Gifts for photographers under $50

A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.

A practical top-up for anyone who already shoots a 35mm film camera.

For someone starting out in film who wants wide travel and landscape shots without learning settings.

For expecting parents who want to take weekly bump or monthly baby photos with a keepsake prop.

A small add-on for someone who carries a compact film camera and wants a strap that looks less plain than the stock one.

For a film photographer who shoots indoors or in dim light and wants a general-purpose colour roll.

A year of grandkid photos in book form suits grandparents who prefer paper to screens.

For a film shooter who wants to try a newer, distinctive colour stock.

For a film photographer who shoots black and white in mixed light; three rolls go a long way.

A small add-on or stocking gift for anyone who already owns an Instax Mini.

A treat roll for a film photographer who usually buys cheaper stock.

A small add-on for someone who already owns a Paper Shoot camera or carries spare cards and batteries.

For a first film camera: no settings to learn, just load, point and shoot.

For someone curious about film who wants a cheap, battery-free camera that makes playful sequence shots.

For anyone who owns a vintage or current Polaroid camera that takes 600 film.

Twelve months of family photos on the kitchen wall for grandparents, with birthdays already written in.

Handy for someone who films, video calls or follows recipes on their phone.

For a curious kid, teen or adult who likes building things and wants to try film.