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Reading time: 6 minutes - December 06, 2024 - by Markus Igel

Gift ideas for photographers for Christmas, birthdays +amp; Co.

It's that time of year again. The Christmas season is just around the corner and one or two last-minute Christmas gifts have to be found. Many people associate this time of year with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a festive meal or a get-together with friends or family. We take care of the most stressful part for you. The difficult choice of gifts. We have thought about what gift you can give your photo-loving family or friends.

Gift ideas for under €20

First of all, we'd like to introduce you to gifts that you can get for less than €20 and still bring a lot of joy.

Foto Koch microfiber cloth 30 x 30 cm silver-grey

The microfiber cloth is the perfect companion when you take your next photo. It reliably cleans your lens and restores it to a clear condition.

  • Microfiber cloth
  • 30 Ã 30 mm
  • clean your lenses optimally and streak-free

Novoflex sling Sretch blue 28Ã28

The sling from Novoflex protects every camera type that has an approximate size of 28 Ã 28 cm. With the help of the sling, the camera can be stowed in any bag without having to worry about flying objects that could scratch your camera.
It has high-quality Velcro fasteners at each corner, which ensure that the sling does not come loose from the camera when it is detached.
If the wrapping cloth gets dirty, this is also not a problem. It can simply be cleaned again with a damp sponge.

  • recommended size for SLR housings and small Lens, flash units or small camcorders
  • 28x28 cm.

Ulanzi ST-06S Tiltable Phone Holder w/ Clamp Plastic

A rather unusual tip for photographers, but for Sony photographers who do macro photography or videography, this is a useful helper. With the cold shoe mount, the smartphone can be used as a monitor on the camera, so you can see immediately whether everything is in focus. Thanks to the additional cold shoe holders on the smartphone clip, you can also use other accessories.

  • Combination of cold shoe and 1/4" connection
  • Attachment to a camera or tripod
  • supports 2.4 to 3.5" wide smartphones
  • simple operation with ratchet lock
  • 360° rotation + 180° inclination
  • 2 x cold shoe mounts on the phone holder
  • protective, non-slip silicone pads
  • compact + lightweight design

TTArtisan Mini LED Light

This analog film roll in 135/36 vintage design is a small practical light that is reminiscent of good old analog photography and still provides some light. This little gadget is perfect for any hipster.

  • compact light (magnetic)
  • designed in the style of a 135/36 film roll
  • Choice of color temperatures: 3000K (warm white), 4500K (neutral white) and 6000K (cool white)
  • to create an atmospheric ambience for various shooting scenes
  • Lighting range: approx. 3 meters
  • Light output: 250 lumens
  • Number of LEDs: 15

Gift ideas from 20€ - 35€

The next gifts are in a price range between 20 € and 35 €

SanDisk SDXC Extreme V30 UHS-I U3, Class 10 memory card 128 GB 180MB/s

We all know what it's like when you've taken countless photos again and the memory card unfortunately only has limited space. A memory card in a large size is therefore an ideal gift. The SanDisk card is powerful and reliable. With a size of 128 GB, it is perfectly designed for many pictures and videos. Every photographer is guaranteed to be delighted with such a gift, as you can never have enough with you on a trip.

  • 128 GB SDXC card
  • Read speed up to 180 MB/s
  • Write speed up to 90 MB/s
  • enables the recording of high-resolution 4K UHD videos

Nitecore Lenspen

The Nitecore Lenspen is the perfect cleaning accessory for a system camera or Lens. It reliably removes dust and other dirt. The integrated brushes, which can be stored magnetically in the pen, can also be used to remove coarse dirt from the equipment. The tip consists of a magnetic carbon cleaning stick that removes the finest dust.
Note: The separately available Nitecore Blowerbaby is required for proper use of the enclosed brushes. This product is presented below.

