If your father is a passionate photographer, you already know how hard it can be to shop for him. After all, what do you give the photographer who has it all? Luckily, we have some gear gift ideas to please even the most avid photographers.
Nikon Film Digitizing Adapter Set
There’s a pretty good chance your father shot some film in his time—and also a pretty good chance that there’s an abundance of film lying around somewhere containing images waiting to see the light of day once again.
As an alternative to a cumbersome scanner, the Nikon ES-2 Film Digitizing Adapter Set is a handy tool for re-photographing film. This sleek adapter simply fits on the front of a macro lens (optimally, a Nikon 60mm macro lens) and allows you to photograph frames of 35mm film quickly so you can share your film photos online, view them on a computer, or print them digitally.
Calibrite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2
In a similar techie vein, an X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 is the perfect gift for photographers. Why? Well, it’s one of those items many people overlook or push down their wish list over time, since it can feel a bit extravagant. But, when given as a gift, it’s one of those things that can stir excitement despite it just being a pocket-sized chart of color swatches used to achieve perfect color. It’s an incredibly useful tool that’s the perfect thing to splurge on a bit; in other words, the perfect gift.
Cartoni Focus 10 Red Lock System
Speaking of extravagance, your photography-loving dad might also be a serious videographer. If he has mentioned replacing his old tripod, you might consider splurging on Cartoni’s Focus 10 Red Lock System. This tripod is designed for quick, on-the-go video capture, featuring a 100mm ball system that can support up to 24 lb.
With buttery-smooth operation, top-of-the-line construction, and intuitive handling, this tripod can go from a lightweight camera to a full cinema studio camera without breaking a sweat.
Lensbaby OMNI Deluxe Bundle
If your dad is looking to shake up his photography, you might consider Lensbaby’s Omni Deluxe Bundle. Comprising a multitude of effect wands, films, and color gels, this exhaustive creative system produces unique and beautiful optical effects.
By affixing effect accessories directly to the lens via a filter ring, users can create colorful flares, reflections, and bright, ethereal light streaks, among many other effects. This deluxe bundle includes small and larger filter rings, meaning dad can take the effects out for a spin with several different cameras. Lensbaby offers many alternate OMNI kit configurations that are worth checking out if you’re not sure a big kit will be dad’s jam.
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
On the flip side, your dad might prefer simple, pragmatic gifts. He might enjoy the usefulness of a one-year subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan. There’s a fair chance he’s already a subscriber and, even if he isn’t, having a year’s worth of use of the most robust photo editing application around is a pretty sweet gift.
FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI 40 Instant Film Camera
Instant film photography has been quite the trend over the past few years, mainly due to immense attention and popularity among a younger crowd of photo enthusiasts. That doesn’t mean dad doesn’t have his fair share of nostalgia for instant film, though. Split the difference between digital and film with the FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI 40
Making instant credit-card-sized film prints, this stylish camera will appeal to the tech and nostalgia sides of dad’s brain. It is a fun camera to bring along on fishing trips, road trips, and other getaways.
CAMVATE Universal Camera Cage
While we’re talking about stylish gifts, we would be remiss not to mention CAMVATE’s Universal Camera Cage. Your dad might already have a cage, but if he needs one for a small camera, this is a great gift at a reasonable price.
This cage kit includes a top plate, baseplate, side cheese rod, top handle, and a comfortable wooden side handgrip. Designed to be used with DSLR, mirrorless, or otherwise small cameras, the cage is a versatile and handy shooting accessory.
LensCoat LensSack Beanbag Camera Support
For the gearhead who takes himself a little too seriously, try the LensCoat LensSack and see him smile. Yes, it’s pretty much just a very nice beanbag... an extremely nice, durable, and well-designed beanbag.
It’s also an ingenious means for stabilizing your camera and something that’s so simple you’ll be amazed you never thought of it before. Versus a tripod or monopod, the LensSack can be propped onto pretty much any surface, from a car hood to a fence to a table, and then can cradle your camera or long lens to make it much easier to reel off a series of sharp shots whenever a support system is needed.
Leatherman Sidekick Multi-Tool
It’s a fact that all dads love tools, and one of the most practical tools he can have as a photographer is a sleek multi-tool to stow in his camera bag, such as the Leatherman Sidekick. Even if your father already has a pocket knife or a multi-tool, chances are he could use another.
They’re like the neckties of the gear world—you can never have too many. The Sidekick is a perfect option for the photographer, too, because it’s a more compact tool that won’t take up much space or weight in a loaded camera bag, making it perfect for all-day outings.
Artisan & Artist ACAM-301N V1 Silk Cord Strap
Even though I already called the multitool the necktie of the gear world, maybe a camera strap would be a better analogy since it actually does go around the neck. Your photographer father almost certainly already has a camera strap, but treat him to a stylish and luxurious upgrade like the Artisan & Artist Silk Cord Strap. It’s a trendy look, sure, but it’s also a smart and practical look that is a bit more comfortable and personal than your regular camera-brand-adorned strap.
MagMod Starter Flash Kit 2
If your dad is looking for a simple modifier system, MagMod’s compact and functional Starter Flash Kit 2 might be exactly what he needs. Using the silicone MagGrip 2 adapter, users can attach the included MagGrid and MagSphere modifiers to their hot-shoe flashes.
These refreshed products have been optimized for better flexibility and longevity. All three products now work with round-head flashes, as well as standard, while their silicone rubber construction will retain shape and elasticity even with repeated use. Lightweight and easy to use, this kit is a choice option if your dad needs to change his modifiers fast or is frequently on the move.
Angelbird AV PRO 330GB CFexpress Memory Card
It might not be the flashiest gift in the world, but giving your dad a memory card is like getting him the thing he can always use more of. We are fans of Angelbird’s AV PRO 330GB CFexpress Memory Card.
This Type B memory card is designed for professional photographers, videographers, and high-end cinematic hosts. It’s like gifting socks—maybe not the most exciting thing in the world, but something you’re always appreciative to receive.
B&H Photo Video Logo Baseball Cap
If none of this is hitting the spot, or maybe you just don’t know what the perfect gift is, don’t worry—get him a B&H baseball cap, so he can look like a real photographer, and also get him a B&H gift card, so he can pick out whatever it is he really wants.
Do you have any suggestions for gifts for the father who is a photographer? If you’re a photographer and a dad, what kinds of gifts would you hope to receive? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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