Buying Your First Camera? 6 Things To Consider When Choosing Photography Gear

[@allisonanderson]

What do you wish you knew when you first started investing in gear? Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video - the first 1000 people who use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/allisonanderson01211

[@AvinashSingh-vj3rk]

Nice video ❤️

[@abbyjoystudio]

I have a Nikon and I love it but I wish I studied more about the differences between Canon, Nikon, Sony. Everyone is telling me to switch Sony, haha. One minor thing I don't love about Nikon is their mobile app which I used in my latest video-it's just so laggy compared to Canon's and really makes self-portraits hard!

[@katlis]

Like you said, ALWAYS buy used, especially lenses (from a seller that accepts returns). MPB is amazing for used gear. But after a few months if you turn around and sell the gear on eBay, you can usually break even. Any money lost can be chalked up to an imaginary very small rental fee.

[@Michaeltje2.0]

@@abbyjoystudio don't stare blind on sony. Nikon is a great company too and has some awesome glass too. Now Nikon is somewhat behind the others at the moment.. but be patient. Nikon will eventually make a comeback and will be innovating great stuff. Check out brandon woelfels channel he shoots on Nikon, i bet it didnt make any difference if he shot it on a Sony lol.

[@abbyjoystudio]

@@Michaeltje2.0 I love my Nikon! I heard that Nikons actually have Sony sensors too

[@pau1rose]

I know almost nothing about cameras and now I know that I know nothing about lenses.

[@zwtsch]

Just unlocked a new camera lore

[@rachel.schmidt]

This is seriously so helpful! Getting started with cameras is so intimidating and expensive 😓

[@Archonsx]

don’t trust youtubers or google tho, they’re very misleading, many times they’d avoid talking about the problems of each camera

[@dickjohnson9582]

Tust no one

[@lindseyclark9675]

Thankkkkkk you! This is so so so helpful! I've watched a handful of videos, almost bought a camera last night but fell asleep and decided to watch one more video before buying. Now I'm totally changing my game plan. Thank you!!!!

[@reyjes]

I decided to get into photography after being away from it for some time, and had to get new gear. This video was sooooo helpful in helping me make the best choices about what to get. I’m super happy with my setup. Thank you for the advice!

[@ICUWarriorsWomensMinistry]

I love how you explained your journey into picking a camera. That really helped a lot.

[@serenity8910]

When I bought my Fuji camera I decided to go with the kit lens. I don't regret it because I wasn't ready to use prime lenses and a zoom lens is more familiar to me. Once I got more used to my camera I bought a cheaper prime lens by Meike for practice. I have not bought a higher quality lens yet, but since I'm not a photographer (I mainly shoot on my travels) I think it's not bad for a beginner with zero experience!

[@ApocalypticDreams666]

I've been collecting camera gear since 2010. I now have 3 dslr's and 2 mirrorless. My second mirrorless is a $1700 camera that I got used for $850 and works just as good as new. Mostly take pics for reference material to draw and paint but want the best quality for fine details. I always go for the quality glass and have never regretted it. I've even taken over 30,000 pics through the windshield of the truck I drive. Mostly aim and click and hope for the best. Get a bunch of blurry, crooked and pics focused on bug splatters, but most come out great. Use those for watercolors.

[@Tashas_Travels]

I finally bought my first ever camera, I got the canon m50 , I got a manfrotto tripod, 21inch ringlight and someone gifted me a 10inch ringlight also. I have a manfrotto pixi mini tripod, I have a monopod, I have a boya microphone and a lavelier mic too. I bought everything through the year of 2019 to 2020. And I use every single thing and I am learning a lot about my camera

[@siyuq5620]

Totally agree with the fancy lens+okay camera setup. I started with an entry level camera body but I even got hired for a few jobs with this setup lol. It also helped me to understand what I’m looking for in a camera body and to be creative squeezing everything bit of performance out of my camera. Great video!

