The best Christmas gifts for photographers

The GR III is a treat for anyone who likes to take discreet street snaps, ala Daidu014d Moriyama, or who travels and wants exceptional photographs without the weight of CSC cameras and lenses. The GR III has a 24.4MP sensor, 28mm equivalent f2.8 lens and shake reduction. For a little extra cash, the Street Edition has a detachable electronic viewfinder.

This excellent kit from Lomography gives the lucky recipient all they need to build a fully functional 35mm film camera, complete with a changeable lens. While we think it's unlikely that the resulting photos will win the Pulitzer Prize, building the camera is rewarding and itu2019s huge fun to play with.

This innovative console is straight out of a photographer's dreams, shaving precious time off a workflow. The buttons, dials and touchscreen are fully customisable for streamlined control over editing software. Itu2019s also great for videographers, sound engineers and digital designers. Compatible with PC and Mac, and support includes Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Ableton Live.

All-singing, all-dancing and all-terrain, this robust action camera boasts some serious specs. We reviewed the little action camera to see if it still help up in 2021, and weu2019re happy to say that it nailed it. You can read our full review here.

Landscape photography and tripods go hand-in-hand. A sturdy base is needed to frame a mountaintop sunrise perfectly, and hand-holding a long exposure on a waterfall is a blurry recipe for disaster. This aluminium pick from Manfrotto is a sturdy choice, with plenty of adjustment to ensure a straight and crisp shot.

In this hefty hardback, pioneering photographer Joel Meyerowitz and curator Colin Westerbeck take a detailed look at the history of street photography. Brimming with important research and inspirational photographs spanning over one hundred years, this is an essential read for any street-based shooter, be they a rookie or a master.

The perfect gift for urban and architecture photographers, this book charts the acclaimed work of Micael Kenna. The images demonstrate how light, contrast and scale can be portrayed by the camera lens. This should get the creative juices flowing, for sure.

Landscape photography - itu2019s easy, right? Just point the lens at a nice mountain and click away. Well, Maters Of Landscape will soon correct such a notion. Over 170-plus pages, this book details some of the most astounding landscape photographs ever taken. Alongside images, 16 professional landscape photographers detail what it takes to capture and treat a great scenic image.

A legendary text among fashion circles, this book gathers 300-plus images together that chart how Peter Lindbergh changed the face of fashion photography. In addition to the pictures, thereu2019s an interview with the photographer and a look at his process. On Fashion Photography is the ideal gift for any wannabe style icon.

Available in three sizes, the Everday Sling is an excellent bag for city-dwelling photographers. While the exterior is robust and waterproof, the inside is configurable for different camera bodies and lenses. The larger sizes can even carry tablets or laptops. Read our hands-on review of the Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L here.

We all know the deal with a Polaroid camera - itu2019s a point-and-shoot that prints photos immediately and inspires oodles of retro nostalgia. This new edition keeps the traditional Polaroid spirit and injects it with modern convenience, including autofocus, photo counter and accurate flash.

If the photographer in your life is looking for more precision and control when editing, look no further. This Bluetooth pen-controlled tablet offers the user some intuitive control of their editing process. In addition to the pen, the tablet has four customisable buttons for added convenience.

This gift is more than a tripod. It allows the user to mount a camera to a tree or get extra extension while shooting a vlog. This innovative kit is a great pick for any intrepid explorer with a creative spark and penchant for unusual photo locations.

The Burri SreetShooter Wrist Stap is a stylish, robust and reliable leather strap, ideal for photographers who like to have their camera to hand. The strap is held in place by two stainless steel grommets which allow the strap to be removed easily. To offer a little protection against camera wear, combine this pick with a 1901 Grommet Cover. Available in 11 colours.

Chic and upcycled, this seatbelt strap is an excellent pick for anyone who likes to look good while taking care of the planet. Itu2019ll look particularly sharp on vintage and retro-styled cameras.

This polarizer is excellent for photographing in bright sunshine and negating reflections and glare. Plus, the good folks over at Gobe will plant five trees in an area affected by deforestation with the funds from the sale. Just make sure you double-check that youu2019re ordering the right size!

Thereu2019s a lot that is very satisfying about shooting with film cameras. However, one thing that certainly isnu2019t satisfying is buying costly new film (you win this one, digital cameras). Why not help a film fanatic out and gift them some 400X, a favourite among photojournalists.

The availability of super negative photo scanners like the Epson Perfection V600 allows analogue shooters to digitise and edit their work. Itu2019s the best of both worlds. This one will handle colour and monochrome negatives and has handy and well-implemented features, including scratch removal.

The perfect gift for the photographer with a dark sense of humour.

A lot cheaper than a new camera, and they'll probably be used more often.

Sounds like the makings of a good weekend!

Most lenses make things easier one way or another - but this one is all about messing everything up. It's a great one for a bit of fun and for getting the creative juices flowing.

Has the photographer in your life run out of shelf space for new cameras? These fancy mounts will fix the problem, keeping the cameras safe and letting them be displayed for all to see and appreciate.