  • Nitecore Lenspen - ideal complement for the Nitecore BlowerBaby
  • Cleaning pen with two brush attachments included for the Nitecore BlowerBaby
  • removes dust and other dirt
  • with lens brush for cleaning

RICEQ bean bag for DSLRs - RICEQ Outdoor "Edition" 22x15cm 400g

An interesting gift that many photographers have never heard of is a so-called bean bag. It allows the camera to stand securely in almost any scenario, as the bag adapts to the camera body and the ground.
It makes photography exciting, as you can quickly move the camera to a different angle compared to a tripod. This allows a subject to be viewed and photographed from completely new, spontaneous angles. It brings more excitement into the photographer's everyday life, as it can be easily stowed away thanks to its small size and can be positioned anywhere. They are particularly suitable for wildlife photographers and for photographers who work with a telephoto focal length. It also provides relief for ground shots. The bag reduces camera shake and can even prevent it altogether.

  • RICEQ bean bag for DSLRs Outdoor "Edition"
  • small outdoor bean bag made from extremely robust materials
  • ideal stand replacement for outdoor use
  • for stable placement of the camera on various surfaces
  • water-repellent
  • Dimensions: 22 x 15 cm
  • Weight 400g

Rollei Lumis Compact RGB

A small compact light for your pocket with RGB light setting and 8W power.

  • super compact and lightweight light with 120 LEDs (42 warm white, 42 cold white and 36 RGB LEDs)
  • can be used in 3 modes: RGB mode, CCT mode (color temperature) and effect mode
  • intuitive operation via rotary wheels on the side of the light
  • infinitely adjustable brightness (0-100%) and saturation (0-100%)
  • RGB mode with 360 adjustable RGB colors and CCT mode with an adjustable color temperature between 2500-9000K
  • with 20 effects whose brightness can be adjusted via the rotary wheel

Matin LSG 22 wind and water-repellent finger gloves for photography L

Feel the warmth on your hands like in summer and get a winter motif in your lens. That would be a dream. With the water-repellent finger gloves, it's a reality. Your hands are protected even in snow and rain thanks to the water-repellent technology. They are perfect for taking photos, as you can open the fingertips of the glove if required. A touchscreen can be operated without any problems, even if the fingertips are not open. The 3M coating also provides the necessary warmth.

  • Touchscreen operation possible with thumb and index finger
  • Fold-down finger covers on thumb and index finger
  • 3M Thinsulate Insulation ensures particularly warm hands
  • Coating keeps moisture out

Ultimate Lens Hood Special lens hood for lenses

This lens hood can not only be used as protection for your equipment, but also to reduce reflections in the lens by pressing the lens hood extended against a lens, no light can reflect onto the inside of the lens.

  • also serves as a "protective shield" against water, snow, dirt, etc.
  • can be used as a protective base for the equipment
  • made from matt black silicone - super flexible and extremely stretchy
  • suitable for Lens with a diameter from 60 mm
  • e.g. for DSLR lenses or slightly larger DSLM lenses
  • Diameter approx. 258mm

Gift ideas from 40€ - 79€

The next gift idea is in a budget between 40 € and 79 €

PGYTECH Createmate High-Speed Card Reader Case black

The PGYTECH Createmate High-Speed Card Reader Case in black is an indispensable gadget for photographers. This compact all-in-one tool combines a high-speed card reader with clever protection for SD and MicroSD cards. With its robust, shock-resistant design, it protects your storage media on the go, while the high-speed reader guarantees fast data transfers - ideal for time-sensitive projects. Thanks to its slim design, it fits in any pocket so that you are always optimally equipped. Perfect for anyone who wants to work efficiently and organized on the go. A must-have for any camera equipment!

  • All-in-1 card case and fast card reader
  • with a built-in USB 3.1 chip, the transfer speed can reach 312 MB/S.
  • two SD and TF card slots support simultaneous data transfer
  • can hold 4xSD card, 4x micro SD card, 2x nano SIM card and an ejector pin
  • suitable for cameras, smartphones, drones and action cameras

Nitecore SCL10 Smart Camera Light + Power Bank

A lamp that can also be used as lighting in an emergency - that's a win for your photo bag!

