Right, set an alarm on your smartphone - Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 17 and, if your father loves photography, then we have some great gift ideas to meet a whole range of budgets. From accessories and lens, to lighting gear and cameras, we’ve shortlisted 10 great items that any father would love to find space for in their kit bag.
1 - AFT Camera Strap Set:
Who said camera straps have to be boring? Help your father jazz up his set up and look cool with this affordable strap set. Along with the colourful strap that will make holding the camera more comfortable by distributing the weight more evenly, the set also includes a lens cap holder, which will help find a solution to that age-old problem of mislaying your lens cap everytime it comes off the optic.
AFT Camera Strap Set
2 - Bokehlicious T-Shirt:
Every father wants to be Bokehlicious, so why not get the t-shirt, too? These limited edition t-shirts are available in sizes Small to XXL and will be sure to get you know nods of respect from other camera-wielding dads, while slightly confusing those not at all into photography. Printed in a limited run of 1,000, each T-shirt comes with a limited edition serial number but be sure to check the size chart before ordering.
Look at this cool Daddy!
3 - Yongnuo 50mm f/1. 8 lens:
A fast aperture lens is the key to creating a shallow depth of field within your images and producing a more arty style to your frames. However, many believe fast aperture primes have to come with a very large price-tags. Luckily though, this isn’t true and the Yongnuo YN-50mm is a 50mm f/1. 8 lens for Canon for Nikon DSLRs that won't break the bank. The lens is fully autofocus, but also has a manual focus mode too and the 50mm focal lengths is perfect for portraits as it gives a flattering perspective to your people pictures.
Get a Nifty Fifty that's thrifty.
4 - DigitalRev Pinkenta Panther shoulder bag:
Bags serve the dual purpose of helping you transport your camera kit from photoshoot to photoshoot while also offering protection from bumps and knocks as well as the rain. This shoulder bag from Digital Rev has room for a DSLR and two extra lenses, as well as pockets for accessories such as spare batteries, memory cards and filters. The internal dividers can be removed and rearranged to best suit your kit layout and the shoulder strap has a padding section to make carrying your kit even more comfortable.
Have bag, will travel!
5 - Sandisk 64GB SD card:
You can never have enough SD cards and this version from Sandisk is one of the best on the market. 64GB will hold thousands of RAW files from a standard 20-30 Megapixel camera or plenty of movies if you prefer to shoot video. With fast read and write speeds, you won’t be slowed down as the card struggles to transfer data from the camera and, as the price of memory has fallen in recent years, this SD won’t break the bank either.
Help your father stock up on memory.
6 - Hoya Pro 1 CPL filter :
Circular polariser filters are an often overlooked accessory that can make a big difference to your landscape images. Turn the filter and you should see skies become more saturated, adding more tonal information to your file and requiring less processing work on the computer. CPL filters also help remove the sheen off water’s surface - useful if you are shooting a lake. What’s more, if your father is a fan of automotive photography, CPL filters are great for darkening or lightening the windscreen glass on a car for a more professional look. Be sure to select the right size filter to match your lens.
See more of your scene with a CPL filter.
7 - Canon 1300D with 18-55mm lens:
If the father in your life is ready to take the first steps into DSLR photography, this entry-level model from Canon could be the perfect camera. Though compact and weighing just 485g, the 1300D offers 18-megapixels – enough to make prints up to A3 in size. Better still, the 1300D has all the semi-auto and manual exposure modes needed to take your photography to the next level and is compatible with all of Canon’s EF-S/EF lenses.
The 1300D is a great first DSLR.
8 - Meike MT24 Macro flash kit:
Dad’s love gadgets, so if your father is interested in macro photography, this twin flash set-up will be perfect. The problem is that when you get too close to a macro subject, you cast shadow on it, ruining the lighting. This clever system positions two light units around the front of your lens, to illuminate the close-up subject and enhance the lighting in your scene. The power of the light can be controlled manually and this innovative system will help take your father’s macro photography to the next level.
Perfect your macro photography with this innovative lighting system.
9 - DJI Mavic Air:
Drones are one of the coolest photography gadgets on the market and will make the ultimate gift for your father. The Mavic Air is an excellent drone, that can capture JPEGs and RAW images from its 12-megapixel camera, as well as 4K video. The Mavic Air also has 8GB of internal memory, just in case you forget to pack your Micro SD card and has a maximum flight time of 21 minutes per charge. The Mavic Air is portable thanks to its folding design. has a top speed of 43mph when in Sports mode and features a 3-axis stabilised gimbal.
Take your photos to the next level with a drone.
10 - Sony A6500 :
Mirrorless cameras offer photographers excellent image quality in small and lightweight bodies. The A6500 is one of the best on the market, offering a 24-megapixels from the APS-C Exmor sensor, 5-axis image stabilisation technology, a 3-inch tilting LCD with touchscreen technology and a burst mode that can capture up to 11 frames per second. What’s more, if your father loves to shoot movies, the A6500 can shoot ultra high quality 4K footage. The camera also benefits from featuring 425 focus points and is compatible with Sony’s range of E-mount lenses.
Shoot 4K from a tiny mirrorless body.
Been inspired by our selection of Father’s Day gifts? Why not make your father feel special on June 17 by clicking here to buy the item - after all, no dad wants to peel off the wrapping paper of his gift to discover another pair of socks or a shaving kit.
. digitalrev.com2018-6-1 03:00