You can buy a standalone camera, some for under $100, many for < $600. These are at least as pocketable as a smartphone, you can hand one to someone without gi

You can buy a standalone camera, some for under $100, many for < $600. These are at least as pocketable as a smartphone, you can hand one to someone without giving them your digital life, and they'll outlast any current smartphone, often by decades. For examples of current offerings, PC Mag 2026 reviews: <https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-point-and-shoot-cameras https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-point-and-shoot-cameras>.