Which beginner-friendly camera is best for jewellery photos and Instagram reels under $500?

Camera Buying Advice

Hey! I’m totally new to cameras and need some advice.

I want a camera that can:

• Take professional-looking jewellery photos with true colors and sharp details

• Make good Instagram reels / short videos • Occasionally capture pretty shots of nature, streets, etc.

My budget is $400–$500 (new or second-hand).

I don’t know much yet, so something easy for beginners but still high-quality would be perfect.

Any recommendations or tips would be super helpful — thanks! :

**(1) Budget- 400-500$(45k inr), country - India and currency- USD and INR both work

**(2) What equipment, if any, you have now - I don't, I'm new to photography

(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot? - Jewellery mainly, product photography

(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both? - Both

Posted Feb 26, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC

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