Christmas pressie for camera mad niece?

[Ari]

15 yr old niece, very into photography. Looking to get her something camera related for Christmas.

Previous presents have included a cheap filter set, a low cost tripod, a remote shutter, a couple of camera books.

Ideally something she can experiment with (like the filter lens set or the tripod were).

Any thoughts?

[noell35]

a subscription to Adobe CC. Lightroom & Photoshop if she hasn't already got them

[GetCarter]

Trip to the Cotswolds/Lake District?

...or if you want a physical pressie... best would be: http://www.wexphotographic.com/search/?q=gift%20vo...

[thebraketester]

What camera does she have? 50mm prime lens would be a good one, presuming shes got a DSLR

[Ari]

She's got a Nikon 3200.

[NNH]

If she doesn't have one already, how about a Gorillapod?

[grimmac]

10 stop filter?

Flash?

[thebraketester]

Ari said:

She's got a Nikon 3200.

50mm 1.8 lens.... an absolute must. IMO

[noell35]

thebraketester said:

50mm 1.8 lens.... an absolute must. IMO

Depends what she enjoys taking pictures of?

[thebraketester]

True... but its a great tool.

[noell35]

thebraketester said:

True... but its a great tool.

Quite. I agree on that. My joint favourite with my 20mm f3.5

[Simpo Two]

I'd ask her.

[Ari]

NNH said:

If she doesn't have one already, how about a Gorillapod?

That's an excellent suggestion, thanks!

50mm is a good one, but too dear I'm afraid.

[Golaboots]

Is there a battery grip for the D3200, either Nikon or 3rd party?

[K12beano]

Ari said:

Any thoughts?

We're all so grown up and PC these days on PH, aren't we. I remember the days when the stock response was either "...seems like a fair swap..." or "...this thread is useless without...."

Simpo Two said:

I'd ask her.

That's no fun! .....But the best answer

Not that I can remember being that age, but rather than more "gadgets" how about good books which would be inspiring and maybe a bit educational? There must be some really good books about photography greats - I would have treasured a book of Ansel Adams shots, technique and life story..... Would the Niece have some favourite, or a "genre" or style that is or could be inspiring?

[Whoozit]

Ari said:

That's an excellent suggestion, thanks!

50mm is a good one, but too dear I'm afraid.

There's a selection of AF-D 50mm 1.8 at LCE. Starting from £80. Could be a joint present?

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Nikon-50mm-f1.8-D_1...

[K12beano]

Whoozit said:

There's a selection of AF-D 50mm 1.8 at LCE. Starting from £80. Could be a joint present?

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Nikon-50mm-f1.8-D_1...

And Gray currently has one for £69...



http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/products/secon...

But someone will point out a D3200 doesn't have a focus motor???

[pidsy]

http://lightpaintingbrushes.com

Great to have a play with. Should just arrive before Christmas too.

[_dobbo_]

pidsy said:

http://lightpaintingbrushes.com

Great to have a play with. Should just arrive before Christmas too.

Looks the same as a toy light sabre "available from all good toy stores", avoid the wait for it to ship from USA. Also, take it out of the packet and pretend you are Luke Skywalker until you knock your lamp over, realise you are nearly 40, hang your head and put it back in the box.

[Andy M]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/050054431X

This is excellent