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
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
High-End Imaging Action Cams
The QooCam 3 Captures 360-Degree Videos at 5.7K Resolution
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras
The Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera is Feature-Rich
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
Full-Frame Expansive Lens Cameras
The New Leica Q3 43 Camera Brings Forth a New Lens
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the INSTAX MINI 99 Point and Shoot Camera
Lightweight Mirrorless Premium Cameras
Fujifilm Introduces the X-T50 APS-C Mirrorless Camera
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Micro-Sized Vlogging Cameras
The Conceptual Sony VLOG-001 Has a Stabilized Three-Axis Design
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
Lightweight Mirrorless Lifestyle Cameras
Fujifilm's X-M5 is a Lightweight Adventurous Camera
Half-Frame Film Cameras
The Pentax 17 Has a Magnesium Body Construction
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
Content Creator Camera Kits
The GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Comes as Part of a Kit
Creative Vlog-Specific Cameras
The Sony ZV-1 II Ambitiously is Equipped with Multiple Features
4K Night-Vision Binoculars
These Binoculars Offer Stunning Imagery In Lightless Conditions
Compact Full-Frame Cameras
The Leica Q3 43 is Well-Suited for Different Types of Photography
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
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
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
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
Pocket-Sized Gimbal Cameras
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Captures 4K Footage and More
Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses
The Moment 75mm Macro Lens Offers 10-Times Magnification
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Photographer-Focused Jacket Designs
Leica and Aether Join Forces to Create the Reporter Jacket
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
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
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
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Analogue-Like Digital Cameras
The Leica M11-D Has a Screen-Free Form
Smartphone Photographer Bags
The SANDMARC Messenger Pro is Built with iPhone Users in Mind
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Micro 4K Video Cameras
Insta360 Debuts a New Miniature 4K Camera Complete with Find My Technology
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
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Budget-Minded Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The Leica D-Lux 8 Has an Interface Inspired by its Q Line
Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses
The SANDMARC Probe Lens Captures Unexpected Perspectives
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Smartphone Gimbal Attachments
Buddiesman Presents the Snappy Mobile Attachment Tool
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
Wide-Angle Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera Has a Chunky Construction
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
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
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Vlog-Friendly Compact Cameras
Sony Introduces the ZV-E10 II Camera with New Upgrades
Design-Forward Camera Collaborations
Eames Office Informs the Polaroid Now Generation 2 Camera
Extreme Environment Photographer Packs
The Lowepro PhotoSport X Backpack is Field-Ready
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
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
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras
Samuel Mello Medeiros Designs the Yashica I'm Back Camera
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Security-Focused Color Cameras
Canon's MS-500 Camera is Able to Capsule Color in Darkness
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
Long-Range Autofucus Lenses
SIRUI's Latest Sniper Series Includes Three Lens Types
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
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
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Improved Subject-Tracking Cameras
DJI Launched a new Action-Ready Camera with High-Quality Visuals
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
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
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
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
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras
The Leica M Edition 70 is Priced at $22.995 and Marks 70 Years
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
Camera-Mounted Boom Poles
The 'MicroBOOM' Helps Videographers Conduct Interviews Alone
Color Preset-Focused Cameras
Nikon’s Z50II Introduces Better Video and a Button for Color Styles
Portable Action Cameras
GoPro Releases the New Hero 12 Black with an Extended Battery Life
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Fixed-Lens Digital Cameras
Fujifilm Released its 'X100VI' Following its Viral TikTok Camera
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
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
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
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
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Compact Capsule-Like Microphones
Godox Debuts a 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System in a Unique Case
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses
Canon Introduces its Small RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens
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