5 awesome gifts for the aspiring photographer in your life, all on sale

Shopping for an Ansel Adams wannabe this holiday season? Congratulations! You've got plenty of gift options to sort through. The challenge, however, is finding something that's neither tacky (like a lens-shaped thermos) nor budget-busting (like an honest-to-goodness DSLR).

If you need a push in the right direction, just keep reading. Below, we've rounded up five great gift ideas for aspiring photographers that are currently on sale.

1. 4K Ultra HD Action Cam with Mounts

First-person view (FPV) is a rad filming technique, but it's difficult to do if you don't have the right equipment. An affordable alternative to GoPros, XtremePro's waterproof HD Action Cam can be mounted on your bike, helmet, car, or wrist so you can record action-packed footage in 4K quality. Normally $499.99, you can snag one for just $69.99 in the Mashable Shop. Read more...