Good photography gifts

Todd33445 · 22nd of December 2009 (Tue)

My girlfriend is really into photography and I'd like to get her a photography related gift. She has a DSLR, a few lenses, and a point-in-shoot. Do you have any ideas for good photography related gifts?

Rubi Jane · 22nd of December 2009 (Tue)

How much do you want to spend?
Does she have a speedlight flash, a flash unit that goes on the hotshoe on top of her DSLR? Maybe if you have a local camera store you could drop in and see what they have in stock. I'm sure they'll have ideas. Knowing what camera body & actual lenses will help a store clerk make suggestions.

Maybe ask your girlfriend what she'd like. There's fun filters you can get but she might not have any interest in them. Hard to suggest without knowing what she likes to shoot.

Todd33445 · 22nd of December 2009 (Tue)

She has a SpeedLite flash. She's been shooting for a little under a year so she's still learning a lot. She shoots a lot of portraits and landscapes and enjoys post processing with photoshop. I'd say a cap of about $200 on price (maybe more if I know she's going to use it). Filters could be neat. Right now, I'm going to look into pretty much everything.

Anke · 22nd of December 2009 (Tue)

For a stocking filler why not something fun to build on Christmas morning

I got one of these as an early present. You can get something similar here.

Rubi Jane · 22nd of December 2009 (Tue)

Here's some thoughts...

Lensbabies - the muse w/ double glass fits your budget and I'm sure she'll have fun with it.

Filters - Circular Polarizer & Neutral Density (full or graduated) are great for landscapes, Soft Focus for portraits. You need to know the diameter of the front element in order to buy the right size.

A good tripod & head if she doesn't already have one - Manfrotto/Bogen, Gitzo are two brands to Google.

Reflector - great for her portraits

Digital Photo Frame

Bubble level - neat & handy especially if she always has to straighten horizons like me

Shutter Cable Release - you need to know the camera make/model to get the correct one, but great for slow shutter work.

Subscription to her favourite photo magazine

Kata Rain Cover - will keep her shooting when the weather doesn't cooperate

halitime · 22nd of December 2009 (Tue)

Good tripod ?

kate08 · 24th of December 2009 (Thu)

Thanks for all the ideas. I know what I'm going to go with but I don't want to say because she's frequently on this forum.

zelseman · 24th of December 2009 (Thu)

Be sure and come back and tell us what she got!

Todd33445 · 1st of January 2010 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by zelseman

Be sure and come back and tell us what she got!

Wound up getting her: The Art of Seeing class at Bryan Peterson's school of photography, a backdrop kit, reflector, lens filter and two photography magazines.

Rubi Jane · 1st of January 2010 (Fri)

I'm sure she was thrilled with her pressies from you!

themadman · 1st of January 2010 (Fri)

Does she need a camera bag? Girls love bags! Maybe some feminine looking bags? Jill E?

22nd of December 2009 (Tue)	#1
Todd33445 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 8	Good photography gifts My girlfriend is really into photography and I'd like to get her a photography related gift. She has a DSLR, a few lenses, and a point-in-shoot. Do you have any ideas for good photography related gifts?

22nd of December 2009 (Tue)	#2
Rubi Jane Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waterdown, ON Posts: 1,827 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Good photography gifts How much do you want to spend? Does she have a speedlight flash, a flash unit that goes on the hotshoe on top of her DSLR? Maybe if you have a local camera store you could drop in and see what they have in stock. I'm sure they'll have ideas. Knowing what camera body & actual lenses will help a store clerk make suggestions. Maybe ask your girlfriend what she'd like. There's fun filters you can get but she might not have any interest in them. Hard to suggest without knowing what she likes to shoot. __________________ Lindsey Gear - Ontario Sports & Event Photography - Hamilton & Burlington Portrait Photography - Blog

22nd of December 2009 (Tue)	#3
Todd33445 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 8	Re: Good photography gifts She has a SpeedLite flash. She's been shooting for a little under a year so she's still learning a lot. She shoots a lot of portraits and landscapes and enjoys post processing with photoshop. I'd say a cap of about $200 on price (maybe more if I know she's going to use it). Filters could be neat. Right now, I'm going to look into pretty much everything.

22nd of December 2009 (Tue)	#4
Anke "that rump shot is just adorable" UK SE Photographer of the Year 2009 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK Posts: 30,145 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Good photography gifts For a stocking filler why not something fun to build on Christmas morning I got one of these as an early present. You can get something similar here. __________________ Anke 1D Mark IV \| 16-35L II \| 24-70 f/2.8 II \| 70-200L f/2.8 II \| 100L Macro \| 50 f/1.4 \| 580EX II Join the Official POTN UK South-East Thread \| Follow me on Twitter \| Tunbridge Wells \| Flickr

22nd of December 2009 (Tue)	#5
Rubi Jane Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waterdown, ON Posts: 1,827 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Good photography gifts Here's some thoughts... Lensbabies - the muse w/ double glass fits your budget and I'm sure she'll have fun with it. Filters - Circular Polarizer & Neutral Density (full or graduated) are great for landscapes, Soft Focus for portraits. You need to know the diameter of the front element in order to buy the right size. A good tripod & head if she doesn't already have one - Manfrotto/Bogen, Gitzo are two brands to Google. Reflector - great for her portraits Digital Photo Frame Bubble level - neat & handy especially if she always has to straighten horizons like me Shutter Cable Release - you need to know the camera make/model to get the correct one, but great for slow shutter work. Subscription to her favourite photo magazine Kata Rain Cover - will keep her shooting when the weather doesn't cooperate __________________ Lindsey Gear - Ontario Sports & Event Photography - Hamilton & Burlington Portrait Photography - Blog

22nd of December 2009 (Tue)	#6
halitime Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lantzville B.C. Can. Posts: 1,062	Re: Good photography gifts Good tripod ? __________________ Gear List : 1D MK II n,Gripped XSi,50 1.8 I,70-200 f4,300 f4 IS, Tamron 1.4+2.0 TC,Canon 25mm Ext Tube,YN 468/460 II,RF 602's http://www.flickr.com/photos/halitime/sets/

24th of December 2009 (Thu)	#7
kate08 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Good photography gifts Thanks for all the ideas. I know what I'm going to go with but I don't want to say because she's frequently on this forum.

24th of December 2009 (Thu)	#8
zelseman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tahlequah, OK Posts: 1,900 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Good photography gifts Be sure and come back and tell us what she got! __________________ Gear List Website/Blog

1st of January 2010 (Fri)	#10
Rubi Jane Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waterdown, ON Posts: 1,827 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Good photography gifts I'm sure she was thrilled with her pressies from you! __________________ Lindsey Gear - Ontario Sports & Event Photography - Hamilton & Burlington Portrait Photography - Blog

1st of January 2010 (Fri)	#11
themadman Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 18,842 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Good photography gifts Does she need a camera bag? Girls love bags! Maybe some feminine looking bags? Jill E? __________________ Will \| WilliamLiuPhotography.com \| Gear List and Feedback \| CPS Member \| Have you Pre-Ordered Your 3Dx Yet? \| HorusBennu Discussion \| In honor of Uncle Steve, thanks for everything! 10-5-2011

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