Buying a Bargain Digital Camera

So you’re looking for a new digital camera? Maybe you’re upgrading from an older model, perhaps you want a higher pixel count, larger LCD screen, or an optical zoom. Or it could be your first plunge into the world of digital cameras. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to get the best camera possible at the best possible price. Read on to discover the secrets of getting the perfect bargain, and avoiding the pitfalls as well.

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Published: Friday, June 23, 2006

Reader Comments

1. I am a camera, always looking for collectibles at a bargain price, in the past few years a change in way folks do things here in this part of Japan have kinda hurt my hobby. First of all, one dealer had a deal going where-as when a new camera was bought, he would allow a discount for any non-disposable camera turned in at the time of purchase, then, I bought them from the dealer if it was worth collecting, then, that option disappeared because the manufacturers wanted those old cameras in their grubby little hands, not mine. An effort to keep all "old cameras" out of possible use.
   The second thing that has happened is that another dealer has stopped selling used cameras in his shop, and has gotten on the "auction" band-wagon, all used cameras are put on line for bidding, the highest bidder gets the prize.
   I am telling you this story because I think that alot of folks that offer used cameras may , indeed, go to the auction mentality, and, maybe, even the thinking that for every used camera that is sold, there is a new camera that ISN"T!.
   In other words, the time is right to buy a used camera easily, if that is a viable option for you, the future may change for you, it has for me, here in Japan!

   nick in japan at 03:45am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

2. ... Actually ,I am NOT a camera! I am an old guy that collects cameras and doesn't know how to proof-read!

   nick in japan at 03:48am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

3. I thought you were just being anthropomorphic.

   GARY POGODA at 04:16am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

4. I'll have you know that I'm STRAIGHT!

   nick in japan at 05:10am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

5. Nick, TMI.
   
   I find it difficult to follow the tips presented here when I cannot even
   find a camera with the features that I want.

   GARY POGODA at 10:05am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

6. In the UK, one of the best discount places to buy branded digital cameras, is Fuji's Refurb Store:
   
   http://www2.fujifilm.co.uk/technical/refurb/shop.php

   Josh at 10:06am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

7. Gary, I hope TMI means "that's my impression", maybe "too much information"

   nick in japan at 10:30am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

8. I was thinking the latter, but I like the former.

   GARY POGODA at 10:40am on Saturday, June 24, 2006

9. Check out the pricing at Argos today; Canon A610 = £139. A620 = £280. Go figure.

   j pelling at 05:30pm on Sunday, June 25, 2006