Pro Moviemaker’s Christmas gift guide
Posted on Dec 4, 2025 by Pro Moviemaker
This festive season, make sure there’s something truly amazing under the tree by checking out our festive list of great gifts
Words Adam Duckworth
No filmmaker wants another pair of novelty socks on 25 December. Make this Christmas memorable by ensuring your gifts get the heart racing faster than a drone flyover. Whether you’re dropping hints for your other half, shopping for a creative in your life or planning to treat yourself, we’ve rounded up the must-have gadgets, gizmos and glorious bits of kit to make your Xmas Day.
From stocking fillers that’ll shine on-set to big-ticket toys that turn wishlists into workflows, these are the gifts that make the cut.
Accsoon CineView M7 Pro
£799/$899
Give the gift of confidence this Christmas with the Accsoon Cineview M7 Pro, a seven-inch 4K/60p wireless monitor-recorder that’s powerful and portable. Designed for filmmakers who demand accuracy, it delivers ultra-sharp detail and a 1000-nit touchscreen.
The Cineview M7 Pro combines monitoring and transmission in one unit, sending full-resolution footage up to 350 metres away with a latency of just 60ms. Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections ensure reliability, while support for 1D and 3D LUTs lets you preview your creative look in real time.
At under 500g and powered by standard NP-F batteries, this lightweight monitor keeps crews connected and creative wherever they are.
Amaran Verge
From £85/$79
The Amaran Verge and Verge Max panel lights bring professional-level illumination to creators, streamers and desk-based vloggers. The Verge is a bicolour, edge-lit, 3.6cm-thick rectangular panel, delivering beautifully soft, low-glare light that flatters faces and enhances skin tones.
With the Amaran App and Stream Deck plug-in, you can fine-tune brightness and colour temperature in real time, perfect for live streaming or quick set-up adjustments. The Verge Max expands the concept into a 55cm circular panel, offering the look of a COB light and softbox in a fraction of the size.
With prices starting from £85/$79 for the Verge and £249/$259 for the Verge Max, lighting up your content has never been so unobtrusive.
Aputure Spotlight Mini
£347/$349
Turn your Aputure Storm 80c into a powerhouse of precision lighting with the new Aputure Spotlight Mini. It’s a compact ellipsoidal projector designed to deliver controlled, cinematic beams. Perfect for creating texture, focus and drama, it features a rotating barrel with an integrated four-leaf cutter for fine-tuned shaping, plus support for gels, gobos and modifiers.
The Spotlight Mini ships with a choice of 19° or 36° lenses, with an included soft case that fits both. An optional adjustable iris adds more creative control.
Astera QuikPunch
£TBC/$1620
The Astera Quikpunch is the first battery-powered spotlight to combine an LED PAR with a fresnel in one portable, wireless fixture. With a peak output of 8000 lux at 3m from 75W, it rivals a 650W tungsten fresnel while remaining cool, efficient and colour-accurate.
Powered by Astera’s Titan LED Engine with full RGBMA colour science, it provides a 13-60° zoom range, switching seamlessly between a high-intensity beam and a soft, even wash. Expected to retail at $1620 in the US, with UK pricing yet to be set, up to 4.5 hours of battery life allows total creative freedom.
Atomos Sun Dragon
£579/$449
If you’re looking for a gift that will brighten up a filmmaker’s Christmas, the Atomos Sun Dragon is it. This waterproof, full-colour LED rope light is unlike anything else on the market. It’s a flexible, high-precision lighting tool that brings HDR brilliance and creative freedom to any shoot. Measuring five metres long yet weighing under a kilo, it bends, wraps and twists to light spaces where rigid panels can’t go.
With incredible colour accuracy and wireless control via app, Wi-Fi or DMX, it works well with car interiors, outdoor sets and everything in between. Sturdy, portable and bright, the Sun Dragon is as practical as it is beautiful.
Audio-Technica BP4029
£928/$869
The Audio-Technica BP4029 is not your average shotgun mic. Originally developed for the Sydney Olympic Games, this featherweight microphone brings broadcast-level clarity to documentary, ENG and location work.
Its dual condenser capsules are line-cardioid and figure-of-eight, operating in a mid-side configuration to provide you with flexibility. Capture internally matrixed stereo with wide or narrow imaging or record raw mid-side for post-production control.
From open landscapes to tight interviews, the BP4029 handles it all with natural tone, low noise and strong off-axis rejection. Built from aluminium with superb RF shielding, it’s as portable as it is powerful.
