Lumoid is a band of creatives, photographers, and tech lovers offering a try before you buy service for the latest in technology from photography gear and drones to fitness trackers and audio equipment. They make it convenient and affordable to test drive the latest gadgets before committing to buy them. Lumoid is also a rental house for the best and latest in photography. In this gear guide, Creative Director Jen Woo rounds up gift ideas for the mothers in your life who love photography!
Attention children of the world: Mother’s Day is fast approaching (May 8), so you’ve officially been put on notice. While you should definitely make sure to call Mom and send her a lovely card (and some nice flowers to boot), why not take this opportunity to show Mom how much you appreciate everything she’s done for you with a cool piece of tech? True love is not leaving your Mom in the dust when it comes to all this newfound technology.
Below is a compilation of the best wearables, photography and audio equipment that Mom will go crazy over. All of them are available to rent on a trial basis on Lumoid, so what’re you waiting for? Let Mom try out some cool gadgets this Mother’s Day, and clear a little time in your schedule just in case she needs a tutorial.
Photography:
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 90 Neo Classic Instant Camera
The INSTAX Mini 90 offers advanced features like macro mode and high performance flash, making this an instant camera for every photographer, Mom included!
GoPro Underwater Explorer
This kit is for the beach-loving Mom who likes being under the waves! Perfect to use while surfing, diving hundreds of feet below the surface, or simply frolicking in the ocean with loved ones.
Kids Photography Kit
Because Mom is always begging you for that family portrait – capture every moment of your loved ones with this versatile kit containing a small, lightweight, full-frame DSLR and a sharp, fast standard zoom lens. Perfect to capture children at play.
Leica X-U (Typ 113) Waterproof Digital Camera
The Leica X-U is Leica’s entrance into the world of tough, durable camera designs. The X-U distinguishes itself from other Leica compatriots by its anti-slip rubber exterior and waterproof, shockproof and dustproof design for working in harsh and underwater environments.
The Street Portrait Kit
A kit perfect for taking portraits out on the streets! The Sony 55mm f/1.8 paired with the full frame Sony A7II will make sure she can blur out all the background distractions while keeping Mom light and nimble during her adventurous stroll through the city.
Wearables:
Fashion Friendly Kit
Boasting style in addition to function, these accessories add a lot of glamour over typical wearables. Teaming up with fashion icons like Tory Birch and Swarovski, this collection of wearables brings out the best in fitness and fashion.
Misfit Ray
Ray is Misfit’s most minimal and versatile tracker. It delivers the fitness and sleep-tracking Mom needs to stay motivated, including steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, activity tagging, and sleep duration and quality. It also never needs charging and is water-resistant to 50 meters, so it can be worn constantly.
Apple Watch 38mm
Mom won’t just send and receive messages, calls and mail more easily and efficiently – she’ll be able to express herself in new, fun and more personal ways. With Apple Watch, every exchange is less about reading words on a screen and more about making a genuine connection.
Fitbit Alta
This customizable fitness tracker is designed to fit Mom’s personal style and help her stay motivated by tracking all-day activity like steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes. At night, it tracks sleep and sets a silent alarm to wake better and get your best rest.
Ringly
Ringly creates jewelry and accessories that will connect to Mom’s phone and notify her about the things that matter most. Plus, all Moms love jewelry!
Pebble Time Steel Smartwatch
The Pebble Time Steel keeps Mom connected to the things that matter most, and looks great doing it. Its unparalleled battery lasts up to 10 days between charges, and its bright always-on display will always be there for her. The new design, premium material and polished detailing make it feel natural and will look great on her wrist.
Audio:
Sol Republic Shadow
The Shadow earphones by Sol Republic are lightweight, flexible and boast a soft design for extended use in order to deliver quality sound.
Audeze Sine
Sine headphones, with planar magnetic technology, are the next step up in sound quality for many listeners. Instead of using ordinary dynamic drivers, the planar technology will give Mom a sound that’s punchy, dynamic and detailed. In fact, it sounds like a much larger headphone! It’s lightweight, and folds flat for easy traveling.
Master & Dynamic MH40
Designed to be the modern thinking cap, the MH40 headphones are a tool to inspire and transport the wearer. Built with only the finest materials, they will last through decades of use and provide a rich, warm sound. These will make an elegant addition to Mom’s home, desk or studio.
Parrot Zik 2.0
Parrot combines the best of audio and innovation with French Designer Philippe Starck. The stunning Zik 2.0 was created to be more human with an organic feel. The headphones are finer, rounder and more sensitive. They are better looking and more comfortable to wear with more space for your ears, making them the ideal headphones to wear anywhere, be it at work, traveling or taking a walk.
Harman Kardon Soho Wireless
Known for merging style and quality, the Soho Wireless headphones are Harman Kardon’s stylish, on-the-go package. Combining NFC and Bluetooth technology, the Soho Wireless headphones are truly wireless. Ear cup mounted, touch sensitive controls provide a convenient way to keep you in charge of your music.
If you want to take the guesswork out of the equation, just give Mom a Lumoid gift card and let her pick out any gadget or device her heart pleases!
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