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Guide · 7 Nov 2026 · 1 min read

Don't buy a new camera. Buy this instead

By the Skint Kit crew · How we pick

Don't buy a new camera. Used ones lose most of their value early, then hold it.

Buy from a dealer and you still get a warranty. Spend the savings on a fifty millimetre lens.

Free checklist below. Links below are affiliate links.

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01Used DSLR + lens kits (6-month warranty, Clifton Cameras)Best for: Cheapest way into proper photographyCheck price →AD02Used lenses with 6-month warranty (Clifton Cameras)Check price →AD
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