A good camera can produce great photos and for only $10 sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? This is why you need to add a point and shoot to your camera bag.
For many of us, the perfect camera is one that we can take with us easily and not worry about being damaged or lost. With most modern smartphones or cameras costing hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars, it’s likely that you won’t always have your camera on hand when the opportunity arises. import Canon SD1000 was purchased by the photographer Kimbrough gable for a whopping 3 dollars. Although this camera from 2007 may only have 7.1 megapixels, the photos that can be produced from it are still impressive.
In his latest video, Jonathan Paragas of the KingJvpes tested with these point-and-shoot cameras and reported the results and limitations of using a camera that was first sold over 16 years ago. The video begins with both photographers taking pictures with their cameras and talking about why they love old technology so much. It’s clear how fun these cameras are, and for such a low price, you’ll never have to worry about losing them. While these types of cameras don’t have high megapixel counts, these people consider the issue unimportant and I couldn’t agree more. These cameras can still produce impressive photos and deserve a place in your camera bag.
The video features numerous examples taken from these point-and-shoot cameras and clearly illustrates what you can expect when using this camera. To me, the results look like film, especially when you shoot with the supplied camera flash. If you like the look of the Canon SD1000 but are struggling to find one, there are a number of similar cameras if you do a little research on the cameras of the era. Just make sure to check if you can still buy replacement batteries for these older bodies, as the original batteries may not hold much charge after being around for more than a decade. These cameras will not replace anything you already own. However, they will help you see the world a little differently and allow you to create photos that you might not be able to do with your more modern equipment.
What do you think of these old cameras having a resurgence? Have you considered adding one to your camera bag? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
