It’s big competition time, and your chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Voucher to spend on photography goodies of your choice. You could choose anything from books and software to camera hardware and lenses – quite a fun dilemma to have! Entering only takes a minute, so read on to find out how you can be in with a chance of winning. Good luck!
Winners Announced
Congratulations to the competition winner, Franklin Lam, for this comment. We’ve sent through your voucher! Sorry to those who missed out, but we’ll have another giveaway coming soon.
The Prize
We’re giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Voucher for you to spend on anything of your choice. Just to whet your appetite, here are a few ideas:
- Photography books and magazines
- Cases, bags and accessories
- A Digital Photo Frame
- Storage and Memory Cards
- Or… Put it towards a brand new camera!
How to Enter
Entering is really simple. All you need to do is leave a comment, letting us know what you’d spend the $50 voucher on! We’ll select the winning comment at random when the competition closes.
Make sure to include your correct email address with your comment so that we can contact you. This giveaway is open worldwide, but make sure to get your comment in before midnight on Monday 30th November, Pacific Eastern Standard Time. We’ll be in touch with the lucky winner shortly after then, and this post will be updated to let you know who won!
Please Note: Envato staff or people who have written more than two articles or tutorials for Phototuts+ are ineligible to enter.
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I’d put it towards a new camera lense.
I’d use it to buy a book on HDR photography.
I’d also buy a new camera lense:)
I would buy some useless gadjet for my camera… like a diana lens adaptor
I’d buy a camera bag with it.
Boks, books and one more time boooooks !
Cool giveaway like always !!
I would buy books to learn more in photography.
If I win, is it possible to make it amazon.ca instead of .com ? If not, it’s not that important ! Thanks a lot.
A digital photo frame will be great for me… I will take it with me at my office to look all day long at my photo creations…
I need new tripod…
I would put it towards a new camera
I would buy a bag or a camera lense.
I can buy the book that I want for so long ..
Awesome! I’d put it towards a new flash unit.
Thanks!
I’d buy a couple of photography books, probably McNallys Hot shoe diaries and Light science and magic.
I’d probably put it toward a new PSU, since this one is a POS and is a hazard to my decent computer…>_<
I’d use the cash for a battery power pack for my D90, since the GPS unit is still out of my price range
I’d put it towards an external flash!
I would put it towards a new flash.
For $50, I think I’d go after a new BlackRapid strap. I’m in love those
Programming books to improve my skills!!! Good luck to all !!
Filters,and a book on lighting.
I would buy books. Or I would apply it towards software or a camera because I no longer have mine..
I am currently trip to Paris France. I will be spending 6 weeks there and taking 3 classes for my Degree in Visual Arts. I will be taking a Photography class there and, given that Paris is known as the city of Lights, I will be doing a significant amount of long exposure shots. I would therefore put the voucher towards a remote shutter release for my DSLR and a better carbon fiber tripod.
for me it would definitely go towards some L-glass. i’d say, of the 70-200mm, f/2.8 non-IS nature. that is a gift that would not be spent in vain.
I will buy something for my Alpha 700, I think a filter.
32GIG SD Card for my Nikon D90.
I would get a 5-in-1 Collapsible Disc Reflector
Books
I’d probably spend it on an SD Card, I’m always running out of space on just the small two that I have
I would use it to buy David DuChemin’s new book, “VisionMongers”!
I would put it towards a DSLR. Got a chance to borrow a friends for a while, and thought it was great.
I would buy a hamster
A digital photo frame for either my sister or parents
I’d buy a christmas gift for my girlfriend. A book probably.
buying a new prime 50mm lens
I would buy:
Logo Design Workbook: A Hands-On Guide to Creating Logos (Paperback),
Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities &
Practical HDR: A complete guide to creating High Dynamic Range images with your Digital SLR
Like so many others, I’d use it to help pay for a new lens
A Photography book or magazine will do.
I’m getting a new tripod
A digital photo frame
Wow that’s awesome.
I would buy a infrared filter for my camera to make new experience. Maybe a book I’m not sure about that.
I’d probably put it to a lens adapter for my LX3, see how far I can push my little Alex3.
