3 things I wish I knew before buying camera gear as a student — number 3 will actually save you hundreds. Number 1: You don't need the latest model. Last year's camera is still incredible. Number 2: Used gear from reputable sellers is basically new gear for way less money. Number 3: This is the big one — student discounts exist and they're MASSIVE. I'm talking about Adorama's Classroom Connect program. Here's what you get: Up to 20% off new cameras, lenses, tripods, lighting, microphones, comput

If you're shopping for the Canon R1, Adorama has a double discount that guarantees you'll save at least $500. All you need is any camera or lens you aren't using. Trade in used gear from any brand, any condition, and get a quote. Use that credit to buy a Canon R1 and get your trade-in value PLUS an automatic $500 bonus. Old lens worth $400? You save $900 total. Camera worth $700? You save $1,200 total. Even a $1 trade-in gets you the full $500 bonus. That's minimum $501 off Canon's flagship—the

If you're shopping for the Canon R1, Adorama has a double discount program that will take over $500 off the sticker price. All you need is a camera or lens you aren't using anymore. Trade in any used gear and get a quote. Use that credit toward a Canon R1 and get the trade-in value PLUS an extra $500 bonus. Old camera worth $300? You save $800 total. Even if your trade-in is worth just $1, you still get the full $500 bonus. That's minimum savings of $501 on Canon's flagship camera—the one with 4