A $1k budget for a Christmas gift is generous and it means you’re serious about your purchase. Whether it’s for a photographer you love or the photographer in you, there is no room for bad choices when spending this kind of money. As with our previous lists, we’re here to help you make the best choices. Here are our recommendations for the top 10 gifts you can get for less than $1,000.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
This is the tablet that wants to beat the laptop. And from what we have gathered, it does a fair job of replacing it. It is a high performance tablet that also allows you to edit using its quality touch screen and pen. Viewing photos and watching videos is a joy and overall operation is very fast making it a more portable, and there we say more attractive alternative to the laptop.
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Photoflex Triton Flash
It’s not easy to shoot with studio lights on location, especially if you’re doing it somewhere with no power supply. The Triton Flash is designed to give you studio quality lighting no matter where you are , by using an external battery and power module.
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3. Vanguard 8x42 Endeavour ED II Binoculars
Binoculars are the kind of gift many of us wanted to get for Christmas when we were little. But it seems like the kind of present that seems interesting at first, but quickly becomes boring after you get used to it. For photographers however, they could prove a very useful item. The Vanguard Endeavour ED II are constructed with premium Japanese Extra-Low Dispersion glass that provides incredible brightness and clarity. They are designed to provide a large view angle and minimum near focus for maximum usability.
They also come with a lifetime warranty.
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4. Sigma 50mm f 1.4 HSM Art
I know you already own a 50mm lens, quite possible a f1.4. But some say this is the greatest 50mm lens ever built . It is incredibly fast, unbelievably sharp and , well... just an amazing lens for the money.
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5. Canon G1X Mark II
This is a great camera to carry around in your backpack. It has a 13 megapixel sensor, a 24-120 mm equivalent lens and a very nice 3" LCD.
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6. Apple iPhone 6
This is the ideal gift for a lot of people, probably for most actually. But for photographers, the new camera is the main argument for getting it.
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7. Photography Workshops
Workshops and just about anything educational are highly valuable for photographers. A workshop would make an ideal gift, but you need to make sure you know what kind of photography your loved one is interested in before you buy the entrance. After that ,you will see that there are plenty of really cool workshops for less than $ 1k.
8. Photoflex FlexFlash 400W Strobe LiteDome/Umbrella Kit
The kit is equipped with two FlexFlash 400W strobes , two Compact LiteStands and various modifiers, making it an ideal kit for enthusiasts and advanced amateurs. It is one of the best price to quality ratios you will find on the market and that is why we highly recommend it.
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9. A photo tour
Want a great gift idea for you or a loved one? Chose a photo tour ! Make sure you know what kind of landscapes they prefer and book a surprise ticket this Christmas.
10. Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Wide-Format Color Inkjet Printer
Printing at home was part of what made classic photography so cool. Why not enjoy it in the digital age? This Epson printer is ideal for enthusiasts who enjoy printing and framing their work.
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