Looking for the best Christmas gift for every member of your family? If you don’t have any idea yet on what to get your loved ones this holiday season, here are Adorama’s top 12 Christmas gift suggestions for different personality types in the family: photography hobbyists, gadget enthusiasts, music lovers, and techie youngsters. Whether you’re feeling generous or running on a tight budget, this Christmas gift guide provides some of the best options for your holiday shopping.
Best Gift Ideas for Photography Hobbyists:
Price: $478.00
Feeling a bit generous this Christmas? Give the shutterbug in the family a mirrorless camera that delivers DSLR-like image quality in a portable package.
Want to give a mirrorless camera as a gift but you have only less than $500 to spare? The Sony Alpha A6000 is the perfect camera for your budget. This camera will also make a great gift for both beginners and pros.
Sony Alpha A6000 Features:
● Ultra-fast autofocus (0.06 seconds), 179 AF tracking points, and 11 frames per second
● 24.3-megapixel Exmor™APS HD CMOS sensor
● Stunning OLED viewfinder
● Tiltable 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD display (921,600 dots)
● Smartphone and remote control sharing via NFC and WiFi
● Can shoot full HD 1080/24/60P videos
● Stunning low-light performance with an ISO range of 100-25600
● 4K still image outputs compatible for viewing on television via HDMI8 or WiFi
Case Logic CPL-108 DSLR Camera and iPad/Netbook Backpack
Price: $67.50
Every photographer who travels a lot needs a sturdy yet comfortable bag for carrying various photography equipment like a DSLR, a couple of camera lenses, and backup storage devices.
If you’re looking for a gift that photographers will surely appreciate, the Case Logic CPL-108 backpack is the ideal choice. It can protect precious, fragile camera gear while in transit.
Case Logic CPL-108 Backpack Features:
● Fits one DSLR, two to three DSLR lenses, a flash, and accessories
● Padded compartment for iPads and netbooks
● Dedicated pockets for memory cards
● Side straps that secure compact tripods
● Adjustable sternum belt for security and comfort
● Padded back panel for comfort
Kinetronics Outdoor Photographer’s Optics & CCD First Aid Cleaning Kit
Price: $19.95
If you’re on a tight budget but you want to give something really useful, consider getting a cleaning kit for photography gear. After all, a camera should always be cleaned to keep it functioning well and looking good.
The Kinetronics cleaning kit has practically everything a photographer needs to clean his camera, especially after shooting outdoors.
Kinetronics KSOFA Outdoor Photographer’s Cleaning Kit Features:
● Precision cleaning solution for lenses and viewfinders
● SpeckGRABBER tool for removing dust specks from lenses and CCDs
● Anti-static microfiber cleaning cloth
● Anti-static lens brush
● Technical cleaning swabs
Best Gift Ideas for Gadget Enthusiasts:
Price: $599.00
If you don’t mind splurging a bit just to make a gadget lover happy this Christmas, go for an iPad Pro that features stunning graphics and Retina display.
Apple iPad Pro Features:
● Bigger and better 9.7” LED-backlit, multi-touch display (A bigger 12.9” iPad Pro is also available for $749.00 in different colors and storage capacities.)
● 2048 x 1536 screen resolution
● 12-megapixel iSight camera
● 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera
● Four high-fidelity speakers
● 27.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
● Lightweight at 0.96lbs (0.44kg)
● iOS 10 operating system
● Storage capacity options: 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB
● Available in silver, space gray, gold, and rose gold
Price: $249.00
A smartwatch is one of the hottest gadgets right now, and you should get one for the tech whiz in your family. If you have the budget for a functional watch, get a Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch for less than 300 bucks.
Compatible with Android phones, this smartwatch allows a user to check his messages and get real-time notifications. It can also be connected to the S Health app for monitoring one’s calorie consumption, water intake, and heart rate.
Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch Features:
● 1.2″ full circular AMOLED 360 x 360 (302ppi) display
● 250mAh battery (Battery life lasts for up to 3 days.)
● Dual core 1.0 GHz processor
● Built-in fitness tracker
● Made of durable stainless steel and scratch-proof Gorilla Glass
● Compatible with most Android phones
PyleHome PRJG45 Multimedia Home Theater Mini Projector
Price: $65.09
If you’re on a budget, a portable projector is a gift that every techie won’t refuse. Who doesn’t want to enjoy viewing movies and photo slideshows—and even play games—on a large screen display?
For less than a hundred bucks, the small yet powerful PyleHome mini projector can be used for family gatherings and movie nights.
PyleHome PRJG45 Multimedia Home Theater Mini Projector Features:
● Portable and lightweight at 1.8lbs
● VGA, AV, and HDMI inputs
● SD memory card and USB flash drive reader
● Adjustable focus
● Headphone jack
● Supports 12V vehicle power
Best Gift Ideas for Music Lovers:
Yamaha Bookshelf Micro Component System
Price: $349.95
Make sure that the music lovers in the family can hear every single beat clearly by giving them a Yamaha bookshelf micro component system. Since it’s compact, it can be placed anywhere and anytime the user wants to listen to music.
