PhotographyTalk’s 10 Best Holiday Gifts for less than $500

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  1. Vanguard Xcenior 62T Trolley Equipment Bag

If you’re a busy professional photographer who must travel for many of your assignments, then you’ll want to pack your valuable equipment in the rugged, but stylish Vanguard 62T Xcenior Trolley Equipment Bag. As the largest in the series, the 62T has room for 2–3 pro DSLRs with grips; 7–11 lenses (as much as 300mm f/2.8); multiple flash units; accessories (memory cards, cables, battery and charger); a maximum 17” laptop; and tripod. Click here to order the Vanguard 62T Xcenior for just $349.99 from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/VANGUARD-Xcenior-62T-Photographic-Equipment

  1. Tamron AF 18–200mm f/3.5–6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

Here’s another all-in-one lens for the hobbyist or enthusiast shooting with an APS-C, or cropped-sensor, DSLR camera. The focal length is equivalent to 28–300mm in the 35mm format. The glass element configuration includes three hybrid aspherical elements and two Low Dispersion elements, which help to control chromatic aberrations, so the Tamron 18–200mm provides you with better optical quality and resulting images. Click here to order this Tamron lens from Amazon for just $299. Click here for Tamron’s $50 rebate on this lens through 12/31/12.

http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-18-200mm-3-5-6-3-Aspherical-Digital

http://www.tamron-usa.com

  1. Sirui N-2204 Tripod

The Sirui N-2204 is an 8X carbon fiber, 4-section tripod. When you unlock the legs for the first time, you can’t help but notice how smoothly they extend. It weighs only 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg) and folds into a convenient 18-inch length that fits in the included padded traveling bag with a strong, durable shoulder strap. This tripod will support as much as 33 lbs. (15 kg) of equipment, so it’s perfect for DSLRs and medium-format cameras as well as digital and standard camcorders. Click here to purchase the Sirui N-2204 Tripod from Adorama for $404.95, or $504.90, with the G-20 Ball Head included.

http://www.adorama.com/

  1. Nik Software Complete Collection, Ultimate Edition

Add the entire suite of Nik Software products to your post-production process with the Complete Collection. In this Ultimate Edition, you receive all of Nik Software’s latest award-winning plug-in software titles for Photoshop®, Lightroom® and Aperture,™ including Dfine® 2.0, Viveza® 2, HDR Efex Pro™ 2, Color Efex Pro™ 4 Complete Edition, Silver Efex Pro™ 2 and Sharpener Pro™ 3.0. Click here for all the details and to order for just $499.95.

https://www.niksoftware.com/

  1. Jobu Design Black Widow Jr.3 Gimbal Head Kit

The best wildlife photos begin with a dependable, smoothly operating tripod head, and the Jobu Design Black Widow Jr.3 Gimbal Head should be your first choice. Many photographers rely on the Black Widow Jr.3 Gimbal because it weighs half of many heavy-duty gimbal heads, 1.4 lbs. compared to 3 lbs., and is almost half the size, with a smaller footprint when folded. It will easily support many camera/telephoto lens combinations to a total of 10 lbs. The kit includes an Arca-Swiss compatible quick release and a standard 3/8” tripod mount. Click here to visit the Jobu Design Website to order yours for $349 (CAD), or approximately the same price in US dollars.

http://www.jobu-design.com/

  1. Bush Hawk 320D ProKit 2

With the Bush Hawk 320D ProKit 2, you’ll find everything you need to shoot with a shoulder mount. The kit contains the BH-320D double-handle shoulder mount with trigger and comfort pad, one shutter release cord to fit your camera’s make and model, QR-400 quick release with required tools, Neoprene adjustable grip strap GS-333U for right or left-hand application, Window Pod WP-707 and sling strap SB-200. Click here for more information and to order for just $399.99 directly from Bush Hawk.

http://bushhawk.com/

  1. f-stop Satori EXP Photography Equipment Pack, Shell plus 2 ICUs

The f-stop’s Satori EXP Pack from its Mountain Series is exactly what you need if you’re a wildlife, nature or landscape photographer who is hiking, boating, mountain biking or climbing far from civilization. At 62 liters, or 2.2 cubic feet (.062 cubic meter), it has room not only for plenty of photography equipment, but also camping gear, making additional packs unnecessary. It’s also very comfortable, even after hours strapped to your back. This Satori configuration comes with 2 Internal Camera Units, or ICUs, which are easily packed, quickly inserted and attached at various Velcro points. Click here for all the details and to order the Satori bag with 2 ICUs for just $479.00.

http://fstopgear.com

  1. Cognisys StopShot Water Drop Photography Kit

Photographing the high-speed collisions of water drops no longer requires extremely expensive equipment, now that Cognisys has developed the StopShot Water Drop Photography Kit. The core of the kit is StopShot, an electronic timing device that is very affordable and does most of the work for you. The kit also includes a high-precision water valve, Mariotte siphon, tripod bracket, power supply and various cables. Click here to learn more about this exciting form of photography and to order the kit for just $400.00.

http://www.cognisys-inc.com

 

  1. Think Tank Airport International V2.0 Rolling Camera Bag

The Airport Security V 2.0 Rolling Camera Bag has been designed with the two primary features you need when traveling by air. It conforms to current TSA-legal dimensions for carry-on luggage and fits easily into a standard overhead compartment. Second, are the security features, including an ID plate with a unique serial number for each roller and two security cables. It has room for two pro-sized DSLRs; two strobes; two pocket wizards; 16–35 2.8mm, 24–70 2.8mm, 70–200 2.8mm and 300 2.8mm lenses; and much more. Click here for more details and order it for only $369.75.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com

  1. ProMediaGear Boomerang Flash Bracket

Professional photographers rely on the ProMediaGear Boomerang Flash Bracket whenever their assignments require the constant use of a flash unit and a flash bracket that is equal to the task. Each Boomerang is manufactured and assembled to match highly accurate design parameters. Then, aircraft-quality aluminum T6061 and titanium metal alloys are used. This makes the flash bracket both lightweight (approximately 14 oz. [400g] depending on configuration) and exceedingly strong. Click here for all the details and to order yours today for only $299.00.

http://store.promediagear.com/

 

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