I need gift ideas for camera gear!

sadatoni · 12-05-2014, 07:14 AM

How about a circular polarizer? I was also going to say an ND filter, but TaoMaas beat me to it.

JibbaJab · 12-05-2014, 07:25 AM

Is your monitor calibrated? If not, a ColorMunki Smile can be had for less than $100.

Or an Eyefi wireless SD card, Lensbaby, Lightroom preset packs, and of course a B&H or Adorama gift card.

Flugelbinder · 12-05-2014, 09:01 AM

Don't know if you own one already (probably do) but I'm another one for a cool bag...

Outis · 12-06-2014, 01:38 PM

I feel kind of bad about abandoning this thread! Anyway...

I like the polarizer/ND filter idea. Can you recommend any brands? I'd have bought ones myself already, but I was really lazy about doing research.

It would be nice to have a remote for my camera. Can you recommend one?

It would also be really nice to get started on a basic studio setup. I sew my own clothes, and it would be nice to take decent pictures of them without having to wait for a nice day and competent photographer. Is there any basic lighting gear that I could get?

**Another dyemention** · 12-06-2014, 05:13 PM

https://peakdesign.com/store/capturepro-old
I can't think of anything more handy than this.

**Pentaxle** · 12-06-2014, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Another dyemention

https://peakdesign.com/store/capturepro-old
I can't think of anything more handy than this.

I picked up one of the Black Rapid camera straps and I really like it. I am going to add another style soon.

screwdriver222 · 12-07-2014, 09:52 AM

I would suggest Lightroom 5 and or some good photography books

**Kerrowdown** · 12-07-2014, 09:59 AM

How about a annual subscription to your favourite photography magazine, then your xmas present lasts all year.

With what's left... put a credit on your favourite coffee house card, all good photographers need coffee to contemplate their next shot or as refreshment during the current shoot.

TaoMaas · 12-07-2014, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by sadatoni

How about a circular polarizer? I was also going to say an ND filter, but TaoMaas beat me to it.

That's an even better suggestion if someone doesn't already have one. A polarizing filter can act as an ND filter.

Bulldogface · 12-07-2014, 07:17 PM

Maybe lightstand\boom with head and umrella?

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12-05-2014, 07:14 AM	#16
sadatoni Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 87	How about a circular polarizer? I was also going to say an ND filter, but TaoMaas beat me to it.

12-05-2014, 07:25 AM	#17
JibbaJab Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 362	Is your monitor calibrated? If not, a ColorMunki Smile can be had for less than $100. Or an Eyefi wireless SD card, Lensbaby, Lightroom preset packs, and of course a B&H or Adorama gift card.

12-05-2014, 09:01 AM	#18
Flugelbinder Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto - missing the ocean Posts: 466	Don't know if you own one already (probably do) but I'm another one for a cool bag...

12-06-2014, 01:38 PM	#19
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935 Original Poster	I feel kind of bad about abandoning this thread! Anyway... I like the polarizer/ND filter idea. Can you recommend any brands? I'd have bought ones myself already, but I was really lazy about doing research. It would be nice to have a remote for my camera. Can you recommend one? It would also be really nice to get started on a basic studio setup. I sew my own clothes, and it would be nice to take decent pictures of them without having to wait for a nice day and competent photographer. Is there any basic lighting gear that I could get?

12-06-2014, 05:13 PM	#20
Another dyemention Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 432	https://peakdesign.com/store/capturepro-old I can't think of anything more handy than this.

12-06-2014, 05:28 PM	#21
Pentaxle Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pinch, WV Posts: 30	Originally posted by Another dyemention https://peakdesign.com/store/capturepro-old I can't think of anything more handy than this. I picked up one of the Black Rapid camera straps and I really like it. I am going to add another style soon.

12-07-2014, 09:52 AM	#22
screwdriver222 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plymouth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 139	I would suggest Lightroom 5 and or some good photography books

12-07-2014, 09:59 AM	#23
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	How about a annual subscription to your favourite photography magazine, then your xmas present lasts all year. With what's left... put a credit on your favourite coffee house card, all good photographers need coffee to contemplate their next shot or as refreshment during the current shoot.

12-07-2014, 10:47 AM	#24
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by sadatoni How about a circular polarizer? I was also going to say an ND filter, but TaoMaas beat me to it. That's an even better suggestion if someone doesn't already have one. A polarizing filter can act as an ND filter.

12-07-2014, 07:17 PM	#25
Bulldogface Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Akershus Photos: Gallery Posts: 69	Maybe lightstand\boom with head and umrella?