[@MattHalpain]

I've bought my first DSLR Canon 5D mark ii used. I upgraded to a Canon 5D mark iii (that I also bought used). I recently bought a Canon Rebel T7 used from a pawnshop. Both the two lenses I use I bought used. I have never had a problem with used camera or used lenses. I've bought from various retailers online for my used gear in my kit. Both my Canon 5D mark ii and iii I bought used from a friend that works as a cameraman operator.

[@M0nkee_mode]

I went with fuji because of their film simulations, affordable primes and zooms, and amazing jpeg quality. I also love the retro look. I ended up with the Fujifilm xt200.

[@constastar1660]

Something I’ll disagree on is the kit lens part, it depends on the camera you buy, more importantly the company, as an example I’ll use on system, the 12-45 kit lens is one of the best lenses for the camera but on a canon the typical 18-55( idk don’t remember ) isn’t the greatest, the body is plastic , ( which is kinda every lens for canon and many brands lol) and bassicly it is not a super lens 3:13 , wroooong the camera body is extremely important for depth of field m43 has bassicly in no depth of field

[@edithmacharia9901]

Girl discovery you its a miracle because you have help solve a problem that have been troubling my mind.i have passion but few knowledge on camera and lens so to start and put my passion into reality this video has helped alot.thank you

[@withimmtabs]

Renting before buying a new camera is the best tip for anyone. Also to invest in better glass is very important.

[@Shiamiru-5]

"Go for a fancy lens and Cheaper camera" Have to be a the best advice i heard for this past few weeks while try to figuring out what camera i should buy for the first time !! I'm on the budget and i don't want to spend a lot of money on my first camera . I have been so focus on what camera should i buy that i forget about the lens , THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@danham3344]

This was fantastic info given in a simple, easy to understand format. I’m as beginner as it gets looking to from taking bird pics with my phone to buying my first camera & lens. Thanks so much, you did a great job.

[@DarthCoco]

Music went well too, just saying. I am a beginner, yet I don't have long-term intentions of becoming a serious photographer. One major reason is to separate photography demand from my phone. But this gave me much insight I value.

[@DenBlendaman]

3:58 small correction - a lot of camera brands have same mounts. MFT for Panasonic, Blackmagic and Olympus, Canon EF for Canon and Blackmagic, etc. Also, You can use adapters to mount Sony on Canon. You probably should NOT, but You can.

[@aman.2912]

This was the wisest advice I received on the subject after going through maybe 25 videos. And it's shorted than most at 8mins. Well done, Allison!!

[@sdflyer1672]

Awesome advice, Allison!!! I wish I had known all these points early in my photo equipment buying days! I especially like your point that a fancy camera won't make you a great photographer. That comes with experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!

[@LifestylewithBrittney]

After looking at videos for weeks!! This video was by far the most helpful! I finally have some clarity, thank you so much for your advice & insight!

[@photoapeal]

I got a kit lens with my Canon 6D and it is a great lens EF 24-105 L Zoom. It's a really nice walk around lens. I generally agree with your advice but it really depends on what comes with the kit if it's a Canon EF L series Lens or RF series it's generally an excellent lens. That being said I did purchase my 7d MK II without a lens but I already had EF L lenses I use.

[@scrptwic]

Allison I bought a used Pentax K3-11 from KEH Camera last month the only problem I had with the camera was a bad battery and they sent me a new one. I have bought a number of lenses from Thrift Stores and Pawn shops. My best buy is a Rokinon 20mm1.8 I bought fro $ 150.00 it sells new for $450.00 on B& H Camera. I have a huge collection of legacy lenses I bought for little money.

[@Tigs62]

Thank you so much for this video. We want to buy our teenage son his first camera and budget is tight. You have definitely started us on to the right track. Thank you also for the Skillshare free trial. The "Fundamentals of DSLR Photography" by Justin Bridges is a really great starting point.

[@diwasdudhraj6153]

I really love all your videos. the most beautiful thing is your background color and lighting. whenever I see that I know that I am watching your videos.

[@everythingacoustic6736]

3:24 thats what she said what an excellent video and super informative thx so much

[@kelvinyapky]

I am still clueless about camera. And I wasn't sure whether having interest in camera will take me anywhere. But great video. love your explanation .

