Best Camera?

I'm asked " which is the best camera for X dollars"? All the time, and very few people like the idea that the choice should involve some thought and input from them.
Anything looked at long enough becomes everything.

All cameras are great, but that doesn't make choosing one any easier

It's often said all modern cameras are good, and it's true. But it's also close to meaningless. It seems to imply that it doesn't matter which camera you buy, yet…

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