Top Gear Under $100 for Photographers and Filmmakers

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for the photographer and filmmaker in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Finding camera gear and accessories, let alone quality products that won’t break the bank, can be tough. Fortunately, Moment has plenty of options all under $100, all held to the highest standard and convenient.

The best gifts for photographers are practical, high quality, and trustworthy. When you shop with Moment, you know you’re getting the best. Offer your loved ones a thoughtful and impressive gift, showing them how much you care. From Polaroid users to travel photographers – there’s an excellent gift for every shutterbug here (even if its for yourself!)

1. Color Film for SX-70

If you’re in need of instant film for your polaroid user, try this amazing color film pack. Designed

specifically for the SX-70, it includes 8 photographs per pack with the classic white frame. Each photo develops in just 15 minutes with no additional components necessary. This film has a lower speed which gives photos a richer texture and finer grain. Gorgeous saturated color is an effortless achievement when you use SX-70 instant color film. Everyone will agree that nothing compares to the unique exposure of a polaroid photograph. Instant photos, captured memories, and colors that can’t be beat. At just $19.99 you can offer your loved one the polaroid experience of a lifetime!

2. Mobile Lens Cleaning Pen

Nothing is more cumbersome than a dirty lens. Camera lenses can often fall victim to smudges and smears from regular use. Offer the best gift for photographers everywhere and order this Mobile Lens Cleaning Pen. Small enough to travel easily with high-quality-felt tips, cleaning has never been easier.Perfect for cleaning the outside and hand to reach inside of a lens, this pen is a lifesaver for any photographer. Save your recipient the hassle of cleaning their camera lens the old-fashioned way and introduce them to this simple solution. At just $9.99 you can pair this lens cleaner with even more practical accessories!

3. MTW Fanny Sling Camera Bag

This fashionable Fanny Sling Camera Bag will please any devoted photographer. With microfiber-lined pockets, retractable camera lens wipe, and rainstorm proof construction, this

camera bag is the king of camera bags. 100% vegan and excellent for wearing over the

shoulder or hips, there’s nothing this bag can’t do! Choose from 5 colors, black canvas, olive, clay, mustard yellow, or black ripstop. Priced at just $59.99, this bag is a great gift for photographers. Order with accident protection through Extend for up to 3 years. Comfortable, adjustable, and versatile, this gift is exceptional in every way.

4. Panel Go On Camera LED Light

Pull out all the stops when you give the gift of light to the photographer in your life. This Panel Go On LED Light is top-of-the-line lighting with a range of 3200k - 5600k (warm to cool). With

convenient USB charging and included shoe mount, this light will provide everything a photographer needs to take the ultimate photos. The Panel Go On Light even comes with a white silicone diffuser to spread out the glow and create a softer effect. True camera buffs will agree, this essential piece of camera gear is one of the most important for professional shots. Order for $99.99 and give the gift of gorgeous well-lit creativity.

5. Travel Tripod Ultralight Conversion Kit

For the traveler in your life, this ultralight tripod kit is a dream come true. An excellent choice for

hikers, air travelers, or nature photographers, this tripod can be easily stored and carried without weighing down the user. It’s 40% lighter than average tripods and installs quickly with no added tools. Made of weatherproof plastic and rubbery TPU for grip, this tripod is one of the best gifts for photographers on the market today. TPU provides superior grip and shake resistance for the clearest photographs possible. The Travel Tripod Ultralight can cut the weight of most travel tripods nearly in half and pairs great with existing tripod mounts. At just $29.95, this gift is perfect for roaming the wilderness or packing in a carry-on. Your loved ones will be inspired when they receive this incredible tool. Treat the photographer in your life to any of these marvelous gift ideas and let them know just how much you care.

6. Mango Street Grid Collection

Give your portfolio a cohesive look with this collection of beautiful, stylized photo presets. If you’ve had a hard time applying a consistent edit to your photos, The Grid Collection was made for you. With 6 different aesthetics to choose from, you can lock in your look ever-so-simply.

7. Kodak Professional Ektar 100 Color Negative Film

Ultra-vivid color, exceptional sharpness, high saturation, and extraordinary enlargement. Ektar 100 film offers the finest, smoothest grain of any color negative film available today. A perfect choice for commercial photographers and advanced amateurs. Recommended applications are nature, travel, outdoor photography, fashion, and product photography.

8. Peak Design x Fujifilm Slide Lite Strap

This Strap is a limited release collaboration between Peak Design and Fujifilm available exclusively at Moment. The Slide Lite is perfectly suited for mirrorless and light DSLR cameras. Wear Slide Lite as a sling, neck, or shoulder strap. Seatbelt-style nylon webbing has a smooth side that glides over clothing in sling mode and a grippy side that prevents slipping in shoulder mode. Dual quick-adjusters provide instant access and easy reconfiguration. Unique Anchor Link system connects quickly and dual points of connection keep your camera more stable than traditional sling straps. Shipped with updated V4 Anchors.

9. CineBloom Diffusion Filter

Our CineBloom Diffusion Filters are the secret sauce for capturing dreamy, film-like footage. Escape the clinical, ultra-sharp look of digital with this specialty glass. Available in densities of 5%, 10%, and 20%, they not only catch and bloom light but soften hard edges and provide a smoothing effect on skin tones, making wrinkles less noticeable. The glass itself is made by fusing a microlayer of NanoBlack particulates between two layers of top-grade Japanese filter glass, allowing us to maintain full image quality. The ring of the filter is precision machined from aerospace-grade metal and designed to be thin enough to stack underneath another filter without compromising the field of view. This means you can use an ND or VND on top of it for shooting cinematic frame rates and capturing motion blur.

10. Ilford Sprite 35-II Reusable 35mm Film Camera

The Ilford Sprite 35-II is a fun and affordable way to jump into analog photography! The Sprite 35-II will meet the needs of people experimenting with 35mm film and looking for a camera that’s ‘no frills’ simple. It’s a step up from disposable cameras and being re-usable, it won’t create extra waste. The camera has a fixed shutter speed (1/120s) with a 31mm, single element f9 fixed-focus wide-angle lens, perfect for capturing most well-focused daylight scenes and also features a built-in flash with a 15-second recycle time for night time shooting.

11. VideoMicro - Cardioid Micro On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

The VideoMicro is a compact microphone designed to improve the audio quality of your videos. It incorporates a high-quality cardioid condenser microphone capsule for great quality audio recordings when used with a wide range of cameras. A directional microphone, the VideoMicro reduces distracting peripheral sounds and focuses on the audio in front of the camera. Its pickup is more forgiving than RØDE’s other on-camera microphones, providing a more natural sound when recording indoors.

12. GorillaPod 3K Tripod w/ Ball Head Kit

The Joby Gorillapod tripods are a favorite of ours because they’re so versatile, and the 3K size especially so. It is a solid size for both a DSLR camera and a phone when using a phone clamp like the GripTight Pro 2. The flexible tripod legs wrap around anything from a street sign to a tree branch so you’re never limited when you’re setting up a shot or looking for new angles. This kit includes the ball head attachment which is super important for flexibility in angle and setup.

13. Film Inspired LUT by Niles Grey

This LUT gives the nostalgic feel of film to any camera, made by our very own in-house filmmaker, Niles Grey. Developed for Rec.709 footage, you can use this LUT any time of the day to achieve a beautiful image. Whether you are in harsh sun or shooting golden hour, this LUT has you covered.