2014 Holiday Gift Guide for the Mobile Photographer
The advent of the smartphone (and its awesome camera) has made it possible for many accessories that are MUSTS to own. Lens kits, tripods, hand/camera grips and apps galore are just a few things the average mobile photographer should have this holiday season.
I have selected some of the most interesting and useful mobile photography accessories in the market to help you and your loved ones capture, create, and share this season and into 2015!
There are many quality lenses for mobile photographers. For this gift guide, I wanted to go with one of the lens attachments that I felt brought mobile photography to the next level.
The Moment Lenses are amazing. From packaging, to craftsmanship, to final image, you will be very happy with purchasing a Moment Lens. There are two lenses that Moment has focused on. There is the wide lens (18mm) and the tele lens (60mm).
Click the link to read my review and further information.
Price:$99.99 per lensMore »
Joby’s the name that all mobile photographers (all photographers really) should know about in regards to tripods and active lifestyles.
They provide a great line of products to help in stabilizing devices to get that perfect shot from that perfect vantage. I’ll be presenting a lot of their products on this site to help you decide what is best for your style of mobile photography.
Price: VaryMore »
iBlazr is a small LED flash that works on many smart phones or tablets. If you have a cold shoe, it can also be mounted on a big camera, providing the world’s smallest
The iBlazr is packaged with a flash, a diffuse, a USB charger, a carrying bag, and a cold shoe mount. It’s all inclusive to ensure that you do not get nickeled and dimed.
I suggest charging it fully before use but it does come with some charge right out the box. The app will be able to help you determine if you how you are going to use it as a light source. You also would need to download their app to be able to use the product as an LED flash.
The iBlazr works with iOS, Android, and Windows Phone (beta) operating systems.
Price: $49.99More »
If you use your smart phone as your primary camera (and even if you didn’t but are really loving mobile photography like millions are in the world) then your camera bag should definitely have this product.
Shuttr is a low profile remote that connects to your smart phone by way of Bluetooth and assist you in controlling your device’s shutter abilities.
Shuttr works with all iOS and a handful of Android devices (Samsung Galaxy series, Notes, Sony Xperia, LG Nexus 4 and up)
Mophie’s are available for all devices.
Price: $39.99More »
The word Mophie is synonymous with power when you’re talking mobile photography. This gift guide would not be doing you any justice if I didn’t include the awesome Mophie and it’s products in the guide.
Mophie’s products has everything and anything that you will need to keep you’re device charged and revved up.
From Juice packs to Powerstations, make sure you have something to keep you focused on shooting rather than battery life and missed opportunities.
Price:VaryMore »
The Camalapse is a slowly rotating camera-agnostic base that lets you take steady 360-degree time-lapse videos. Combine the Camalapse with a time-lapse video app or your favorite panoramic app and you will create some awesome visuals.
This is really good to couple with you shooters who do semi-pro to professional shoots. I used the Camalapse to help in capturing Behind The Sceens (BTS) footage.
Price: $29.99More »
I have selected some of the most interesting and useful mobile photography accessories in the market to help you and your loved ones capture, create, and share this season and into 2015!
1. Moment Lens
There are many quality lenses for mobile photographers. For this gift guide, I wanted to go with one of the lens attachments that I felt brought mobile photography to the next level.
The Moment Lenses are amazing. From packaging, to craftsmanship, to final image, you will be very happy with purchasing a Moment Lens. There are two lenses that Moment has focused on. There is the wide lens (18mm) and the tele lens (60mm).
Click the link to read my review and further information.
Price:$99.99 per lensMore »
2. Joby Products
Joby’s the name that all mobile photographers (all photographers really) should know about in regards to tripods and active lifestyles.
They provide a great line of products to help in stabilizing devices to get that perfect shot from that perfect vantage. I’ll be presenting a lot of their products on this site to help you decide what is best for your style of mobile photography.
Price: VaryMore »
3. iBlazr
iBlazr is a small LED flash that works on many smart phones or tablets. If you have a cold shoe, it can also be mounted on a big camera, providing the world’s smallest
The iBlazr is packaged with a flash, a diffuse, a USB charger, a carrying bag, and a cold shoe mount. It’s all inclusive to ensure that you do not get nickeled and dimed.
I suggest charging it fully before use but it does come with some charge right out the box. The app will be able to help you determine if you how you are going to use it as a light source. You also would need to download their app to be able to use the product as an LED flash.
The iBlazr works with iOS, Android, and Windows Phone (beta) operating systems.
Price: $49.99More »
4. Muku Shuttr
If you use your smart phone as your primary camera (and even if you didn’t but are really loving mobile photography like millions are in the world) then your camera bag should definitely have this product.
Shuttr is a low profile remote that connects to your smart phone by way of Bluetooth and assist you in controlling your device’s shutter abilities.
Shuttr works with all iOS and a handful of Android devices (Samsung Galaxy series, Notes, Sony Xperia, LG Nexus 4 and up)
Mophie’s are available for all devices.
Price: $39.99More »
5. Mophie
The word Mophie is synonymous with power when you’re talking mobile photography. This gift guide would not be doing you any justice if I didn’t include the awesome Mophie and it’s products in the guide.
Mophie’s products has everything and anything that you will need to keep you’re device charged and revved up.
From Juice packs to Powerstations, make sure you have something to keep you focused on shooting rather than battery life and missed opportunities.
Price:VaryMore »
6. Camalapse
The Camalapse is a slowly rotating camera-agnostic base that lets you take steady 360-degree time-lapse videos. Combine the Camalapse with a time-lapse video app or your favorite panoramic app and you will create some awesome visuals.
This is really good to couple with you shooters who do semi-pro to professional shoots. I used the Camalapse to help in capturing Behind The Sceens (BTS) footage.
Price: $29.99More »
Word Up! My Final Word.
The most important thing about mobile photography is that it is fun and keeps you creative.The products and accessories I featured in this gift guide are those that I feel are fun and definitely keep you creative.You want to be able to push your boundaries in the art of mobile photography.Apps are a great way, but I'd be remiss to say that the hardware actually completes the circle.This holiday treat the mobile photographer you love with some amazing accessories for the new art form that they love.If you are the one who is the mobile photographer, send them this gift guide and give them a pretty good hint.After all is said and done, I truly wish you and yours a beautiful holiday this season.Here's to a great 2015!
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