Gift Ideas for the Budding Photographer
November 19, 2009 by Star Stevenson
Filed under Gifts
Is someone in your life just getting into photography or a camera enthusiast? This holiday season, give them a new camera to play around and experiment with. From the classic film cameras, to instant photos at your fingertips, these cameras will turn anyone into a great photographer!
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Fuji Instax Instant Camera ($130) – This cool camera prints out credit card sized photos on the go. It comes with a built in lens cover, auto flash and instructions. Just like those poloroid photos we (still) love, this Fuji camera takes crisp, vintage-y photos.
Twin Lens Reflex Holga Camera ($80) – This camera captures images with different exposure effects using the twin lenses. It turns whatever you capture into an instant piece of art. There’s a built in flash, shutter speed of 1/100 seconds and an ISO of 21 or 27.
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Lomography Diana Deluxe Package ($250) – For the hardcore photographer, the Diana F+ camera is a must have. This set includes an amazing selection of lenses and accessories for them to play around with. The set includes the following; Diana F+ Diana Flash, hotshoe adaptor, cable release collar and cable release, Diana back and 4 masks for 4 kinds of film, viewfinder adapter, universal viewfinder, fisheye viewfinder, splitzer multiple exposure tool, 20mm fisheye lens, 38mm super-wide lens, 55mm wide-angle and close-up lens, 110mm telephoto lens, and finally a “Diana Vignettes” hardcover photo book and instruction manual. Whew!
Rob Ryan Fisheye Camera ($58) – This limited edition version of a classic lomography camera was designed by artist Robery Ryan. It has a 170 degree view lens that creates a distorted circular image. If your friend or loved one love fish eye style photos, this is the perfect camera to give!
