Comments on: How to Save Money on Camera Gear: 6 Easy Ways

By: William B. Serna

William B. Serna — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:16:19 +0000

These tips are actually very helpful for someone like me who is just starting photography as a hobby.

By: Mark Schoenfelt

Mark Schoenfelt — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:18:41 +0000

I've saved thousands of dollars by buying grey market lenses off ebay. You will not have a warranty with these lenses but the amount that I have saved could pay for countless repairs. https://www.markschoenfelt.com/

By: spphotographystudios

spphotographystudios — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:49:12 +0000

Where it all begins. we always recommended to-be’s to take up the challenge and create unique pictures before the big formal day. It’s one of the best ways to break the Ice and get comfortable with the Photographer before the Wedding Day!

By: Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:41:45 +0000

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By: RollingCalf

RollingCalf — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 14:35:54 +0000

In reply to sdreamer. I almost always go the used/refurbished route. I am a Canon shooter and always go back to the source. 90% of my gear is purchased factory refurbished through Canon. The product is restored to like new condition, plus there is the 1 year warranty that comes standard. The best benefit, the cost savings.

By: Suzi-Pratt.com

Suzi-Pratt.com — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:41:21 +0000

In reply to Dave Melges. I agree 100%, especially about the a6000. It's the camera I always recommend to beginners.

By: Dave Melges

Dave Melges — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:15:44 +0000

Tips for saving are so important…people spend too much, then can’t get what they need when they need it.

I recommend NOT being in a hurry to get to interchangeable lenses…..then NOT being a hurry to get to full frame….then NOT being a hurry to own EVERY lens, but rather work 2 great lenses for now, then rotate to something different down the road.

Buy less expensive bodies…today it’s so easy, we have so many great cameras…..the a6000 is usually $398 US now…

By: Scott Wyden Kivowitz

Scott Wyden Kivowitz — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:11:21 +0000

Have a look at Photo Id? as a way to save money. There is no risk of debt with Photo Id? like there are with some of the other options requiring a credit card. Photo Id? has discounts at camera stores in many places, all of which are independently owned. https://photoido.com

By: Suzi-Pratt.com

Suzi-Pratt.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:47:24 +0000

In reply to sdreamer. Haha, yes! That is a good tip as well.

By: sdreamer

sdreamer — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:18:29 +0000

Don’t buy it is probably the best way to save. Most of the time you probably don’t need the latest and greatest body for your camera. But if you do need some gear, I totally agree with all these tips, especially the refurbished if you can find a reliable refurbisher.