I haven't bought a camera in years, at least not since I bought my Nikon D3000, so yes, it has been quite a while. I have found that this camera fits my needs quite well, but this post isn't about me.
My daughter wants, as she put it, a "decent camera to take pictures with." Since I don't really have the money to get her a Nikon D3400, I'd like to know if there are any cameras out there, for a price of around $100, that would be worth considering. It's going to be a Christmas present for her, and I'm thinking about something in the Nikon Coolpix line. Suggestions?
Have you looked on Craigslist or at used gear on line?
For $100 a used camera makes a lot more sense than new.
KEH or Adorama or several other used photography shops... Just look at how they are graded... You could probably upgrade too.... I have bought Nikons and lots of lens too used going this route.... At the least it is worth looking into....
dougbev3 wrote:
KEH or Adorama or several other used photography shops... Just look at how they are graded... You could probably upgrade too.... I have bought Nikons and lots of lens too used going this route.... At the least it is worth looking into....
KEH gives you options to sort by price within a brand, so you could see what $100 will get you in Nikon. Look at bargin or EX rated for cameras will show a bit of aged, but still perfectly functional.
She's an adult, 32 years old.
To be brutally honest, she wouldn't need the sophistication of add-on filters, or interchangeable lenses. She just wants a point and shoot.
tdekany wrote:
Have you looked on Craigslist or at used gear on line?
I don't trust Craiglist in my area. Too many scammers.
CHG_CANON wrote:
KEH gives you options to sort by price within a brand, so you could see what $100 will get you in Nikon. Look at bargin or EX rated for cameras will show a bit of aged, but still perfectly functional.
Thank you! I need to do something pretty quick, so I can get it to give it to her. I've seen Nikon prices in WalMart starting around $89 for a Coolpix point and shoot, but I want to know what else is out there. I don't want to get her an El Cheapo camera that will lose the pictures every time you change batteries.
Thank you all for your great tips and suggestions! I am by no means done with my search. I have a couple of retailers in my area, as well as a camera store. I just want to narrow the field a bit.
Used Sony bridge camera off Craigslist.
You can find a really good entry level DSLR and a couple of lenses for a bit over that $100...I have (and still use!)_ a Nikon D40.....excellent camera and with the kit lenses (18-55 and 55-200) she will have more than a crappy point and shoot....Nikon D40!!!
Doug52332 wrote:
I haven't bought a camera in years, at least not since I bought my Nikon D3000, so yes, it has been quite a while. I have found that this camera fits my needs quite well, but this post isn't about me.
My daughter wants, as she put it, a "decent camera to take pictures with." Since I don't really have the money to get her a Nikon D3400, I'd like to know if there are any cameras out there, for a price of around $100, that would be worth considering. It's going to be a Christmas present for her, and I'm thinking about something in the Nikon Coolpix line. Suggestions?
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ebay! I've had - and still have - several Canon compact cameras. Easy to use and good quality.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR6.TRC0.A0.H0.Xcanon+compact.TRS1&_nkw=canon+compact&_sacat=0
You could spend a little more and pick up a good used Nikon D300.
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