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This camera slips into your pocket but can capture a wide variety of scenarios.

With a focal range from 24 to 3,000mm, the Nikon P1000 lets you get really, really close to the action.

You can get this very capable full-frame DSLR for less than $1,500.

Given its minimal controls, the cute Polaroid Snap is a breeze to use, and you get instant prints.

For those on a budget, the 20MP Nikon A900 is a capable and affordable compact camera with a 35x super-zoom lens.

The quality of Memteq's 8-in-1 smartphone lens kit doesn't match its quantity. The kit gives you more than twice as many lenses as the competition. Too bad most aren't any good.

Despite this kit's full complement of accessories and its telephoto zoom, users may be better off looking elsewhere for a cell-photo lens kit.

VicTsing's smartphone lenses take good photos for the price, but its clip is frustrating. If you have the patience to fiddle with the poorly designed lens clip, you may end up with some decent photos.

It has two lenses and a built-in LED, but there are better smartphone kits out there. This Amir lens kit has a good macro lens, but it captures less-than-impressive wide-angle images. The integrated LED may add unwanted bulk, too.

If you're on a budget and can overlook a few imperfections, the Amir Lens Kit may meet your needs. Still, we recommend spending a few extra bucks for the Aukey Ora kit.

While pricey, this kit has good lenses and an LED that helps enhance your smartphone photos. This great lens kit costs more than most budget kits but worth the price thanks to its convenient clip-on LED and other accessories.

The best smartphone lens kit under $20. You'll get your money's worth with this kit, thanks to the lenses' sharp images and good build quality.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 remains the best choice for beginners and experienced users, but some of its new features could use refinement.

The Nikon D7500 is an advanced-enthusiast DX-format camera that impresses with its top-notch image quality and blazingly fast performance.

The Canon G9 X Mark II is speedy and takes great pictures for its small size, but other compact cameras offer more features for around the same price.

A solid choice in the entry-to-mid-level DSLR category, the Canon EOS Rebel T7i takes great photos and has a speedy autofocus.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 remains a solid option for consumers, especially novices, who want an easy-to-use image-editing product that can grow with you as you learn.

Get the Nikon D3400 if you're a new photographer and want to up your shooting skills.

The Canon EOS 80D is a solid option for enthusiasts who want 45-point autofocus coverage along with excellent image quality, but it lacks 4K video.