starting out with bending

I want to start out with circuit bending.
specifically cameras
I can solder smd down to 0402 without a microscope,
so that is not an issue. (tho I do have a microscope, so I can do what ever)

what I am wondering is what are the do's and dont's?
and are there any cameras that people recommend with ''decent'' image quality?
or do I just grab what ever I can find on the used market?