Buying a Bargain Digital Camera

Mark Goldstein | PhotographyBLOG | June 23, 2006 | 9 Comments |

Konica Minolta Dynax 5D 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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#1 nick in japan

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!

3:45 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#2 nick in japan

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

3:48 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#3 GARY POGODA

I thought you were just being anthropomorphic.

4:16 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#4 nick in japan

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

5:10 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#5 GARY POGODA

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.

10:05 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#6 Josh

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

10:06 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#7 nick in japan

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

10:30 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#8 GARY POGODA

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

10:40 am - Saturday, June 24, 2006

#9 j pelling

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

5:30 pm - Sunday, June 25, 2006