Gift Ideas For Professional DSLR Users

By Azzief Khaliq. in Photography. Updated on July 15, 2022.

DSLR is the perfect camera used by almost every professional photographer and videographer. If you have a DSLR photography enthusiast among your friends or family, then this post will tell you about some really cool gifts that you can get for them.

The list includes many useful accessories like camera bags, straps and tripods etc, that can be really handy for a DSLR user in taking photographs easily and with much fun. So, let’s take a look.

1. Lowepro DryZone 200

Lowerpro DryZone 200 is a water-proof backpack for storing your DSLR camera. The bag has ample compartments with customizable divider system and tripod holder to carry your professional camera or video system along with 4 to 5 lenses.

As DSLR cameras are pretty expensive, therefore the bag is made with internal padding to save the equipment from damage. What makes it truly water-proof is the IPX7 rated rubberized nylon dry pod with sealed seems so you can easily take your camera in outdoor settings.

2. GorillaPod 5K

Joby GorillaPod has been in the market for quite some time and is a favorite of amateur as well as professional photographers. For DSLR owners this is specially a useful equipment that’s compact, lightweight, and a secure head for fixing your camera.

The best feature about GorillaPod is its stability and flexibility. Made with premium anodized aluminum, it has highly flexible legs that can be manuvered 360 degrees so you can use it in standing mode or wrap it around anything to capture amazing shots.

3. Rhino Rov Pro

Here is a motorized slider for your mirrorless DSLR camera. Rhino Rov Pro is a compact and handy slider that allows you to fix your camera or phone on top and control the slider with your smartphone. This way you can create beautiful shots super easily.

Portability is one of the best features of the Rov Pro slider. It is compact, lightweight, and easy to set up in a jiffy. Also, the slider has a high-quality aluminum extrusion and adjustable feet for for better stability.

4. Peak Design Travel Tripod

Photographers and videographers are often on the go and can really use a stable tripod that’s easy to travel with. So, here’s Peak Design Travel Tripod that is fast and easy to set up and offers uncanny stability.

The Travel Tripod is made in a way that it packs half the volume of traditional tripods without having any impact on its stability. You can mount a full frame DSLR camera, a telephoto lens and even your phone with an integrated phone mount and the tripod will give equal stability to every mounted device.

5. Peak Design Capture

As your camera captures nice shots, Peak Design Capture helps you carry it conveniently anywhere you want to take these shots. It is a professional and secure camera strap that keeps your DSLR camera securely fastened when you’re biking, running, hiking or even talking around indoors.

Unlike other camera straps in the market, it is very easy to access your camera instantly with Capture. It consists of a metal clip that clamps to any kind of strap like backpack or belt etc. You just need to press the quick-release button to access your camera.

6. Peak Design Slide

Another one from Peak Design, the Slide camera strap allows you to carry your camera as sling, on neck, or as a shoulder strap. The strap is padded from inside with nylon webbing that slides easily over clothes and a unique anchor link system that keeps your camera strongly fastened to the strap.

7. Peak Design Camera Cube

This amazing Camera Cube by Peak Design is a great travel case to store your precious DSLR camera along with lenses and other paraphernalia. It is designed to be mounted securely to any Peal Design camera bag and allows you to organizes your gear in multiple ways.

The case features waterproof nylon canvas shell with high-density sub-lining and a range of FlexFold dividers for customizing space with in the case. Moreover, there are high-quality dual-side zips and movable pockets for filters and lens caps etc.

8. Peak Design Lens Kit

As a professional photographer, you have to change the lens of your DSLR camera quite often. To ease your workflow in such situations, this Lens Kit by Peak Design comes in handy.

The Lans Kit allows you to change your camera lens just with one hand and gives a secure and stable place for storing the extra lens. You can attach it to your backpack, belt, or big and store up to 2 lenses in the kit.

