30 Unique Gifts for Photographers
No more worries about what to buy for your favorite photographer! Here at Understand Photography, we’ve compiled a list of photography products and services with a range of price points. This list includes products for professional photographers, hobbyists and even cell phone photographers!
This is our updated list for 2020
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- Four weeks to Proficiency in Photography
- Photoshop Cram Course
- Photoshop for Nature Photographers
- Getting Started with Lightroom Classic CC
- Understanding Lightroom Catalogs, Folders, File & Collections
- Introduction to Cell Phone Photography
Smartphone Gimbal
$139
The DJI Osmo Mobile 2 was built to film on the go. Just select your subject and ActiveTrack will follow, using built-in sensors and a brushless motors to ensure stability. Whether it’s small vibrations from a skateboard or more intense instability from jumping, this smartphone stabilizer stays steady.
Lensbaby Spark
$90-$200
Looking to capture the magic of everyday, fleeting moments, in a way that’s different and unique? Spark will ignite your imagination.
Spark photos will have a snappy “sweet spot” or round spot of focus, surrounded by melt-in-your-mouth, beautiful blur.
Available in mounts for Canon EF (EOS) and Nikon F.
MagMod Basic Kit
$89-$117
The MagMod Basic Kit is a magical flash modifier system that frees your Speedlite flashes from velcro, straps, and adhesives by ingeniously incorporating the invisible powers of magnetism.
Child’s Adirondack Chair
$67-$85
A child-sized version of this famous design for children aged two to seven. Handcrafted of solid Montana pine wood with rounded edges and safety in mind. The seat, back and arms are preassembled so that final assembly is quick and easy. These chairs should be sealed and finished before use. Everything is sanded and ready for painting. Depending on the finish used, these chairs may be used indoors or outdoors.
Heavy Duty Collapsible All Terrain Utility Cart
$90-$120
This cart made my life so much easier!! Easily haul your gear with the MAC Sports Folding Utility Wagon. It opens in SECONDS! The lightweight durable design has a 150 lb. capacity and is a must have to transport heavy bulky loads. Great for trips to the beach, park, camping, outdoor sporting events, gardening and much more! The accordion style floor makes set up and break down a breeze. It folds easily into its own carry bag for compact storage.
MagBeam Wildlife Kit
$109-$116
The MagBeam is the most unique, versatile, innovative, and totally awesome fresnel lens flash modifier ever created for photographers.
Variable spotlight pattern. Tons of new options. When fully extended, the MagBeam gives you super-focused light with a hard edge, similar to a stage spotlight. Collapse the MagBeam down one or two stages to create a wider beam pattern while retaining the beautiful shape and crisp edges. It’s like having a Hollywood-style fresnel spotlight that fits in your pocket.
Platypod Max
$99
At the size of a mini tablet and only 13 oz, Max fits in any camera bag. Max is for large equipment, like DSLR and video cameras with long telephoto or the heavy macro lens.. Don’t be fooled by Max’s slim stature—it will be the most reliable tool in your gear bag!
Hoya Circular Polarizing Filter
$69
Used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. Allows you to remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces. Enables colors to become more saturated and appear clearer with better contrast. The effect is often used to increase the contrast and saturation in blue skies and white clouds. Be sure you order the correct size for your lens(es).
Lightning Trigger
$178
The MK Controls Lightning Bug is based upon the science of lightning. There are two components of lightning; the bright white flash everyone wants to capture and the unseen infrared light that always precedes it. The Lightning Bug uses a high-speed photodiode sensor optimized to the infrared burst that occurs just before a lightning strike. This infrared light comes from the vaporization of air and particles in the air. The Lightning Bug acts as a lookout for your camera, watching for a change in infrared light. When a significant change of infra-red light over a very short period of time is detected, it directs the camera shutter to trip and capture the lightning in action.
Hoodman Loupe
$89
Checking composition, focus and your histogram outdoors is easy with a HoodLoupe from Hoodman. HoodLoupe is worn around your neck. To review images glare-free, place HoodLoupe over your LCD, turn the eyepiece in or out to set your vision. Precise glass optics give you a bright, clear and non-pixelated image to view. The new 3 lens optical module accepts multiple mounting bases.
Eneloop Pro High Capacity Power Pack
$55
High quality rechargeable batteries that maintain up to 75% of their charge up to 1 year (when not in use). Rechargeable up to 500 times.
Camera Lens Filter Wrench Kit
$30
My hands are just not very strong so I use these simple wrenches to remove my lens filters. This is a great stocking stuffer!
Includes 8 Filter Remover Wrenches 48-55mm, 58-62mm, 67-72mm, 77-82mm
They can remove your stuck filters from your lens or even help fix your filter when you’re adjusting other filters. Two filter wrenches of the same size could be used together to remove filters that stuck to each other.
Smartphone Time Lapse Accessory
$16
Another great stocking stuffer! This gadget is so much fun! Create 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° sweeping time-lapse films and panoramas with your smartphone, GoPro, or other lightweight camera.
Rocket Air Blaster
$17
Safely clean your camera with the Rocket Air Blaster. This is the large version. It easily removes dust and debris from cameras, lenses and filters with a powerful blast of air. Made of rubber. Includes a one-way valve to prevent Blaster from breathing in dust and spreading it back to your equipment.
Photo Guidebooks
Florida Photo Spots
$5-$27
Collier County, Florida, specifically Naples and the Everglades, is one of the most picturesque places in the world. Whether you are a birder, a landscape photographer or a portrait photographer, this guide will take you to the most beautiful locations in Collier County. Written by photographers for photographers. Ebook is only $5!
Back up your photos and contacts from your iPhone EASILY! The cloud backup doesn’t always work or can take too long. Plug this little gadget into your phone and the software will walk you through the backup. Plug it into your computer and save your data! Easy Peasy!
You will need a headlamp if you have any interest in taking photographs at night. This headlamp flashlight delivers clear visibility whenever and wherever you need it.
Remote Trigger Cable
Canon $20-$30
The RS-60E3 Remote Switch as remote switch convenience to your SLR camera. The remote switch is simple to plug in and replicates all shutter release button functions.
Remote Trigger Cable
Nikon $20
Wireless shutter shoots at five modes: single shot, delay shot, 3 continuous shots, unlimited continuous shots and Bulb shot.
Wired triggering allows you half press to focus, fully press to take photos, and wired triggering works even if the receiver battery is dead or missing.
Remote Trigger Switch
Sony $10
Mechanical remote shutter cable supports half-way focus, full-way single shooting and bulb shooting modes.
Rain Gear
OP/TECH Rainsleeve
$7/2-pack
The Rainsleeve offers a shield from rain, sand and snow that fits easily in a pocket or camera bag. All camera and lens controls are easily seen and operated. There’s no excuse for leaving it behind!
Waterproof Camera Rain Cover
$10
High quality waterproof nylon and transparent TPU panel help to protect your camera from rain, snow, and any other unexpected weather conditions. Interior adjustable velcro strap allows you to adjust the length of nylon sleeve (lens part) to fit your camera lens. Adjustable circle velcro strap helps to hold the nylon sleeve (lens part) in place.
Clear Rain Cover
for Lens up to 18″ Long
$13
Protects your whole camera rig - including the tripod mount. Allows full access to camera controls, flash and viewfinder.
Winter Gloves for Photography
$13
Keep hands warm and prevent cold air inside when you are taking a shot. Fingerless photography gloves with a thumb and index finger opening option for camera and mobile phone use.
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