What’s the best cheapest camera for photography?
Louise S asked:
What’s the best cheapest camera for photography?
I want a really good camera which is really clear so i can use it for photography at college and for my own use just taking pictures.
I heard nikon and canon are the best but can anyone tell me the names of the best ones, and not too expensive.
Less than £200, but I’ll probably look on ebay too so really just £200 or less on ebay.
What’s the best cheapest camera for photography?
I want a really good camera which is really clear so i can use it for photography at college and for my own use just taking pictures.
I heard nikon and canon are the best but can anyone tell me the names of the best ones, and not too expensive.
Less than £200, but I’ll probably look on ebay too so really just £200 or less on ebay.
Unfortunately best and cheapest are opposites. If you get one you won’t get the other.
Chris
Look for a good used Nikon or Canon 35 mm SLR with standard zoom lens for under £100 at perhaps one the schools bulletin board.
Samples of the kind of cameras to look for:
Basically any good used Nikon or Canon 35 mm SLR that is 15 years old or less. Look for dings on the pentaprism, finger prints on the mirror or lenses that are not protected by a UV or skylight filter.
Actually, your question would have better been served by asking for the best in the price range you are seeking (£200) rather than using ‘cheapest’ as a descriptive adjective in the same question but I get your point… others didn’t.
You don’t have to buy new so ebay is a good way to go and I think you will find that you can grab up some really good deals in the price range you are seeking.
In the older cameras however, there are only three that I would highly recommend for ease of use, quality of output (you get out what you put in of course) and durability of operation.
Nikon being the first followed by Pentax and Minolta.
I won’t bother to tell you the models, you can find that out on Ebay just by finding those manufactures in your price range.
A film SLR would be the best option for you, especially since you’d be using it for class. You can pick up a professional’s backup SLR off of KEH.com or B&H Photo for cheap. A lens would have to be added on, but once again, you can find something on either site for cheap. The total would be under your price limit.
I would recommend a 35mm film SLR. I own a Canon AE-1 and I love it! It’s an older camera, but the technology, as far as film cameras go, is still there. You can pick one up for a fairly cheap price. I bought mine for $150, so about 75 pounds.I bought it on ebay, which yes, it is risky, but I received 3 lenses and a case as well as the camera body and a flash. The camera is flawless and I would highly recommend it to ANYONE! There are a ton of these cameras available on ebay, so just look into them and don’t be afraid to ask questions from the seller. I enjoy film because it requires you to make every shot count. You wont just snap pictures aimlessly, but instead will look for the best possible way to use your film to its full extent.