I would buy some good books or a digital photo frame.
Since I’m all about flowers and macro photography nowadays(recently invested in new lens), I would put the voucher towards buying 2 plamps (Photography clamps invaluable for creating a small home studio for flower portraits and macros)
I’m pretty sure it would become part of a new macro lens
I would buy a new tripod for better stabilisation in HDR photography!
I’d use it to get those books I didn’t win in the other contest.
I’d buy Photowisdom. Or benson’s book. Or put it toward a macro lens. Or …
A massive bag to put all my kit in
Tks for the opportunity =)
I’d use it on books, like “VisionMongers” and probably one about lighting.
I would buy some photographic books
I would spend it in books ’bout lighting techniques.
I would put it towards getting studio lighting.
Ihave a wish list of photog books 3 pages long on Amazon and would love to scratch off one or two titles with this gc!
Definitely a book on flash photography for weddings/portraits, for Canon cameras (not Nikon!)
A really cool accesory for a friend who loves photography =P
A good sized Book about HDR since I love it so, and I want to learn more about it!
Probably more than one too!
I’ll use it to buy booze
I’d put it towards a new camera, a sony cybershot dsc h20 to be exact. I’ve been wanting a camera forever. it’d be perfect because then my parents wont have to spend as much on it since they are already sacrificing a lot to get me this for Christmas!
Nice one,
I`d personally get “Advertising Now. Print” by Julius Wiedeman
Well I’d probably buy some ND filters with it to be honest.
Either that or put it towards another sturdy light stand.
I could really use both of those things ha.
Thanks for the opportunity, good luck yall!
I’d spend it on some lighting equipment
Book or maybe some lenses
Looking forward to a macro lense
I’d get a good book, provided there are a few of them out there, about objective-c and cocoa
Recently discovered this and i can’t really find much usefull info on this. Might be an idea for a new branch within Envato too
A photography book or magazine will do me.
I would use it toward several photo filters so I can expand and experiment more with my photography skills.
Cheap in for a new Camera!
Probably spend it on Christmas presents for family and friends! and maybe treat myself on something nice!
I’d buy all three volumes of Digital Photography Books, or if i find anything more interesting till then. I’d love to read them to improve my skills.
I would put it towards a new bag for my wife. She has been in need of one for a while
Arghhh, I would use it to buy the fisheye lens of the previous contest, but as my country doesn’t allow buying electronics without heavy taxes I would probably buy a book
I would buy some book.
Two Holgas. :]
i would use it for some flash equipment..softbox ir umbrella..++
I love books!
I’d put it towards a new flash
Probably use it toward X-Mas gifts.
I’d spend it on whatever that would be on the first page of the photography category! Hopefully it would be a Gorilla Tripod so I can shot some monkeys in Thailand!
That would be awesome.
i guess it’ll be a nice start for my new lens savings
Great prize! I think that would definitely be going towards a couple of really great, creative, inspiring books.
I’d put it toward some digital photography books.
I’d put it towards a copy of Apple’s Aperture.
Awesome. I would out it towards some nice noise canceling headphones!
I’d pick up a book for my gf.
I would use it towards a new camera for our Technology Club at our middle school!
I’d probably get a good photo book or a digital photo frame!
Hope I can…
I d get a fashion photography book! love that type of photography, specially the older ones!
ow.. what to spend it on… maybe put it opn a new lens… I really need a new lens!
Time for some extra batteries!
I would have bought a simple and bright red dress for my wife and would make a great photo.
First thing I’d buy would be a book or dvd on talent hunting.
books, books, books!
I think i’d either put it in for an external flash or Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography Vol3.
I think I’d put it towards a new camera. Then I could really get more out of the articles here. How’s that for a major suckup?
i would by filters for my foto camera .I’m a beginer and i want to see how it’s photography with filters.
Would put it towards getting some additional cards. Just starting shooting raw and I can’t believe how fast I am filling them up now.
I’d put it towards a brand new camera so that my old one could retire after eight years of hard work
Thank you for this opportunity!
Photography and design books would be super.
I’ll spend it on books (:
I’d put it towards a DSLR. I’m sick of my compact.
