If you have a special shutterbug in your life, then a camera can make a great present for the upcoming holiday season. However, you have to be careful, to make sure you get what they really want.
What do they tend to take pictures of, how do they tend to use their camera? Some people are all about photos, some people prefer videos; how important are zoom ranges, are interchangeable lenses important?
If the recipient likes a lot of options, keep that in mind, but if he or she prefers a simpler camera, then try not to get something with all the bells and whistlers.
A camera is a very personal gift. You can’t go out and buy a bright purple camera just because the photographer in your life likes purple — and don’t get the latest camera Ashton’s hawking just because your shutterbug thinks he’s cute.