Here are some meaningful and personal gift ideas for your friend who loves film photography:
1. Instant Camera - Consider gifting your friend an instant camera like a Polaroid or a Fujifilm Instax mini. It can help them experiment with instant gratification style of photography.
2. Film Roll Organizer - For someone with a lot of film rolls, a film roll organizer can be a practical gift idea. It will help your friend to store their favorite rolls safely and maintain them in perfect condition.
3. Developing kit: Since your friend is interested in film photography they will definitely enjoy developing their own photos. So, consider gifting them a basic film development kit that includes developer, stop bath and fixer, similar to Ilford's black and white kit for beginners.
4. Photography Book - A photography book can inspire your friend to explore new techniques and styles. You can consider a photography book that features a favorite artist or style of photography.
5. Film Camera - You can also consider gifting your friend a film camera, so they can experiment with different types of cameras and styles of film photography. You can find a wide range of options including 35mm, medium format, and Polaroid cameras that will suit different budgets.
I hope this helps!
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