The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful time of the year. This is especially true when Marsha from accounting or your Uncle Steve has decided to rope everyone into a Secret Santa gift exchange. Not to worry- Adorama has you covered with these affordable, easy, amusing gift ideas. Almost everyone could use a memory card or a nice pair of headphones. Fun tools for creators or just the person who loves to take photos and share them with the world can be found in this handy Gift Guide. Read on to take the strain and pressure of the Secret Santa off your shoulders. Simple, thoughtful gifts are just a click away!
SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB UHS-I U3 SDXC Memory Card
Suppose your Secret Santa recipient just loves taking photos and video on their vacations. In that case, this memory card makes an ideal gift. Temperature-proof, waterproof, shock-proof, and x-ray-proof, the SanDisk Extreme PRO Memory Card is as durable as it is reliable. Shot speeds of up to 90MB/s give high-resolution 4K video. Sequential burst mode shots are made easy, as the card is rated UHS Speed Class 3 and Video Speed Class 30. The vacationer (or professional creator) can shoot intense action sequences as well as capture quiet moments. Precious memories are guaranteed to be preserved with this great little memory card.
Cyber Acoustics AC-6012 USB Stereo Headset
What if your Secret Santa pick is an avid music or podcast fan? Or maybe they have to sit in on a lot of at-home virtual meetings? This affordable headset will serve them well in the year to come. Leatherette ear pads provide comfort for long-term listening and sound isolation. In addition, the Cyber Acoustics USB Stereo Headset is equipped with an adjustable mic. Every user can place the mic at the optimal place to ensure the best voice clarity. The USB connectivity means this headset can be used with a variety of devices. So if you are looking for a durable, versatile headset perfect for everyday use, consider the Cyber Acoustics USB Stereo Headset.
SanDisk 128GB UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card for the Nintendo Switch
Your Secret Santa pick loves to play games on their Nintendo Switch! But the Switch has limited storage space. How will they store their Zelda saves when their kids take up the space with Mario and Animal Crossing? Easy! Grab them a SanDisk 128GB Memory Card for the Nintendo Switch! This will expand their game library with 128GB of additional storage capacity. The memory card is fast, too, with read speeds of up to 100MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s. But wait! Not just for the Switch, this memory card is compatible with many other devices that use microSDXC cards. Nintendo households often have more than one gaming system. They can use this card with a Nintendo 3DS. Save it old-school style! Both casual and hardcore gamers will love the convenience and space that this memory card offers.
Glow 5-in-1 Collapsible Circular Reflector with Handles (42″)
Your Secret Santa pick is a photographer, but you are not. What do you get them that will really enhance their photo kit but won’t break the bank? How about the Glow 5-in-1 Collapsible Circular Reflector with Handles (42″)? The kit contains various reflective screens (translucent, black/white, and silver/gold), each designed to manipulate light in different ways. These screens provide 5 unique lighting options on one frame. Moreover, the frame itself is collapsible to one-third of the full size. This makes it a great option for a photographer’s travel kit. It even comes with its own carry bag! Even if you know nothing else about photography, you now know this: the Glow 5-in-1 reflector will make your Secret Santa pick very, very happy.
Aries Portable Telescoping Stool/Chair, Solid Gray
As The Simpsons so astutely put it, “From the mightiest Pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn’t enjoy a good sit?” Mr. Burns was right! Everyone likes to be able to sit comfortably almost anywhere. The Aries Portable Telescoping Stool/Chair allows for just that! Who hasn’t needed an extra chair around a campfire or BBQ pit? What fisherman hasn’t wanted to relax while waiting for a bite? Or perhaps, while out hiking, there needs to be a place to have a nice picnic off the ground? The Aries chair is designed for these moments.
Durable, with a weight capacity of up to 617 lbs, the stool also adjusts to the desired height. Reinforced side supports ensures stability and prevents unwanted tilting. Finally, don’t worry about adding too much weight to a hike or camping trip. The stool itself is foldable and weighs only 2.60 lbs, including the box. Make sure your Secret Santa pick is always comfortably, safely seated anywhere they may go with the Aries Portable Stool.
Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 Black and White Negative Film Single Use Camera, 27 Exposures
Nostalgic shutterbugs will adore this disposable black and white camera. Budget-friendly, this single-use camera will produce high-quality monochromatic images any photo enthusiast will appreciate. The Kodak Pro Tri-X 400 comes preloaded with Kodak Professional TRI-X 400 film. This film is known for its outstanding contrast, robust tonality, and characteristic classic grain structure. Users can run around outdoors for fun candid shots. Also, the camera can be used for indoor portraits or wild landscape images. Usable straight out of the box, your Secret Santa pick could even take some great pics of the office holiday party! Enjoy the magic of easy black and white photography with this terrific little gem.
Kelvin Multi-Tool for Lighting, Video, and Photo Equipment
Multi-tools are a working photographer’s best friend. The Kelvin Multi-Tool for Lighting, Video, and Photo Equipment features a sturdy steel and rubber construction. This is a tool designed to last and be part of a photo kit for many years. Additionally, the tool is outfitted with 11 unique drivers, scrupulously crafted to work with lighting, video, and photo gear. The drivers are fold-out for ease of use. Whatever adjustments need to be made, this tool has it covered. Any photographer would appreciate receiving this tool for a Secret Santa gift.
Atmosphere Aerosol 8oz Haze/Fog Spray for Photographers and Filmmakers
No fog machine, no problem! Creating dramatic haze or fog effects is fast and easy with the Atmosphere Aerosol 8oz Haze/Fog Spray. Use the spray indoors or outdoors to create dynamic images or videos. Bring the drama to a romantic or suspenseful scene. Be spooky with portable fog for graveyard shots. Your creative Secret Santa pick will thank you for the gift of dramatic effects in a portable can.
Pioneer Photo Album 3-Ring Sewn Frame 12×12 Scrapbook Box, Color: Navy Blue
So, your Secret Santa recipient is always showing you pictures of their family vacations or fur babies on their phones. Why not gift them a convenient, high-quality way to preserve those memories for good, not just digitally? The Pioneer Photo Album features a durable 3-ring binder that secures the photo pages. Able to hold 12×12 inch pages, large photographs or scrapbook pages fit easily into the binder. The photo album comes with 40 pages, 20 top-loading sheet protectors, and 20 heavy white scrapbook inserts. In addition, the album itself is sewn with precision, so it will look nice on any bookshelf or coffee table. Give your Secret Santa a gift of memories that will last a lifetime and become a treasured family heirloom.
A $25 Adorama Gift Card
Ok- Secret Santa gifts are notoriously difficult, especially when you don’t know the person all that well. Do they like Sony or Nikon? Are they a video or an audio person? Apple or Microsoft? Who knows? But don’t throw in the gift-giving towel just yet! An Adorama Gift Card is the perfect choice when you just are not sure what else to do. Valid in-store and online, Adorama gift cards never expire. Let your Secret Santa pick find their own path to creativity. They may discover something new that they never considered. Or, they may be able to pick up that one item they have been waiting to get. Either way, a gift card is a stress-free way for you to fulfill your Secret Santa duties AND give the perfect gift.
Conclusion
Now, you see that being a Secret Santa is not as hard as it seemed. Maybe it is more fun than you thought it would be! Perhaps you even found something you like among the gift cards, fun cameras, photography tools, etc. No matter what you choose from the list, you are sure to be the toast of the office party or family gathering. Marsha from accounting or your Uncle Steve may even tap you to organize the Secret Santa event next year. You will know just where to send people for inexpensive yet highly desirable gifts.
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