Im so sorry if this is a total newbie question but Im stressing out a bit. Ive been saving up about 800 bucks to finally get a real camera for my trip to Japan in February because my phone photos look awful. Ive never bought a camera before so I have no clue how this works. Is it actually worth waiting for Black Friday to buy one or do prices just stay basically the same? Ive heard people say the deals are fake but I really cant afford to blow my budget if there is a way to save some cash. Should I just buy something now or is the discount actually good...
^ This. Also, dont stress about the budget too much. Black Friday is legit for older models, so definitely hold off. I picked up a Canon EOS R50 24.2MP Mirrorless Camera and honestly, it has been perfect for my travel shots. The autofocus is super snappy and the color science is great right out of the box. You'll be happy with the results for your Japan trip, for sure.
TL;DR: Wait for the sales, but focus on the lens. Regarding what #1 said about grabbing a steal, that is totally true for bodies, but don't ignore the glass. What kind of stuff are you planning to shoot in Japan? Street scenes or landscapes? I've been shooting for years and usually pair a Fujifilm X-T30 II 26.1MP Mirrorless with a prime lens. My quick tip: always check refurbished sections during the sales for deeper discounts.
Honestly, wait for the sales. I grabbed my Sony Alpha a6400 24.2MP Mirrorless Camera for a steal last year, and it works perfectly for travel. Definitely worth the patience.