[@zaldy267]

Thanks for the video The most important point i get is to invest money for the fancy lens over the camera, it help me a lot since i struggled to invest my money for a better camera. Now I will prioritize buying a lens that is slightly more expensive than the camera

[@joshualwrnc]

i kinda rarely finish watching vlogs to the very end, but I really like how you talk!

[@kriskerry4449]

Ive wanted to make a similar video to this and as a absolute camera geek hoarder, you have nailed this video down to a tee. I rarely stick to a brand or system but im in the minority, defo invest in a system in regards to the lenses not always the body. They always get better lenses stay lenses!

[@C51819]

I have learned more from two of your videos than the dozennnnssss of Photography videos Iv seen on KZbin. Thank you!

[@exurban5207]

As a starting point for beginners the kit lens is perfect. And if you're a bit advanced and work carefully, it will always allow prints up to 20x30cm in really good quality. OK, there's one downside: If you want/need a narrow depth of field, go for a faster lens.

[@muzlee7479]

Or you want to shoot in not ideal lighting. Or you want a faster shutter speed. Or you want sharper images. Or a longer reach

[@exurban5207]

@@muzlee7479Of course you're right. I just wanted to put a statement against the advice, never to buy a kit lens,, because of the aspects mentioned above.

[@Don-ds3dy]

Was looking for cameras on amazon but didn't see her favorite brand so i added "sony" to the search and OMG!!!! The prices went from a few hundred to a few thousand!!! I think Ill just stick with canon.

[@girlwithquirks]

When are you going to have your own photography class?? I would love to learn from you!

[@joachimb4321]

This was a very informative video. I have personally been looking to upgrade my camera gear, because i assumed i needed newer gear in order to produce better images. My starter camera is a canon Eos 350D from 2005, and using the kit lense of 18-55 with 3.5-6.6 aperture, it has fallen short to produce the type of images i wanted. I really wanted the portraits with the blur in the background. and now I know it is not the body of the camera that is preventing it, but the lens. So might invest in a better lens before making the commitment to a whole new camera setup,

[@Fasthebaker]

This was a great content, I appreciate the knowledge shared , I'm new to photography and saving for my first camera

[@angelica.may.wander]

This is great advice! I’ve been using my old camera and been wanting to upgrade - definitely going to consider a new lens for it before I go for a new camera altogether!! ☺️

[@benbroeski7719]

If you color over the sharpie mark on your lense with dry erase marker you can wipe the sharpie right off

[@TR-pj2yn]

thank you for sharing your thoughts and personal experiences, Allison! please continue to do more photography related videos, they're v helpful for someone who's wanting to learn more about photography. :)

[@batiris]

Where I live (Greece), the Canon EOS M50 bundle with the kit lens was cheaper (during Black Friday) than the standalone body :P

[@daryenhamby3923]

Nail polish remover will take that sharpie mark right off!

[@allisonanderson]

What?! Okay definitely going to try that. Thanks!

[@EpitomePax]

@@allisonanderson hope it doesn’t take the paint off too 🥶

[@georgivasilev8238]

You should come up with more specific tutor video for newbies whom don't have the field of photography competitions. Thank you!!

[@katy5765]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 🙌🏻 Alison you're a babe!

[@PapistHistorian]

You don’t know how much you’ve helped me today.Thanks!!!!

[@nancydee6106]

Yes please make more videos like this I’m thinking about going into photography

[@franciscadelosreyes7498]

This is REALLY helpful! Thank you so much. Was planning to buy my first camera then I thought to check some vids and your tips are superb especially for budget friendly peeps. I appreciate it :)

[@brewcityactuary]

Thanks for the information! I am in the market and am completely lost. This video helped.

[@ismaelledesma6467]

Appreciated all the quick info in 8 min

[@TheLinaChen]

Ahhh thank you so much for your help. Cause, I have been so skeptical about used cameras...

[@MacKenzieTaylorMartin]

Can I be you when I grow up?! This is such valuable information. Great job!

