Photography Girls: What's on your Christmas list?

**scatterbrain** · 24-10-2011, 09:06am

I haven't really thought too much about Christmas yet. I usually ask for Jessops/Amazon vouchers and photography bits & pieces, but I'm pretty happy with my current camera/lens combination so I don't feel the urge quite so much this year. I just wondered what everyone else had on their Christmas wish list? Of the top of my head...

I thought this was kind of cute: http://loveaccessories.me/item_65/Pa...e-in-Black.htm

I could still do with a polarising filter
I quite like the idea of a lenspet
A nice camera strap - has anyone seen one (in UK)?
Maybe a subscription to one of the pro photography mags.
If I thought I could get away with it I'd ask for Photoshop & lightroom! Alas, Santa hasn't obliged for the past couple of years.
Maybe a new bag - something more practical for one camera/lens than the Lowepro backpack I have. Or something bigger for when I'm shooting weddings.

As I said, I'm struggling to get inspired for ideas!

If anyone's looking for a stocking filler, I would recommend a lenspen. They're really handy.

**Sam** · 24-10-2011, 10:31am

Definitely a new lens for me, I use the one that came with my 450d, but I don't really know where to start with lenses

**lisa82** · 24-10-2011, 11:46am

Sam it all depends on what you mainly shoot. Then go from there

I have a nice long list of things id like but nothing id have the guts to ask anyone for

due to the cost of them!

I have a few low cost ideas but they would probably never get used

**scatterbrain** · 24-10-2011, 12:01pm

Sam, what sort of things do you photograph? We might be able to suggest one.

For example, if you like photographing people/pets etc a great 1st lens to add to the kit lens is a 50mm prime lens. It's a prime lens (no zoom), but it's very good quality. Nicknamed the nifty fifty because of it's popularity v's affordability (under £100).

**Milkybargirl** · 24-10-2011, 12:15pm

I would REALLY really love a proper camera - at the moment i have a point and shoot Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD - which is grand, but having used my brothers, i really really want a proper camera with the option of choosing lenses. Very very confusing as to which to go for - literally have dozens bookmarked, and then of course yes, there is a the cost issue so i may just wait for my after christmas bonus and get one then.

**Shazzaspannered** · 24-10-2011, 03:17pm

I don't think I have been a good enough girl to get my wish of a Canon 5d Mark II

**Sam** · 24-10-2011, 08:55pm

Originally Posted by scatterbrain

Sam, what sort of things do you photograph? We might be able to suggest one.

For example, if you like photographing people/pets etc a great 1st lens to add to the kit lens is a 50mm prime lens. It's a prime lens (no zoom), but it's very good quality. Nicknamed the nifty fifty because of it's popularity v's affordability (under £100).

Yes mainly the children so that sounds fab, I'll have a look (on behalf of dh who will be buying

)

Thank you

**lisa82** · 27-10-2011, 12:51pm

Just thought of something really useful that i could use and would make a fab pressie and that's a waterproof rain cover, for me that would be a life saver since this is the season rugby is played!

**scatterbrain** · 03-11-2011, 02:27pm

I really need a new camera bag. I have a lowepro rucksac style, but would like one that goes over my shoulder. It would need to fit a camera with lens attached, flash gun, spare lens and have somewhere to put hundreds of spare batteries & memory cards.

Without breaking the bank as I don't have any rich people buying for me - lol

Any suggestions?