Cheapest Digital Cameras for Photography, Youtube Videos and blogging?

[Guest]

My budget is only 200 to 300 dollars.
My main use is for taking Architectural photos for my photo collection and for my studies in Architecture school. I also want to use this for taking 1080p HD videos for Youtube videos and also for my life blog.
The bigger the SD storage the better, and if it fits the budget, I would also like a swivel-type screen for easy self recording.
I will probably use an external microphone for the audio recording, if so can you also suggest me a cheap one but is also good for starters? Big thanks!

 

[i7Baby]

I got a Kodak ZX5 - http/www.amazon.com/Kodak-PlaySport-Waterproof-Pocket-Camera/dp/B004FLL5BI when they were available in Australia for $95.
Also see http/www.ebay.com/bhp/kodak-playsport-zx5 - hunt around.

Great movies and pretty good photos. I put a 32gb microSD card on it. Hard to find a camera with external microphone though. The ZX5 inbuilt one works OK for voice overs.

 

[Guest]

Are those tripod-mountable? I would most likely use a tripod for my video taking.

 

[i7Baby]

Yes - as are nearly every camera.

I use it for youtube - hang gliding videos. And for work - photographing surveyed sites (to go into reports)

They are dustproof, waterproof and drop proof - within reason anyway.