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2
£1850/$2195
The Blackmagic Atem Mini Extreme ISO G2 switcher has three independent video outputs and an inbuilt Thunderbolt connection for live video capture and playback, enabling use of real-time effects software or DaVinci Resolve for live action replay. It has balanced XLR and a headphone socket for monitoring, and the CFexpress card can be accessed via 10G Ethernet.
The latest version can be a shared network disk using the 10G Ethernet port for an internal CFexpress memory card or external USB disk. It’s a combined switcher and control panel, but can also be used in a podcasting studio.
Datacolor Spyder Photo Video Kit
£349/$349
Datacolor’s Spyder Photo Video Kit ensures more than just your monitor is telling the truth. It contains a Spyderpro calibrator, Spyder Cube and Spyder Checkr Video chart to give precise, reliable colour from first capture to final grade.
The Spyderpro supports the latest OLED, mini-LED and XDR displays. Set-up takes minutes and multi-monitor calibration keeps every screen matched.
An included Spyder Cube sets perfect white-balance and contrast in camera, while the Checkr Video ensures consistent colour across multiple cameras and lenses.
Eizo ColorEdge CG3100X
£4999/$TBC
Eizo’s new Coloredge CG3100X is a 30.5in DCI 4K colour management monitor for professional post-production that combines sustainability with cinematic precision. Delivering 4096×2160 resolution, HDR workflow support and a 500 cd/m² peak brightness, this display brings exceptional clarity and dynamic range to grading suites.
Supporting both PQ and HLG gamma with a 1800:1 contrast ratio, the CG3100X reproduces deep blacks and nuanced shadow detail. A USB-C port handles video, data and 94W power delivery, while 12-bit signal processing via HDMI maintains smooth tonal gradations.
Godox Knowled F100SR RGB
From £1016/$999
Stronger than Godox’s previous bicolour versions, its series of five IP54-rated LED mats offer full RGB lighting.
One of five versions with different power outputs, the F100R 1x2ft RGB mat delivers 3840 lux at 5600K. All five feature a colour temperature range from 1800 to 10,000K, as well as adjustable G/M settings and accessory options. They’re flicker-free with a CRI of 96+ and TLCI of 97+.
IDX Cue-J198
£372/$256
Keep your production running with the IDX Cue-J198 V-Mount battery, a professional 190Wh power source. Delivering up to 14A/156W as well as 16.8V DC and 80W with its D-Tap output, it’s ready to run your camera and accessories from a single source.
Engineered with IDX’s trusted Cue-J series design, the battery’s internal cells are completely isolated for enhanced safety and long-term durability, with built-in protection against overcharging, overdischarging and overcurrent. That means consistent performance, even under demanding conditions.
For the best results, pair it with an IDX charger to maintain efficiency and lifespan. Compact, rugged and rock-solid, the Cue-J198 is a must-have for filmmakers who need reliable, professional-grade power that won’t quit when the camera’s rolling.
Manfrotto One
From £375/$500
Manfrotto’s One tripod is purpose-built for creators who shoot both photo and video. The first of its kind, it blends the stability of a stills tripod with the capacity for fluid motion and adaptability filmmakers demand.
Key innovations include a clever mechanism that deploys all leg sections simultaneously and a new quick-release system that lets you swap tripod heads or accessories without tools. The multi-functional centre column can tilt, slide or detach entirely for low-angle or precision set-ups, while non-round legs boost rigidity for smoother pans.
Available in carbon fibre for £539/$720 or aluminium for £375/$500, the One pairs perfectly with Manfrotto’s 500X Fluid Video Head. A kit of both costs £669/$880 for carbon or £519/$680 for alloy.
Marshall CV355-10X
£899/$861
Featuring a 10x optical (12x digital) zoom and 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs, Marshall’s CV355-10X camera is a standout tool for multi-format shoots, live streaming or dual-record workflows. It delivers HD images up to 1920×1080 at 60fps, and frame rates from 23.98 to 60fps. Auto settings that track environmental fluctuations, long-distance remote adjust and match settings that include iris, WB, exposure, pedestal and more make the CV355-10X great even when it’s out of reach.
Nanlite Pico
£34/$35
Nanlite’s Pico is a compact full-colour LED for content creators. At 130g, it’s pocketable – and it’s high output, intuitive controls and wireless functionality make it a triple threat.
Its Nebula C4 Light Engine delivers colour accuracy with CRI/TLCI ratings of 95/95, a CCT range of 2700–7500K and ±150 green-magenta adjustment, and full HSI colour control.
