No, lottery tickets aren’t on the list.
The following Christmas stocking stuffer ideas are sure to please your favorite photographers, regardless of their skill level. In addition, they will also please your bank account, given that they don’t include purchasing a new (see: expensive) camera.
MEMORY CARDS
I’m horrible at erasing shots taken on memory cards. As a result, I am constantly running out of space, and often end up frantically searching for a spare card at the most inopportune times. Digital camera owners can always use a few extra memory cards. Fortunately, they don’t cost nearly as much as they used to. When shopping for memory cards you may want to avoid buying ones with a massive amount of memory. Photographers, who like to transfer photos online on a regular basis, typically use smaller capacity cards as they generally don’t feel comfortable saving their precious memories on a card for too long in case it breaks or gets lost.
BATTERIES
You can’t operate a digital camera without batteries. The little power packs are essential to taking stellar shots, plus they make excellent stocking stuffers. I prefer rechargeable batteries as they save money over time and are better for the environment. What’s more, many come in starter kits (batteries and a charger), which make for convenient holiday gifts.
FLASH BOUNCE CARD
If your favorite shutterbug takes a lot of portraits, then you might consider purchasing him a Flash Bounce Card. The photo accessory allows photographers to use their camera’s flash without shooting it directly at a subject. Rather, the flash hits the ceiling or sky, and the Flash Bounce Card (which attaches to the camera) diffuses the light to create a softer-lit photo.
FILTERS
Most people could get lost in the filter section of a camera store. However, if you are looking for filters as stocking stuffers, then consider sticking with three basic ones: a U/V filter to protect the camera’s lens, a Polarizing filter to combat glass reflections and deepen color tones, and a Neutral Density filter to reduce the amount of light that passes through the lens. The latter is essential for long exposures during the daylight hours.
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