[CobaltFire]

Everyone here keeps touting an old phone, and I have to heatedly disagree.

But a Kodak Pixpro FZ55 or FZ45. Brand new for $130 or less, beats even the best smartphones, and are Japan's top selling cameras for a reason.

[tuatoru]

I disagree as well.

One of those instant print cameras (and a limited budget) is probably best for teaching people to see, which is the core skill in photography. The pain of having to pay for refills is a major part of that learning experience.