Best Cameras to Gift

Discover Our Best Camera Gifts

A camera makes a great gift for so many people. They're crucial for capturing memories, and even the best smartphone camera can't do what a great camera does. While you do your holiday shopping, consider who you're shopping for. Are they an experienced hobby photographer, or will this be their first digital camera? Do they like to take lots of photos on vacation or at holiday parties? Their needs will determine which is the best camera to gift them. No matter what, you can't go wrong with a great mirrorless or DSLR digital camera. They both offer great image and video quality, and a mirrorless model is great for an aspiring photographer. Or, you can keep it simple with a classic point-and-shoot. Abt has cameras from the best brands such as Canon, Nikon and Sony, so you can shop with confidence. Cameras are available at all different price points, too, so you can get them a great holiday gift while staying within your budget.

Go Retro With a Film Camera

You can go the opposite direction with an instant film camera. We love these compact film cameras as gifts for younger people who want a cool, retro memento of their favorite memories. Instant film cameras are compact and come in fun colors from green to blue to pink, the perfect surprise to put in their stocking. They're the gift that keeps on giving, with physical photos they can hang up around their home; bundle their new camera with some packs of film to save money and complete the gift. They'll love snapping pictures on Christmas and passing out the photos. There are even film cameras that have a compatible app so they can save digital versions of their favorite photos; it makes sharing easier, too, which helps when you can only have one physical copy of a photo. Instant film cameras also tend to cost less than their digital counterparts, which also makes them a budget-friendly present.

Action Camera Gifts for Adventure Lovers

If your friend or family member loves camping, hiking or hitting the beach, an action camera is the best camera you can give them. Action cameras are compact and made to capture fast or intense movement; they can attach the camera to a bike helmet or scuba gear for amazing POV footage. They're also literally built to withstand the elements in a way that traditional cameras just can't. This durability makes them great for ocean splashes or snowy skiing. With compatible smartphone apps, your loved one will be able to share their adventures with the whole family or upload their latest travel vlog to social media. We also offer action camera bundles that feature helpful accessories like lens caps, mounts, carrying cases and more. No matter what they want to capture, you can find the best camera to gift them at Abt. If you need help narrowing down which camera to gift, you can read our digital camera buying guide or you can call 800-860-3577 to speak with one of our camera experts.