Fantastic Photography-Inspired Gear and Gadgets
By Tim Jacobsen (from Cool Material) on October 3, 2011
Whether you consider photography a fun hobby or a passion, every shutterbug loves cool photography gear. We're not necessarily just talking new lenses or equipment either. In fact, there are tons of creative products inspired by photography out there. From your morning coffee, to your jewelry and even your furniture, photography can seep into all parts of your daily life.
Canon Camera Lens MugBe careful--this Canon Camera Lens Mug looks so realistic that you might accidentally pour coffee on the real one. If you'd rather not risk that particular scenario, it also makes a great planter .
$24
Plushtography Plush Camera Lens
Don't you just adore your camera lens so much that you could hug it? Whether you're in love with your Canon or Nikon, there's a hugable plush lens by Plushtography out there for you.
$65
Don't you just adore your camera lens so much that you could hug it? Whether you're in love with your Canon or Nikon, there's a hugable plush lens by Plushtography out there for you.
$65
Vintage Camera Stamp
You might take pride in your work by putting your personal stamp on every photo you take, but how do you set yourself apart when it comes to stationary? This vintage camera stamp by Decole Japan makes the perfect decoration for personal letters, diaries and scrap books.
$9
You might take pride in your work by putting your personal stamp on every photo you take, but how do you set yourself apart when it comes to stationary? This vintage camera stamp by Decole Japan makes the perfect decoration for personal letters, diaries and scrap books.
$9
Film Roll Purse
The Film Roll Purse makes the perfect case for carrying accessories... like SD cards.
$44
The Film Roll Purse makes the perfect case for carrying accessories... like SD cards.
$44
Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener
Collecting vintage cameras is another one of those expensive hobbies, and if you're not careful, could land you on an episode of hoarders. But the Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener makes for a good compromise--it looks like a vintage camera, it's cheap and it actually has a purpose (aside from collecting dust).
$18
Collecting vintage cameras is another one of those expensive hobbies, and if you're not careful, could land you on an episode of hoarders. But the Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener makes for a good compromise--it looks like a vintage camera, it's cheap and it actually has a purpose (aside from collecting dust).
$18
Camera Lens Shot Glass
Kind of a play on words, the Camera Lens Shot Glass (get it? SHOT glass!) also makes a great storage container for accessories or office supplies.
$18
Kind of a play on words, the Camera Lens Shot Glass (get it? SHOT glass!) also makes a great storage container for accessories or office supplies.
$18
f-stop Bracelet
The f-stop Bracelet is the photographer's answer to those Rubber bracelets that are so popular right now. But instead of having stuff like "text me" or "WTF" on them, they have f-numbers.
$15
The f-stop Bracelet is the photographer's answer to those Rubber bracelets that are so popular right now. But instead of having stuff like "text me" or "WTF" on them, they have f-numbers.
$15
Camera USB Drive
If you feel like you're always missing chances to show off your portfolio because you constantly forget your flash drive, then maybe you need one that's more memorable. The Camera USB Drive looks just like a tiny DLSR and holds 4GB of photos.
$20
If you feel like you're always missing chances to show off your portfolio because you constantly forget your flash drive, then maybe you need one that's more memorable. The Camera USB Drive looks just like a tiny DLSR and holds 4GB of photos.
$20
Polaroid Coasters
If you're thinking of grabbing a Canon Camera Lens Mug or a Camera Lens Shot Glass, then you probably need some coasters. Polaroid coasters by Parul Arora bring back the memories while keeping your coffee table free of stains.
$12
If you're thinking of grabbing a Canon Camera Lens Mug or a Camera Lens Shot Glass, then you probably need some coasters. Polaroid coasters by Parul Arora bring back the memories while keeping your coffee table free of stains.
$12
Camera Mode Dial Cufflinks
Camera Mode Dial Cufflinks are a bit more subtle (and a lot more fancy) than jewelry like the f-stop Bracelet--perfect for photographers who shoot a lot of formal events.
$50
Camera Mode Dial Cufflinks are a bit more subtle (and a lot more fancy) than jewelry like the f-stop Bracelet--perfect for photographers who shoot a lot of formal events.
$50
Vintage Camera Bookends
Designed to look like vintage cameras, these bookends will help you keep your collection of photography books in place.
$57
Designed to look like vintage cameras, these bookends will help you keep your collection of photography books in place.
$57
Camera Lens Cuffs
It doesn't take much to render a camera lens useless. But rather than turning them into expensive paperweights, the folks at Oye Modern repurpose them into stylish, one of a kind cuff bracelets.
$222
It doesn't take much to render a camera lens useless. But rather than turning them into expensive paperweights, the folks at Oye Modern repurpose them into stylish, one of a kind cuff bracelets.
$222
Mini Camera Pillow
After a long day of telling people to "Say Cheese," resting your head on the Mini Camera Pillow will bring a smile to your face.
$18
After a long day of telling people to "Say Cheese," resting your head on the Mini Camera Pillow will bring a smile to your face.
$18
Caught On Camera Tape Dispenser
If you stick to it, you could get good enough at photography to start your own business. And when that happens, you'll need office supplies like the Caught On Camera Tape Dispenser.
$22
If you stick to it, you could get good enough at photography to start your own business. And when that happens, you'll need office supplies like the Caught On Camera Tape Dispenser.
$22
Woouf Camera Beanbag
Now that you've gotten accessories like tape dispensers, USB drives and mugs out of the way, it's time to think bigger. The Woouf Camera Beanbag chair is perfect lounge furniture for photography enthusiasts who like to show off their obsession.
$238
Do you know of any other cool photography-inspired gear? Tell us in the comments!
Now that you've gotten accessories like tape dispensers, USB drives and mugs out of the way, it's time to think bigger. The Woouf Camera Beanbag chair is perfect lounge furniture for photography enthusiasts who like to show off their obsession.
$238
Do you know of any other cool photography-inspired gear? Tell us in the comments!
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Cool Material, is a hobby-turned-profession for online publisher, Tim Jacobsen. After starting a top 300 Internet retailer and holding a couple of SVP positions, his passion for social media, online marketing, and entrepreneurship drove him to branch out on his own. Started in 2008, the men's lifestyle blog covers everything from entertainment and technology, to art and style. Cool Material reaches out to over 600,000 readers each month, but the site's hip, of-the-moment content and honest reviews continues to grow that number daily. Outside of his Internet world, Tim enjoys bicycling, poker, and traveling with his family.
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