Essex County Photo Experts Offer Christmas Gift Ideas for 2017

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Have a photography lover on your holiday gift list? Unique Photo, a Fairfield-based camera and video store that recently expanded to Hoboken, has some ideas to help you get another item crossed off the list.

Check out these cool pieces of equipment sure to wow any shutterbug, courtesy of Unique Photo.

DJI Spark Drone Camera - $499

“With the release of this year's Spark, DJI delivers an affordable option that provides exceptional aerial images for aspiring drone pilots. The light-weight, mini drone lifts off from a hand and hovers in place within seconds of powering on. Controlled by hand gestures, the drone takes pictures and video without the need for a remote control. Link Spark to a mobile phone for more precise controls, intelligent flight modes, and the ability to review and edit videos with an app to share quickly. Available in five bright colors, the Spark makes an excellent gift option for any photographer.”

Fuji Instax Mini 9 - $65 / Instax SP-3 Printer - $199

“The Fuji Instax camera series is a hot gift this season and will make recipients instant hits at parties and get-togethers. Fuji has carried Polaroid's torch and offers instant in-camera film printing for a new generation. The Mini 9 is small, retro, and comes in a variety of bright, fun colors. Ease-of-use coupled with a selfie mirror helps frame perfect shots.

“Instax’s SP-3 Printer allows for quality prints straight from a smart phone in under 13 seconds with instant sharing as well.”

GoPro Hero6 Black - $499

“The portability and power of GoPro puts it in a class by itself. The latest Hero6 Black captures fast-paced action in exquisite, ultra-HD clarity at 60 frames per second. The camera fits snuggly in any bag or backpack, making it the perfect companion for outdoor enthusiasts, mountain bikers, skiers or adventurers. By integrating the camera with a smart phone, video playback, in-app editing, and sharing capabilities are seamless. Among its new features, the GoPro Hero6 Black has underwater shooting capabilities down to 33 feet, advanced image stabilization, voice and touch controls, and night modes for shooting in low-light conditions.”

Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera 2-Lens Kit – $596

“Designed to produce consistent, quality images and work seamlessly with smart phones, the 24.2 megapixel Nikon D3400 is a powerful starter DSLR. With 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses, this camera kit can tackle any photographic subject from close-range to distance. For exceptional detail, dynamic range, low-light capabilities and color accuracy, this Nikon delivers.”

Sony RX100 Mark III - $748

“Sony's RX100 Mark III is still one of the most desirable point and shoot cameras on the market. Small enough to fit in a pocket yet powerful enough to deliver spectacular photos, this camera outperforms others in the same price class. The RX100 Mark III’s speed, combined with its large sensor, can capture beautiful, crisp images and full HD video effortlessly. The small camera even sports a pop-up electronic viewfinder for shutterbugs looking to upgrade from taking pictures on phones.”

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Images courtesy of Unique Photo, used with permission