It can charge an iPhone or an iPod on a dock and allows playing music wirelessly via Bluetooth. It’s built with an IntelliAlarm system that wakes up someone not with a loud music, but with a volume that increases gently.
Yamaha Bookshelf Micro Component System Features:
● Built-in dock for an iPhone or an iPod
● Has a CD player and radio (DAB/DAB+ and FM)
● AUX-In terminal for PC or DAP connection
● Reliable IntelliAlarm system
● Bluetooth compatible
Price: $199.00
Give a family member who loves music a beautiful pocket-sized music player, and you’ll surely put a smile on her face. The Apple iPod Touch 6th Gen comes in a sleek design, fun colors, and a stunning Retina display.
Apple iPod Touch 6th Gen Features:
● 4” widescreen Retina display with multi-touch IPS technology
● Fast-speed A8 chip GPU performance
● M8 Motion Coprocessor
● 8-megapixel iSight camera with autofocus, f/4.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording (30 fps), and panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
● 12.2-megapixel FaceTime camera, f/2.2 aperture, and 720p HD video recording
● 3.5mm headphone jack
● Built-in speaker and microphone
● iOS 8 operating system
● Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
● AirPlay mirroring and video out to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)
● Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats
● Available in blue, gray, pink, white, and gold
● Storage capacity options: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB
Polk Audio BOOM Bit Wearable Bluetooth Speaker
Price: $29.99
A wearable Bluetooth speaker will definitely appeal to any music fan. Imagine the convenience of listening to one’s favorite music using a hands-free and portable device. Sounds fun, right?
The budget-friendly Polk Audio BOOM Bit Bluetooth speaker securely clips onto the user’s clothing. It supports portable charging via a USB port, and every full charge gives 3 hours of power. It can also be connected to a phone to enable hands-free calls.
Polk Audio BOOM Bit Wearable Bluetooth Speaker Features:
● Durable rubberized bumpers
● Portable charging via integrated USB
● Easy-to-use control buttons
● Spring steel clip attachment
● Built-in speakerphone
● Lightweight at 0.07lbs (0.03kg)
● Available in black, gray, red, blue, and green
Best Gift Ideas for Kids:
Price: $52.49
If you’re gift-hunting for a young budding photographer, consider giving the kid a Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 camera. It’s a great tool to document experiences a child wants to keep forever, such as holiday celebrations with the family.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Camera Features:
● Simple operation and instant polaroid photos
● Four different exposure levels: Indoors, Night (F12.7); Cloudy, Shade (F16); Sunny, Slightly cloudy (F22); and Sunny and bright (F32)
● High-Key Mode allows taking photos with a softer impression
● Shooting range of 0.6m to 2.7m
● 0.2-6 flash recycle time
● 1/60 shutter speed
● Available in raspberry, grape, white, pink, blue, yellow, and black
● Uses Fujifilm Instax film in packs of 10, each measuring 62 x 46mm (You can opt for a bundled Instax Mini 8 product + Fujifilm Instax Film Twin Packs at $74.99.)
Xtreme Cables Virtual Reality Viewer
Price: $24.99
Make every day a 3D-movie experience by getting the kids (or the kids at heart) a portable and budget-friendly virtual reality (VR) viewer. With over a thousand of available apps in Apple Store and Google PlayStore, this gift will surely keep the young ones entertained in idle and boring moments.
At less than $50, the Xtreme Cables VR viewer can give a 3D experience with a 360º view, perfect for chilling during the holidays.
Xtreme Cables Virtual Reality Viewer Features:
● Transforms a smartphone into a fascinating VR viewer
● Allows viewing movies at 360º and playing 3D games
● Over 1,500 VR apps available in Apple Store and PlayStore
● Compatible with iPhones and Android phones with 3.5”-6” screen sizes
● Has audio ports and adjustable head straps
Price: $13.95
For kids who like their cookies in unique designs and shapes, a set of camera cookie cutters in their Christmas sock stash will get them excited for their next baking sessions. Simple gifts like this help create better, more interesting bonding moments with the youngsters.
Why not make camera-shaped cookies (using the cookie cutters, of course) for the whole family on Christmas Eve? Don’t worry about the safety of these molders, as they’re made of BPA-free, food-grade plastic.
DIYP Camera Cookie Cutters Features:
● A set of three camera cookie molders: SLR, TLR, and Rangefinder
● With an easy-to-follow recipe
● Safe to use; made of BPA-free, food-grade plastic
Now, are you ready to complete your Christmas gift shopping list for the whole family? You don’t have to worry about whether your gifts will be liked or not. What matters more is the thought that comes with each gift, and that the whole family will get to celebrate Christmas together.
From the Adorama family to yours, happy holidays!
