Photographers Christmas Present!

[cdg52]

Hey All,

I am looking for presents for a photographer, mainly gifts under $200. The photographer has some equipment but very little and would love to have more. Shoots with a Canon 40D, has a 430EX, and a Canon 18-55mm lens and a 70-300mm lens.

He is looking for flash/lighting equipment, would love a lens but I cant find any good lens for under $200.

Any Ideas? I would love to hear :-)

[k_wakasugi]

how about a nifty-fifty (canon 50mm f/1.8 ) and an umbrella/softbox ?

[Woolburr]

I know gift cards seem tacky...but a card from B&H can give the person the chance to get just the right thing.

[20droger]

I know gift cards seem tacky...but a card from B&H can give the person the chance to get just the right thing.
Or at least a leg up towards some more-expensive right thing.

You know what they say, cash is always just the right size!

[FocalPrincess]

I know gift cards seem tacky...but a card from B&H can give the person the chance to get just the right thing.

Ditto this, or maybe a set of good radio triggers, like the Alien Bee CyberSync's.

[skygod44]

Or at least a leg up towards some more-expensive right thing.

You know what they say, cash is always just the right size!

+1 for putting money towards a nice piece of glass.

With that 40D, a better lens than, say the 50 f/1.8, would take more advantage of that sensor.

What about the UWA end? The EF-S 10-22mm is stunning. Given a bit of patience, that would complete your friend's needs for quite a while. It's out of your price range now, but maybe soon after Christmas....?

[cdg52]

The radio triggers are a great idea, but unfortunately he only has the 430EX and no other lighting equipment, rather not get cash or gift card... he personally does not like those as gifts.

[SYS]

Sekonic L-358

$259 at Amazon.com

[cdg52]

Any more ideas?

[rklepper]

You could put together an accessories kit, unless he has all that. Rocket blower, Promax system for the flash, etc...

[TheHoff]

Get him an off-camera light kit: a nice umbrella / octobox, a light stand, and a hot-shoe adapter --

http://www.adorama.com/PTSL54.html
http://www.adorama.com/GT8.html
http://www.adorama.com/PFSC.html

Add a pc-cord to trip the flash and he is all set for soft and natural off-camera lighting.

[cdg52]

Thanks, I think I might go with the last idea of the off camera light kit, or go and get a 50mm for him. These sound like the best ideas and the ones he will most enjoy.

[k_wakasugi]

Good luck! I'm sure he'll enjoy anything you get him.