Best Gifts for Videographers and Photographers (2019)

Someone who is a keen photographer or videographer surely already has their own camera. What he lacks are accessories that would simplify his work or even raise it a level or two higher. That's why they're ours the best gifts for videographers and photographers especially the latter. A camera, no matter how good it is, will never be all-powerful, so the use of accessories is key to achieving good results in photography and video. A good accessory quickly becomes our faithful companion wherever we go. We're sure you'll find one on our list.

The best gifts for videographers and photographers

Atomos Shinobi external screen

Photographers are very likely to look through the peephole while taking pictures. The same is not true for videographers, who rely more or less on viewing through an external screen while recording. Since this is usually quite poor, it makes sense to decide to buy an external display such as the Atomos Shinobi. It is very light but extremely powerful. Not only does it show a much better picture in UHD resolution, HDR colors and is viewable even under direct sunlight, it also offers additional options that may not be built into the camera. These are color curves, showing elements that are in focus, and the list goes on.

Joby GorillaPod 500 tripod

When the camera needs to be placed somewhere, we find that no surface is completely flat. Of course, we can play with regular tripods and look for the right position, but using the Joby tripod will be much faster. Joby also adds greater flexibility of use. It can be wrapped around branches, posts, your hand or used as a vlog selfie stick. Since it is a smaller tripod, it is perfect for traveling and short trips to nature.

Gimbal Zhiyun Crane 3 LAB

No matter how steady the hands are and no matter how good the stabilization of the sensor or lens is, every serious videographer will quickly realize that they need some kind of stabilizer or gimbal. Not only does this extra stabilize the camera to smooth perfection, it also allows for easier camera control to capture more artistic shots. Only the gimbal allows you to place accessories, such as an external screen, in a more convenient place.

RØde VideoMic Pro external microphone

Built-in microphones are usually of no use. The sound quality rises dramatically when we start using external microphones. The RØde brand is very well known in the world of microphones and it does not disappoint here either. In addition to the microphone, we also get a "dead cat": protection against the wind, which would otherwise spoil the sound recording.

External SSD drive SunDisk Extreme PRO

Both photographers and videographers have to deal with large files when processing material. In order not to slow down the computer, we have to keep these files stored separately. There are several types of external disks, and for faster processing, of course, we need faster disks. This will be especially noticeable when editing a video. Therefore, choosing an SSD external drive is the only logical solution. We have suggested the fastest ones that have a transfer speed of up to 1050 MB/s, but you can choose cheaper ones that have a transfer speed of up to 550 MB/s.

DJI Mavic 2 drone

DJI is surely the king of drones, both for professionals and beginners. It is easy to fly and can last up to 30 minutes in the air. A superb basket of settings will help your photos and videos look absolutely stunning. Husselblad himself helped with the drone's optical performance. This is the same company whose cameras were the first to record the surface of the Moon.

RAVPower Filehub All-in-One

It is difficult to give this device an exact name, because it can do several things at the same time. Among other things, it can transfer all files from your SD card to an external drive or USB stick with a simple click of a button. Through the application, we can also view photos and recordings on our SD card. It can even be plugged into an internet socket and turned into a temporary Wi-Fi router. Since Filehub runs on a battery, this same battery can also be used as a portable battery to charge your phone or camera in an emergency. This device will quickly become your favorite gadget.

Jamber cable pouch

The more additional connectors we have, the more cables we will have to carry with us. Since all cables can look very similar, it's a good idea to keep them organized. This problem will be quickly solved by such a case with many compartments, where each cable and adapter can be clearly seen separately. Good organization speeds up work a lot.

Neewer folding reflector

Good lighting is important for both photography and video, especially if there is a strong light source behind our subject. Even using a smaller reflector can help a lot. The latter offers as many as 5 different reflective surfaces. White, transparent white, black, gold and silver.

Peak Design Slide Camera Strap

The camera strap must be comfortable, especially if our camera is of the heavier variety. In addition to comfort, Peak Design also offers practicality, as the camera can be quickly removed from the belt so that it will not hinder us during more demanding photography.

Aputure Amaran M9 Portable LED Light

Professional cameras usually do not have a built-in flash, and even the latter are in no way up to the conditions when the photographer/recorder really needs a lot of light. The Amaran M9 portable LED light has 9 LED lights inside, which will help you achieve beautifully lit shots. Since it is not tied to the camera signal, it can be placed somewhere else, creating a different, more artistic look to the footage.

Fujifilm X-T30 camera

A small and very fun camera from Fujifilm will satisfy both the needs of recording and the needs of good photography. In addition to boasting a large range of shooting settings, users will also be impressed by a wide range of quality lenses. It also looks very sexy.