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Extremely Cheap Digital Cameras?

DE?ADDE?AD Registered User regular
edited November 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
Well, having just moved, I find myself wanting to take a few pictures of my new surroundings for the people back home. Since I know absolutely jack-all about cameras, I figured I'd ask H/A.

I'm looking for an extremely cheap digital camera, preferably in the sub-$50 range if possible. Obviously, I'm not looking for anything impressive - it doesn't have to be gorgeous pictures, it just has to take pictures. Are there actually any cameras this cheap? If there are, are there any in particular that I should try to find?

Any help would be appreciated.

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  • meekermeeker Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Not really that cheap. You are better off looking at used cameras. Check Craigslist and make sure they work beofre you buy.

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  • NateVaderNateVader Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    I read that Target gift cards for the holidays would actually be cheap digital cameras...look that up maybe?

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  • DjeetDjeet Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    You can probably find a new dig. camera that cheap, but it hardly matters which brand at that price range cause they'll all be crap (both in picture and build quality). I've see a brand called SAKAR that goes that cheap. You also might look in a toystore or a toy section of a target/walmart and find something in that price range; you may find the resolution lacking (640x480). As said, used on craiglist will likely get you better value.

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  • ThylacineThylacine Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    If you just don't want to spend any money go buy a disposable camera, get it developed and pay the extra couple of bucks for a CD of the images

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  • CrashtardCrashtard Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    The only deal I've seen on something cheap is at Meijer on day after thanksgiving. They have a Kodak easyshare for 70 bucks. Other than that craigslist or ebay is your best bet.

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  • saltinesssaltiness Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Used. Craigslist. You can probably get something for $25 if you look around.

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  • Dark MoonDark Moon Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Get an old Canon A-something on craigslist. Not only will it be cheap as borscht, it will also be a pretty competent camera should you ever want to do more than snapshots.

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  • GlaealGlaeal Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1959817&SRCCODE=PRICEGRABBER&cm_mmc_o=2mHCjCVybgwTyz__wyCjCVqHCjCdwwp

    Read the reviews for that one. That's what to expect at that price range.

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  • DE?ADDE?AD Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Okay, looks like craigslist it is then. Thanks, everyone.

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