I am looking for examples of really great photos made from cheap (sub-$250) point-and-shoot digital cameras. I have a group of friends who are just getting into photography, and I thought it might be helpful to steer them away from the dreaded gear obsession if I had a few examples of really nice photos taken with lesser gear.
Examples of creativity overcoming technical limitations, that sort of thing.
Especially welcome is any information about photographers who exclusively use point-and-shoot digitals.
Any ideas?
Answer
Wilson Tsoi makes some absolutely superb images with a Canon A620. This is not a P&S but a camera with manual controls which cost less than $200 USD. You need at least manual controls to get some of creativity used in those shots.
This camera has long been discontinued but today you can get the $200 USD Canon SX130 IS which has a wider and longer lens. That is the one I always recommend now for starting with photography on a budget. The next level up would be the Canon S95 or Olympus ZX-1 which cost between $400-500 USD.
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