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Kodak Pixpro C1 - geni.us/KodakPixproC1
Minolta MND23 - geni.us/MinoltaMND23
Canon T2i - geni.us/UsedCanonT2i
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New to Photography? Learn along with Sophia - youtube.com/watch?v=EVGMt_iitnw
Photography isnโt really known for being an inexpensive hobby or profession. Sometimes that can be a huge barrier to entry for anyone looking at picking up their first camera to start learning photography. As of writing this, the least expensive new camera and lens (thatโs been released in the last 5 years) is the Canon R100 which costs over $600. While that camera is mostly capable, we can stretch a lot less money for even better results.
As technology has improved over the years, it means there are actually quite a lot of very sufficient cameras out there collecting dust. Everyone has moved to mirrorless technology which leaves used DSLR cameras and lenses sinking lower and lower in price. Simply put: there has never been a cheaper and easier time to start photography.
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0:00 Budget Photography - Possible?
1:27 The Cameras
3:56 Reviewing Images from New $100 Cameras
8:44 Are the New Cameras Just e-waste?
13:27 What About a Used $100 Camera?
19:04 Is Photography for $100 Possible?
๐Grab your Bluetti Elite 30 V2 and recharge anywhere on the go - amzn.to/4qmjBe9 - Use Code "ALEXELITE" at Checkout to Save 5% on Amazon!
Ultra-Budget Camera Guide - alexarmitage.com/blog/2025/10/25/best-budget-cameras
Kodak Pixpro C1 - geni.us/KodakPixproC1
Minolta MND23 - geni.us/MinoltaMND23
Canon T2i - geni.us/UsedCanonT2i
Tripod I'm Using - flmcanada.com/product/flm-cp30-l4-ii/?aff=alexarmitage
Ball Head I'm Using - flmcanada.com/product/flm-55gx-qlb60/?aff=alexarmitage
New to Photography? Learn along with Sophia - youtube.com/watch?v=EVGMt_iitnw
Photography isnโt really known for being an inexpensive hobby or profession. Sometimes that can be a huge barrier to entry for anyone looking at picking up their first camera to start learning photography. As of writing this, the least expensive new camera and lens (thatโs been released in the last 5 years) is the Canon R100 which costs over $600. While that camera is mostly capable, we can stretch a lot less money for even better results.
As technology has improved over the years, it means there are actually quite a lot of very sufficient cameras out there collecting dust. Everyone has moved to mirrorless technology which leaves used DSLR cameras and lenses sinking lower and lower in price. Simply put: there has never been a cheaper and easier time to start photography.
Patreon + Support - patreon.com/alexarmitage
New to Photography? Start Here - alexarmitage.com/learn-photography-basics
Landscape Photography Gear Guide for 2025: alexarmitage.com/2025-landscape-photography-gear-guide
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Website: alexarmitage.com
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Discord Community: discord.gg/NEsSB7ArKW
Instagram: instagram.com/alexarmitage_
Camera/Video ๐๐๐๐ซ (Affiliate Links)
๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ : alexarmitage.com/gear
Colored Magnetic Filters: mavenfilters.com/aff/12
Photography Camera: geni.us/Canon-R5
Vlog Camera: geni.us/DJIOsmPocket3
Video Camera: geni.us/Canon-R7
Drone: geni.us/DJI-Mavic3-Pro
Music (Typically) from Musicbed:
fm.pxf.io/c/3300666/1347628/16252
0:00 Budget Photography - Possible?
1:27 The Cameras
3:56 Reviewing Images from New $100 Cameras
8:44 Are the New Cameras Just e-waste?
13:27 What About a Used $100 Camera?
19:04 Is Photography for $100 Possible?
