Thomas, consider start taking photos of clouds .... there is too much to be discovered ... water vapor is not a clever entity to be able to organize and agregate itself into 10 families and 28 cloud types .... think to start with, what are the black spot points in all shooting frames ... and much more!

I just grabbed the ZVE10 Mark II. I absolutely love it so far. Most of its weaknesses is a non issue for me since I only use it on a tripod in a studio setting. The only issue I have or had was the overheating but thanks to a Ulanzi cooling fan that’s no longer a problem

When I just started photography, having a cheaper camera made me miss out on a lot of opportunities. If someone had a project that they wanted help on, They wouldn't even let me do free work because they can't have a second shooter shooting at a lower quality. And now I don't really have the time to be doing excessive free work to build a portfolio. IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT, GET IT, YOU CAN ALWAYS SELL IT BACK.

Not buying niche lights or modifiers. You don’t need light tubes or spot lights yet

I just grabbed the Sony ZVE10 Mark II with the $100 kit lens. Im so new too cameras that it blew me away haha. Im coming from the Sony ZV-1F lol. Coming from that camera it didnt take much to impress me. it was my very first camera that I bought 3 months ago.

Thanks man, solid advices

Get a camera with IBIS. If you are like me don’t buy the ZV-E10 or the new version of it if you plan to shoot Handheld. There are a few cameras under $1500 that have IBIS and that will mean you have a 20% better chance of getting the shot you want. I get almost 100% of my shots with the a6700 vs the 85% I got with the E10 handheld. The E10 is ok if you are using mono/tripod.

I have to say that I would encourage you to get the kit lens if you are starting out. On the ZV-E10 I started with the 16-50 kit lens for the added $100 to the camera cost. I used it to see what setting I used the most which for me was 30mm and then I bought the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. The kit lens is still good for family photos when outdoors or well lit areas. If it just sit on the shelf, sell it for $70 bucks and get some money back. I use mine to train other people how to use a camera with the E10 now that I have moved on to the a6700 and IBIS.

I have to say that I would encourage you to get the kit lens if you are starting out. On the ZV-E10 I started with the 16-50 kit lens for the added $100 to the camera cost. I used it to see what setting I used the most which for me was 30mm and then I bought the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. The kit lens is still good for family photos when outdoors or well lit areas. If it just sit on the shelf, sell it for $70 bucks and get some money back. I use mine to train other people how to use a camera with the E10 now that I have moved on to the a6700 and IBIS.

I just bought the zve10ii today, i will try it it give an update under this comment in a couple of weeks context, im a beginner, i want to: 1) shoot gym vlog. 2) take photos, but its not the primordial thing. 3) film my gf when we walk (like in a ikea lol)

I have Sony ZVE10 camera and I bought Godox v1 pro speed light and Godox XProII©, When taking pictures I am not able to use high-speed sync. It isn't activating. I did activate HSS in the trigger but couldn't see the option from speed light. Do you have any idea why it isn't working? Isn't the camera compatible with either the speed light or the trigger?

About the ‘kit lens’ advice, I’d say that it applies to Sony and Canon mostly. Other brands offer really good/interesting kit lenses like Fujifilm, Panasonic and Nikon.

I got the ZVE10 back in 2023. I’m so happy I got my dream camera.😊Unfortunately my SD card slot, I’m contemplating fixing it or trading in & getting the mark II for the battery life.

Hey! I love the builds, just got my ZVe10ii and am working up a build, thanks for putting these together for the newbies! 1 suggestion for ya, black shirt background and black parts make it tricky at times to see what we are looking at or how they go together. Otherwise, excellent vid

oh man... my biggest regret (at this moment) is the raveneye for the dji rs3 gimbal. great product dont get me wrong but i picked up a zv-e10 ii and its not compatible. gonna be picking up a gen 1 zv-e10 but at the moment it feels like a waste. instead of a v-mount battery i grabbed a portable battery and a phone clamp so i can mount it on my camera rig. works pretty good for a faction of the price. another banger fam!! keep em comin!!

As a beginner, who had no prior knowledge of anything photography/videography related before buying my first camera and lens a couple of months ago, I wouldn't even *know* what I needed, because I didn't know what features cameras have, which I would even need or what focal range I liked, because I didn't even know what focal range was. So I kind of like the idea of starting with a kit lens and cheap body to begin. The kit lens taught me what focal range is, how it affects composition, depth of field and whether I prefer a more wide or more telephoto look. It was frustrating taking pictures and filming when it was dark and having a lot of noise because of the slow kit lens, but it also pushed me to think creatively, buy some lights, a tripod for long exposure and shoot black and white photography in low light conditions, so the noise looks stylistic instead of a limitation. To me, the thing that frustrates me the most about my camera (Canon EOS R100) is comparing it to other cameras. It's the cheapest thing, with an APS-C sensor, no flippy screen and no IBIS. But since this is just a hobby and I haven't hit the ceiling even with this, I'll push it a bit further and keep learning.

