If you’re looking for few things to add to your own Christmas wish list or playing Santa Claus for the photographer in you life, here’s the first of our last minute gift ideas: Stocking stuffers to help keep camera and lenses clean and safe.Photo: Kellie Nolan

Specialty cloths, brushes and air blowers are the best way to remove those pesky dust spots and smudges from camera lenses and sensors.

• Sigma 6 x 6” Micro Fiber Lens Cleaning Cloth (10 CHF)
• Rocket Air Blower (15 CHF) 
• Arctic Butterfly 724 Sensor Brush (175 CHF)

Keep a cap on those lenses, or try a convenient alternative to a standard lens caps — these neoprene hood hats fit over most lens hoods:

• OpTech Hood Hat (15 CHF)

Add some protective padding around camera gear with cushioned wraps. Available in different sizes, they easily wrap up even bulky gear:

• Domke Protective Wrap (starting at 25 CHF)

Relieve some stress with a comfortable padded neck strap:

• OpTech Pro Camera Strap (40 CHF)

These are just some of our favorites. You should be able to find them at local camera shops or larger retailers (such as Eschenmoser/Fust in Zurich) or online retailers. All prices are approximate.

Look for more photo gift ideas to come…