I need gift ideas for camera gear!

Outis · 11-26-2014, 01:08 PM

My fiance was asking me for gift ideas, so......what camera gear should I ask for? The budget is about $100, so lenses are out. What else should I think about? Filters? Software? Other gadgets? Any good books? Advise me!

rabblefrabble · 11-26-2014, 01:15 PM

I would recommend Lightroom 5 standalone software which is $79.99 right now. I am just learning to use it but it not only brings out the best in your photos but i feel it gives you a better understanding of the different parameters that made your shot turn out the way it did.

**TER-OR** · 11-26-2014, 01:35 PM

Lightroom is great.

I always suggest sling straps for the camera, they're comfortable and secure. Joby makes good ones, I have a Lensloop. Get one with a sliding mount bracket so the camera slides along the strap, but the strap stays in place - that can even be placed beneath an open jacket if you want more security.

flaviopetrone · 11-26-2014, 01:41 PM

+1 about Lightroom but I would consider the idea of some books and needed accessories (if you need them) as a spare battery, a memory card, a bag...

**MJL** · 11-26-2014, 01:46 PM

A Tripod!

Always overlooked by lot of people until they get serious about their pictures. It helps you in self portrait, close up, low light, time lapse, landscape . . .

Outis · 11-26-2014, 02:15 PM

Lightroom and a tripod are....such good ideas that I have them already! But keep the great ideas coming!

flaviopetrone · 11-26-2014, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Outis

Lightroom and a tripod are....such good ideas that I have them already! But keep the great ideas coming!

Do you use and need a flash?
How many photography books you already have?

Without knowing you it is a little difficult...

LensBeginner · 11-26-2014, 03:17 PM

> Yongnuo YN560 or the transmitter (560TX), if you already have the flash.
> A 720nm filter to do IR!
> A set of gels for your flash (CTBs, CTOs, color effect gels)
> A macro rail!
> A pano head for your tripod

Most of the above will allow you to do photography in a different way.

**Des** · 11-26-2014, 04:30 PM

I see from your profile you don't have a macro lens. What about a Raynox 150? It would work really well with your 55-300, and add another dimension to your 31 and 77. Light weight, versatile, useful.

Docrwm · 11-26-2014, 05:25 PM

Giotto Rocket Blower
M42 to K adapter
Manfrotto 2915 Super Clamp
VersiPod 2

**Mikesul** · 11-26-2014, 05:59 PM

You have some nice equipment. Do you have a good camera bag, sling bag, back pack?

rabblefrabble · 11-28-2014, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Outis

My fiance was asking me for gift ideas, so......what camera gear should I ask for? The budget is about $100, so lenses are out. What else should I think about? Filters? Software? Other gadgets? Any good books? Advise me!

Curious if you ever narrowed it down to anything?

Ptr_Mrtn · 12-04-2014, 06:11 AM

Books. Youngnuo 560iii flash. Film cameras. Film. Tripod! These are all good ideas

Tony Lens · 12-04-2014, 06:13 AM

A nice bag

TaoMaas · 12-05-2014, 06:43 AM

Heavy ND filters are popular right now. They allow you to cut down the light to a point where you can use much slower shutter speeds in fairly bright light in order to blur motion.

11-26-2014, 01:08 PM	#1
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	I need gift ideas for camera gear! My fiance was asking me for gift ideas, so......what camera gear should I ask for? The budget is about $100, so lenses are out. What else should I think about? Filters? Software? Other gadgets? Any good books? Advise me!

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11-26-2014, 01:15 PM	#2
rabblefrabble Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 42	I would recommend Lightroom 5 standalone software which is $79.99 right now. I am just learning to use it but it not only brings out the best in your photos but i feel it gives you a better understanding of the different parameters that made your shot turn out the way it did.

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Lightroom is great. I always suggest sling straps for the camera, they're comfortable and secure. Joby makes good ones, I have a Lensloop. Get one with a sliding mount bracket so the camera slides along the strap, but the strap stays in place - that can even be placed beneath an open jacket if you want more security.

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flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	+1 about Lightroom but I would consider the idea of some books and needed accessories (if you need them) as a spare battery, a memory card, a bag...

11-26-2014, 01:46 PM	#5
MJL Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Canadian WetCoast Photos: Albums Posts: 384	A Tripod! Always overlooked by lot of people until they get serious about their pictures. It helps you in self portrait, close up, low light, time lapse, landscape . . .

11-26-2014, 02:15 PM	#6
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935 Original Poster	Lightroom and a tripod are....such good ideas that I have them already! But keep the great ideas coming!

11-26-2014, 02:25 PM	#7
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Originally posted by Outis Lightroom and a tripod are....such good ideas that I have them already! But keep the great ideas coming! Do you use and need a flash? How many photography books you already have? Without knowing you it is a little difficult...

11-26-2014, 03:17 PM	#8
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	> Yongnuo YN560 or the transmitter (560TX), if you already have the flash. > A 720nm filter to do IR! > A set of gels for your flash (CTBs, CTOs, color effect gels) > A macro rail! > A pano head for your tripod Most of the above will allow you to do photography in a different way.

11-26-2014, 04:30 PM	#9
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,421	I see from your profile you don't have a macro lens. What about a Raynox 150? It would work really well with your 55-300, and add another dimension to your 31 and 77. Light weight, versatile, useful.

11-26-2014, 05:25 PM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Giotto Rocket Blower M42 to K adapter Manfrotto 2915 Super Clamp VersiPod 2

11-26-2014, 05:59 PM	#11
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	You have some nice equipment. Do you have a good camera bag, sling bag, back pack?

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11-28-2014, 08:23 PM	#12
rabblefrabble Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 42	Originally posted by Outis My fiance was asking me for gift ideas, so......what camera gear should I ask for? The budget is about $100, so lenses are out. What else should I think about? Filters? Software? Other gadgets? Any good books? Advise me! Curious if you ever narrowed it down to anything?

12-04-2014, 06:11 AM	#13
Ptr_Mrtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 143	Books. Youngnuo 560iii flash. Film cameras. Film. Tripod! These are all good ideas

12-04-2014, 06:13 AM	#14
Tony Lens Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 26	A nice bag

12-05-2014, 06:43 AM	#15
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Heavy ND filters are popular right now. They allow you to cut down the light to a point where you can use much slower shutter speeds in fairly bright light in order to blur motion.