Gifts for Photographers???

[MaleficentRN]

I'm at a loss what to get my step father for Father's Day. He's an amateur photographer. Has a fancy digital camera and lenses and tripods ( I have no clue what brand or type). We're cruising from NY in October to Canada and I know he's looking forward to taking photos up there.
Is there a case that would make a great gift or some other gadget to take on the road? Any idea would be a help. Thanks!

 

[Sweet Melissa]

No photographer will ever say no to an Amazon gift card.

 

[2buzzboys]

How about a memory card, a nice photo album or a gift card to a local store to have pictures developed.

 

[xlxo]

Another vote for a gift card... If not Amazon.... BH Photo.

Camera cases? Too much variety. Most like small. I like backpack cases to carry everything.

 

[havoc315]

I'm at a loss what to get my step father for Father's Day. He's an amateur photographer. Has a fancy digital camera and lenses and tripods ( I have no clue what brand or type). We're cruising from NY in October to Canada and I know he's looking forward to taking photos up there.
Is there a case that would make a great gift or some other gadget to take on the road? Any idea would be a help. Thanks!

It would depend on your budget, and your knowledge of his needs. Assuming you don't know much about his gear and about what he is lacking, a gift certificate is likely best.
A good piece of software can be a great gift, but you may not know what software he already has, or has interest in.
For example, if he likes photoshop type stuff, this program is on sale for a couple of days:
https://www.projects-software.com/cutout-5-43r

Even camera bags, the good ones are often $100+
There may be a particular lens he wants, though most decent lenses easily start to cost $500+
Maybe an ND filter would be a good gift, but do you know if he wants one.. what size he would need, etc.

Gift certificate may be best

 

[MaleficentRN]

Thanks everyone! That program may be something he'd like. A backpack sounds good. I've been thinking more. I want to spend about $100 and considering a waterproof bag or accessories for shooting in the rain. Can you steer me in the right direction?

Went to B&H. Saw a Storm Jacket. Is that something useful?

 

[xlxo]

LowePro has an All Weather cover for it's camera bags. It's my preferred bag. The back packs come in very different sizes for how much you want to carry.

 

[KVH]

A Joby Gorillapod might also be a good idea. They can be really handy on trips. In this case, one of the larger ones to handle the weight.

 

[MaleficentRN]

A Joby Gorillapod might also be a good idea. They can be really handy on trips. In this case, one of the larger ones to handle the weight.

Perfect! I didn't even think of a tripod. Getting him this. So glad I didn't go with a bag as he bought himself one a couple of weeks ago. :\ Again, I appreciate everyone taking the time to help me out.

 

[bob100]

I'm at a loss what to get my step father for Father's Day. He's an amateur photographer. Has a fancy digital camera and lenses and tripods ( I have no clue what brand or type). We're cruising from NY in October to Canada and I know he's looking forward to taking photos up there.
Is there a case that would make a great gift or some other gadget to take on the road? Any idea would be a help. Thanks!

Perfect! I didn't even think of a tripod. Getting him this. So glad I didn't go with a bag as he bought himself one a couple of weeks ago. :\ Again, I appreciate everyone taking the time to help me out.

if he already has plenty of tripods another one may not be the best gift idea! - another vote (5?) for the gift card from B&H, Amazon or Adorama