Who doesn't want to save some money by finding the best source for really cheap digital cameras? I know I would. The trick though, is to make sure your not sacrificing quality for the sake of price. A truly inexpensive camera is only a deal if it works. And continues to work months and years from the date of purchase. There are of course, at least as many places to find great deals on digital cameras, as there are places to avoid like the plague.
Online retailers are a great source for cheap cameras. Many would be consumers realize that they can buy new products from big online retailers like Amazon and others. What some don't realize, is that they can also buy used products as well. Used cameras will always be priced better than the latest models. A growing number of small camera retailers use the big online stores to sell their wares. What this means to the online shopper, is that looking at one web site is actually like browsing dozen of camera stores at the same time. It's kind of like a shopping mall with nothing but camera stores.
Don't just consider used cameras. It's often quite possible to find older discontinued cameras that have simple fallen out of favor with consumers looking for all the latest bells and whistles. Keep in mind, that the basics of good photography didn't just change with the advent of digital photography. Older proven models are more then capable of taking amazing pictures. Often without the problems that new technology can bring. Cheaper discontinued digital cameras can often be found at the same online stores the sell new and used cameras as well.
One very underutilized source for cheap digital cameras is photography discussion forums. These forums are filled with camera enthusiasts of every imaginable level. From full time pros to digital camera newbies. If there's one thing I've learned about camera hobbyists, is they're always on the lookout for the next great camera. Which usually means they have older cameras to get rid off. Often the cameras are in mint condition as they've been cared for by experts. Photography discussion forums usually have whole sections dedicated to selling used digital cameras.
The bottom line being, there are a gazillion places to find cheap digital cameras online. If you know where to look. Or are at least have the time and motivation to look around a bit. It can be well worth the effort, and you'll be pleasantly surprised with the quality camera you'll receive, and the money you'll save. Happy hunting!
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