I’d use the 50 on a nifty fifty!
I need a new camera.
I would buy some books, or a good camera
I’d spend the money on some creative lighting books.
I’d totally get a few of those books building up in my Wish list.
Probably the ModoSteady – for low light and video options it looks like an awesome accessory. The tabletop tripod option makes it a must-have.
I’m planning a year of travel and photography with my fiance starting next year, and I’d put the $50 towards a Sigma 10mm Fisheye lens for our Canon DSLRs.
I’d buy some books
I stick it with a new camerah!
A whole bunch of books! I love reading!
I think I’d use it toward buying another lens, you can never have too many right?
To think of it, I’d most likely spend it on candy. Not only will I be eating them, I will also be sharing. It is that time of year to share.
God Bless
Bwhahaaha, great comment – well done
I would like to express my gratitude to Phototuts+.com for allowing my taste buds go wild this month, and sharing it with others. Thank You.
God Bless
Franklin Lam
I would spend it on a sweet sweet Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II
I will buy books…….
I’ll use the voucher towards purchasing gifts for others for the holidays.
I think i’ll buy more books.yes,Dad said books can be help me.:)
I’d probably buy Trey Ratcliffs HDR Book.
i would use it to buy a camera for my intro to photography class this spring
I’ve been saving for a Wacom tablet – I’d put it towards that. That is of course, if Amazon sells them….
I would put it towards the purchase of a new Nikon D700!!!
I’d put it towards a new lens
I’d either buy a tripod, or put it toward the telephoto lens I’ve wanted for a while now..
I would use it toward a new tripod or flash or lens… who knows??
A Manfrotto Tripod! Need me one of those!
I would probably buy Lightroom with the $50 discount.
I would use it to buy photography books saved in my Amazon wishlist.
i’d buy me a book, specially light, science and Magic :_
I would Buy a Book.
A freaking Manfrotto Tripod, they are so perfect
I’d sell it.
I just lost my job at the beginning of this month, no one’s hiring, my side gig is not picking up, and because of that, I was unable to travel home and spend Thanksgiving with my family.
$50 isn’t much, but it would certainly help out right about now.
I’d be putting it towards a Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 lens!
A warming filter and Scott Kelby’s set of books!
Definitely a new lens
I would like to buy a digital photo frame or an additional battery for my Sony DSC H9
I would purchase a Tripod
Wow, I need that.
hehehe. I’d use it to buy a shutter release or towards a speedlight. Still don’t have those. huhu. 
I need to extend my range Canon EF 2X II Extender
I own a lovely Minolta DiMAGE 7i. I’d be glad to spend $50 on 1 or 2 Lexar or Sandisk CompactFlash memory cards to learn more about photography using Phototuts!
I’d put it towards a new lens.
I will buy color correction gels, and some snoots or grid spots.
I’ll buy a pack of Guinness !
What would I buy ?
I already have a camera…
I already have a tripod…
I think I really miss a powerfull lens…
So, who else than you can help me ?
I’d probably spend these on a Macro photography book
I would totally put it towards the domination of the world.
uh, wait, no, I’d put it towards a Wacom tablet.
hopefully put the money towards purchasing a lens for my soon to be camera … – later days
I’d use it to buy some photography books
need this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Collapsible-Reflector-Holder-LS-110/dp/B002CIMOXO/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1259310949&sr=1-17
thanks
I will go towards a canon 17-40 f4 l USM !!
i would buy one of these expensive photobooks
I’d spend it in a macro lens to observate France much better and know why they vote for Sarkozy ! I’m really disappointed about that.
Santé mes amis !
I’d put it to use on a Manfrotto Tripod. Or else an external flash, or else a
couple of triggers, or else a photo book, or else….(list goes on and on).
Definitely towards a new lens!
I’d get some new photography books
likley towards something from california sunbounce
I would spend it for books that I need for the uni.
I will use the money to buy a Digital Photo Frame so that my parents can enjoy my photos! They are not that tech savvy.
Graphic Design books
I’m definitely gonna get some books — not sure yet which titles though!
I’m desperately in need of a new tripod!
