
- A $500 gift certificate to their favourite photo store (I know *I’m* very particular about my gear, so I like picking my own stuff out)
- A tripod (if you don’t go CF, it’s pretty easy to get under $500)
- A display calibrator
- A $500 gift certificate to their favourite photo store (I know *I’m* very particular about my gear, so I like picking my own stuff out)
- A Flash
- Software (Photomatrix, Elements, etc.)
- Another Flash
- A Flash
- Software (Photomatrix, Elements, etc.)
- Another Flash
1) Gorillapod SLR-Zoom ~ $50
2) Kata Sensitivity V Backpack ~ $80
1) Gorillapod SLR-Zoom ~ $50
2) Kata Sensitivity V Backpack ~ $80
- DSLR battery grip. My camera feels like a toy without it now.
- Breeze Systems Downloader Pro software. I know you can import in aperture or lightroom, but downloader pro is my favorite. So much more configurable. The only non Lightroom/Photoshop workflow I have.
- I second a flash (a higher end one, SB800/900 or 580EX)
- DSLR battery grip. My camera feels like a toy without it now.
- Breeze Systems Downloader Pro software. I know you can import in aperture or lightroom, but downloader pro is my favorite. So much more configurable. The only non Lightroom/Photoshop workflow I have.
- I second a flash (a higher end one, SB800/900 or 580EX)
filters, remotes, battery grip
filters, remotes, battery grip
1). Memory Cards. You can never have enough of them. I would go for 8GB as the new round of dlsrs are stuffed with pixels.
2). Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead because its the best ballhead made. You’ve got to try one to appreciate the craftsmanship.
3). 50mm f/1.4. Enough said.
1). Memory Cards. You can never have enough of them. I would go for 8GB as the new round of dlsrs are stuffed with pixels.
2). Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead because its the best ballhead made. You’ve got to try one to appreciate the craftsmanship.
3). 50mm f/1.4. Enough said.
You can never have enough microfiber cloths, memory cards, and extra batteries!
You can never have enough microfiber cloths, memory cards, and extra batteries!
Strobist Kit
Pocket Wizard
Plane ticket to great shooting location
Strobist Kit
Pocket Wizard
Plane ticket to great shooting location
1. Lensbaby Composer
2. 1.4X Teleconverter
3. Acer Aspire One netbook
1) rocket blower sensor cleaner
2) microfibre lens cloths
3) batteries or memory cards
1) rocket blower sensor cleaner
2) microfibre lens cloths
3) batteries or memory cards
1. Right Angle Finder
2. Hoodman HoodLoupe
3. WhiBal or MacBeth Color chart.
1. Right Angle Finder
2. Hoodman HoodLoupe
3. WhiBal or MacBeth Color chart.
- Subscription to Lynda.com. Never stop learning.
- RRS Monopod Head http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Itemdesc.asp?ic=MH%2D01%2DLR&eq=&Tp=
- ThinkTank Rotation 360 Backpack: http://www.rotation360.com/
1. HPRC rigid backpack $350 -protects your camera gear whilst extreming. Got mine last week and I love it! http://hprc-usa.com/3500.htm
2. Blurb book coupon >$300. Blurb books are bigger and better than Apple’s book service. http://www.blurb.com
3. Thermaltake eSATA Docking station $33 -easy way to make a mirror of your hardrive.
James
Freiburg, Germany
1. HPRC rigid backpack $350 -protects your camera gear whilst extreming. Got mine last week and I love it! http://hprc-usa.com/3500.htm
2. Blurb book coupon >$300. Blurb books are bigger and better than Apple’s book service. http://www.blurb.com
3. Thermaltake eSATA Docking station $33 -easy way to make a mirror of your hardrive.
James
Freiburg, Germany
This is just a great lens for the money. Canon 50mm f1.8. No frills, but gives excellent results and fast shutter speeds. If you or your intended gift recipient does not have one, it is a no brainer for less than £70.
Jeremy
Bristol
UK
This is just a great lens for the money. Canon 50mm f1.8. No frills, but gives excellent results and fast shutter speeds. If you or your intended gift recipient does not have one, it is a no brainer for less than £70.
Jeremy
Bristol
UK
Any of the portable MP3 listening devices,
(I am stuck on the iPods by Apple),
with the complete series of TWIP podcasts preloaded and ready to play!!!!
Merry Christmas!
Any of the portable MP3 listening devices,
(I am stuck on the iPods by Apple),
with the complete series of TWIP podcasts preloaded and ready to play!!!!
Merry Christmas!
$500 or less?? :shock: But, everything I want for Christmas is well over $500… :D
Oh well, I suppose these will do for stocking stuffers…
- Spyder 3 Elite Display Calibrator – http://spyder.datacolor.com/index_us.php
- Acratech V2 Ball Head – http://www.acratech.net
- $500 worth of printer ink and photo paper….
