beginner camera
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for beginner camera.
For the beginner photographer, it's important to have a camera that is easy to use, but also one that will grow with you as you get more experience. We've picked out some cameras that are ideal for beginners but will still be useful for more advanced photographers. Each of these cameras is versatile and has a long list of features.
Celestron - Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope - Black
Model: 21035SKU: 3244721Top comment"Great telescope for beginner...Great camera for a beginner Great camera for a beginner"
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This portable telescope features fully coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images and an erect image diagonal for correctly oriented viewing. The backpack lets you take your telescope on the go.Top comment"Great telescope for beginner...Great camera for a beginner Great camera for a beginner"
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This portable telescope features fully coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images and an erect image diagonal for correctly oriented viewing. The backpack lets you take your telescope on the go.See all Telescopes
Celestron - StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black
Model: 21061SKU: 6398030Top comment"Excellent beginner telescope...Excellent beginner telescope. Bought for my husband for Christmas and he is loving it....Very good for beginners. Stars! Love Sci-fi. Hey,"
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Explore the night sky with this Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope. Patent-pending StarSense technology interfaces with your smartphone to accurately calculate your position and point out objects of interest. This Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope offers a manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow-motion controls to help follow on-screen arrows directing you to views of nebulae, galaxies and star clusters.Top comment"Excellent beginner telescope...Excellent beginner telescope. Bought for my husband for Christmas and he is loving it....Very good for beginners. Stars! Love Sci-fi. Hey,"
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Explore the night sky with this Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope. Patent-pending StarSense technology interfaces with your smartphone to accurately calculate your position and point out objects of interest. This Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope offers a manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow-motion controls to help follow on-screen arrows directing you to views of nebulae, galaxies and star clusters.See all Telescopes
Sony - Alpha 6100 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Model: ILCE6100/BSKU: 6375664Top comment"Best Camera that I have ever owned!...This was my first camera beyond the previous point and shoot cameras that I have owned over the years. ...Good Beginner Camera...Bought this camera as a beginner in photography as a hobby. Pretty easy to learn with so far, but still learning all its capabilities."
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Snap exciting, eye-catching photos with this Sony α6100 APS-C mirrorless digital camera. The silent continuous shooting feature eliminates shutter noise, letting you take pictures at up to 8 fps without causing any distraction. This Sony α6100 APS-C mirrorless digital camera comes with a 180-degree tiltable LCD touch screen, so you can capture selfies and both low-angle and high-angle shots without hassle.Top comment"Best Camera that I have ever owned!...This was my first camera beyond the previous point and shoot cameras that I have owned over the years. ...Good Beginner Camera...Bought this camera as a beginner in photography as a hobby. Pretty easy to learn with so far, but still learning all its capabilities."
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Snap exciting, eye-catching photos with this Sony α6100 APS-C mirrorless digital camera. The silent continuous shooting feature eliminates shutter noise, letting you take pictures at up to 8 fps without causing any distraction. This Sony α6100 APS-C mirrorless digital camera comes with a 180-degree tiltable LCD touch screen, so you can capture selfies and both low-angle and high-angle shots without hassle.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Fujifilm - X-T30 II Mirrorless Camera with XC 15-45mm Lens Kit - Black
Model: 16759732SKU: 6494415Top comment"Great camera for beginners...It’s a great compact camera and great alternative to the allusive 100vi once you slap a 27 mm pancake lens on. ...Love the camera. As a beginner I splurged with this purchase and it’s been worth it !!"
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Cleverly weaving proven technology with a vintage aesthetic, X-T30 II has much to offer stills photographers and videographers of all levels. The 26.1MP back-illuminated X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4 imaging engine combine to deliver exceptional performance, with autofocusing down to -7EV in just 0.02 secs – and detail-packed results full of vibrant color. Pick up and start creating in seconds by flicking over to the Advanced SR Auto mode, or take more control over your output. X-T30 II has the features and functions to fit your creative style and mood, including the ability to share your work in seconds, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.Top comment"Great camera for beginners...It’s a great compact camera and great alternative to the allusive 100vi once you slap a 27 mm pancake lens on. ...Love the camera. As a beginner I splurged with this purchase and it’s been worth it !!"
