Stocking Stuffers

[MarkBarbieri]

It's that time of year again. What are your suggestions for photography related stocking stuffers? Here are a few of my suggestions:

Op/Tech Strap - These straps are much more comfortable than the strap that came with your camera. I'd pay the price to buy one of these to use it for just one WDW trip.

Hoodman Loupe - Ever wish your LCD was bigger? Ever wish you could see it in bright sunlight? The hoodman loupe is a little magnifier that you put over the LCD. It is awesome for reviewing shots and looking at histograms on those bright sunny days.

Hot Shoe Level - Use a tripod for landscape shots? Have you ever looked at your pictures and wondered how you keep from falling down when your sense for what is level is so bad? Put a little bubble level on your camera.

Flash Gels - Color the light from your flash. Great for matching sunsets, fire light, flourescent light, etc. Also great for adding mood to a picture. If you have read "The Moment It Clicks" (and you should have), you'll know the Joe uses them all the time.

L-Bracket - Use a tripod head that takes standard quick release plates? Get an L-Bracket. It allows you to mount your camera to the tripod in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. They are pricey for stocking stuffers, but I'll never have a camera without one.

 

[annnewjerz]

Extra battery- I have only had one occassion for it so far, but definitely a nice thing to keep in your pocket or bag juuuuust in case.

Memory cards- If there is one thing I have learned from the DIS, it's that more is more when it comes to memory cards.

Remote shutter release- Something that is on the stocking stuffer list that I will be giving to DH, gotta have it before New Year's so I can practice some fireworks shots in preparation for our 09 trip to WDW.

Lenses - Whether it's the nifty fifty or a longer telephoto...did you ever notice that they are the perfect size to slip down into a stocking??

 

[saturndb]

Gorrillapod - Flexible tripod designed for digital SLRs or camcorders weighing up to 6.6 pounds, fits in a backpack, or roomy jacket pocket. Also everytime you take it out and use people around you will ask you what that is.

 

[AndrewWG]

Hoodman Loupe - Ever wish your LCD was bigger? Ever wish you could see it in bright sunlight? The hoodman loupe is a little magnifier that you put over the LCD. It is awesome for reviewing shots and looking at histograms on those bright sunny days.

Mark,

Have you ever used one of these? Are they all that they say they are? I have looked into them for awhile now, but haven't pulled the trigger on one as of yet.

 

[boBQuincy]

A tiny red led flashlight, for making those camera adjustments in the dark without losing your night vision.

A remote cable release or IR release.

A memory card reader (USB 2.0 or FireWire)

An iGo battery powered charger & tip for phones and MP3 players
http://www.igo.com/productresults.asp?a=PS00264-0001+COM6600697-01

A ND filter (6-8 stops) for making those long exposures in daylight.

A RRS ballhead (for Santas with lots of $$$).

A lightweight, sturdy, inexpensive tripod, for those who believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, and UFOs!