Cheap Photography Camera

I'm really broke, but want a good quality, cheap price-wise camera to do photography. I just won 2 photography contests with my horrible little Samsung S860, so I'm wondering what all I could do with a bigger and better camera.

Cheap for me would be $400 and under.

Did you ever consider a film-based camera? You can get a great, used film SLR with a 50mm lens for $100, which would leave you a lot of money for film and developing. And the (optical) quality of this combination will kick the snuff out of any digicam...

2009-06-14 15:51:25 by Amaya K.

In this new feature we challenge one pro photographer to do a photo shoot with a cheapo camera. The camera is chosen entirely at random, with the ...

OK So I may not be able to spend like thousands of dollars on a photography camera like other people. I just don't have that kind of money so could anyone please help me find a good yet cheap photography camera?

I need one really bad.

No mean comments, don't be jerks
thanks :)

-Katy

I sometimes wonder if "photography camera" is redundant.

Anyway, onward: I have seen Olympus OM1 cameras with a prime sell for less than $50. That's hard to beat.

There are literally thousands of cheap camera choices. An Argus C3 is $10, Agfa Billy $15, Fuji Quicksnap $4, Panasonic LC5 $85, Kodak DX7630 $35


Don't let money be a reason that you don't get into photography. There are options.


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2009-10-01 17:59:22 by Katy

Price: $149.99

2.7 Inch auto LCD screen
Built-in 14MB internal memory with SD/SDHC support up to 16GB
16 MP Digital Camera with 15X Optical Zoom

Next year I'll be taking a photography class in school. Considering my birthday is soon, I figured that I'd get it now. We really don't have that much money, so what is a cheap (or decently priced) photography camera that takes good pictures? Thanks.

You may want to check with your counselor/teacher about what kind of camera you need. Are you sure you're not supposed to have a 35mm FILM camera?

Be sure to check!!! At my HS, everyone has to have film cameras.

Anyway (happy birthday, btw--mine was Saturday), it depends on how much cash you have.

~less than $100--not sure I can help here. Check out craigslist for your area if you only have like $50 to spend. You can probably pick up a 5 megapixel camera for $20 or so

~$100-200 I suggest the Fuji s5700. It's on sale at CIrcuit city right now for $150.

If you can afford a DSLR, go for it!

btw, I would stay far away from Kodak cameras. From my experience, they take the noisiest pictures ever!! (noisy meaning grainy)

Don't shop just based on how many megapixels the camera features. Kodak, for example, is bad with this--their cameras usually offer high MPs for low prices, but you get what you pay for.

Once you find a model online that you think you'd like, check out www.flickr.com and look up the camera model to see some sample shots by that camera to see what it's capable of.


Good luck!!

2008-09-08 13:27:33 by samanthaadele

Price: $19.00

Runs on 3 SG3 Button Cell Batteries (Included)
LED lighted
weighs 7.2 ounce

I'm looking for a camera that is used for professional photography, but non-expensive. Thanks!

I am a canon guy so I gotta say the rebel xs. This is the camera I learned on and it takes some excellent pics. Get some good glass too.

2009-10-15 19:27:20 by Samantha

I want a nice camera with fast speeds because i want to take pictures of extreme sports like BMX, skateboarding, and sports like that. I'm only 15 and I want to start getting into photography seriously and become a photographer. I want the camera around 1000 but if there's any other suggestions please post it so I can look at it.
around 1000

I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:

1. How much money do you have to spend????

2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).

For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain)
The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 autoexposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729.

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

You might also consider the Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens.
Another great choice is the Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens.

These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.

You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:

www.usa.canon.com
www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

2009-02-17 16:43:01 by Mitch D