Best Gadgets to Gift a Photographer on This Festive Season

Do you know what the difficult thing in life is? No, it’s not learning Excel, nor learning how to pilot a plane, nor is it engineering. Some may debate, but one of the most difficult things in life is choosing a gift for someone you care about.

A superior way to start is probably by asking what that person likes doing, what his passion and hobbies are. Today, when almost everyone has a camera and Instagram page or website, you probably cannot go wrong with a gift related to photography, particularly if it’s a new camera from Nikon or Canon or any other manufacturer.

However, most of us likely want to spend a little bit less than that, that is why we have a list of the best gift ideas for photographers below. The items vary from useful to fun, but we feel you will find the right gift for photographers in your life.

Nifty Fifty Lens
A nifty fifty can be a great gift for a beginner or amateur photographer who is still learning photography and has a kit lens and is looking for a new one. Though it’s not a great gift for a photographer who has bunch of lenses, but a great gift for a photographer who is into streets or portraits.

The lowest priced 50mm prime lens has a wide aperture of f/1.8 which works well in low light situation and gives a smooth depth of field (smooth background). It always depends on which camera body the photographer is using and normally a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens.

Camera Backpack / Rolling Bags
A camera backpack is a perfect gift for a photographer and it is a great accessory for those need to carry a lot of equipment on the go. Such backpacks these days are shock proof and water proof which also ensures that their gears on which they have spent a lot of money will be safe.

These backpacks can comfortably fit both travel cameras and laptops as well as all the cables and chargers needed. The latest camera rolling bags have a padded back panel which will also keep the shoulder, back and neck strain away.

Gorilla Pod
A good stand is requirement of every good photographer, and Gorilla Pods are top of the mark, they ca fulfil everyone’s requirement. Gorilla pod is small in size as compared to normal tripods and can be carried easily while travelling.

This will help the photographer to capture landscapes or slow shutter images without carrying a heavy tripod on their back.

They can bear upto 5kg of weight easily, as they are made with high quality aluminum material. It has a quick-release plate, too and cost depending on the size of the pod.

External Hard Drive
Extra storage capacity is always a basic requirement of every photographers, external hard drives helps solve this issue. But buying an external hard drive is not easy as buying a backpack or flashgun or camera lens. You can get a variety of portable hard drives depending on the capacity.

Phone Lens
A phone lens can be a great gift for a photographer who clicks on smartphones or who doesn’t like to carry the camera everywhere. A phone lens usually comes in all in one option which includes Wide angle, Macro, Fisheye and Telephoto lenses.

Such lenses can be helpful for a smartphone photographer to capture a variety of images for their portfolio.

Leather Camera Strap
Keeping the camera close at hand is essential when on assignment, travel, or taking a walk-through area where you can get a shot all of a sudden. If you do not want your photographer to miss such perfect moments, a leather camera strap is always in style and a great gift for a photographer.

The strap should be wide and it should be super comfortable to wear on the shoulder or around neck. It’s an excellent choice for photographers who like to carry their camera everywhere.

Camera Lens Mug
Simple, convenient and sure to be appreciated as far as camera gifts go. A camera Lens Mug is a must have for photography lovers to show off their passion to the world around them.

You can get it from online shopping websites and these mugs can hold both hot and cold drinks without getting damaged. A perfect gift for a photographer if you are not sure about what to gift if he/she has everything.

Camera Cleaning Kit
The camera cleaning kit will be an appreciated gift for photographers. It offers a variety of cleaning options to ensure neat and clean gear with clear photographs with no smudge or spots on the lens or sensor.

It is easy to use and gives amazing results. Every photographer wants to keep their camera safe and clean as moisture or fungus can be a disaster for a photographer. So, a camera cleaning kit can be a savior for a photographer.

Hope you’ve liked our effort to bring the best accessories to gift a photographer on this festive season. We are sure your photographer friend gone like these.

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