  • Fill light suitable for photo and video applications
  • 96 LEDs with high CRI for an RA of >97 and a TLCI of >99
  • max. output power of 18 watts
  • Color temperature adjustable from 2500K to 6300K for different scenarios
  • adjustable brightness: 5% - 100%
  • OLED real-time display with remaining runtime, brightness, color temperature, etc.
  • integrated 10,000mAh Li-Po battery for up to 70 hours operating time

Gift ideas from 80€ - 180€

The next gift idea is in a budget between 79 € and 180 €

Nitecore BlowerBaby V1

The Nitecore Blowerbaby V1 is the perfect addition to the Nitecore Lenspen listed above. The brushes included with the Lenspen are suitable attachments for the Blowerbaby V1. Air is blown out of it, which is accelerated up to 70 Km/h. Compared to a manual air pump/bellows, this is a huge difference. It only achieves a maximum speed of 35 km/h. Thanks to the electric motor, which is powered by a 1500 Mah battery, every grain of dust can be removed from the brushes with support. Thanks to the rechargeable battery, it can be used up to 90 times without having to be recharged. The device can also be used without the brush attachments, as it can also clean dust from the sensor thanks to the air flow.

  • Powerful blower for cleaning optics, sensors or camera housings
  • An airflow of up to 70 km/h simply blows away dust and dirt
  • Cordless for effortless cleaning and portability
  • Built-in 1500mAh battery with USB-C charging port

K+F Concept Magnetic Filter Nano X 82 mm 1/4 Black Mist

These practical magnetic filters give your pictures a dreamy vintage look, many photographers and videographers now swear by the Mist filter. It takes some of the sharpness out of the image, but lets the lights shine through more naturally, which can stimulate creativity!

Calibrite monitor calibration Color Checker Display

Calibrite Color Checker makes it easy to calibrate displays. The adaptive technology that delivers optimized results for each profile for maximum colour accuracy on each individual monitor and Flare Correct measures and adjusts your display profile. It is needed just when you want to print the images. It prevents deviations in the displayed colors, provided the monitor allows color display.

  • Calibrite ColorChecker Studio, Calibration
  • Monitor calibration for enthusiasts and professional photographers
  • includes a colorimeter and Studio software
  • 512MB RAM or more recommended
  • powered USB connection
  • Mac, Windows

Rollei Tripod C6i Carbon black

With the Rollei tripod, you are giving away a high-quality tripod that can be used in many areas. The tripod has a secure stand in almost any terrain. The tripods are already commonplace among professionals and are very well received because they do a good job. The tripods have been further developed so that they are extremely stable thanks to the carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.

  • Rollei tripod C6i Carbon
  • sturdy carbon tripod (8 layers) with a high load capacity of up to 12 kg
  • Tripod head can be easily rotated 360° and perfectly adjusted
  • Tripod can also be used as a monopod with a height of 133 cm
  • simple and quick operation of all rotary knobs
  • rubberized quick-release plate with 1/4-inch stainless steel screw - head mounting with 3/8-inch thread
  • integrated spikes
  • incl. smartphone holder

Peak Design Leash incl. Cuff Hand Strap Coyote Brown/Beige

The Peak Design Leash + Cuff Set in stylish Coyote Brown/Beige is the perfect combination for street and travel photographers. The lightweight, versatile camera strap offers quick access and can be easily adjusted in length, while the cuff hand strap ensures additional security for spontaneous shots. Both parts are equipped with the tried-and-tested anchor links, which allow you to quickly switch between carrying systems. The slim design, high-quality workmanship and subtle color scheme make the set ideal for mobile and inconspicuous photographers who want to combine functionality and style. A must-have for on the go!

  • for more peace of mind - ideal for securing a camera
  • e.g. for small DSLRs, mirrorless system cameras and compact cameras
  • clever fastening system with anchor loops and plug-in fastener
  • Fastening system is extremely secure and still easy to use
  • inner anchor loops also fit into small strap eyelets (e.g. round eyelets)

Amaran Ace 25 camera light c RGBWW-LED green

In addition to the Nitecore lamp, there is also an alternative from Amaran, which can be really bright with up to 32W and even supports RGB light. It cannot be used as a power bank, but can be recharged to 90% in 40 minutes with 45W.