I’d probably get some books, maybe like ‘The moment it clicks – Joe Mcnally’. $50 wouldnt wouldnt put much of a dent into those expensive lenses we all need!
definitely new glass…
Gorrilapod for my eos 400d
More photo books! More i say!
Thanks
I still need a lens hood for my 400D. So that’s what I’d buy.
Most likely a 3-stop soft-edge LEE GND…
Less likely for a part of the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
Will put $50 more and get a 50mm Prime
your $50+ my $50 = 50MM f1.8
I’d buy a new lens.
A new memory card.
I would spend it on books
I’d by a DVD for my mother, as a xmas gift
I want to have a brand new camera since mine has just broken last month
I’d buy some creativity.
Or a Battery Grip.
BOOKssssssssssssss
So thats the first thing that I would like to pick…. Wish me luck 
There are couple of them that are not available here in India
I would use it to buy some accessories for my camera.
I would put it towards a new lens or flash for my D90. So excited to finally own a sweet DSLR!
i need some new photography books
I will use it to buy some new
photography books
I’d spend the $50 dollars on another memory card so i can take allot more high quality pictures.
I’d love to get a flash, or some medium format black and white film.
I’d be putting that $50 toward a new Canon 7d!
An external flash… a reflector… a book. So many things I want. I hope I win!
will use it buy a Nikon jewel..50mm prime
Hello everyone i go for Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
I’d buy 35m film for my D40!
Not sure if Canadian’s can win, since Amazon doesn’t ship up north but I would spend it one some photography books for sure. I need to build up a library!
Photography books more than likely, possibly towards a new lens.
Thanks for another great giveaway. I’d put the voucher towards a new lens. Likely the 11-55 f/2.8.
I would buy a new flash.
Put it towards a Nikon Speedlight Flash.
I love this site – I’m here every day!
Thats what I’d use the voucher for!
I’d need an ND 8 Filter
There are so many things I can think of. I’ll list a few to keep it short.
An Opteka FL-50AF
A Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens
SP3500 Complete Portrait Studio Kit
An Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for my EOS Digital Rebel XTi
More goodies I could want but I can’t be greedy. Need to leave enough equipment in stock for everyone else.
If I were to win, I would put the money towards the lensbaby I keep meaning to buy, and never get the chance to…
Maybe a 35mm back for my Diana F+, or a new flash for my SLR.
A tripod!
I love this idea! I need a hot shoe Flash extension for my Canon and this would help toward the balance greatly!
I would either buy a book on my wish list I did not receive or I would put it towards some camera/computer gear.
a new camera bag…
I would buy some filters and a remote shutter also.
Goodluck, itanium
I would like to buy some books, moleskine and I’m thinking about BookArc
a book on hdr
New Brain…i hope i’ll buy it on Amazon…
I’m kidding, A new book on 450d
Time for Booookkkkkssss!!!!
I would get a comfortable camera strap so I can have my camera readily available. I’ve done enough reading, I want, and need, to get shooting.
I would buy a tripod.
a tripod! or a couple of design books (i sooo need them~~ )
Put them with my savings for a Canon 5d MKII
($2,629.99 on Amazon)
Books Books Books Books… specifically… Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 by Scott Kelby (Paperback – Oct 3, 2009)
I love love LOVE his books, and can’t wait to jump into learning More More More!
I’d put it toward my savings for a 580EX II speedlite.
If it’s available in UK too then it would be another step towards my first SLR!
A new external hard drive for pictures or maybe a new book
I’d either put it towards the Rebel T1i or the nifty fifty (Canon 50mm 1.8). Thanks for the opportunity!
I would purchase a TriGrip Diffuser!
a textbook for winter term
Photography Book by Cris Orweg
ill Need a new 50mm lens please
External hard drive or a cheap cell phone.
My friend recently gave birth and I’d like to buy her new baby a few gifts.
I’d spend it on books
I would spend it for a Fisheye lens
I will buy this book “Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie ”
Thanks
i probably would use it to put it towards a new camera…!
I would probably buy that Diana Fisheye plastic lens and the adapter to mount it on my Nikon!
