Looking for a good, inexpensive camera?
Because I teach students in my photo class at the Delaware Art Museum to shoot in Shutter-Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual Mode, they need to easily set ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. Typically, these are digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLR) or mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses.
Looking at what was on sale in July, 2022, below are links to good cameras in the lower price range. Click the links to see them. There are many better cameras than these, especially ones that produce better images in low-light situations and cameras that produce images with more pixels.
Mirrorless cameras are smaller cameras and lighter weight. However, some of my students had trouble finding and using the smaller buttons.
The cameras listed below and similar cameras can be purchased from other dealers, including Cameras Etc. in Newark, Delaware and Precision Camera in Austin, Texas, both of which I have been using for decades.
CANON EOS REBEL DSLR body with one lens $479.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-rebel-t7-dslr-video-camera-with-18-55mm-lens-black/6323758.p?skuId=6323758
NIKON D3500 DSLR body with one lens $649.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-d3500-dslr-video-camera-with-af-p-dx-nikkor-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6g-vr-lens-black/6296213.p?skuId=6296213
CANON EOS M200 mirrorless camera with one lens $549.99
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/eos-dslr-and-mirrorless-cameras/mirrorless/eos-m200-ef-m-15-45mm-is-stm-kit/
LUMIX G7 Mirrorless body with one lens $599.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/panasonic-lumix-g7-mirrorless-4k-photo-digital-camera-body-with-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6-ii-lens-dmc-g7kk-black/7588027.p?skuId=7588027&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&msclkid=fad2a65a05881ec16b3cc48f3f8f8804&gclid=fad2a65a05881ec16b3cc48f3f8f8804&gclsrc=3p.ds
Used Camera Equipment
Many dealers offer used camera equipment. I have used KEH Camera for many years with good results. They also buy equipment.
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