As professional photographer Chase Jarvis says, the best camera is the one thats with you.

And when you hit these limits, thats when you should consider expanding your gear.

But in the meantime, your smartphone camera should be more than enough for your needs.

A smartphone with a clip-on lens

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After all,most smartphones dont have a variable optical zoom lens.

If this is an issue you frequently encounter when taking photos, dont get an entry-level camera.

Instead, buy a high-quality clip-on camera lens.

Canon Camera in hand

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Theres also this saying among photography enthusiasts, You date your cameras, but you marry your lenses.

If you buy one, it will likely sit unused in your storage, gathering dust.

Unless youprotect your camera well, it might even get damaged from being neglected for too long.

Artistic Image shot on iPhone

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Smartphones will kill off the camerafor most everyday and casual photographers.

iPhone camera with camera lenses

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Canon Camera and Lenses

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iPhone and Canon Camera

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