[@allisonanderson]

Thanks! 😄

[@michaelfreeman2399]

This was a super helpful and enjoyable video, thank you!

[@mollyesmoi]

Oh my goodness I would pay for a class from you on the basics of cameras & shooting anyday !

[@erfanium101]

thanks, I was really confused the video helped a lot.

[@josemorquecho93]

I've been thinking about making yt videos for awhile now and tried recording my first one last night. Starting off with my phone. But slowly looking into what else I'll probably need to make things a little more easier. Currently deciding between what to invest in first a better camera or a MacBook to edit. Leaning more towards a MacBook since I am starting off on my phone.

[@MeAMuse]

Some great advice here. I wish I had bought used originally.... and these days its definitely all about having a lens system. Having never bought a kit lens I find it ironic that I would say that the questionable advice you gave is not to buy the kit lens. My first camera was a 7D and instead of buying a kit lens - I bought a 24-105 F4 L... which was a big mistake (because the crop factor meant I couldn't shoot wide). When I first switched to Sony I bought the 24-240, which is not the kit lens, but is also not known for performance. It is a great lens hiking and travelling, and I would say has taught me the most out of any lens I have owned. It taught me that I don't need super wide aperture to get shallow depth of field (F6.3 at 240MM and fairly close give creamy background). It taught me how to work around my gear limitations. It taught me which focal lengths I favour and that I should invest in for primes. I guess my point is that it's a great learning tool. My advice for people buying a camera is to buy a kit lens, and a cheap wide aperture prime.... from that they can work out what they actually want to invest in...

[@everytimeiwalk]

This was extremely helpful and very specific to what information I was looking for. Thank you very much!!!

[@wildbill9919]

As far as my opinion of kit lenses, a 18-55mm kit lens is very limiting. But a 18-135mm kit lens is awesome.

[@maybe800]

Love skillshare for photography courses! Thanks for recommending it!!!

[@diegobetancourt1136]

Hey Allison, just want to let you know that I am a new subscriber and I just love you feed already. I hope I get to meet you someday. Keep it up seriously!!

[@itstiffany510]

Thank you so much for this video! Sooooo helpful for a newbie!!

[@CelineToussaint-kd4hu]

Keep up the fantastic work!

[@IamCaptainDeadpo0l]

i got my first camera when i was born its been working fine but i did have to get some lens updates.

[@irenenenegoes4434]

loved this!

[@estern001]

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!

[@lobstrosity7163]

This was indeed very helpful!

[@naveenrochana4349]

I'm a beginner of photography. When we buy a new camera did what are the main features needs to be consider?

[@Make401k]

This has been very helpful for me, thank you. :)

[@sudosoft]

I just learned about adapters, thanks!

[@mal1090]

Yes!!! Thank you for posting this video!

[@nancydee6106]

Best info ever Can you do a video about what to do when you first get a camera like how do you work the damn thing? What do you go take pictures of and then where do you put all of the pictures onto and fiddle fart around to make it pretty?

[@ZinaZee-ui2cx]

Thanks for your post! Really helpful!

[@tayler2883]

your face seemed trustworthy so here I am, teach me the way of the camera

[@andres552]

Very intelligent advice 👌 thank you

[@DrawingTechnical]

Used eh? Hmmmmm... I'm interested in the Canon M50, need a lens for desk recording and recording products for reviews, I would think a kit lens would do the job?

[@therealbosshoss1]

Is it realistic to get a decent setup for under $1000? I've been looking and the most sensible within my budget is the camera body+lens kits. You have any pointers on what size lens I should look at starting with. I like shooting landscape, but would like to move to wildlife eventually.

[@Lombwolf]

I’m in a situation where I already know a lot about photography but I’m broke so when I get a camera I will outgrow it quickly because I can’t afford what would fit my needs perfectly

[@MrEjblanco]

If i wanted good night shots? Like a lit up street, i should figure out which lense i need?

[@troydavis2998]

shopping for my first digital camera, will be using it for nature photography (mountains, canyons, cliffs) and historic buildings. Does a mirrorless full frame under $600 exist? and are those the right features to be looking for, or should I be focused on something else?