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Cleverly weaving proven technology with a vintage aesthetic, X-T30 II has much to offer stills photographers and videographers of all levels. The 26.1MP back-illuminated X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4 imaging engine combine to deliver exceptional performance, with autofocusing down to -7EV in just 0.02 secs – and detail-packed results full of vibrant color. Pick up and start creating in seconds by flicking over to the Advanced SR Auto mode, or take more control over your output. X-T30 II has the features and functions to fit your creative style and mood, including the ability to share your work in seconds, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Kodak - PIXPRO FZ55 16.4 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Model: FZ55-BKSKU: 6526125Top comment"Great beginner camera...I'm still learning how to use all its features, but I would recommend it to a beginner like myself....First camera...Still learning everything about it but for a beginner is a good quality camera"
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Meet the FZ55 Friendly Zoom camera from the KODAK PIXPRO collection of digital cameras. This slim design, point and shoot model includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. One-touch HD video, 28mm wide-angle lens and a host of features and shooting modes that let you express your inner creativity. KODAK PIXPRO - tell your story.Top comment"Great beginner camera...I'm still learning how to use all its features, but I would recommend it to a beginner like myself....First camera...Still learning everything about it but for a beginner is a good quality camera"
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Meet the FZ55 Friendly Zoom camera from the KODAK PIXPRO collection of digital cameras. This slim design, point and shoot model includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. One-touch HD video, 28mm wide-angle lens and a host of features and shooting modes that let you express your inner creativity. KODAK PIXPRO - tell your story.See all Point & Shoot Cameras
Sony - ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers - White
Model: ZV1F/WSKU: 6522417Top comment"Best Vlog Camera...Absolutely in love with the camera !! Best camera for a beginners channel...Beginner Friendly Vlog Camera!...I literally am inlove with this camera! With being a content creator I wanted to upgrade my content and took a chance on this camera. "
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Sony ZV-1F Vlog camera for Content Creators and Vloggers, large 1-inch sensor with wide angle 20mm1 lens and packed with easy-to-use features, specifically designed for vloggers and online video creators.Top comment"Best Vlog Camera...Absolutely in love with the camera !! Best camera for a beginners channel...Beginner Friendly Vlog Camera!...I literally am inlove with this camera! With being a content creator I wanted to upgrade my content and took a chance on this camera. "
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Sony ZV-1F Vlog camera for Content Creators and Vloggers, large 1-inch sensor with wide angle 20mm1 lens and packed with easy-to-use features, specifically designed for vloggers and online video creators.See all Vlogging Cameras
Sony - Alpha ZV-E10 Kit Mirrorless Vlog Camera with 16-50mm Lens - White
Model: ILCZVE10L/WSKU: 6473809Top comment"Im glad I was able to finally catch the restock. Great camera for beginner vloggers....Great Beginner Camera!...Great entry level Sony camera with Interchangeable lens! Kit lens is okay. "
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.Top comment"Im glad I was able to finally catch the restock. Great camera for beginner vloggers....Great Beginner Camera!...Great entry level Sony camera with Interchangeable lens! Kit lens is okay. "
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.See all Vlogging Cameras
Canon - EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens - Black
Model: 5666C011SKU: 6525215Top comment"Amazing Camera...Amazong Camera, I'm a beginner but i have learned so much, i think i can grow into this camera for a long time,...Best value camera...Canon home run! It is not a camera for beginners, at least if they are go higher for next level. "
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Introducing a standard full-frame camera evolved with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. The EOS R6 Mark II enables various photographic expressions that transcend boundaries between recording personal life and professional production purposes, as well as between photo shooting and movie shooting. Achieve creativity in everyday life with the EOS R6 Mark II.Top comment"Amazing Camera...Amazong Camera, I'm a beginner but i have learned so much, i think i can grow into this camera for a long time,...Best value camera...Canon home run! It is not a camera for beginners, at least if they are go higher for next level. "
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Introducing a standard full-frame camera evolved with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. The EOS R6 Mark II enables various photographic expressions that transcend boundaries between recording personal life and professional production purposes, as well as between photo shooting and movie shooting. Achieve creativity in everyday life with the EOS R6 Mark II.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Fujifilm - X-T30 II Mirrorless Camera with XF18-55mm Lens Kit - Silver
Model: 16759706SKU: 6494333Top comment"I really love my new camera. It’s so perfect for beginners....Great middle and beginner camera"
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Cleverly weaving proven technology with a vintage aesthetic, X-T30 II has much to offer stills photographers and videographers of all levels. The 26.1MP back-illuminated X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4 imaging engine combine to deliver exceptional performance, with autofocusing down to -7EV in just 0.02 secs – and detail-packed results full of vibrant color. Pick up and start creating in seconds by flicking over to the Advanced SR Auto mode, or take more control over your output. X-T30 II has the features and functions to fit your creative style and mood, including the ability to share your work in seconds, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.Top comment"I really love my new camera. It’s so perfect for beginners....Great middle and beginner camera"
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Cleverly weaving proven technology with a vintage aesthetic, X-T30 II has much to offer stills photographers and videographers of all levels. The 26.1MP back-illuminated X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4 imaging engine combine to deliver exceptional performance, with autofocusing down to -7EV in just 0.02 secs – and detail-packed results full of vibrant color. Pick up and start creating in seconds by flicking over to the Advanced SR Auto mode, or take more control over your output. X-T30 II has the features and functions to fit your creative style and mood, including the ability to share your work in seconds, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon - Z fc 4K Video Mirrorless Camera w/ NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR - Black/Silver
Model: 1675SKU: 6470388Top comment"Love this camera! Easy to use for a beginner and great results. ...Amazing camera and even better look! It’s super easy to use for beginners but has all the bells & whistles for professionals."