Where did you get a sigma 16mm lens for like under 200 ???? Give me the link plz 😂 because I’m your biggest fan because of your videos i started with Sony zv e 10 that why !!!!! I live in Europe everything is expensive here 😂

How can a camera body be “one of the least important parts to capture a decent image”…...without it you capture NOTHING…..

When I started over 20 years ago, I bought myself a D70 + 18-70 kit lens (legendary image quality for a kit lens) It served me well for over 10 years and finally upgraded to a D700 and eventually a D750, I'm actually at a point in my life where I now start to look at cheap and older cameras because of the influx of the Fuji trend. I was able to dig out my old Olympus E-PL3 and E-P1 and frankly I enjoy shooting on those more than I do with my DSLRs, heck I do a lot of client videography work with my rigged out iPhone. I do kind of agree with most of what you said in your video (especially about gimbals). I guess it's because I learned my fundamentals quite early on and I find gimbals more of a hassle than help. Fact of the matter is, invest in a good body and good lenses and they'll serve you well for years. Save buying the cheap stuff for when you're bored :)

Hey Thomas, so in my beginner experience I had a horrible case of the G.A.S. So I literally bought everything, only to be overwhelmed and also never use most of the expensive stuff 🤣😂… I was getting it thinking of situations that I might use it in, but then realized I won’t be in those situations much to begin with… admittedly I bought the UV filter too, only to never use it, because I had bought a vnd too only to realize I shoot mostly parties at night or mostly low light stuff🤣😂… I think my biggest mistake buy was the “nucleus nano II”.. I bought it in July of last year(this is when I started, so I’m still a beginner) and to this very day I have not used it not even once 😩😩…. So my word to the other beginner like me out there, for now just focus on your camera, a lens, some for of audio microphone, an sd card and a laptop to edit on and most importantly invest in the educational aspect of the craft, wether it be KZbin vids or take a course .. just shoot as much as you can to find your groove and then decide what you need to improve your skill… Thanks for coming to my Ted talk 😅

It looks like actual "film"

There seems to be some misunderstanding in my 3rd point “expensive cameras”. Obviously an expensive camera IS better than a cheap one However! My point is, whatever your budget for investing in a camera setup is, don’t spend all of it on the camera body. This is true if you have $500 or $5000 to put into it. Make sure you leave room in your budget to buy lenses, lighting, audio etc. rather than spending 99% of your budget on the camera body. Because you will get better images and videos with higher quality lenses (and lenses hold their value far better than camera body’s so if you’re worried about loss on investment)

Biggest beginner mistake is assuming something lesser is good to begin with when in reality you'll have to pay more money again to buy something else down the road. Buy something nice to begin with and then and it will be there alongside your learning journey. Why spend extra money for something lesser when you'll eventually have to spend again?

I don’t agree. The cheaper body and bettter lens concept used to work for photography but for video today, more money you put the better you get. Pls specify if you are talking about photography only.

Right now, in the Czech Republic, the a6700 is absolutely not in the same price tier as the a7iii, so it's a bit of a different decision for me. The a6700 costs (VAT included) cca 1708 USD. The a7iii? 1284 USD. Both body-only. Even if I wanted to get the a7iii with a kit lens (FE 28-70 mm OSS), it would cost me 1424 USD. Again, tax included. That leaves me with almost 300 bucks to spend on any other equipment I might want to get. At that price? The a7iii sounds like an absolute deal.

Great video vary helpful

Awesome video. Loved this info, wished I had seen it earlier. My gimbal is collecting dust.

A camera is just a tool, it is our eyes that do the heavy lifting. Photography is light, composition, framing and practice, practice, practice. Nevertheless a picture has two sides the one taking it and the one viewing it... I never heard anybody say: oh that 10k Hasselblad really made the picture

I've noticed this growing trend in "professional photography" content lately of buying cheaper equipment, and I wanted to share my perspective. I respectfully disagree with the advice to buy a cheap camera as a beginner-if you can afford it. From an investor's point of view, the goal is to invest in equipment that will provide long-term value. Purchasing a lower-end camera only to realize six months later that an upgrade is necessary seems counterproductive. Why buy twice when you could have made the right investment from the start? If you have the budget, investing in a higher-quality camera can be incredibly motivating. It reinforces your commitment to mastering the craft because you're financially invested in your growth as a photographer. Higher-end gear also tends to offer better image quality and advanced features, which not only improve your results but also widen the learning curve, allowing you to develop your skills more effectively. Additionally, premium camera equipment tends to hold its resale value well, giving you the option to sell it on platforms like eBay if you decide photography isn’t for you. On the other hand, cheaper gear often depreciates quickly, leaving you stuck with it if your interests shift. Ultimately, the key is making a thoughtful investment based on your goals and resources.