:mrgreen:
$500 or less?? :shock: But, everything I want for Christmas is well over $500… :D
Oh well, I suppose these will do for stocking stuffers…
- Spyder 3 Elite Display Calibrator – http://spyder.datacolor.com/index_us.php
- Acratech V2 Ball Head – http://www.acratech.net
- $500 worth of printer ink and photo paper….
:mrgreen:
I just got a Gordy Camera strap for my LX3 and it is awesome. At $20 bucks it is the most affordable, useful gift you can get for anyone’s camera.
http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/
Dear TWIPers,
Knowledge is a gift beyond price and YOU are a gift….Thanks so much for all your advice, information, and just being such a support for photographers. I have learned so much from you!
Dear TWIPers,
Knowledge is a gift beyond price and YOU are a gift….Thanks so much for all your advice, information, and just being such a support for photographers. I have learned so much from you!
A few cheaper ideas (<50)
1.) Light modifiers for flashes (gels, diffusers, reflectors)
2.) Books on photography
3.) Magazines subscriptions related to photography
A few cheaper ideas (<50)
1.) Light modifiers for flashes (gels, diffusers, reflectors)
2.) Books on photography
3.) Magazines subscriptions related to photography
Ok I have three useful gifts for those on a budget:
Joby Gorillapod ($20 – $50)
Invisible Shield LCD Protector $20
Nikon Lens Cleaning Pen $10
“God Bless Us, Everyone”
Ok I have three useful gifts for those on a budget:
Joby Gorillapod ($20 – $50)
Invisible Shield LCD Protector $20
Nikon Lens Cleaning Pen $10
“God Bless Us, Everyone”
wow… no more than 3 items for under $500… where to begin…
1- Trek-Pod http://www.trek-tech.com
2- Nikon SB-900 or Canon 580exII
3- Sigma 105mm Macro (less is much less expensive than MSRP) http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3253&navigator=5
wow… no more than 3 items for under $500… where to begin…
1- Trek-Pod http://www.trek-tech.com
2- Nikon SB-900 or Canon 580exII
3- Sigma 105mm Macro (less is much less expensive than MSRP) http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3253&navigator=5
Lowepro Slingshot 100 or 200 AW. Gets the weight of the camera gear around on your back instead of hanging off your shoulder and when you are ready to shoot sling it around in front.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/SlingShot-200-AW,2035,4.htm
Second the Amod GPS data logger.
GPSphotolinker for the Mac to get that GPS data into your pictures (free)
http://www.earlyinnovations.com/gpsphotolinker/
Lowepro Slingshot 100 or 200 AW. Gets the weight of the camera gear around on your back instead of hanging off your shoulder and when you are ready to shoot sling it around in front.
http://products.lowepro.com/product/SlingShot-200-AW,2035,4.htm
Second the Amod GPS data logger.
GPSphotolinker for the Mac to get that GPS data into your pictures (free)
http://www.earlyinnovations.com/gpsphotolinker/
i totally agree with the Canon 50mm f1.8 a lens with a excellent cost-performance ratio
i totally agree with the Canon 50mm f1.8 a lens with a excellent cost-performance ratio
Kata R-103 Camera Bag – Excellent build, great comfortable shoulder straps and fits my Macbook Pro too. http://www.kata-bags.com
Lenspen – http://www.lenspen.com – Buy 50 to equal 1 Alex (that is $700 isn’t it?)
The Photographers Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos by Michael Freeman
Kata R-103 Camera Bag – Excellent build, great comfortable shoulder straps and fits my Macbook Pro too. http://www.kata-bags.com
Lenspen – http://www.lenspen.com – Buy 50 to equal 1 Alex (that is $700 isn’t it?)
The Photographers Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos by Michael Freeman
How about a weekend trip to somewhere cool to take pictures?
How about a weekend trip to somewhere cool to take pictures?
Lots of good ideas everyone is coming up with. Here’s what I’m getting a few people:
1) Joe McNally – The Moment It Clicks book (awesome book)
2) Subscription to National Geographic Magazine (or a photography magazine)
3) Sensor cleaning kit
Lots of good ideas everyone is coming up with. Here’s what I’m getting a few people:
1) Joe McNally – The Moment It Clicks book (awesome book)
2) Subscription to National Geographic Magazine (or a photography magazine)
3) Sensor cleaning kit
I can do even better than $500.
Gifts under $100
1. Gorilla Pod
2. Bounce/Reflector
3. Lens cleaning kit
I can do even better than $500.
Gifts under $100
1. Gorilla Pod
2. Bounce/Reflector
3. Lens cleaning kit
1. hoodman hoodeye
2. tenba shootout backpack
3. gorilla pod
My Christmas wish is to just get more time to do photography…
My Christmas wish is to just get more time to do photography…
It’s tough to pick just 3, but here it goes…
1) Drobo – no point in having taken loads of photos if they’re not safe
2) Aperture (or Lightroom) – I can’t imagine my workflow without Aperture.