  • compact RGBWW full color light with 32 W in boost mode
  • adjustable color temperature (2,300K to 10,000K CCT) with green-magenta adjustment
  • color menu screen for easy operation
  • Battery life up to 4 hours, 40 min
  • 45W USB-C PD fast charging (0 to 90 percent in 40 min.)
  • User-defined shortcuts

OM SYSTEM EE-1 dot sight with hot shoe mount

The best gimmick for any wildlife photographer who is currently focusing on photographing birds, because with this dot sight the photographer can keep his subject in view and focus on it without looking through the viewfinder. With a little practice, this gadget is a very good tool for getting even better shots of birds and other animals.

Gift ideas with a larger budget

NiSi V7 Starter Kit

The NiSi V7 Starter Kit is the perfect choice for landscape and travel photographers who want to take their creativity to the next level. With the innovative filter holder design for up to three 100mm filters plus a circular polarizing filter, it allows maximum versatility and seamless switching between filters. The polarizing filter can be precisely adjusted to reduce reflections and intensify colors. The robust aluminum construction ensures durability, while the easy handling is ideal for on the go. An indispensable set for impressive long exposures and spectacular nature shots!

  • V7 filter holder incl. True Color CPL
  • Adapter rings for 77mm, 72mm and 67mm lens diameters
  • GND8 0.9 Medium â 3 stops
  • IR ND1000 â 10 stops
  • Bag for your filter holder incl. up to eight filters

Swarovski My Junior 7x28 glacier blue

The Swarovski My Junior 7x28 in Glacier Blue is the ideal gadget for wildlife photographers who want to keep a perfect eye on their surroundings. With its 7x magnification and fast 28mm Lens, it offers crisp detail and impressive clarity - perfect for observing animals in their natural environment. The compact, lightweight design and ergonomic construction make it particularly comfortable for long periods of use in the field. Thanks to its robust workmanship, it is also weatherproof and durable. A reliable companion that enables photographers to discover their subjects early on and prepare them perfectly.

  • children can simply discover more with binoculars
  • compact and enable wobble-free observation
  • reliably accompanies children on their next adventure
  • 7x magnification
  • Lens diameter of 28 mm
  • Field of view for spectacle wearers (°): 7.2°
  • Field of view in m/1,000 m: 126m

Calibrite monitor calibration Color Checker Display

Calibrite Color Checker makes it easy to calibrate displays. The adaptive technology that delivers optimized results for each profile for maximum colour accuracy on each individual monitor and Flare Correct measures and adjusts your display profile. It is needed just when you want to print the images. It prevents deviations in the displayed colors, provided the monitor allows color display.

  • Calibrite ColorChecker Studio, Calibration
  • Monitor calibration for enthusiasts and professional photographers
  • includes a colorimeter and Studio software
  • 512MB RAM or more recommended
  • powered USB connection
  • Mac, Windows

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is the perfect tool for photographers to capture stunning behind-the-scenes footage. With its compact design and powerful 1-inch sensor, it delivers professional 4K video quality and high-resolution photos. The integrated gimbal ensures ultra-stable shots, even in motion. The Creator Combo includes additional accessories such as the wireless microphone and extension rod, which enable creative perspectives and perfect sound. Perfect for photographers who want to document their work processes or inspire their community with high-quality content. Small, powerful and always ready - an indispensable companion!

  • 1-inch CMOS sensor gimbal compact camera
  • impressive shots even in low light conditions.
  • 4K/ 120 fps video
  • mechanical 3-axis gimbal stabilization
  • rotatable 2-inch touchscreen
  • has three integrated microphones

Used cameras and used Lens

It doesn't have to be the latest equipment, but if you are looking for a Lens or a camera, you can save real money with a used device.

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