50 Gifts for Photographers
From High-End Compact Cameras to Micro Tripods:
Marissa Liu — Dec 19, 2009 — Tech
With the invention of digital cameras it seems everyone is a photographer these days. You can’t buy snap-happy friends and family just any old camera, so, what do you get them? Gifts for photographers can range from high-tech or vintage cameras to accessories such as tripods and lenses. You can even combine their interest of photography with other hobbies like sports to find interesting gift ideas. Click through this cluster of gifts for photographers and get inspired!
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iPhone Camera Lens
6x Optical Zoom
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Controller-Shaped Cameras
NOVA DSLR by Erin Fong Looks Like a Video Game Console
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Miniature Classics
Minox Digital Cameras
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Seitz 160-Megapixel Camera
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Inkless Filmless Cameras
Matty Martin's Punch Camera Creates Artful Images
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270 Degree Camera
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Bottle Cap Tripods
Finally You Can Screw Your Digital Camera to a Pop Bottle
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Targus AWM13 Tripod Speakers
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DIY Camera Phone Lenses
Creative Project Uses Old DVD Focus Lens to Improve Photos
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$551,151 Antique Camera
1923 Leica is World's Most Expensive Small Camera
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Super Camera Has 19 Lenses
Adobe Light-Field Lens
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Star Wars-Inspired Cameras
Stormtrooper Photographers Love New Pentax K2000 (CES 2009)
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High-End Compact Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Digital Camera
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Candid Camera Accessories
The Super-Secret Spy Lens
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Mini Pro Cameras
Olympus and Panasonic Launch Four Thirds Digital SLRs
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Super Sticky Camera Pods
The Monsterpod Adheres to Any Surface
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Ultra Megapixel Cameras
The LEICA S2 DSLR Features a Whopping 37.5 Megapixels
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Polaroid Camera Substitute
Fuji Instax Fills Instant Photo Gratification Void
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Incredibly Close Cameras
The Avatar Digital Binocular's 40x Zoom is Right in Your Face
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Sneaky Covert Cameras
The Super Secret Spy Lens Lets You Snap on the Sly
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Designer Fisheye Photography
Paul Smith Lomo Camera
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Compact Camera Tripods
DigiDudes are Keychain Tripods With Bodacious Attitude
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Telescope-Inspired SLRs
One Hand Camera
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All-Weather Digital Cameras
Nikon 'Coolpix eXtreme' Camera Waterproofs In Acute Style
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261 MP Transformer Cameras
The RED DSMC Has Unlimited Configurations
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Self-Portrait Cameras
Samsung ST500 & ST550's Front Screen Makes Self-Shots Simple
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Bionic Tripods
Iran's Biopod is Like a Cricket
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Bottle Cap Tripods
Clever Camera Mount Ensures You Can Take a Photo Anywhere
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Walleye Lenses
The Mike Perry Fisheye Camera Looks Like a Hypercolor Explosion
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3D Digital Cameras
Fujifilm Adds Another Dimension to Photography With the Fine Pix Real 3D
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A La Carte Cameras
Leica Lets You Create Your Own Digital Camera
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Camera Lens Calendars
Desktop Calendar is Perfect for Snap-Happy Photographers
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Super Speed Cameras
Weisscam HS-2 High Speed Camera Blows the Doors Off of Video Capture
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Sound-Controlled Camera Lenses
Vibrating Water Creates Miniature In-Focus Images
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Stunt-Capturing Cameras
The Amazing Helmet Hero Wide Camera by GoPro
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Stick-Anywhere Camera Tripods
The Universal Pod
