Need some inspiration for some last minute Christmas gifts for photographers? If you’ve already bought a main present and just need a handful of extras to stuff in their stocking, check out the following affordable ideas for you or the photographer in your life.
1. Marumi DHG 200 Achromat Macro Filter
Price: £48.99 / $64.99
Macro lenses can be pricey so cheaper alternatives are always worth examining. This popular filter from Marumi lets you focus closer than you would otherwise be able to and very simply screws onto the front of your lens.
This 52mm option is ideal for Nikon 18-55mm kit lens users, although other sizes designed for lenses with different thread sizes are also available.
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2. Neewer Lens Cap Holder
Price: £4.01 / $3.13
Lens caps have a habit of picking up lint and fluff when placed in pockets, and it’s easy to lose them too. This neat little device has an elasticated strap that wraps around the lens barrel and a pad that adheres to the cap so that it can be removed and replaced without ever leaving the lens’ side.
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3. RAVPower Portable Charger 20100mAh
Price: £29.99 / $59.99
This powerful yet portable charger is ideal for photographers whose batteries can be charged via their USB ports, meaning that they can quickly charge up and carry on shooting should they unexpectedly run out of juice.
It boasts two USB ports so you can power up a phone or tablet at the same time, and has a Quick Charge port for speedy charging.
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4. Polaroid Blower
Price: £4.99 / $4.99
This cheap, compact blower allows you to banish dust from your sensor, lenses and other equipment. The long nozzle helps you to get to hard to reach areas while the contact-free method of cleaning also prevents you from scratching anything delicate.
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5. Gorillapod SLR Zoom with Ballhead
Price: £36.58 / $34.99
Intended for DSLRs but just as compatible with Compact System Cameras, this flexible alternative to a tripod can be positioned in awkward angles, placed on low walls or wrapped around railings for stability.
Not only that, but the supplied ballhead ensures you get precise control over framing once you’ve secured the legs. Overall, a great option for travelling photographers, long exposure fans and for group shots.
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6. Sealskinz Dragon Eye Gloves
Price: from £31.49 / $78.34
Great for the landscape photographer or anyone else shooting outdoors for extended periods of times, these waterproof, windproof and breathable gloves provide maximum protection from the elements and allow you to operate a camera or smart device without needing to take them off.
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7. Polaroid Triple-Axis Bubble Level
Price: £9.59 / £10.99
Compatible with all cameras that have a standard hot shoe, this bubble level allows you to check whether you’re level across three separate axes.
It’s perfect for those capturing landscapes and seascapes, although anyone using a tripod for their photography is likely to benefit from one of these stashed in their kit bag.
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8. Manfrotto Lumie Play LED Panel
Price: £39.99 / $49.88
This compact LED panel slips into a camera’s hotshoe (or a separate stand) to provide continuous light for either stills or video recording. The built-in battery conveniently charges via its micro USB port and you can vary the output with the provided colour temperature and diffuser filters. Perfect for straightforward portraits or video interviews.
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