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If you're just starting your journey into the world of photography, having the right equipment is essential to capturing stunning images. Our selection of photography gear for beginners includes everything you need to kickstart your passion for taking photos. From entry-level cameras and tripods to lighting kits and camera bags, we have a range of products designed to help you hone your skills and unleash your creativity behind the lens. Explore our collection and find the perfect tools to elevate your photography game.

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  1. Sony - FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Lens for E-Mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Awesome lens. Takes photography to a whole other level....great lens for a beginner"

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    Enjoy flexible shooting with this dust- and moisture-resistant Sony SEL24240 telephoto zoom lens, which works with most a7-series, 35mm full-frame cameras with a Sony E-mount and features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for sharp capture.
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    "Awesome lens. Takes photography to a whole other level....great lens for a beginner"

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    Enjoy flexible shooting with this dust- and moisture-resistant Sony SEL24240 telephoto zoom lens, which works with most a7-series, 35mm full-frame cameras with a Sony E-mount and features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for sharp capture.
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  2. Minolta - MND65 56.0 Megapixel 4K Video Digital Camera - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Compact size. Good starter camera for beginner.....Good camera for the price just like any other camera you will have to adjust settings for best results"

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    The Minolta MND65 is a compact and fun camera capable of producing high-resolution images and ultra clear 4K 60FPS UHD video even in a compact package. This featured packed camera covers a variety of shooting situations with its crystal clear autofocus lens and 18x digital zoom. Thanks to a strong and accurate sensor, the MND65 can extract 56-megapixel photos. The 3.0" IPS 16:9 LCD screen at the rear and built-in LED assistive flash lets you review and compose your images with ease. It features a microSDXC card slot that's compatible with up to 256GB of capacity, while intelligent scene modes help ensure you get the best image. Anti-shake digital image stabilization enables image capture in high speed and low-light by electronically minimizing motion blur. An integrated rear lens allows capturing selfies with ease, and the advanced feature set enhances imaging results. With a set of interchangeable color faceplates (sold separately), you can also add a personal touch to your camera. Its compact size and wireless to smartphone connectivity make it easy to capture the moment and share it with others. Fully expandable to allow you to add mount videos accessories on the shoe-accessory mount, a 3.5mm microphone with its extra I/O ports, and 52mm front lens diameter threading to attach auxiliary lenses and filters.
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    "Compact size. Good starter camera for beginner.....Good camera for the price just like any other camera you will have to adjust settings for best results"

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    The Minolta MND65 is a compact and fun camera capable of producing high-resolution images and ultra clear 4K 60FPS UHD video even in a compact package. This featured packed camera covers a variety of shooting situations with its crystal clear autofocus lens and 18x digital zoom. Thanks to a strong and accurate sensor, the MND65 can extract 56-megapixel photos. The 3.0" IPS 16:9 LCD screen at the rear and built-in LED assistive flash lets you review and compose your images with ease. It features a microSDXC card slot that's compatible with up to 256GB of capacity, while intelligent scene modes help ensure you get the best image. Anti-shake digital image stabilization enables image capture in high speed and low-light by electronically minimizing motion blur. An integrated rear lens allows capturing selfies with ease, and the advanced feature set enhances imaging results. With a set of interchangeable color faceplates (sold separately), you can also add a personal touch to your camera. Its compact size and wireless to smartphone connectivity make it easy to capture the moment and share it with others. Fully expandable to allow you to add mount videos accessories on the shoe-accessory mount, a 3.5mm microphone with its extra I/O ports, and 52mm front lens diameter threading to attach auxiliary lenses and filters.
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  3. Vivitar - Point and Shoot 16 MP Digital Camera - Black - Front_Zoom

    Model: VECS130-BLK-T57-4
    SKU: 6589759
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    "Exceeded my expectations for the cost of the equipment....Digital photography...Good for elementary school kids wanting to learn digital photography"

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    Introducing the Vivitar point and shoot digital camera, your gateway to high-quality photography with unparalleled convenience.
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    "Exceeded my expectations for the cost of the equipment....Digital photography...Good for elementary school kids wanting to learn digital photography"

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    Introducing the Vivitar point and shoot digital camera, your gateway to high-quality photography with unparalleled convenience.
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  4. Snaptain - K30 Mini 720P HD Camera Drone with Colorful Lighting and Remote Controller - White - Front_Zoom
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    "I’ve never used a drone before and this is perfect for beginners or even kids. The colored lights make it cool to watch in the sky at night. ...Great Drone for Beginners and Enthusiasts!...The battery life is pretty solid, allowing me to enjoy it longer on each flight. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts like me!"

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    The K30 is a fun, children's drone based featuring a bionic design that combines beauty and protection with customizable and colorful lighting. The aircraft is equipped with a 720P camera, which can record the flight from a first-person perspective. The downward vision sensor makes the flight more stable.
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    "I’ve never used a drone before and this is perfect for beginners or even kids. The colored lights make it cool to watch in the sky at night. ...Great Drone for Beginners and Enthusiasts!...The battery life is pretty solid, allowing me to enjoy it longer on each flight. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts like me!"