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Flexible Camera Tripods
Gorillapod Lets You Take Photos From Any Angle
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iPhone Camera Lenses
Professional Peripherals for Mobile Phones
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Life-Saving Tripods
Gorillapod is a Stand for Your Potentially Dangerous Phone
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Micro Tripods
The Credit-Card Sized ModoPocket Is World's Smallest Camera Tripod
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Vintage Cameras
Cult Clubs Cater to Non Digital Enthusiasts
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13.5 Megapixel Cameras with GPS
Nikon Coolpix P6000
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HDR Specialty Cameras
The Pentax K-7 Digital SLR is Great for High Dynamic Range Photos
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Twisting Camera Lenses
Digital U-Turn Camera Is Designed For Self-Taken Photos
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Flame-Catching Cameras
Japanese 3D Camera has 158 World Record Setting Lenses
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Extreme Sports Cameras
4P Uses GPS Beacon Armstrap for Self-Filming Video Action
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$60,000 Retro Camera Watch
One-of-a-Kind Kilfitt UKA 659 Prototype
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Personal Surf Cameras
The Gath Surfcam
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Phonetography Tripods
Thought Out Introduces the TriPhone for the iPhone
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Attention-Grabbing Camera Attachments
Shutter Buddy Helps Parents Capture Many Moments
Related Ideas
Collapsible Magnetic Smartphone Tripods
The Peak Design Mobile Tripod is MagSafe-Enabled
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Photography Brand Suitcases
This Conceptual Kodak Luggage Follows the Brand's Design Aesthetic
High-End Imaging Action Cams
The QooCam 3 Captures 360-Degree Videos at 5.7K Resolution
Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras
The Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera is Feature-Rich
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Activewear-Branded Camera Concepts
This Leica x Adidas M Camera by Thiago Botelho is Analog
Futuristically Informed Binoculars
The Conceptual Zoomers Binoculars Modernizes a Classic Design
Interchangeable Lens Instant Cameras
The NONS SL645 is Fully Compatible with EF Lenses
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
Hybrid Mini Instant Cameras
The INSTAX MINI EVO™ Camera Takes Photos With Different Visual Effects
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Design-Conscious Tool Sets
The HOTO Tools Hand Tool Set Can Be Stored Anywhere
Exclusive Anniversary-Celebrating Cameras
Leica and Disney Launch New Limited-Edition Camera
Monochrome Sensor Digital Cameras
Leica Unveils Its Latest M11 Monochrom Digital Camera
Low-Light Photography Lenses
The Leica SL 35 and SL 50 Lenses Have a Shallow Depth of Field
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
4K Night-Vision Binoculars
These Binoculars Offer Stunning Imagery In Lightless Conditions
Smart Technology Travel Tripods
Benro Theta is the Ideal Smart Travel Tripod for Photographers
Rugged Storage-Equipped Camera Caps
The PolarPro Defender Body Cap is Made with 6061 Aluminum
High-End Photographer Camera Straps
The hardgraft Slide Camera Strap Has Contrasting Colors
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Self-Leveling Travel Tripods
The Benro Theta Travel Tripod Comes in Two Models
Functional Fashionable Camera Straps
Seam Straps Have a High-Quality, Handmade Construction
Portable Tripod Attachments
iFootage Releases Two Tripods That Can Fit in Small Carrying Cases
Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Packs Pro-Grade Components and More
High-End Full-Frame Camera Models
The Leica Q3 Has a BSI-CMOS Sensor and More
Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses
The Moment 75mm Macro Lens Offers 10-Times Magnification
Pocket-Sized Gimbal Cameras
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Captures 4K Footage and More
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Connected Microscope Cameras
The Nikon Digital Sight 50M Monochrome Camera is High-Resolution
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
Camera Gear Travel Bags
The GYXX Folding Camera Bag Has Space for All Essentials
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Hybrid Person-Tracking Camera Models
The Panasonic Lumix S5II Has a Hybrid Phase-Detect System
Digital Polaroid Cameras
Instax Unveils the 'Instax Mini 12' with Improved Features and Handling
Compact Camera Hand Straps
The Peak Design Micro Clutch Comes in Two Models
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Thumb-Sized Action Cams
