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How to Save Money From Camera Cost

Together with social networking, the hype is a boost on the camera market, and with little wonder as the connection can never be more obvious. Almost every teen nowadays can be seen holding a camera and taking pictures of every place she is in and every food that she is eating.

Owning a camera is not bad, but I often find myself disappointed when I see amateurs holding a high-end SLR and taking shots at wrong angles. This is a waste of money as the camera (which costs thousands of dollars) is not being used at its fullest potential. To avoid such a waste of resources, I suggest checking the tips listed below.

How to Save Money From Camera Cost

1. Get a camera that suits your skill level

If you are an amateur with little to no knowledge of camera or photography basics, I suggest getting the most basic DSLR (if you are willing to study camera techniques) that you can get like Nikon D3100 or Canon EOS Rebel T3. These cameras cost less and have everything that you will need until you gain years of photography experience.

If you are not planning to expand your photography knowledge, then point-and-shoot cameras such as Canon Powershot S100 or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V are excellent choices for you.

If you are an amateur with little to no knowledge of camera or photography basics, I suggest getting the most basic DSLR

2. Compare Prices

Of course, the basic answer to saving money is comparing prices. Do not get swayed by the latest models and by new technologies that are being developed by camera manufacturers. DSLR’s from 5 years ago have unnoticeable differences with the current DSLR’s. Go basic, and if there are old models on a bargain, give them serious consideration.

When looking to Save money from camera cost: Go basic and if there are old models on a bargain, give them serious consideration.

3. Study Photography

The greatest waste of the camera is done by getting crappy pictures. Study photography basics and know how to shoot right.

Even the most basic cameras, even point-and-shoot ones, can capture great images in the hands of one that has fundamental knowledge.

The skills are more important than the camera itself, and the camera is wasted without this.

The greatest waste of camera is done by getting crappy pictures. Study photography basics and know how to shoot right.

4. Buy Pieces Separately

If you have some knowledge with cameras, it is a good idea to buy the body and the lens separately rather than buying together on a package. Buy an affordable but quality camera body that is compatible with Canon or Nikon lenses. Buy a cheap body but never compromise on the lenses.

About Julee Morrison

Julee Morrison is an author and writer with over 35 years of experience in parenting and family recipes. She’s the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook.

Her work has appeared in The LA Times, Disney’s Family Fun Magazine, Bon Appétit, Weight Watchers Magazine, All You, Scholastic Parent & Child, and more.

Her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" appeared on AP News, and her parenting piece “The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit” was featured on PopSugar.

Outside of writing, Julee enjoys baking, reading, collecting crystals, and spending time with her family. You can find more of her work at Mommy’s Memorandum.

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