Photography Accessory Gift Ideas for Every Budget
For the purposes of this post, we're going to assume that the friend, family member or loved one on your gift list already has camera, lens and a general purpose tripod (although more is always better!). With those items covered, below are a few items that can help augment just about any photographer's kit (even your own, if Santa leaves a bit of cash under the tree).
General Photography Accessories
The following tools are designed to augment a photographer's creative possibilities, protect his/her gear or simply make the life of being a photographer easier.
- Memory Card
- Memory Card Case
- UV, Polarizing and/or Neutral Density Filter
- LenzBuddy Rear Lens Caps
- Feisol TT-15 Mini Carbon Fiber Tabletop Tripod
- Datacolor SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid
- Droll Yankee B72 Executive Wild Bird Feeder (great for attracting feathered subjects)
- Camera Strap
- Rain Sleeve
- Walkstool Comfort Folding Stool
- Sensor Cleaning Supplies
- Photography Gear Bag or Case
- Camera Trigger
- Miops Camera Trigger
- Triggertrap Mobile
- Canon W-E1 Wi-Fi Adapter or Nikon Wireless Mobile Adapter
- Timer Remote Switch
- Wired Remote Switch
Lighting Accessories
At its core, photography is all about capturing light. Being able to add light to or modify the existing light in a scene allows for the ultimate means of creative expression.
- Flash
- Studio Strobe
- Radio Flash Trigger
- Light Stand
- Light Modifiers (Flash / Studio)
- Spiffy Gear Light Blaster Strobe Based Projector
- Collapisble Reflector
- Studio Background
Photography Novelties
As if the EOS 5D Mark IV and EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM hanging around your neck weren't enough to inform others of your chosen profession/hobby, there's always the following:
- Photography Cuff Links
- Camera Tie Clip
- Photographer Wristband
- Camera Lens Mug
- Replica Crystal Camera
Do you have any suggestions for accessories that we failed to mention? Let us know in the comments.
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