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The Z fc mirrorless camera features a classic, tactile design fused with modern Z series technology. Equipped with a flip out vlogger screen, this DX-format 4K UHD compact camera delivers big image quality for photos and videos.Top comment"Love this camera! Easy to use for a beginner and great results. ...Amazing camera and even better look! It’s super easy to use for beginners but has all the bells & whistles for professionals."
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The Z fc mirrorless camera features a classic, tactile design fused with modern Z series technology. Equipped with a flip out vlogger screen, this DX-format 4K UHD compact camera delivers big image quality for photos and videos.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera 2-Lens Kit with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lenses - Black
Model: 1743SKU: 6512003Top comment"First time camera...Camera is outstanding for beginners. Great quality and easy to use....Must Buy For Beginners...Good Camera! Absolutely amazing, with clean HDMI output, and good pictures. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.Top comment"First time camera...Camera is outstanding for beginners. Great quality and easy to use....Must Buy For Beginners...Good Camera! Absolutely amazing, with clean HDMI output, and good pictures. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Fujifilm - Instax Mini 12 Instant Film Camera - White
Model: 16806274SKU: 6536334Top comment"Nice camera...This camera works excelent no doubt got my daughter this camera as a gift amd loved it...Perfect for a beginner!...I used it with my friends and it works wonders! As a beginner, this is perfect for me! I would surely recommend this product, also keep in mind about the lighting cause obviously it will affect the photo!"
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The super bubbly INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera is bursting with joy, creativity and color. Not only is this iconic instant camera available in five super cute and appealing tones – Pastel Blue, Mint Green, Blossom Pink, Lilac Purple and Clay White – it’s fully loaded with easy-to-use modes and controls. Designed to keep up with life, the INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera is ready to go with a simple twist of the lens. Twist again and you’re in Close-up mode, perfect for selfies. Combined with the perfectly positioned selfie mirror, automatic flash control and INSTAX MINI instant photos, the INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera is a selfie extraordinaire. But that’s not all the Close-up mode can do. When activated, the viewfinder neatly pairs up with the lens, so what you see is what you get – no object shifts in your final INSTAX photo! (FYI the fancy term for this is parallax correction.) Because when you’re this close, there’s no room for error. Plus, with automatic exposure, you can simply aim and click. No need to adjust any settings, just simply fun photos every time. And with that in mind, once you have snapped, your INSTAX MINI instant photo will eject in five seconds (development time approximately 90 seconds). All without compromising on image quality. That deserves high fives all around. When you’re finished capturing memories, twist the lens again to turn the INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera off. But the fun doesn’t end there. Download the free INSTAX UP! App for a new way to keep all your INSTAX photos digitally, in one place. All you have to do is use the App to scan your physical INSTAX photos with your Smartphone and they’ll be turned into sharable, digital photos that you can edit, tag and save. Ready to twist & go?Top comment"Nice camera...This camera works excelent no doubt got my daughter this camera as a gift amd loved it...Perfect for a beginner!...I used it with my friends and it works wonders! As a beginner, this is perfect for me! I would surely recommend this product, also keep in mind about the lighting cause obviously it will affect the photo!"
