Christmas is lurking. Whether you've got most of the presents you want for somebody, you haven't started, or somewhere in between, here are some great ideas.
The problem with most gift guides for photographers and videographers is — not to put too fine a point on it — they're crap. They suggest novelty items and cheap rubbish that get an appreciative smirk in thanks for the thought, but then end up in a drawer forever. Forever? Forever, ever?
This is why I was pleasantly surprised to see this guide, by Dunna Did It, is refreshingly specific and useful. There are some items you may not have heard of, and even some items out of budget, but even if nothing is quite right for your recipient, it's a strong starting point.
Rather than add items to this list, which would be another article altogether, I thought I would go a step further back and talk about how to know which items would be good. Firstly, if you're looking at forking out a sizable chunk of cash, you might want to just ask the person as it's easy to get these things wrong. Save that, you could ask another photographer, but make sure they know what they're talking about. If you want to go solo, then first narrow down what type of photography the recipient does. If, for example, they enjoy landscapes, look at gifts that will aid in that. Going for a tripod is a bold and risky move, however, proper walking boots, a powerbank, gloves that allow the use of touchscreens, and so on can all be great choices. Or just buy them a trip to Iceland.
What's on your Christmas list this year?
I went on Vessi website just to have a look, because it's not the kind of shoes that I'm wearing. As a man, I went in men section. And I must say that their shoes are really ugly. One more reason for me not wearing sneakers.
A purchase voucher for Fotoimpex to buy rools of film will be ok as always.