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Camera prices are dynamic, so any dollar amount I mention will likely be out of date by the time you read this. But as a general guideline, basic cameras range from about $75 to $200, and intermediate-level models sell in the neighborhood of $300 to $800. Advanced models typically set you back around $800 to $2,000 or even higher, and that price may or may not include a lens. Lenses also vary widely in price, starting at around $150 and reaching into the thousands.

Note that these price guidelines don’t include smart device cameras. Prices for phones and tablets are based on far more than the camera capability, although the photography-fun aspect of such devices seems to be the one most touted in ads. Again, check reviews to get the scoop on how various devices stack up in terms of camera performance.

Remember, too, to include a few necessary accessories in your budget, such as memory cards (the little cards that store your pictures), a tripod, and a good camera bag. See Chapter 6 for information about flash and lighting accessories; Chapter 8 for portrait-photography accessories; and Chapter 10 for some landscape-photography tools. Chapter 14 covers additional accessories to consider.

Lens quality isn’t just about the purity of the image produced, though; things like how smoothly a telephoto lens extends and whether the lens feels solid or flimsy are also important. If you’re an outdoor photographer, a weather-sealed lens may also be important to you.