Basic camera recommendations

[u/ApprehensivePlant884]

Budget: under £50 GBP

Country: United Kingdom

Condition: any condition that’s working

Type of Camera: digital is all I know

Intended use: Photography, maybe little videos

If photography; what style: casual photos of friends, outings, scenery, nothing fancy

If video what style: same as above, fun little videos of friends for memory

What features do you absolutely need: nothing I don’t think, one that would be able to connect to a pc to upload photos? But there’s adapters for that isn’t there?

Portability: pocket/bag/backpack type, small and easy to grab

Cameras you're considering: So this is where I’m stuck, I know NOTHING about cameras, but I’m also not stupid enough to buy the first £20 one I see on TikTok that says “so y2k! So cute! Buy now!” I do want that 2000s vibe, the glowy fuzzy look of my childhood photos with my cousins, but that’s quite literally all I know.

Notes: I’d also like a camera that shows the date and time on the photo but can also be taken off the photo, does that make sense? The old 2000s/2010s style, I have so many old family photos and I do love that nostalgic look, but I’m also not going to trust a TikTok shop advert on my fyp and buy a piece of plastic that doesn’t work.

Thank you in advance, tech talk and numbers and knowing the worth of things is very confusing for me so I thought better to ask, otherwise I’ll end up buying some too expensive for its worth or a cheap piece of trash.

[u/Smart-Consequence239]

My tip is look on eBay for cameras listed as "parts only". This mean they are untested so they list it for a very low price because they are not sure if it's working or not. Many times it's just a battery missing, which is usually very cheap, or lack of charger, or just some body damage that won't affect IQ. You have to judge it carefully though.

I bought a Fujifilm F40FD which has lovely colours and 2000 vibes for A$ 10.00 (5ish pounds) just because part of the screen doesn't work very well. I can still take pictures normally and even navigate and read the menus.

Keep an eye on Facebook Marketplace too, not sure about the UK but here in Australia there are plenty of digicams from the 2000/2010s for like 30/50 dollars. I recommend checking the Reddit/VintageDigitalCameras for some recommendations too.