Happy Mother's Day! Happy Father's Day! Happy Graduation! Photo.net has great photography gift ideas for the Mom, Dad, or Grad in your life. Shop for camera bags, lenses, DSLRs, and more...
Clubs, bars, and small venues are the places where most concert and live music photographers get their start, the reason being that there are fewer restrictions since the performers are less likely to...
PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter [Canon], (compare prices),
Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver [Canon], (compare prices) PocketWizard is
taking their popular transmitters/receivers to new levels. The Mini
and Flex system (currently available for Canon, Nikon is on its way)
offers even more functions and features for more versatile lighting
and triggering scenarios for professional and amateur
photographers. Even more compact than the original PocketWizards, the
new Mini and Flex track your changes in ISO, shutter speed and
aperture and react accordingly to make sure exposures stay right on
target. So many features available--too many to list here. Just know
that this will be the gift that your photographer will be VERY excited
about.
Adobe Lightroom 3, (compare prices) (review) Bring out the best in your
digital photography. This simple yet professional all-in-one
application allows you to catalog your images, work in a
nondestructive editing environment, make precise overall adjustments
to thousands of images or correct targeted areas on select images, and
showcase your work in beautiful print or web layouts. It's a great
tool for any level of photographer, whether pro, advanced amateur, or
beginner. Essentially, Lightroom is Photoshop pared down to the
essential tools needed for editing photography. Help your mom, dad, or
grad take their skills to the next level.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2, (compare prices)
Perfect for the adventurer out scaling cliffs, indulging in freezing
cold temperatures of Antarctica, or scuba diving in the coral reefs,
this camera will be able to keep up. This 14MP shockproof, waterproof,
dustproof and freezeproof point and shoot camera with high def movie
capability is pretty convenient to have in your pocket. The camera
features an LED light that records beautiful motion images even in
low-lit underwater environments or at night.
Lowepro DryZone 200 Backpack, (compare prices) A
completely waterproof carrying case for your photography gear that's
not made of hard unforgiving plastic. This soft-sided backpack will
float even when fully loaded (perfect for kayakers/boaters). This
backpack comes tripped out with ergonomic lumbar support, tuck-away
tripod holder, self-draining mesh pockets, rubber handle, and a fully
customizable interior for any camera system. Pretty cool in so many
ways we couldn't even begin to tally up the coolness rating.
Gitzo GM2561T Monopod, (compare prices) Photographers still
need additional help alleviating camera shake (even with so many
advances made in the realm of image stabilization). In many
situations, a tripod takes up too much real estate. The Gitzo Monopod
is a compact and lightweight solution to your stabilization
needs. Made of incredibly strong carbon fiber, the GM2561T monopod is
designed for traveling. 0.73 pounds will add a very miniscule weight
to your camera bag.
Epson PictureMate Charm, (compare prices) A portable
printer, the Epson pours on the charm with its multi-functionality and
diversity. Connect any digital camera or insert a memory card. The
Epson Picturemate Charm has a built-in 2.5-inch color photo screen to
preview photos and perform minor image correction. A 4x6-inch photo
prints in 37 seconds. This portable printer can run on batteries, so
if you really wanted to, you could take it to the beach or out to
dinner with you...
Canon Powershot SD1400IS, (compare prices) Love the rust
orange color. And love the image quality this small little camera is
capable of. Video is pretty awesome too. This 14MP point and shoot
camera from Canon is slim, stylish, and powerful. It has a 28mm
wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom. Record movies in 720p high def
resolution. This camera also has some creative scene modes such as
miniature effect and fisheye effect for some fun while shooting. Fits
in a small purse or backpack for anytime shooting.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC for Canon, (compare prices),
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC for Nikon, (compare prices), Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC for Olympus and Panasonic, (compare prices) For any photographer shooting with a
small-frame sensor camera, forgo the kit lens and jump straight to a
fast prime, like the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. Guaranteed 150% improvement in
your image-making. Shoot in low-light conditions, beautiful landscapes
and portraiture with this fast "normal" angle-of-view lens. The lens
has a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quiet, high-speed autofocus, but
also allows for full-time manual focusing if that's preferred.
Sekonic L-358 Light Meter, (compare prices) A standard for any
photographer's bag, this light meter aids with both ambient and
electronic flash readings to enable precise accurate exposures. The
Sekonic L-358 is weather-sealed to allow easy travel and field
use. This device is pretty simple to use, yet super advanced in its
capabilities and features. The head of the L-358 swivels 270 degrees
allowing you to "walk the set" while maintaining constant visual
contact with the LCD display. One of the most useful gadgets you could
give as a gift, or keep for yourself.
Nik HDR Efex Pro, (compare prices) (review) The newest plug-in from Nik
Software for Lightroom and Photoshop, this complete all-in-one HDR
imaging toolkit allows for a simple and natural application for
creating HDR images. You can select from a variety of standard and
custom presets organized into categories for HDR imaging. You can also
dial in the editing more customized by using selective tools for
localized enhancements of contrast, shadow, structure, and saturation
adjustments for more fully fine-tuning your image.
This is a varied assortment of gift recommendations for the
photographer on your list. Many of these products we've tried
first-hand and rate them higher over other similar products. Of
course, if you have questions about the appropriate gear to buy, you
can visit our forums and get answers to all your questions.
