Cheap Digital Cameras for Less

If like most people, you are looking for a cheap digital camera or maybe a bargain then read on.

Since I regularly test cameras in order to produce an accurate review, it is usually necessary for me to actually purchase the digital cameras at the full retail price. This is because the majority of camera companies have refused any request to loan a camera to provide digital camera reviews.

This has lead to me sell the cameras after I’ve finished with them. Now, I would not expect to get back the full amount that I paid but if you don’t mind buying a camera that has only been used a couple of times then you can get your hands on a cheap digital camera.

These cameras are usually in excellent condition, but if there are any marks then I will say so. Everything that comes packaged with the camera at the time of purchase will be included in the sale. This includes memory cards, manuals, software, etc and if the camera comes with standard AA batteries then I will supply brand new ones.

All cameras I sell are supplied through standard eBay auctions and I will only post within the UK. All digital cameras sold by myself will come with a personal one year guarantee which will cover any breakdown through normal use.

Looking for Digital Cameras for less than £50

Okay, you’re looking to buy a digital camera for under £50 but you don’t know what differences there are between the cheaper and more expensive models.

The main and possibly the most obvious difference is picture quality. This is largely due to the amount of megapixels on offer from camera to camera. Cameras with a low number of megapixels, although being more than adequate for viewing pictures on a computer or for emailing to friends and family but they will probably not be suitable for producing photographs or prints.

Another possible issue with a cheap digital camera for under £50 is that the chances of getting a zoom lens or digital zoom are slim. The overall build quality of the camera will not be great and the performance capabilities will be lower. This will lead to increased shutter lag or shutter delay and the battery life will almost certainly be less.

I would expect the quality of the photographs taken with one of these digital cameras to be acceptable outdoors with good lighting, but I believe that they would struggle to take a good indoor shot where the cameras shortcomings would become more obvious.

First Serious Camera

Question:
I have a simple digi camera but manage to take some pretty good photos i would like to get something a bit more professional as i am quite keen but don’t know where to start can you advise.

Answer:
Two questions to start with. How serious are you about photography and how much money do you have?

If the answer is photography is an important hobby to you and you have a fair amount of money then I would go for a digital SLR without any hesitation. You will find the picture quality outclasses that from smaller cameras in most situations. I would start off with something like the Canon EOS 400D or the Nikon D40x. You buy these cameras in a kit with a lens or two to get you started. To save money I have bought second hand lenses in the past and been more than happy with the quality. If you go down this route it is important to make sure the lenses you buy are good as they play a very important role in the overall quality of the photos.

The other advantage of buying a digital SLR is that you can add to the system as money becomes available. This lets you add lenses, flash units, filters etc. when you are ready to do so.

If this isn’t the route you wish to take at this moment in time then I would look at some of the more advanced compacts such as the new Canon Powershot G9 and Nikon Coolpix S5100.