A prime 50mm Nikon Lens. Lovely.
I’d use it for a new tripod. Good luck everyone!
I would like to buy a remote cable for my Nikon D90
At age 73, I’d hire a professional photographer to give me lessons.
At age 73, I need photography books fast!
It’d go towards either a new tripod or a 35mm f/1.8
I’d use it for a new book
maybe book or flash
I will buy a camera.
I’d get lots of books!
Wireless trigger for flash
I’d purchase a book(s)!
I’m ichin’ for a new flash, so the cheddar would go toward that. Or a pocketwizard.
I would buy “The Moment It Clicks”.
A Nikon TTL 9-ft. Remote Cord
I would use it to buy a flash (well, it would start the “flash fund” at least!)
gorillapod anyone?
I’d probably buy a new tripod.
books books books:P
That voucher is just what I need to finally complete my savings for a Manfrotto Tripod. I hope I win
.
Maybe some camera/lens accessories like a reversing ring or extension tubes. Failing that I could do with a shutter release cable/remote.
Definitely towards a new lens. Depending on other sources of income (sic), ‘twould be either a 85mm 1.8, a 100mm 2.8 macro, or (if all of my stars somehow align) a 70-200mm f4 is. Not that I expect anyone to care (besides my wife who would make me sleep outdoors if I spend our diaper money on lens…)
I’d put it towards a new tripod or or a new lens filter.
I really need a portrait related book.
That’s what I would buy ^^
do we need buy by amazon ?
after reading all these tutorials I could totally use a shutter release cable and a new tripod…
an external flash unit! 580 ex II
I would put it towards an SLR camera, since im using my sister`s point and shoot, and i would like something of my own to do my photography GCSE with!
I’d buy a lens that suits portrait type of photography. So that I could capture clearer smiles of everybody.
The Nifty Fifty for sure!!!!!! (Nikkor 50mm/f1.8)
Digital Photo Frame would be sexy in my studio !
I would spend it on Erwin Olaf’s photobook “Silver”. I love his work
http://www.amazon.com/Erwin-Olaf-Silver-William-Elia/dp/9076588635/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259590868&sr=8-3
It would help with a new lense!
I am relatively new to photography. I lost my job over a year ago and after a fruitless job search of over six months I decided to move on and pursue a career in photography. Its a competitive field, to be sure, and I have a lot to learn. But I’ve purchased a camera and couple of lenses and can be found around town taking hundreds of pictures everyday, hopefully getting better all the time. My biggest problem right now is that I fill up my rather small capacity memory card too quickly and therefore have to quit shooting before I’d like so I can go home and download the photos to my computer. A second, bigger, memory card would surely help me to hone my skills. So that is what I would purchase with the $50.
I’d spend it on some of the equipment needed for Flint Hannah’s Simple Guide tutorial.
Honestly? I’d collect some more vouchers so that I can afford the new Canon 7d body…
Will be a little help for a new camera
Just bought an SLR, so this would go for a new lens. Mmmmm, thanks.
Books!!!! Especially i want these book: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Camera-One-Thats-You/dp/0321684788/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259650248&sr=8-1 and one bag for my camera and my laptop.. ;]
I look forward to save enough to buy a pico projector, every cent counts
I would put it towards a EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens for my rebel.
I would buy the digital photography book vol 3 from Scott Kelby!
lens hoods, or towards a new 50mm prime lens
I was thinking tu buy a softbox lighting kit.
see you on photo tuts+
bye
i`put it on the extremely expensive shipping price of anything there cause i live in the end of the world (Ushuaia, Argentina)
I would put it towards the Canon Mark 5d Mark II! =]
Filters…that’s all i need!
i just bought a nikon d5000 and just love it…. i could use a
remote trigger for it or a lovely tripod!!!!
I would put it towards a new lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens to be exact. I’ve finally achieved the dream of buying a d-slr and I’m ready to unleash my skills.
amazing contest!!! I’d buy myself another SDHC card. my current 4Gb storage cant do much…
Obviously I spend every cent on the Deke McClelland’s book (Adobe Photoshop Cs4 One-On-One), love it.
thank you…good luck