Accessory for a gift?

[tvphotog]

I've got a friend whom I will be visiting abroad, and I would like to bring him something for his photo hobby. I believe he has a 40D, but I don't know what other stuff he has.

He's not a photo buff, just enjoys taking pics on holiday, family things. My price range is about $300, more or less.

Any ideas for a great item?

[FlyingPhotog]

A nice coffee table book of works by a favorite photographer?

[chinoamigo]

digital photo frame?

[craiglee]

get him a remote

[tvphotog]

I like those. Any more?

[Headshotzx]

Yong Nuo / Phottix Radio Shutter Remote. Love mine for the 400D.

[Wilt]

A GPS unit with photo logging capability, so that position information can be associated with photos

[craiglee]

gorilla pod, shutter remote, wireless flash, a nice little backpack, tripod, lensbaby

[tnguyen600]

I'd say get him a flash if he doesn't have one already. We all know it does wonders =]

[fireplug]

-a flash with spare rechargeable batteries
-A Domke Camera bag ;)
-Buy an old film camera(35 or 127 film), just as a neat gift to add to a collection. Usually can find them in somewhat good condition on ebay, Goodwill, yard sales...etc.
-A sweet camera strap
-A nicely built tripod
-One of those External hard drives to save all his photos on
-Extra camera batteries
-Extra Mem. Cards
-A cleaning kit for lenses/camera

-or-

I don't know if this is a really good friend or not, but what I do for people who like my photos I go and print out the ones they like, go get some matte board and a frame and give it to them as a gift.

All out of ideas for right now.

[ylimehajile]

The Nifty.

Also, will you be my friend :-)

[tvphotog]

The Nifty.
Also, will you be my friend
:D:D:D


Thanks to all of you. I decided on a Hyperdrive with a large capacity. Anybody who shoots alot can use one.

I appreciate all the suggestions, and may take up a couple of them myself. Headshotzx...that is a cool combo of a cable and wireless remote. Didn't know that one before.