Holiday 2023 Gift Guide

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Holiday 2023 Gift Guide

Are you looking to get the photographer in your life something special this holiday season, but you don’t quite know where to start? Look no further than our 2023 Gift Guide! With recommendations curated by our staff ranging from budget-friendly stocking stuffers to big ticket items for the oh-so-special person on your list, this is your one-stop-shop to absolutely nailing your gift-giving this year. Ready? Let’s dive in!

Stuff a Stocking with Photography Essentials


Camera Cleaning Kit:

Keep your gear in tip-top shape by developing some good cleaning habits with our variety of camera and lens cleaning accessories like lens blowers, micro-fibre cloths, lens and screen cleaning solutions and sensor-cleaning swabs. Not too sure where to start with cleaning your camera? Bring your cleaning kit and gear into any McBain location across the province for help and a live cleaning demo from one of our professional photographers!

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Get 50% OFF a McBain Whoosh! Screen Shine Go XL (100ML) when added to any order – Enter promo code "ADDWHOOSH" at checkout.


3-Filter Starter Kit:

    Keep your lenses protected with the included clear protection filter, eliminate reflections using the circular polarizer filter (CPL), and get creative with long exposures & shallow focus video with the ND8 neutral-density filter. A perfect all-in-one solution for the budding photographer in your life- it even comes with a fancy carrying case!

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    SD Cards/Media Storage/Card Readers:

      Store your files speedily and securely with our wide selection of memory cards ranging from SD to CF Express! Keep your spare cards safe in a rugged ProMaster case to prevent any impact or moisture damage. Finally, offload your files quickly and easily with our selection of high-speed media readers. For any of your media storage needs, visit us in-store or online!

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      Chargers:

        Keep your camera, laptop or smartphone juiced up with our comprehensive selection of charging cables, wall bricks, portable batteries and accessories. Whether you need a fast charger for your bedside table to top up your phone or a universal travel adapter for your next overseas adventure, McBain is the place to look for power accessories.

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        Photography Gloves/Hand+Foot Warmers:

          Few things in the world are worse than having cold toes during a photoshoot– except for maybe having cold toes AND fingers. Combat the cold with our extensive selection of photography gloves and disposable hand and foot warmers. Photography gloves have shutterbug-minded features like magnetic finger flaps and touch-sensitive fingertips. Plus, Valloret photo gloves are so stylish they keep your hands looking as hot as they feel.

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          Film/Instant Film/Disposable Cameras:

            Bring out the vintage vibes this holiday season with the biggest selection of 35mm, 120mm, instant and disposable film in the whole province. Whether you’re looking for the perfect way to capture special family moments or you’re needing something extra special for the hip-and-cool film shooter in your life, McBain’s team of experts will be over the moon to get you suited with whatever film rolls, packs and accessories that will suit your needs!

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            The Best Boxes for Under the Tree

            Instax Mini 12/Mini Link:

              Capture, print and display fun moments and memories instantly and easily with Instax’s Mini instant cameras and printers lineup. Choose from a variety of different body styles and colours, along with a multitude of different film stocks to make your photos your very own.

              >> Check it out!

              Vortex Binoculars:

                For the adventurer on your list, Vortex’s lineup of sport optics and spotting scopes are built to last amidst the elements. They also come with an unconditional lifetime warranty– any damage, whether an accidental impact or an unplanned house fire, will be completely covered and replaced free of charge.

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                MKE 200 Kit:

                  From filmmaking to podcasting, good audio quality adds a ton of production value and professionalism to your projects. The MKE 200 Kit from Sennheiser is a compact, shotgun-style microphone that can be easily connected to your smartphone or camera for an instant boost in sound quality.

                  >> Check it out!

                  LoupeDeck Live S:

                    Take control of your livestreams and photo/video editing like never before with the LoupeDeck Live S. With two programmable knobs, 4 tactile buttons and 15 touch-sensitive OLED screens, the Live S allows for more precise, efficient controls in your favourite programs.

                    >> Check it out!

                    Canon PowerShot V10:

                      For the content creator in your life, the Canon V10 is an all-in-one media creation machine. It features a fixed ultra-wide lens, flip-up screen for easy vlogging, and dual stereo microphones for superior sound quality– this is a stellar choice for any household's burgeoning TikTokers!

                      >> Check it out!

                      Film Developing Kit:

                        Become your own film-developing lab with our huge selection of development chemicals and hardware! From all-in-one starter kits for colour 35mm film to beakers, thermometers and dark bags, we’re your one-stop-shop for everything film developing.

                        >> Check it out!

                        Still not sure?

                        If you need more help pinning down just the right thing to get for the photographer on your list, be sure to visit us in-store at any of our 6 locations province-wide – our expert team of photo and video pros is ready and waiting to help you decide.

                        If you'd rather give the gift of choice this holiday season, visit us in-store or online at mcbaincamera.com/giftcards to load a gift card with any amount!

                        Need a gift receipt? We'll honour returns for up to 15 days after December 25th with a valid gift receipt and 30 days for exchanges. Learn more at mcbaincamera.com/returns.

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