9. Nomatic Memory Card Case

Here’s a handy little memory card case for carrying it along on a filming expedition. The case is made with durable material and can carry up to 2 c-fast cards and 6 SD cards. Additionally, it features a magnetic closure so all your cards remain safely tucked in.

10. Satechi USB 3.0 Card Reader

This versatile little device by Satechi features Type-C USB 3.0, an SD card reader, and a micro SD card reader all in one. You can simply connect it with your computer and easily do all kinds of data transfer from your SD or micro SD cards. It also has a really elegant aluminum finish and protective cover on both connectors.

11. White Balance Cards

Whenever you’re out on a shooting expedition, you need to check your camera’s white balance. This set of black, white, and grey cards can help you check your camera’s exposure anywhere as they can be attached to your keyring or camera bag etc.

These color calibration cards are waterproof and have a matte finish to minimize reflection. You’ll also get a free ebook on 18 Composition Rules For Better Photos delivered to your email.

12. MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

With an extensive use, your camera and lens gets dusty with lots of fingerprint marks. As the DSLR cameras are delicate and expensive, you cannot wipe it with just any fabric. These microfiber cleaning cloths are made just for that.

MagicFiber is made of high-quality microfiber material that cleans away dust, oil, smudges, and dirt etc. from your camera and other delicate devices. The clothes are 6×7 inches in size and come in protective poly bags.

13. KUVRD Universal Lens Cap

KURVD is a lens cap or lens cover for your delicate camera lenses. It is a one-size stretchable cover that fits most of the DSLR camera lenses.

Made with high-quality rubber, the cover is air-tight, waterproof, drift-proof, and shock resistant. You can simply cover your camera lens and take it to extreme weather without a care in the world.

14. XTWRUNI Universal Wireless Remote Control

It’s quite helpful in some situations to be able to remotely control your DSLR camera. XTWRUNI is a universal remote control compatible with Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, and Cannon cameras.

You can use the remote control to take selfies or when you want to take images without touching the camera. It has infrared connectivity and runs on Lithium Ion battery.

15. Sekonic Flashmate Light Meter

For professional photographers and videographers, getting a perfect light exposure for the camera is of utmost importance. This light meter detects exposure down to a tenth-of-a-stop for ambient as well as flash lights.

The most interesting thing about the light meter is that it offers different modes (Photo Mode, Cine Mode, and HD Cine Mode) for different purposes. Moreover it is compact and lightweight so you can easily carry it anywhere.

16. Zeiss Lens-Cleaning Kit

Here is a tactical flashlight wit multiple features. It creates superb brightness of 1380 lumens and is easily rechargeable through magnetic cable. It comes with rechargeable battery and LED light indicators that tell if the battery is full or drained. It also has a clip to slide it in your pocket or clip it with your bag.

Novoflex Multi-Tool is a Swiss knife for camera owners. It is a multi-tool with 8 different functions – Allen key 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6mm, Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, and a Trox T25 key. It caters to all mounting requirements when working with tripod and other camera accessories.

17. Tactical Flashlight

Here is a tactical flashlight wit multiple features. It creates superb brightness of 1380 lumens and is easily rechargeable through magnetic USB cable. The torch light is equipped with rechargeable battery and LED light indicators that tell if the battery is full or drained. There’s also a pocket clip to slide it in your pocket or clip it with your bag.

18. Novoflex Multi-Tool

19. DJI Ronin-S

DJI Ronin is an amazing 3-axis hand-held camera gimbal for professional video making. It enables you to create the most stable shots of the most spontaneous moments with perfection.

There are different modes that you can apply to the gimbal like Smooth Track, Underslug, and Sports mode etc. It is also quite easy to set it up with Auto Tune and works with all DSLR cameras with direct camera control.

20. Glide Gear Snorricam

For capturing some absolutely creative shots, here is a 3rd person DSLR vest. You can mount your camera on the pole extension with the help of mounting accessories and create shots with a dynamic point of view. The pole is made of high-grade aluminum and weighs 2.5 kgs.