3) A good tripod and/or head – emphasis on good!
It’s tough to pick just 3, but here it goes…
1) Drobo – no point in having taken loads of photos if they’re not safe
2) Aperture (or Lightroom) – I can’t imagine my workflow without Aperture.
3) A good tripod and/or head – emphasis on good!
A gift certificate for a photographic course.
A gift certificate for a photographic course.
Spyder3 Elite (about $200 at US Amazon etc) – for color calibration of your monitor(s). If you do your own printing for clients or just want to make sure that the printed color looks right for your own satisfaction, you can step up to Spyder3 Studio (adds printer calibration) for under $500 at US Amazon.
Finally, for an nice coffee table book which is also a great read about “the geography of color” — Colors of the World by Jean-Phillipe and Dominique Lenclos (US Amazon). They also did an earlier Couleurs de l’Europe, Geographie de la couleur, which is a more detailed treatment of the “geography of color” throughout Europe. It is in French but I enjoyed the photos! ;-)
Spyder3 Elite (about $200 at US Amazon etc) – for color calibration of your monitor(s). If you do your own printing for clients or just want to make sure that the printed color looks right for your own satisfaction, you can step up to Spyder3 Studio (adds printer calibration) for under $500 at US Amazon.
Finally, for an nice coffee table book which is also a great read about “the geography of color” — Colors of the World by Jean-Phillipe and Dominique Lenclos (US Amazon). They also did an earlier Couleurs de l’Europe, Geographie de la couleur, which is a more detailed treatment of the “geography of color” throughout Europe. It is in French but I enjoyed the photos! ;-)
Ok Aperture is gotta be one!
Flash or if you’ve got a flash either a lightsphere or a system for off camera flash (wireless or a cord and a nice bracket) – that’s only 2. I don’t care it you think it’s more than one cuz here’s my third: :D
yeah the gift card it says: I know you’re picky and I want you to be happy.
Besides, number 3 covers and LX3, memory cards, batteries, a cool bag, the tripod, the 50 f1.4 or the teleconverter or a lens baby. – that’s the explanation of my third gift. :)
Ok Aperture is gotta be one!
Flash or if you’ve got a flash either a lightsphere or a system for off camera flash (wireless or a cord and a nice bracket) – that’s only 2. I don’t care it you think it’s more than one cuz here’s my third: :D
yeah the gift card it says: I know you’re picky and I want you to be happy.
Besides, number 3 covers and LX3, memory cards, batteries, a cool bag, the tripod, the 50 f1.4 or the teleconverter or a lens baby. – that’s the explanation of my third gift. :)
Easy…
Aperture ($199)
Nik Software’s Complete Collection for Aperture ($299)
Aperture and the Nik tools have completely changed the way I shoot, process and print photographs. Nothing has affected me more since the switch to digital. Yes, they’re THAT good.
Easy…
Aperture ($199)
Nik Software’s Complete Collection for Aperture ($299)
Aperture and the Nik tools have completely changed the way I shoot, process and print photographs. Nothing has affected me more since the switch to digital. Yes, they’re THAT good.
GPS has been mentioned a couple of times. I love the handheld garmins – get you to your shooting location and allowing geotagging of your photos later
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS Receiver
Get the mapping software to go with it-
GARMIN 010-10816-00 City Navigator North America NT
and as others have said many photographers are picky about their gear so why not get them
a gift certificate :)
GPS has been mentioned a couple of times. I love the handheld garmins – get you to your shooting location and allowing geotagging of your photos later
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS Receiver
Get the mapping software to go with it-
GARMIN 010-10816-00 City Navigator North America NT
and as others have said many photographers are picky about their gear so why not get them
a gift certificate :)
My number one (from the Oregon Rain country) is camera rain gear, There is nothing more valuable out there to me. A lighted sensor Loupe would sure be nice to see what is really on that peice of plastic. The third and final is the obligitory gift card from a reputable camera supply store that carries (in stock) what you really want. Merry Christmas Everyone! Burn those pixels!!!
http://kc-photo-blog.blogspot.com/
My number one (from the Oregon Rain country) is camera rain gear, There is nothing more valuable out there to me. A lighted sensor Loupe would sure be nice to see what is really on that peice of plastic. The third and final is the obligitory gift card from a reputable camera supply store that carries (in stock) what you really want. Merry Christmas Everyone! Burn those pixels!!!
http://kc-photo-blog.blogspot.com/
1. mask pro 4 by onOne software
2. gary fong lightsphere
3. circular polarizing filter
1. mask pro 4 by onOne software
2. gary fong lightsphere
3. circular polarizing filter
A speedlight for your camera (no more on-camera flash)
A good stable tripod with a good head
An Eye-fi SD card Anniversary edition (3GB)
A speedlight for your camera (no more on-camera flash)
A good stable tripod with a good head
An Eye-fi SD card Anniversary edition (3GB)