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From the hobbyist snapshooter to the hardcore photography nut, one thing is for sure: It's hard to go wrong with a gift of gear, gadgets and accessories related to what can be a time-consuming, expensive and utterly addictive activity.
Seriously, trust me on this.
So now that it's time for holiday gifting, what to buy for the photographer in your life?
Honestly, lot depends on their level of interest in taking pictures and acquiring the gear to do it, and also your budget, of course. So I don't really know a better way to decide what to buy than to tell you what would be on my dream gift list this year. (And hope someone close to me is reading, I guess. A girl can dream.)
1. Epiphanie Paris Bag. This is my must-have item this season. Designer Maile Wilson has outdone herself in this new addition to the collection (Clover is the other new design), that holds not only a DSLR and lenses... but a laptop. Carry-on item problem for this geek who goes nowhere without either of those things? Solved. The Paris costs $184.99, which sounds like the right price point for my 40th December birthday gift to myself, don't you think?
I have an Epiphanie Ginger bag that Maile was kind enough to send me, and I love the products so much that I will happily purchase this one for myself and recommend them far and wide. I've simply found no better way to protect my Digital Rebel and still maintain my fashion sense.
2. A higher-end point and shoot. I'm a Canon PowerShot loyalist and will own them as long as they make them. This year, the PowerShot G12 is on my wishlist. It's got a 10 megapixel sensor (plenty for prints up to 8x10) and HD video capability, if you like to mix your still chocolate with your video peanut butter. It's more powerful than a perfectly good point and shoot like the Canon Elphs, but with a high-sensitivity system and optical image stabilization that means I can shoot in low-light and/or shakier settings. It also has the coolest feature that I've ever had on a camera (my old PowerShot): A vari-angle viewfinder that pops out from the back and makes it possible to catch cool shots from different perspectives.
This camera will be perfect for in-between situations like concerts or the beach, where my shots really count but I don't want to or can't take the DSLR.
3. An anytime Point and Shoot. There's never been a better time to pick up a point and shoot camera that will take great photos and slip into a pocket. Yes, I will go on and on about Canon, but Nikon and Sony have lots of reasonably-priced, solid models too. This comprehensive MacWorld buying guide explains the differences between typical cameras, and the National Association for Professional Child Photographers' blog picks their top five point and shoots for moms. I'm interested in their number one choice, the Olympus PEN-EPL1, that has features typically found in bulkier cameras, including a DSLR-quality four thirds sensor, live view and art filters like Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film and Pinhole. It's pricey at about $550, but sounds like a lot of fun.
4. Fun things from the Photojojo Store. I'm a sucker for Photojojo, but I never buy myself anything because it always feels like too much of a splurge (even though there are some very inexpensive items.) I need to remedy that in the new year, but in the meantime you can hook up your best loved photographers with treats like the Chalkboard Speech Bubble, a fun prop for party photos that guests can write or draw a message on, or the $25 Juice Box Camera with a straw for a shutter. (I will be acquiring one of these for myself, no question.) Thanks, Photojojo, for making photography more fun.
5. Fuji Instax
