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Entry Level Camera Options

Posted on 5/4/26 at 5:06 pm
Posted by BlackJack02
Member since Feb 2024
292 posts
Posted on 5/4/26 at 5:06 pm
Hi all,

Looking for some suggestions for someone wanting to get an “entry level” camera. Not sure if that’s the correct phrasing, but would be using it to take pictures of their kids. I’m willing to spend a few hundred bucks. What’s a good set up? Or should I be prepared to spend more? Thanks.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
15959 posts
Posted on 5/4/26 at 8:35 pm to
I think what you're looking for is a "point and shoot." Optical adjustable lens, compact, inexpensive. This category has thinned out an absolute ton in the last 15 years.

Something like this? Price escalates very, very fast after this kind of point and shoot.
Posted by BlackJack02
Member since Feb 2024
292 posts
Posted on 5/4/26 at 8:48 pm to
Maybe something a little above that basic level? Not sure if that makes sense. Seeing a lot about mirrorless cameras. The cannon R50 pops up quite a bit. Out of my depth here to be honest.
Posted by Lonnie Utah
Utah!
Member since Jul 2012
34466 posts
Posted on 5/4/26 at 8:59 pm to
Before we can answer the question, what is your REAL budget?

Posted by BlackJack02
Member since Feb 2024
292 posts
Posted on 5/4/26 at 9:01 pm to
Good question, should’ve provided that. No more than a thousand. Would LIKE to stay in the 700-800 range if possible.
Posted by Lonnie Utah
Utah!
Member since Jul 2012
34466 posts
Posted on 5/4/26 at 9:09 pm to
If that's the range a used mirrorless camera from either Cannon, Nikon or Sony. You'll have go a few generations back, but you'll be surprised how much better pictures it takes compared to a cell phone.
Posted by BlackJack02
Member since Feb 2024
292 posts
Posted on 5/4/26 at 9:22 pm to
Any recs on a model? And would you rule out that R50?
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