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Smartphone shooters are continually hitting new heights, but sometimes you just can’t beat a proper camera. Handheld units haven’t changed as much as smartphones, but they’ve added new features like Wi-Fi and Full HD displays. Unfortunately, some of the latest technologies mean higher price tags. So we’ve gone ahead and put together a list of some of the best cheap camera deals available right now.
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As the post title suggests, you won’t find many high-end DSLRs that don’t run you thousands of dollars. This list is more for those of you looking for a first camera or an affordable upgrade. We’ve broken the deals down into each type of camera to make it easier for you to decide just what you need.
You’ll notice that a lot of the deals below are from B&H and Focus. That’s no coincidence since photography is their specialty. We’ve picked out a selection of their best deals, but there are dozens more to check out, with massive savings to be had. You can peruse both selections on the B&H or Focus websites.
Featured deal: Get $600 off the Olympus Mark III
When you’re looking to take that perfect shot, details really do matter. The Olympus Mark III gives you stellar images that capture all of those details and more, and you can get it and a 14-150mm lens on sale right now for $1,199 ($600 off).
While $1,200 is by no means a budget purchase, investing in a high-quality camera that can be used to take thousands of photos and will last for many years might be the right option for you. Plus, it becomes extra incentivizing when it’s on a great promotion.
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The Olympus Mark III has many features to justify its higher price point, such as an internal UHD 4K video, a 20.4MP MOS sensor, and a TruePic VIII image processor. Since it’s a mirrorless digital camera, the Mark III does require lenses. However, this deal doesn’t just help you save on the camera body. It also includes a 14-150mm lens kit, which adds to the great value of the deal.
You can check out the deal by hitting the widget below or keep scrolling for more offers.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
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All of these deals were live at the time of writing, but sites like Amazon change their offers often. We’ll do our best to update the deals as we find new savings and others expire.
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Compact camera deals
The best cheap camera deals are compact or point-and-shoot cameras, which are small and easy to operate. The lens is built into the camera, so you can essentially point and capture images with the push of a button. However, compact cameras are smaller than DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and you might find that your image quality is limited depending on your setup.
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Cheap DSLR deals
DSLRs are what many people think of when they think of professional cameras. They feature interchangeable lenses and large sensors for better image quality than compact cameras. DSLRs also use a rotating mirror to preview and capture your image to the sensor.
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Mirrorless camera deals
Mirrorless cameras are similar to DSLRs in that they rely on interchangeable lenses for image quality. However, as the name suggests, they lack a mirror, so images are captured directly on the sensor. Mirrorless cameras are often smaller and lighter as well, which makes them easier to carry and use.
See also: The best mirrorless cameras you can buy