Neewer HB80C
£182/$189
Neewer’s HB80C full-colour COB LED puts out an impressive 80W. Thanks to its light mixing cavity, the HB80C gets smooth, balanced colour rendering across the spectrum with a 95+ CRI and 97+ TLCI for lifelike hues. For white light, there’s a range from 2500 to 7500K.
At 390g, the £182/$189 LED delivers up to 10,400 lux at 1m when set to 4400K, with the included reflector. It offers full RGB control, CCT and HSI modes, 18 built-in effects, quiet adjustable cooling and Bluetooth app control.
PGYTech OneMo 2
£260/$220
Stylish and functional, the spacious OneMo 2 Backpack and roller camera bag are ideal gifts for professionals, with customisable dividers and travel-ready durability.
The OneGo Cloud Bag, OneGo Solo V2 Sling and OneMo Lite Backpack provide versatile camera carry options.
Some choice stocking fillers, the Mini Tech Organiser keeps cables and accessories neatly in check, while the Create Mate offers an all-in-one, compact solution, doubling as a high-speed card reader and durable card case.
Red Komodo-X
£6432/$6995
If you’ve been good this year, maybe you’ll get Red’s Komodo-X cinema camera, fitted with the latest Nikon Z lens mount.
The Komodo-X boasts a 6K Super 35 global shutter sensor with a wide dynamic range and high-speed performance in a compact form. It offers 6K recording at up to 80fps and 4K recording at up to 120fps.
Rode Wireless Go III
£269/$199
The third generation of Rode’s Wireless Go is a dual-channel kit with a single receiver, two transmitters, built-in 32-bit float recording, plus intelligent Gain Assist technology so that your highs don’t clip.
It uses Rode’s latest Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption for stable audio at up to 260m. There are over 40 hours of 32-bit float recording on board.
Samsung T7 Shield 4TB
£375/$465
Wrapped in a strong but lightweight rubberised shell with an IP65 dust- and water-resistance rating, Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 Shield 4TB handles drops up to 3m/9.8ft.
Powered by USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, the T7 Shield hits read/write speeds of 1050MB/s and 1000MB/s, nearly ten times quicker than a hard drive and double the speed of some SSDs. Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard keeps performance consistent during heavy data transfers, while AES 256-bit encryption keeps files safe.
Sennheiser Profile Wireless
£249/$329
Housed in a smart charging case that doubles as a handheld microphone, the Sennheiser Profile Wireless 2-Channel Set gets studio-quality 24-bit/48kHz audio.
The kit includes two transmitters, a receiver, USB-C and lightning adapters and a coldshoe mount for your camera. Each transmitter features an omni mic, 3.5mm lav input and internal 32-bit float backup recording for up to 30 hours. It’s flexible, fail-safe and ready to roll.
Sigma Aizu Primes
£6999/$8299 each
Sigma has set a new benchmark in cinema glass with its Aizu Prime collection of T1.3 full-frame lenses: a world first.
The line-up includes eight lenses between 25-75mm and more to follow up to 125mm. Built for PL and Sony E-mount, each lens covers a 46.3mm image circle for compatibility with Arri LF and Vistavision.
Sony CFExpress Type A cards
From £629/$585
Sony’s new memory cards prove great gifts can come in small packages. Available in 1920GB and 960GB, they have read speeds of over 1800MB/s, over double the last generation’s. With VPG200 certification, they maintain a 400MB/s minimum write speed plus long high-speed bursts with zero dropped frames. Priced from £629/$585 to £1019/$949, these cards belong in a stocking.
Tascam TM-70
£79/$83
The Tascam TM-70 delivers rich natural sounds for podcasting, broadcasting and streaming. Tuned specifically to the human voice, it captures detail and warmth while its supercardioid pickup pattern rejects unwanted background noise.
Designed to get great results without endless tweaking, the TM-70 produces a mix-ready tone that’s smooth and professional. No phantom power necessary, its build suits studio and mobile set-ups.
Think Tank Walker Pro
From £244/$230
All three sizes of Think Tank’s Walker Pro backpack series offer full front access, a padded laptop compartment and internal dividers, while the largest can hold two pro camera bodies with lenses, a 16in laptop and extra lenses at 30L.
The backpacks are made with ballistic nylon, feature YKK zips, dual-density shoulder straps, a breathable back panel and removable sternum strap. Travel features include a concealed passport pocket, lockable zips and a trolley sleeve. The cost ranges from £244/$230 to £309/$290.
This article was first published in the November/December 2025 issue of Pro Moviemaker
