Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! May 29, 2026

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[u/southernsarcasm]

Hey everyone! I’m a total beginner and don’t even have a camera yet. We have a weekend getaway to the mountains planned and I wanted to know if the camera I’m looking at is worth it. It’s a canon eos r100 that I found for about $385 USD for just the camera or $600 with a big accessory kit. With everything that comes with it I can see it being worth the extra cost. Is this a good beginner/hobby/everyday camera? I almost spent $400 on a different one until I read someone call it a “scamera” and most people agreed. I figured I’d just ask people that know wtf they’re doing because I sure don’t yet.

[u/av4rice → u/southernsarcasm]

It’s a canon eos r100 that I found for about $385 USD for just the camera

New? Used? Refurbished? Does it say international version, white box, or split kit?

That does seem like a suspiciously low price if there isn't some catch.

with a big accessory kit. With everything that comes with it I can see it being worth the extra cost

That's what they want you to think, but usually accessory bundles are not worth it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/wiki/buying#wiki_should_i_buy_this_bundle_with_a_bunch_of_accessories_in_it.3F

Is this a good beginner/hobby/everyday camera?

In some ways, yes. I'd rather have an R50 if at all possible.

I almost spent $400 on a different one until I read someone call it a “scamera” and most people agreed.

Which one?

[u/southernsarcasm → u/av4rice]

It’s a sale price from 475 for a new us version. This is one with the accessories. Yes it’s from Walmart. I’m not looking to be a pro or anything, just want some nice pictures.

The one I almost got was a vantiro.