Last Updated on 12/08/2014 by Chris Gampat
It’s no secret that photography gear is very expensive and that the hobby is general isn’t a cheap one. But there are gifts that you can snag for the photographer in your life (or yourself) that won’t break the bank too much or even at all. We’ve spent a week perusing deals and thinking of ideas for really affordable but solid gifts for the photographer under $100.
Here’s our roundup of gifts under $100.
Lens Wrap
Buy Now: B&H Photo
These things can keep your lenses protected when in a regular, ordinary bag. No need for putting dividers into something that isn’t a camera bag.
Isopropyl Alcohol Bottle
Buy Now: Amazon
Use this to clean the contacts where your lens and camera meet. It will improve the autofocus performance so much more.
Giottos Rocket Blower
Buy Now: B&H Photo
Blow dust out of your camera, lens and most importantly off the sensor.
PNY 128GB SD card
Buy Now: B&H Photo
Do you really need to ask about why you need more memory or a faster SD card?
Arctic Butterfly
Buy Now: B&H Photo
This little brush has saved us so many times in a bind when it comes to cleaning our sensors. Just don’t ever make the brush spin while near the sensor.
TAP and DYE Leather Camera Strap
Buy Now: TAP and DYE
Beautiful, handmade, and extremely durable.
Great State Classic Skinny Strap
Buy Now: Great State
Built well, soft to the touch, and durable.
Lexar 64GB CF card
Buy Now: B&H Photo
You could always use more memory and faster performance.
Impact Light Shed
Buy Now: B&H Photo
The Impact Light Shed will help you shoot images of products with a clean, white background providing that you’ve got the lights that you need.
Yongnuo 560 III
Buy Now: Amazon
A fully manual speedlight for a super cheap price.
Phottix Luna folding Octabox
Buy Now: Amazon
Make the light from your speedlight look amazing.
Five Roll Pack of Kodak Portra
Buy Now: B&H Photo
Mmmmmmm, film. Yum!
Joby GPod Mini
Buy Now: B&H Photo
Itty bitty tripods are awesome for helping you photograph itty bitty things.
Olloclip 4-in-1 lens
Buy Now: B&H Photo
With manual control now available in many iOS and Android devices, why not move forward a bit with your mobile photography?
Triggertrap Flash Adapter
Buy Now: Amazon
When used with the Triggertrap app, this adapter can make a flash go off with just a sound sensor or make it go off repeatedly.