Photo Accessory News

There is something about mistletoe and holly that makes my heart scream out: “It’s time for some more cool photo gear.” The mere thought of reindeer hooves on the rooftop gives me the urge to clean out my gadget bag collection and make room for something new. If you suffer from the same seasonal malady—or if there’s a photographer in your life who deserves more than a re-gifted lump of coal—here’s a list of camera stuff that every picture-taker will enjoy receiving as a holiday gift.

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COOPH Photo Gloves: Designed with an Austrian ski glove manufacturer, COOPH Photo Gloves are durability and are available in in two variations: Original and Ultimate. The Original Photo Glove features uniquely cut seams as well as naked-finger sensitivity to make camera adjustments on the fly. The special leather on the thumb and index fingers allow photographers to touch, tap, stroke, slide and pinch any camera’s displays and buttons with ease, including touch-screen devices like smartphones and tablets. 

Manfrotto’s PIXIE EVO: Manfrotto recently introduced the new PIXI EVO, a mini tripod created for enthusiast and hobbyist photographers who need a lightweight/portable tripod. PIXI EVO provides flexibility of use, robustness and a variety of framing. PIXI EVO features two different leg angles with a sliding selector, enabling users to shoot ground level images. 

PocketWizard’s G Wiz Vault: The Vault is a small gear bag that features three movable (or removable) hook-n-loop padded dividers that allow photographers to customize the bag to fit their needs for each photo shooot. It is available in three colors: black, blue and orange. 

Luckies Smartphone Projector 2.0: This device offers a fun and easy way to share your images and videos with friends and family. The Smartphone Projector 2.0 is easy to use, simply prop your smartphone in the portable projector and start viewing the images enlarged on a wall.

Manfrotto’s 290 Collection: The 290 range features three new tripod models: the 290 Light, 290 Xtra, 290 Dual and a new version of the 290 monopods (all backed by a 10 year warranty). The 290 Light is for hobbyists just starting out in serious photography. It has a solid aluminum body construction, with adjustable aluminum leg locks. The 290 Xtra is available in aluminum with durable construction and ergonomic control and adjustable aluminum leg locks.