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The super bubbly INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera is bursting with joy, creativity and color. Not only is this iconic instant camera available in five super cute and appealing tones – Pastel Blue, Mint Green, Blossom Pink, Lilac Purple and Clay White – it’s fully loaded with easy-to-use modes and controls. Designed to keep up with life, the INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera is ready to go with a simple twist of the lens. Twist again and you’re in Close-up mode, perfect for selfies. Combined with the perfectly positioned selfie mirror, automatic flash control and INSTAX MINI instant photos, the INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera is a selfie extraordinaire. But that’s not all the Close-up mode can do. When activated, the viewfinder neatly pairs up with the lens, so what you see is what you get – no object shifts in your final INSTAX photo! (FYI the fancy term for this is parallax correction.) Because when you’re this close, there’s no room for error. Plus, with automatic exposure, you can simply aim and click. No need to adjust any settings, just simply fun photos every time. And with that in mind, once you have snapped, your INSTAX MINI instant photo will eject in five seconds (development time approximately 90 seconds). All without compromising on image quality. That deserves high fives all around. When you’re finished capturing memories, twist the lens again to turn the INSTAX MINI 12 instant camera off. But the fun doesn’t end there. Download the free INSTAX UP! App for a new way to keep all your INSTAX photos digitally, in one place. All you have to do is use the App to scan your physical INSTAX photos with your Smartphone and they’ll be turned into sharable, digital photos that you can edit, tag and save. Ready to twist & go?See all Instant Print Cameras
Nikon - Z 5 4K Video Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Model: 1649SKU: 6423074Top comment"Great camera for beginners to intermediate shooters. I find myself using this body more often than some of my pro cameras. ...Great camera in less budget...Great camera for beginners. I used it for professional photography as well."
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Your full frame journey begins with the Z 5. Simple yet sophisticated, compact yet powerful, the Z 5 is built to grow with you. It’s everything you’d expect from a full frame mirrorless camera —intense detail, expansive views, brilliant low light capabilities, 4K video and more—plus all the innovative tools you need to push the limits of your creativity.Top comment"Great camera for beginners to intermediate shooters. I find myself using this body more often than some of my pro cameras. ...Great camera in less budget...Great camera for beginners. I used it for professional photography as well."
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Your full frame journey begins with the Z 5. Simple yet sophisticated, compact yet powerful, the Z 5 is built to grow with you. It’s everything you’d expect from a full frame mirrorless camera —intense detail, expansive views, brilliant low light capabilities, 4K video and more—plus all the innovative tools you need to push the limits of your creativity.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Canon - EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens - Black
Model: 5331C016SKU: 6508512Top comment"Great beginner camera...Awesome camera for beginners. Easy setup and the images are looking very good. ...Good Camera...I would say that this is the best camera for beginners."
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The EOS R10 is perfect for content creators looking to take their creativity to the next level. Featuring a high-speed shooting 15 FPS mechanical shutter^,~ a 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, and lightning-fast auto-focus, all in a sleek, lightweight design.Top comment"Great beginner camera...Awesome camera for beginners. Easy setup and the images are looking very good. ...Good Camera...I would say that this is the best camera for beginners."
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The EOS R10 is perfect for content creators looking to take their creativity to the next level. Featuring a high-speed shooting 15 FPS mechanical shutter^,~ a 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, and lightning-fast auto-focus, all in a sleek, lightweight design.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Canon - EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Model: 5331C002SKU: 6508509Top comment"Perfect for beginners and amateurs. The bigger grip is better than the R50...Very Nice Beginner Camera"
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The EOS R10 is perfect for content creators looking to take their creativity to the next level. Featuring a high-speed shooting 15 FPS mechanical shutter^,~ a 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, and lightning-fast auto-focus, all in a sleek, lightweight design.Top comment"Perfect for beginners and amateurs. The bigger grip is better than the R50...Very Nice Beginner Camera"
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The EOS R10 is perfect for content creators looking to take their creativity to the next level. Featuring a high-speed shooting 15 FPS mechanical shutter^,~ a 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, and lightning-fast auto-focus, all in a sleek, lightweight design.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Sony - Cinema Line FX30B Super 35 Camera - Gray
Model: ILMEFX30BSKU: 6522508Top comment"Great Video camera....Amazing camera even for a beginner like myself. Even better when caught on sale....Great Camera!...Amazing Camera! Recommended for any creator from professional to beginner!"
