Depends what kind you are looking to get Point and shoot carmeas are very affordable and you can find great deals just by checking the ads at stores like best buy or target. Theres almost always some sort of good deal on one brand or another. You could also conside buying off of ebay or amazon, just be careful of the fine print and who you are buying from so that you end up with a good camera. Also, don't be afraid to buy refurbished refurbished carmeas have very high specifications taht they have to meet before being resold, so most are actually checked over more than a brand new one would be!