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    The K30 is a fun, children's drone based featuring a bionic design that combines beauty and protection with customizable and colorful lighting. The aircraft is equipped with a 720P camera, which can record the flight from a first-person perspective. The downward vision sensor makes the flight more stable.
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  5. Nikon - Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x - Black - Angle_Zoom
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    "This 2x Extender is sharp as it can be and excellent choice the add extra focal distance to you bird photography, really a must have...Paired with Nikkor 100-400 mm . Works good for the few times I’ve used it and I’m beginner ."

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    Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x
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    "This 2x Extender is sharp as it can be and excellent choice the add extra focal distance to you bird photography, really a must have...Paired with Nikkor 100-400 mm . Works good for the few times I’ve used it and I’m beginner ."

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    Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x
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  6. Nikon - Z 6 II 4k Video Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 Lens - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Highly recommend camera even for beginners...Amazing camera , specially for beginners with some experience."

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    This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode only
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    "Highly recommend camera even for beginners...Amazing camera , specially for beginners with some experience."

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    This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode only
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  7. Fujifilm - X-M5 Body with XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens Kit - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "A ton of power for a small package....Definitely worth the price of admission, and great for beginners and veterans alike....Great camera for beginners!"

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    CREATE WITHOUT COMPROMISE: Creating high-quality, ready-to-share video content is easy thanks to FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera’s large LCD with interactive touchscreen controls. Get professional-looking results with optical lens blur to soften backgrounds, create social-ready content in vertical and square formats for instant sharing and look great on camera with built-in skin smoothing - all selected just by tapping the camera’s bright, detailed screen. BIGGER. BETTER: FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera has an imaging sensor up to 16x bigger than those in most Smartphones, so it produces superior results in nearly all situations. X-M5’s bigger sensor ensures that colors are richer, videos and photos have more detail and low light results are less muddy or grainy – all without relying on post-processing software to correct hardware limitations. Enjoy all the favorite features from your Smartphone, including slow motion and 4K video, then take your creativity even further with X-M5’s professional-level features that will help elevate your content to new levels. QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY: On-the-move content creators need a camera to be small, light, and versatile - FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera offers all this and more! One of Fujifilm’s smallest and lightest X Series cameras to date, it combines a professional quality sensor with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, so you can step up quality and performance without having to lug a big bag of equipment around. Don’t be held back by the fixed lens and small sensor on your Smartphone! Instead, with a family of over 35 X Mount lenses, that cover up to 40x of optical zoom, the creative options are limitless, even if the content features tiny details or distant subjects. Plus, when you want to keep creating, it’s as easy as switching your battery, or using your high-capacity memory card. GREAT SOUND, NO BARRIERS: Audio quality can make or break a video, which is why FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera features three built-in microphones to deliver optimum sound. Four modes are available – Surround, Front Priority, Back Priority and Front & Back Priority – allowing the option to change sensitivity based on sound direction. Additionally, environmental noise, such as wind or traffic, can be detected and reduced, while speech is optimized, whether you’re standing in front of or behind the camera. X-M5 also features a standard 3.5mm socket for those who prefer using an external microphone. The socket is perfectly positioned on the rear of the camera, so it does not interfere with movement of the large vari-angle touchscreen LCD. A USB-C connection on the grip gives extra accessory options and enables on-the-go battery charging, without affecting LCD screen movements. CREATIVE LOOKS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Following the lead of the trend-setting FUJIFILM X-T50, FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera features a dedicated Film Simulation mode dial. This allows you to instantly access up to 20 creative looks based on Fujifilm’s iconic analog film. The Film Simulation modes can be applied to videos, photos and live streams for a consistent look on all your output. FULLY FOCUSED: FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera isn’t just great for video - it’s perfect for photographs, too. It features the same built-in AI-driven subject detection autofocus as FUJIFILM X100VI and X-T50 digital cameras which, along with the latest generation image processor, are designed to deliver incredible focus accuracy in nearly all lighting conditions, even if your subject is moving at high speed.
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    "A ton of power for a small package....Definitely worth the price of admission, and great for beginners and veterans alike....Great camera for beginners!"

