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Buyers’ guide

Buyers’ guide

Christmas gift guide

Ding dong! Present inspiration by the sackful in our yearly round-up of great festive buys Words by Samara Husbands and Katie Kasperson THE COUNTDOWN IS on! Christmas is just a few weeks away, which means it’s high time you started dropping some (less than subtle) hints for presents. This year, our gift guide comes packed with ideas, so you don’t have to smile sweetly when you unwrap more socks or pretend to be blown away by bath salts. Every one of our gift ideas is sure to make you – or the photographer in your life – jump for joy on the big day! Whether you’re looking for main present inspiration or stocking filler potential, we’ve got a festive feast of photography fancies for your delectation, plus some things the PN team are hoping to find under the tree. Happy Christmas!

Sennheiser MKE 200 microphone › £87 › sennheiser.com

a directional capsule, while an in-built windscreen and shock mount keep audio crystal clear. Compatible with your camera or phone, now your sound can keep up!

There’s nothing as disappointing as creating the perfect video and your audio falling flat. Well, the solution is here. The MKE 200 brings presence to your voice with

WhiteWall ArtBox Gift Edition › £47.95 › whitewall.com

WhiteWall’s ArtBox Gift Edition is sure to be a great Christmas surprise! Framing your images with solid wood, the ArtBox offers a glossy or matte finish, covered by acrylic glass. Available in six colours and two shapes (square or rectangular) to complement any photo, the ArtBox stands and hangs so you can decorate your wall, desk or countertop. Plus, it comes in a gift box, making wrapping that bit easier.

Nikon Z 30 + Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR kit › £794 › graysofwestminster.co.uk

Bundle the Nikon Z 30 with the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens for just £794 from Grays of Westminster. This versatile wide-angle optic is the perfect walkaround lens, with whisper- quiet autofocus and vibration reduction technology onboard.

to 125 minutes of uninterrupted footage. Whatever your passion may be, bring it to life with the Z 30 and share with all your family, friends and followers. Upload content from anywhere in the world via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Nikon’s Snapbridge app.

Treat your favourite vlogger with Nikon’s Z 30 mirrorless camera. Create professional- looking content that goes beyond your smartphone, with more image and audio clarity and impressive depth-of-field. The Nikon can record 4K video, time- lapses and slow motion in Full HD with up

Vanguard VEO Active 53 › £249.99 › vanguardworld.co.uk

The VEO Active 53 is a spacious pro trekking backpack. The largest of Vanguard’s VEO Active Series, the 53 is designed to hold a DSLR with grip, six to seven lenses, a 16in laptop and full-sized tripod, with an additional compartment for drinks. It’s made of weather-resistant nylon, with a harness system for comfort. And the interior is removable, so it’s also a great bag when you’re not shooting.

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