Cameras By Max's 2024 Photography Gift Guide

Looking for a gift for your photographer friend or looking to treat yourself? Here is our gift guide for 2023, featuring gifts for people new to film and for experienced photographers.

 

If you are super stuck on which gift to get someone, or are not sure which camera they have, or which accessories would fit their camera, get in touch with us!

 

We have a live chat available on our website (see the little message bubble in the corner) or you can send us an email on our contact page.

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Our Festive Shipping Dates

 

UK orders 


Please place your Christmas gift orders by Tuesday December 17th. We suggest selecting Express shipping at checkout if you would like your item to arrive promptly. All other orders are dispatched with Tracked 48 or 2nd Class. Our final day for dispatching is Wednesday December 18th.


Any orders placed after the 20th of December will be dispatched on the 10th of January.


International orders


Please place your Christmas gift orders by Monday December 2nd if ordering with Standard delivery. This is latest date we can guarantee delivery by Christmas Day, but you may get lucky. Express orders can be placed up until Friday December 13th. Please note, international delivery times can vary greatly, so we recommend getting your orders in as soon as possible.


Any orders placed after the 20th of December will be dispatched on the 10th of January.

Our 2024 Gift Guide:

Don't know what to get? Can't remember which camera someone has? Not sure what your friend needs to complete their kit? Well, if the rest of our guide does not help you out, we have a range of gift cards available. 


All of our gift cards can be emailed directly to your friend or loved one, on the date that you specify. This means they can wake up with a shiny new gift card in their inbox and a whole range of products to choose from.

Our top gift pick for 35mm film photography gifts

Complete with everything you need, our beginner film sets are ideal for people new to film photography or looking for an upgrade from a disposable. Our beginner sets come with an automatic point and shoot camera, a roll of film, stickers, a developing discount, a greetings card for your own message, and a cheat sheet to help you get started.

Cameras for under £50

Looking for an easy camera to get someone into film photography without breaking the bank? We have a good range of beginner film cameras for under £50. All of these cameras are ideal for beginners and people looking to upgrade from disposable cameras.

Cameras for under £100

35mm Film Cameras for Under £100

Want to get started with 35mm film, but don't want to spend lots on a camera? These are our recommendations for cameras under £100 that are worth the money. We always endeavour to have some high quality cameras for under £100, making film accessible for all. 


These also make very thoughtful gifts for someone who wants to develop their 35mm film photography skills, or just get started!

Stocking filler ideas for 35mm film photographers

Stocking Fillers for 35mm Film Photographers


It can be hard to find small gifts for your photographer friends, so here are our stocking filler suggestions. 

Camera Cases to Protect Camera Gear

Ever seen your friend slinging their camera around with no case? Make sure they don't damage their beloved camera by getting them a great vintage case.

Vintage Camera Straps to Add Style

Add some style to a camera set-up with a new, vintage camera strap. Whether you get one with great colours or great vintage branding, there are lots of wonderful vintage straps.

For the Experimental Photographer


These gift ideas are for the experimental photographer in your life that is always looking for something new to try in front of their camera. Filters offer a way to change the colours and light coming into your images. Some, like the ones below, offer interesting and experimental effects.

You can view more of our products on our website. 


Look here for: 

Items under £10

Items under £20

Items under £30

Items under £60

Items under £100

Not sure what to get?


If you are super not sure what to buy someone, why not get them a gift card? This allows them the freedom to purchase whatever they want in the future! Or they can use the gift card to get one of their 35mm film cameras repaired by us. 

Still stuck on which film camera to buy?


Try our film camera quiz. All you have to do is answer a few questions, and then you will get a list of personalised camera recommendations. 


Or send us a message on Instagram, send us an email, chat to us on our live website chat, or read some more of our blog posts!

We also have lots of blog posts on our website to help people find their perfect 35mm film cameras, and to discover the world of 35mm film in more depth.

If you like what we do, but can't buy a camera from us, please consider buying us a cup of coffee! It helps us to keep these resources free, consistent, and accessible. 

Max, owner of Cameras By Max

Article written by: Max

Max is the owner of Cameras By Max. They work full-time repairing and refurbishing all the 35mm film cameras you see on the website. Their favourite camera (at the moment) is the Olympus XA, and their favourite city in the world is Edinburgh.

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