Please speak a little bit slower I can't understand anything I have to focus with you so much and when I think about anything else I don't know what you are talking about 😂

I chose a6400 over a6600, because I want to buy 18-105 F4 lens to cover wide range of focal length, and it's worth it. next I bought some diopters filter and portable light. Camera cage and anamorphic flare filter its helping me a lot to mount my mic (zoom h1n) so it doesn't get in the screen. I will buy small table top tripod next because it's so convenience to carry daily. As V mount battery option, I could used some powerbank to power my camera and mic, it's way lot cheaper, A LOT 😅

That's exactly what happen to me, I started as a Beginner with my lumix g7 and 5 years later of great work and as professional as I could, now I work with my Lumix s5ii and being happy with it! Beginners don't jump into the expensive options at first, learn to do it with the budget option and trust the process and eventually when you jump to a professional tool you'd be glad to do it!

I have a ZV-E10, and I think it's a perfect camera for the budget. Since I have no clue about lenses, I bought what other KZbinrs (especially Mark Bennett's Camera Crisis) recommended, and now I have a Sigma 16mm 1.4 and a Tamron 17-70. For my video work, they are both great. But the ZV-E10 without a gimbal sucks... What would you consider an alternative if you want more dynamic shots like for a music video?

The FOMO is real. I purchased a used Z30 body back in Nov. Then a used lense. But since getting the camera, I've had to fight my impulses almost every day. Lol. Ended up with a cage, top handle, sennheiser 400 and the cheapest tripod small rig had on sale. Then i had to stop myself. Really would like a monitor, but holding off until I start recording outdoors more.

I definitely haven’t been getting much use out of my two gimbals. 🙂 Good point.

Om namaste precious. Please tell me how to correctly set the aspect ratio 2:1 in the FC editing program, provided that the original format is, for example, 4K 3840x2160. If you calculate 3840, divide it in half and set these values ​​in the editing program, then the footage itself is cropped with black frames automatically adjusting to these settings. Thank you

I am a beginner videographer and bought my ZV-E10 with Kitlense for 400€ (412$) (used on Kleinanzeigen) The Sony 50/1.8 for 145€ on Amazon (new) The Sony 55-210/4.5-6.3 for 189€ on Amazon (new) The RS3 mini for 214€ on Amazon (open box) I love my ZV-E10, the RS3 mini and the 50mm Prime. But that zoom lens’s was completely unnecessary for video 😂 Ended up renting a sigma 16mm/1.4 from Grover (21€/month) and now I know: on APS-C you first need wide lenses 😅 Since the camera has no IBIS the gimbal is like permanently attached to my Sony 😂 Used it to film my kids in the snow, some corporate events and a little bit of nature nearby

Yeah, agree with most of that tho i reckon the perfect beginners camera might be an a6700 :) gives them room to grow then also apsc lenses are cheap to save up for, v30 200mbs cards that are cheap and will get you 60fps at 10bit :))))

setup is mad!! looks amazing bro!

Always enjoy your opinion and videos. One disagreement, the kit lens. Usually for a FF camera it will add about $200 to purchase, for an an APS-C camera about $100 add on. Using B&H dollars for Sony cameras, kit lenses new, not include with the camera are $400-$300 new respectively. Either way, you come out ahead including the kit lens. While they are not great, the Sony's include optical stabilization. When selling a camera to be able to include a lens, it is a good leg up and the kit lens is the perfect lens. I have used it as an overhead shot (parnoid camera will drop) and in other situations where camera and lens are in more danger. Sure there are other cheaper manual lenses available that do the same thing. But having a kit lens in your camera's ecosystem is a great thing. Mostly a backup lens but one I can get my money back and add value to the camera when it is ready to sell. Keep up the great work.

When I got my ZVE10 I was only planning on using it for video but found myself liking taking photos as well. I believe rigging makes it more enjoyable but it definitely adds up little by little.

I watched the Forbidden Planet because of your videos.

Another good idea is to buy used cameras. If you buy a $1500 camera brand new, you can't sell it for more than $1000 in 2 months by the time you realize whether you like it. But if you're buying used, you can get old but great cameras that have already lost their initial value and you can use them for months if not years and sell them for the same price you bought them at.

Nothing like honest sobering advice 🙌

thanks for the vid! very helpful for someone showing the early symptoms of G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome) lol

I definitely think the downfall of beginner purchases is lack of knowledge around accessories and gear. In my case, I bought a blogger gimbal and a K&F pack of lens filters. I ended up selling the gimbal for extremely less than I spent due to not using it for too long, and I'd rather point people in the direction of better filters and other accessories that will be a more long-term, beneficial purchase. For example, my first ND filter isn't variable, and 58mm thread. In comparison, something like a Nisi TruColor at a 82mm thread with some adapter rings is a greater value addition to the camera bag. And obviously, it changes for everybody within their niche and style, but we all definitely get into the Amazon bundle rabbit hole 😂

Would you reccomend rigs for beginner videographers that know a bit, but still are learning how to film?

Lovely video, another accessory that could be added is those special fx filters! Bought them thinking I would use them a lot, used once or twice and luckily I was able to resell them

Great video, i always follow your channel

Awesome video! it would be great if you could tell us where to get that awesome skin too :)