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The FX30 captures stunning images with 6K oversampling and a true cinematic look. Its compact size lets you take it anywhere, and sophisticated AF and stabilization makes advanced filmmaking more accessible than ever.Top comment"Great Video camera....Amazing camera even for a beginner like myself. Even better when caught on sale....Great Camera!...Amazing Camera! Recommended for any creator from professional to beginner!"
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The FX30 captures stunning images with 6K oversampling and a true cinematic look. Its compact size lets you take it anywhere, and sophisticated AF and stabilization makes advanced filmmaking more accessible than ever.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Celestron - Starsense Explorer LT 114AZ Telescope App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Silver/Black
Model: 22452SKU: 6398028Top comment"Great for beginners...Very good for a beginner telescope the only negative thing is I can't seem to get the 10mm lens focused correctly...Good telescope for beginners...My second telescope, coming from a 70mm this was a major improvement. Still just a basic beginner telescope."
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Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Dock, Launch, Explore Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green. Smartphone Compatibility StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here. Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database. While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece. Sturdy Altazimuth Mount StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. An altitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod helps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod. Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics With a large 114mm (4.5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster. Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects. But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4.5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach. The entire telescope kit weighs just 10.4 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site. Everything You Need to Observe Immediately When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find: 114mm Newtonian reflector optical tube StarSense dock for your smartphone Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app Altazimuth mount with slow motion control rod Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organizedTop comment"Great for beginners...Very good for a beginner telescope the only negative thing is I can't seem to get the 10mm lens focused correctly...Good telescope for beginners...My second telescope, coming from a 70mm this was a major improvement. Still just a basic beginner telescope."
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Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Dock, Launch, Explore Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green. Smartphone Compatibility StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here. Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database. While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece. Sturdy Altazimuth Mount StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. An altitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod helps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod. Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics With a large 114mm (4.5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster. Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects. But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4.5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach. The entire telescope kit weighs just 10.4 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site. Everything You Need to Observe Immediately When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find: 114mm Newtonian reflector optical tube StarSense dock for your smartphone Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app Altazimuth mount with slow motion control rod Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organizedSee all Telescopes
Canon - EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Video Camera with 18-55mm Lens - Black
Model: 2727C002SKU: 6323758Top comment"Great Camera For Beginners...Love it . If you’re a beginner looking for a good camera this is it....Beginner camera...LOVE this camera. Very easy for beginners and captures amazing photos."
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Take professional-looking photos with this Canon DSLR camera bundle. The 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures the smallest details, even in low light, and the optical image stabilizer technology ensures handheld shots are sharp. The 18-55mm lens included in this Canon DSLR camera bundle is suitable for taking wide-angle pictures or zooming in for portraits..Top comment"Great Camera For Beginners...Love it . If you’re a beginner looking for a good camera this is it....Beginner camera...LOVE this camera. Very easy for beginners and captures amazing photos."
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Take professional-looking photos with this Canon DSLR camera bundle. The 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures the smallest details, even in low light, and the optical image stabilizer technology ensures handheld shots are sharp. The 18-55mm lens included in this Canon DSLR camera bundle is suitable for taking wide-angle pictures or zooming in for portraits..See all DSLR Body & Lens
Sony - Alpha 6100 Mirrorless 4K Video Camera with E PZ 16-50mm Lens - Black
Model: ILCE6100L/BSKU: 6375665Top comment"Great Beginner Camera...This is a great first camera for beginners !!! Just make sure Sony is what you prefer....It’s a great camera for a beginner....This camera is good for beginners who are thinking about doing photography and film. "
