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How much should you spend on a camera if you're on a budget?
Budget camera gear means used entry-level bodies and kit lenses — here's the realistic range. A comfortable range is $600–$800, with a sweet spot around $800. Stretching goes up to $1,000; past $1,000, more spending rarely buys a better outcome.
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Use the camera calculatorMethodology
A deterministic model based on your answers, not AI guesswork — your financial capacity weighed against category-specific market benchmarks.
Assumptions
- Skill levelhigh impact
- Paid work involvedlow impact
- Lenses included in budgetmedium impact
Data Sources
Category benchmarks are sourced from named industry studies and reputable market data, refined over time.
Last Updated
2026-08 · methodology v2