The 'Go 3' Compact Action Camera Captures Stunningly Smooth Footage
Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras
TheSony α6700 Has the 26MP Exmor R Sensor
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
App-Connected Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Studio Plus Works with Android and iOS Devices
Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses
The ShiftCam LensUltra System Works with a Range of Lenses
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Tech Organization Sling Bags
The HEX Sling XL Bag is Great for Content Creators and Photographers
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
Retro Monochromatic Cameras
Leica Designs the M11 Monochrom with Black and White Film
Physical Mobile Photography Filters
SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filters Elevate Mobile Photography
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Origami-Style Smartphone Stands
The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand Sets Up in Seconds
Triple-Camera Video Rigs
The ULANZI U-Rig Light Illuminates and Captures Footage in Multiple Ways
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Vlog Camera Cage Kits
SmallRig Launches a New Cage Kit for Canon's 'Powershot V10' Vlogging Camera
Extreme Environment Photographer Packs
The Lowepro PhotoSport X Backpack is Field-Ready
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Lightning-Capturing Camera Accessories
The MIOPS FLEX Bolt Works with a Wide Range of Cameras
Miniature Adventure-Ready Cameras
GoPro's Hero 11 Black Mini Camera has a Narrow Design
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Kid-Friendly Instant Cameras
The myFirst Camera Insta Wi is a Hybrid Product with Inkless Printing
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Visual Impairment Camera Kits
The Sony DSC-HX99 RNV Kit Puts Accessibility in the Spotlight
Security-Focused Color Cameras
Canon's MS-500 Camera is Able to Capsule Color in Darkness
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Collapsible Pro-Grade Photography Lights
The Lolito SoftLight is Ready for Use in Moments
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Pocket-Friendly UHD Action Cams
The V8S Pocket 5K Action Camera Features an IP68 Rating
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
High-End Studio Cameras
Blackmagic Design Releases the New Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Thin Miniature Continuity Cameras
The Elephant Card is a Supportive Continued Camera Device
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Functionally Weatherproof Photo Gear
Long Weekend and Moment Join Forces on a Capsule
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Mirrorless Interchangeable Cameras
Canon Unveils the New Affordable EOS R100 Camera
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Oversized Field Photography Backpacks
The Endurax XL Camera Backpack Holds Two Cameras and More
Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses
The SIRUI Night Walker S35 Cine Lens Series is Budget-Friendly
Versatile Camera Spotting Scopes
Ricoh Imaging Announces the New Pentax PF-85EDA Spotting Scope
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Shapeshifting Photography Tripods
The TOKQI C03 Octopus Tripod Works with Camera and Phones
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
Camera-Mounted Boom Poles
The 'MicroBOOM' Helps Videographers Conduct Interviews Alone
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Fixed-Lens Digital Cameras
Fujifilm Released its 'X100VI' Following its Viral TikTok Camera
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Professional Presentation Cameras
The Sony PTZ Auto Framing Cameras Come in Two Models
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Ultra-Lightweight Photography Lenses
The Panasonic LUMIX S-E100 Has a Compact Design at CES 2024
Metallic Digital Compact Cameras
Ricoh Introduces Its New RICOH GR III Diary Edition
Influencer-Focused Compact Cameras
Sony Electronics Unveils Its New ZV-E1 for Video Creators
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Photographer Parabolic Microphones
The Dodotronic Hi-Sound Compact is Ready for Camera Mounting
Ultra-Compact Photo Printers
Epson Introduces the High-Quality SureLab D570 Mini Photo Printer
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Photography-Centric Smartphones
The A-X Phone is Designed with Powerful Camera Sensors
Ultra-Durable Memory Card Cases
The 'Media Tank' Memory Card Travel Case is Lightweight
High-Performing Smartphone Cameras
The Pixel 8 Plans to Incorporate a New HDR Technique
Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods
The 'Insta360 Flow' is Perfect for Immersive Filmmaking
Creative Professional Memory Cards
These Lexar Professional Memory Cards Come in Two Options
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal