The holidays are almost here, and gift giving is on everyone’s mind. While buying the perfect gift can be confusing and exhausting, at Digital Imaging Reporter, we think it’s simple and easy. Just buy great imaging gear for everyone on your list—from the novice snapshooters and family memory keepers to seasoned content creators! To make it even easier, we’ve come up with eight incredible imaging gifts with tech and style that are sure to please!
Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera
Sony built this compact camera specifically for vloggers, livestreamers and content creators of all stripes. The ZV-1F vlog camera is perfect for anyone who wants to step up to a point-and-shoot camera with advanced video and still capabilities along with ease of use and advanced connectivity options.
- Weighs 8.1 ounces yet has a large, 1.0-type 20.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
- An ultrawide 20mm-equivalent f/2.0 Zeiss Tessar T* lens excels at selfie-style recording, plus a background defocus function quickly blurs the background for stills and video
- A directional 3-capsule mic with a wind screen for reduced background noise
What set this P&S apart is a face priority AE system that automatically adjusts the brightness based on a subject’s face and eye AF for humans and animals. And its 3-inch vari-angle touch LCD lets you quickly change settings. Plus, a product showcase setting automatically shifts focus between a face and products.
MSRP: $499.99
Holiday Deal: The ZV-1F is $100 off!
Pentax 17
Film lovers rejoice! The retro-looking Pentax 17 half-frame film camera from Ricoh Imaging captures two 17mm x 24mm pictures in a 35mm film frame. Its vertical-format pictures have smartphone-like image ratios, so you can easily share your photos on social media after the film is developed and prints scanned.
- The manual film winding mechanism with a wind-up sound is based on those in Pentax SLR film cameras
- The 37mm-equivalent f/3.5 lens combines Pentax’s optics and latest coating tech
- Bright optical viewfinder for real-time confirmation of a subject image
What sets this unique half-frame camera apart are seven shooting modes to accommodate different applications as well as a zone-focus system that hits the mark from close-ups to long-distance shots.
MSRP: $499.95
Lume Cube XL 60W RGB Mini COB LED Light
Lume Cube reengineered this terrific app-controlled monolight to close the gap between casual content creators and seasoned professionals. It’s a solution whether you’re capturing photos, filming videos or streaming content. With full-spectrum RGB control, a 97+ CRI rating as well as a wide 2700K–7500K CT range, the photo/video light provides pro-grade color accuracy.
- Handy green/magenta tint control
- Seven special effects with 10 speed settings each
- Internal cooling fan to complement a more-than-one-hour run time with battery grip
What sets this mini monolight apart is portability and easy control via the Lume Control app or onboard controls with its LCD. Additionally, you can pair it with multiple units or group it with other compatible lights.
MSRP: $249
Holiday Deal: The LED light is $50 off!
Nikon Z50II Mirrorless ILC
This compact, full-featured APS-C/DX-format camera will unleash creativity for both photo and video capture. In fact, it’s a “lifestyle accessory for those who seek innovative creative features like film-inspired looks and easy sharing.” Further, its 20.9MP sensor and Expeed 7 process won’t let you down, whether shooting portraits, landscapes, a night scene or vacation memories.
- Advanced AF with nine types of subject detection from humans to vehicles
- Auto shooting mode with deep learning automatically optimizes settings
- 4K footage is oversampled from 5.6K; various recording frame rates/resolutions
What sets this ILC apart is a dedicated picture control button; 31 color presets; a handy product review mode that focuses on foreground objects; N-Log that offers subtle, rich tonal gradation for higher-quality video; as well as easy USB livestreaming.
MSRP: $909.95
ProMaster Epoch 328/4W Tripod Kit
With 3-section legs and a 4-way head, the Epoch 328/4W tripod kit is a blend of classic looks and contemporary technology. It’s great for shooting landscapes, astrophotography, time lapses and long exposures in tough weather. And its pan/tilt head makes it an option for macro and architectural work, as well as for use with spotting scopes and binoculars.
- Made from high-strength, thin-wall aluminum
- The smallest leg section has a 22mm diameter for more stability
- Spring-loaded aluminum push buttons on the collar let you adjust each leg to one of three positions
What sets this tripod kit apart is its 71.8-inch max working height and 6.4-inch minimum height for ground-level work; a 22-pound payload; and a ball head with a dovetail (Arca-type) quick-release system. Plus, the head isolates your camera’s movement to one direction at a time while honing your composition, or you can swivel the camera in a vertical motion.
MSRP: $299.95
Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Zoom Lens
We’re featuring the E-mount version of Tamron’s fast-aperture standard zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is compact, easy to use and delivers exceptional optical performance. It’s ideal for portraits, landscapes as well as everyday shooting.
- AF system with a Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive (VXD) linear motor for superfast, precise, quiet focusing
- Close-up photography with a 7.1-inch MOD (28mm) and 1:2.7 max magnification
- Remarkably compact and lightweight: 4.6 inches long; 19 ounces
What sets this lens apart is its high resolving power to the edges of the frame at all focal lengths, while also offering soft, beautiful bokeh. Its size also makes it well-suited for handheld shooting for extended periods. And it supports several in-camera functions, like eye AF.
MSRP: $899
Holiday Deal: $699—that’s a savings of $200!
Lowepro ProTactic III 450 AW Backpack
Lowepro built its ProTactic III bags for photographers, videographers and content creators seeking comfort, compatibility and longevity. The series is a modular system for carrying cameras and accessories. Customizable and featuring Lowepro’s SlipLock connection system, we picked the larger BP 450 backpack.
- Four access points: dual side doors for quick access; a wide top opening for telephoto lenses; full back access for gear organization
- A new, adaptive harness for greater carrying comfort
- A webbing attach system that sits higher for carrying a large tripod
What sets this all-weather, roomy backpack apart is an innovative fully molded divider system that’s more adaptable for greater flexibility; zippered transparent pockets on top of a CradleFit laptop pocket; and up to 93% recycled fabric for a reduced environmental footprint.
MSRP: $319.95
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens
Sigma’s excellent DC DN lenses are made exclusively for mirrorless crop sensor cameras. What’s more, the versatile 30mm prime is available for Sony E, Canon RF/EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, MFT and L mounts. The large-aperture standard lens gives you the opportunity to shoot wide open, with f/1.4 brightness. You’ll also appreciate its artistic bokeh effect.
- Fast max aperture for low-light performance and background blur to separate subjects from the background
- Rubber sealing for dust and splash resistance
- TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) build for all-temp performance and a rugged brass bayonet mount
What sets this lens is apart is its flexibility. You can use its shallow depth of field at wide-open aperture to take portraits and tabletop still life shots. Or close the aperture for greater depth of field to shoot landscapes or snapshots. It’s also compatible with in-camera aberration corrections.
Holiday Deal: MSRPs start at $294 with a $75 instant savings!
