So I have been saving up about 800 bucks to finally buy my first real camera for a trip to Japan in January. I have no idea how this stuff works though, and my friends are giving me conflicting advice. My logic was that I should just wait for Black Friday because everything goes on sale, right? But then I heard some people say camera tech barely drops in price or they just bundle it with junk you dont need. Is it actually worth the wait or should I just grab something now so I can practice before I leave? Im totally lost here...
Just catching up on this thread. Honestly, dont bet on Black Friday. Camera deals are usually just filler bundles that honestly kinda suck. I had issues with those cheap accessories before, they just break immediately. You should really focus on getting a solid setup now so you can actually learn it.
- Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera 24.2MP
- Panasonic Lumix G7 Mirrorless Camera 16MP Practicing with these before your trip is way better than waiting for a mediocre deal.
Building on the earlier suggestion, you really want to be comfortable with your gear before heading to Japan. If you wait, you miss out on critical practice time. Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II Mirrorless Camera 26.1MP or maybe a used Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera 24.2MP. These are solid entry points that will perform way better than some random holiday bundle. Just grab a camera now and start shooting.
Honestly, id grab something now. You really need time to learn the settings before a big trip. If you wait, you might just get stuck with a Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera 24.2MP bundle full of cheap accessories you wont use. Better to buy the body and a decent lens separately so you arent scrambling to figure it out in Japan. Just practice with it for a few weeks first.