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    CREATE WITHOUT COMPROMISE: Creating high-quality, ready-to-share video content is easy thanks to FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera’s large LCD with interactive touchscreen controls. Get professional-looking results with optical lens blur to soften backgrounds, create social-ready content in vertical and square formats for instant sharing and look great on camera with built-in skin smoothing - all selected just by tapping the camera’s bright, detailed screen. BIGGER. BETTER: FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera has an imaging sensor up to 16x bigger than those in most Smartphones, so it produces superior results in nearly all situations. X-M5’s bigger sensor ensures that colors are richer, videos and photos have more detail and low light results are less muddy or grainy – all without relying on post-processing software to correct hardware limitations. Enjoy all the favorite features from your Smartphone, including slow motion and 4K video, then take your creativity even further with X-M5’s professional-level features that will help elevate your content to new levels. QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY: On-the-move content creators need a camera to be small, light, and versatile - FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera offers all this and more! One of Fujifilm’s smallest and lightest X Series cameras to date, it combines a professional quality sensor with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, so you can step up quality and performance without having to lug a big bag of equipment around. Don’t be held back by the fixed lens and small sensor on your Smartphone! Instead, with a family of over 35 X Mount lenses, that cover up to 40x of optical zoom, the creative options are limitless, even if the content features tiny details or distant subjects. Plus, when you want to keep creating, it’s as easy as switching your battery, or using your high-capacity memory card. GREAT SOUND, NO BARRIERS: Audio quality can make or break a video, which is why FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera features three built-in microphones to deliver optimum sound. Four modes are available – Surround, Front Priority, Back Priority and Front & Back Priority – allowing the option to change sensitivity based on sound direction. Additionally, environmental noise, such as wind or traffic, can be detected and reduced, while speech is optimized, whether you’re standing in front of or behind the camera. X-M5 also features a standard 3.5mm socket for those who prefer using an external microphone. The socket is perfectly positioned on the rear of the camera, so it does not interfere with movement of the large vari-angle touchscreen LCD. A USB-C connection on the grip gives extra accessory options and enables on-the-go battery charging, without affecting LCD screen movements. CREATIVE LOOKS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Following the lead of the trend-setting FUJIFILM X-T50, FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera features a dedicated Film Simulation mode dial. This allows you to instantly access up to 20 creative looks based on Fujifilm’s iconic analog film. The Film Simulation modes can be applied to videos, photos and live streams for a consistent look on all your output. FULLY FOCUSED: FUJIFILM X-M5 digital camera isn’t just great for video - it’s perfect for photographs, too. It features the same built-in AI-driven subject detection autofocus as FUJIFILM X100VI and X-T50 digital cameras which, along with the latest generation image processor, are designed to deliver incredible focus accuracy in nearly all lighting conditions, even if your subject is moving at high speed.
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  8. Nikon - NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Standard Prime Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Fantastic lens for both beginners and profesionals. This lens offer an impressive combination of sharpness and versatility....My Trusted Source for Photography Gear...Best Buy has always been my go-to store for photography equipment. My experience with them has been excellent, great customer service and reliable products. "

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    The 85mm prime to elevate pros shooting portraiture, weddings, maternity, high fashion and boudoir. A fast f/1.2 aperture that combines breathtaking realism with dreamlike depth. Backgrounds that melt away into a soft bokeh. Beautifully flattering compression. Reliable multi-focusing AF system. All with the premium feel and rock-solid build of an S-Line NIKKOR Z lens.
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    "Fantastic lens for both beginners and profesionals. This lens offer an impressive combination of sharpness and versatility....My Trusted Source for Photography Gear...Best Buy has always been my go-to store for photography equipment. My experience with them has been excellent, great customer service and reliable products. "

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    The 85mm prime to elevate pros shooting portraiture, weddings, maternity, high fashion and boudoir. A fast f/1.2 aperture that combines breathtaking realism with dreamlike depth. Backgrounds that melt away into a soft bokeh. Beautifully flattering compression. Reliable multi-focusing AF system. All with the premium feel and rock-solid build of an S-Line NIKKOR Z lens.
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  9. Nikon - NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black - Angle_Zoom
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    "The best option for mid-ground photography...This lens does a lot of the heavy lifting for you, especially with the stabilizing feature. ...Great kit lens with great range. Great for beginners and is a must have to determine what kind of prime lens you'll eventually want after playing with the range a bit."

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    Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.
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    "The best option for mid-ground photography...This lens does a lot of the heavy lifting for you, especially with the stabilizing feature. ...Great kit lens with great range. Great for beginners and is a must have to determine what kind of prime lens you'll eventually want after playing with the range a bit."

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    Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.
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  10. Canon - RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lensfor EOS R-Series Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Bought this as first lens upgrade for a beginner and it is great!...Beginners...I really love the quality of the lens I can recommend for beginners."

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    The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a superb choice for photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilization for up to 4.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, Up to 7.0* equivalent stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS). It extends the camera's reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon's amazing STM stepping motor supporting Canon's Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens features two UD lens elements that reduce chromatic aberration, helping to achieve excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast. A 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a mechanical six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.4 ft./0.73m (at 210mm), and 3.2 ft./1.0m (at 55mm).
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    "Bought this as first lens upgrade for a beginner and it is great!...Beginners...I really love the quality of the lens I can recommend for beginners."

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    The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a superb choice for photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilization for up to 4.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, Up to 7.0* equivalent stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS). It extends the camera's reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon's amazing STM stepping motor supporting Canon's Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens features two UD lens elements that reduce chromatic aberration, helping to achieve excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast. A 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a mechanical six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.4 ft./0.73m (at 210mm), and 3.2 ft./1.0m (at 55mm).
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