Photography for Beginners Part 21: Should You Buy a New Camera?

Each post in this series builds on information discussed in previous posts. See the Photography for Beginners page on the menu for links to all the posts.

Part 20: Buying a Tripod

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When talking about photography gear it’s natural to want to discuss which new camera to buy. The thought of new gear is exciting. But that’s often the wrong place to start.

The first question shouldn’t be which camera. The first question should be, do I need a new camera?

This question assumes that you already have a camera and that you can’t afford to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on every whim. The money spent needs to be justified as a worthwhile purchase.

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