The Australian Photography Xmas Gift Guide
It’s that time again – our annual wrap-up of some of our favourite gifts for that photographer in your life. From big ticket items to little things that they’ll love, these are our picks for cracking gift ideas for photographers this Christmas.
Godox AD200ProII Portable Flash $565
The AD200Pro II is the ultimate choice for photographers seeking compact, powerful, and versatile lighting solutions. It features upgraded H200J II and H200 II flash heads, each with a bi-colour modeling lamp for multiple usages as a constant light source in creating.
The AD200Pro II is fully compatible with various TTL systems, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, FUJIFILM, Olympus, and Panasonic. It not only allows manual control on the flash unit itself but also supports wireless control through the Godox wireless X system.
More info: kayellaustralia.com.au
Kodak film case $39
Film is hot property once again, and there’s something so satisfying about Kodak’s film case that we had to include it in the gift guide this year. The portable steel case organises five rolls of 135mm film, and segregates them neatly by an inner case. It’s also available in six colourways, including a pretty sweet yellow and red, and our personal favourite, the very hip yellow and blue.
More info: kodak.com
3 Legged Thing – Wrapz from $32
These self-adhesive, reusable, and waterproof cloth wraps are designed to protect your photo gear, and thanks to nanotechnology adhesive polymer they grip like magic. The thick wraps have two different textured sides that press together to adhere firmly and create a protective cushion around an object. The perfect gift for photographers who aren’t the easiest on their gear.
More info: digidirect.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=Wrapz
TTArtisan Mini Magnetic LED light $30
Compact, light-weight, perfect for on-the-go creative work, and decidedly retro in appearance – the TTArtisan Mini Magnetic LED adds a unique touch to any shoot. The light offers three colour temperatures: 3000K warm white, 4500K neutral white, and 6000K cool white, and features a magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy camera attachment.
More info: digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au
Lucky Camera Straps Deluxe 45 Padded Leather Camera Strap with Anti-Theft Quick Release System $225
There’s a reason Lucky Camera Straps have been a staple in our Christmas gift guide for the last couple of years – they’re Australian made, work beautifully, and keep your gear secure. For photographers that demand the ultimate in carrying comfort, Lucky delivers, and their Deluxe 45 is as good as it gets – with Internal 3mm neoprene padding with deluxe hand rolled edges, and strength tested to over 50kg.
More info: luckystraps.com
Aputure MC RGBWW LED Video Light $175
The Aputure MC RGBWW LED Video Light is Aputure’s first light to include full Hue, Saturation, and Intensity (HSI) colour control. The MC is also Aputure’s first mini LED that offers fine CCT control.
You can accurately choose any colour temperature in the MC’s expanded bi-colour range between 3200K-6500K, in increments of 100K, allowing you to adapt to any situation.
More info: kayellaustralia.com.au
Ilford HP5 Plus B&W Single Use 35mm Camera $24.95
At just $25, Ilford’s HP5 Single Use 35mm camera might just be the ultimate gift to give (and use) on Christmas Day. It features a fixed wide-angle lens, so you can point and shoot knowing everything before you will be in frame, and with an ISO of 400, you’ll still be snapping away when the light drops and things get a bit rowdy! It’s available from most camera retailers.
More info: Ilfordphoto.com
Lego retro camera $29
LEGO’s very cool Creator 3in1 retro camera kit is a fun gift for that photographer in your life. It features a moving lens, buttons on the top to take a photo, an opening back to place a brick-built piece of film inside, and a multicoloured textile strap to carry the camera. Once you’ve built it, you can also rebuild it into a video camera or TV. A perfect stocking stuffer.
More info: lego.com
CANON ImagePROGRAF iPF PRO-1100 Desktop Printer $2049
Canon’s new flagship A2 printer, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100, has been almost a decade in the making. Built to achieve high quality photography and fine art prints for both professionals and enthusiasts, this powerhouse printer can do it all. Imagine finding one of these under your Christmas tree!
More info: totalimagesupplies.com.au
Tether Tools TetherPro USB-C To USB-C Right Angle 4.6m $88
Yes, it’s a cable – but with this orange, 4.6m long Tether Tools TetherPro USB Type-C Male to USB Type-C Male Cable, you can connect a camera, smartphone, or other USB Type-C device to a computer, allowing for quick and easy data transfer. Maybe not the sexiest Christmas gift, but one of the handiest.
More info: kayellaustralia.com.au
Xlite 105cm 5:1 Reflector Set $75
A reflector is one of those pieces of camera equipment you’ll use once, and never do a portrait shoot without again.
There’s dozens of different sizes and kits on the market, but we like the Xlite 105cm set as it’s relatively high quality, large enough for most portrait shoots, and features five different surfaces. You might need to practice packing it up and down a few times, but it will soon become an essential part of your portrait kit.
More info: kayellaustralia.com.au