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Take eye-catching photos with this Sony Alpha 6100 mirrorless digital camera with 16-50mm lens. The BIONZ X image processor coupled with the 24.2MP CMOS sensor ensures images of the highest quality. The 16-50mm lens offers a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range, making this Sony Alpha 6100 mirrorless digital camera ideal for portraits and even nighttime photography.Top comment"Great Beginner Camera...This is a great first camera for beginners !!! Just make sure Sony is what you prefer....It’s a great camera for a beginner....This camera is good for beginners who are thinking about doing photography and film. "
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Take eye-catching photos with this Sony Alpha 6100 mirrorless digital camera with 16-50mm lens. The BIONZ X image processor coupled with the 24.2MP CMOS sensor ensures images of the highest quality. The 16-50mm lens offers a 24-75mm equivalent focal length range, making this Sony Alpha 6100 mirrorless digital camera ideal for portraits and even nighttime photography.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Sony - Alpha ZV-E10 Kit Mirrorless Vlog Camera with 16-50mm Lens - Black
Model: ILCZVE10L/BSKU: 6473808Top comment"Great for beginners...It’s a great beginner content creator camera I recommend it....Great beginner camera, easy to use great connectivity"
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.Top comment"Great for beginners...It’s a great beginner content creator camera I recommend it....Great beginner camera, easy to use great connectivity"
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The ZV-E10 features a large sensor with E-mount interchangeable lens options for a wide selection of lenses, flip-out vari-angle LCD, advanced audio options and features specifically designed for vlogging.See all Vlogging Cameras
National Geographic - 114mm Reflector Telescope with Astronomy App
Model: 80-40114SKU: 6503838See all TelescopesProduct Description
Observe the wonders of the night sky with this National Geographic StarApp reflector telescope. The built-in mount holds your smartphone securely, letting you locate constellations easily by using the ARTelescope App, while the 114mm aperture lets your view deep sky objects. This National Geographic StarApp reflector telescope features two Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens for multiple magnification options.See all TelescopesProduct Description
Observe the wonders of the night sky with this National Geographic StarApp reflector telescope. The built-in mount holds your smartphone securely, letting you locate constellations easily by using the ARTelescope App, while the 114mm aperture lets your view deep sky objects. This National Geographic StarApp reflector telescope features two Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens for multiple magnification options.See all Telescopes
Celestron - NexStar 5 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope - Orange
Model: 11036SKU: 4180052Top comment"Beginner...Great telescope for both beginners and more advanced users. Plenty of room for expansion into whatever field you want whether it be astrophotography or just recreational viewing. "
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This Celestron NexStar 5SE 11036 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope features NexStar computer control and SkyAlign alignment technologies that allow you to easily view up to 40,000 celestial objects. The steel tripod with built-in wedge provides stability.Top comment"Beginner...Great telescope for both beginners and more advanced users. Plenty of room for expansion into whatever field you want whether it be astrophotography or just recreational viewing. "
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This Celestron NexStar 5SE 11036 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope features NexStar computer control and SkyAlign alignment technologies that allow you to easily view up to 40,000 celestial objects. The steel tripod with built-in wedge provides stability.See all Telescopes
Insta360 - Ace Pro AI-Powered Waterproof Action Camera - Black
Model: CINSAAJASKU: 6562866Top comment"Amazing Action Camera...I have had many action cameras and prosumer level cameras, and I have to say im very impressed with this device. ...Beginner friendly...For someone who is new to action cameras it’s very easy to learn and use. The Insta360 app is pretty beginner friendly as well."
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Equipped with a 1/1.3" sensor for spectacular image quality, the insta360 Ace Pro combines traditional action camera robustness with exceptional ease-of-use and smart functionality.Top comment"Amazing Action Camera...I have had many action cameras and prosumer level cameras, and I have to say im very impressed with this device. ...Beginner friendly...For someone who is new to action cameras it’s very easy to learn and use. The Insta360 app is pretty beginner friendly as well."
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Equipped with a 1/1.3" sensor for spectacular image quality, the insta360 Ace Pro combines traditional action camera robustness with exceptional ease-of-use and smart functionality.See all Action Cameras
Insta360 - X4 8K 360 Degree Action Camera - Black
Model: CINSABMASKU: 6578876Top comment"excellent camera insta 360 its the best of all acctions cameras...Nice little camera...The picture quality is amazing so much you can do with action camera. Video editing is easy especially for beginners would recommend this camera."
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Enjoy boundless exploration with the 8K Vision. The X4 captures stunning 8K ultra-high resolution and 5.7K60fps panoramic videos, preserving every moment in remarkable clarity. With shoot first, frame later and Invisible Selfie Stick magic, just hit record and find the perfect shot.Top comment"excellent camera insta 360 its the best of all acctions cameras...Nice little camera...The picture quality is amazing so much you can do with action camera. Video editing is easy especially for beginners would recommend this camera."
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Enjoy boundless exploration with the 8K Vision. The X4 captures stunning 8K ultra-high resolution and 5.7K60fps panoramic videos, preserving every moment in remarkable clarity. With shoot first, frame later and Invisible Selfie Stick magic, just hit record and find the perfect shot.See all Action Cameras
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