[@Lombwolf]

No but you could get a used canon M50 for under that price

[@Lombwolf]

But I would more recommend a used canon 80d from eBay, b&h or keh

[@chelsiejadexx6898]

I am looking to upgrade from my canon 350d as it’s from 2005, I got given it in 2013 from my aunty, it’s been great but I need a updated camera, I need it to be able to film aswell and have no idea what to upgrade to with in canon without being majorly expensive x

[@miki_marker]

some very bad advice! So, it seems to me that almost everything suits you, starting with the sweetest 100d this is sl1 (650-700 >> 2000d >>> sl2) and ending with m200 (m3-m6, m100), including 77d - it is close in price to 70d, but the new product* most likely hasn’t been killed over the years. But it seems to me that 600d or 650 + Tamron 17-50 can also surprise you. Yes, the newer the more convenient it is. Pay attention to the models where dual pixel appeared. Also pay attention to STM lenses - such as 24, 40 or 50mm - they are created for video. Sports or weddings? The capabilities of 7D are quite enough, and for Olympus it’s the old E-M1 or M5ii, for Nikon it’s D7100. Film yourself at home, for example, while training for streaming or ASMR? the a5100 + sigma 19mm 2.8 or the kit 18-50 from the Sony box are more suitable here. If you want to photograph everything around you and your family with a tripod, experiment in photo school and make money from portraits - then d3400 +35.G (if the bokeh is cool then 50.G) or the analogue of those years for sigma 30, by the way, perhaps it will be Yongnuo or excellent samyang (with a sensor like sl3-80d-d5500-d7200 level ) - it won’t let you down, ***one thing... it’s important to remember, Nikons don’t have such a cool focusing system as Canon or Sony in video mode and the picture will be “breathe” until you learn to use manual focus in the lens, for example, choosing a 5.6 aperture, and I also don’t know whether Nikon for the younger line has solved the software problem with displaying live exposure. The fact is that the photographer will not know the amount of light in the frame until he watches the video itself, unlike photographs - everything was in order there. And also, old videos from Michael Maven from the 700d vs d5200 series will be very helpful in choosing. And remember, learning about constant light and flash, as well as color and post-processing (not in Lightroom), will give you a lot more fun than all those numbers above

[@marthagichia]

Thanks that was helpful for a beginner like me❤️

[@victoriaharrington3639]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@raahul._31]

Great video totally agree. Keep up the great work

[@eleanor-reads]

I was lucky and inherited my cameras and lenses from a family member, so I never really had to think about this - I just worked with what was available to me. I currently have a Sony NEX-7, and I'm getting the a6300 soon. Great cameras to learn on, and so many lens options! 😊

[@euphoria.yunjin]

same, me too! i have had a hand-me-down sony camera and worked with it for years. i'm now ready to expand my photography journey with better equipment so i'm gonna make my first real purchase. it was still pretty helpful.

[@vamsiktata]

Bless your soul, this helped !

[@mahdinevisandeh833]

thanks for the note about cheaper body and better lenses

[@marius4166]

Please recommend 5 cameras for beginner under 500£$ preferably for low light photography.Never had a camera before.Your thoughts on Canon 250D

[@maybe800]

Love your photo content videos!!.. wrong.. I love all your videos!

[@mirandaalexis]

i like the renting gear before buying option

[@RandyBrandy]

I’m a beginner about to start photography as a hobby , which camera should I get ?

[@marasievers]

Very helpful. Thanks so much.

[@fareedmousavi7192]

Thank you for your informative clip. I have a question and need your expert opinion. I have a hair salon and i want a camera which is super good with colors, so i can show the exact color that my stylist can create on people's hair. I need the camera be brutly honest and show the real color. not to make it look better or worst than it is. I know lightning has a major role in that, and we only take pictures indoor with ring lights. so which camera and lens would you recommend me to buy (in a budget). Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer me.

[@Sweetlife201]

How do you know which lens to use if you don't necessarily know what type of photographer you want to be? (just starting out)

[@MissCamilaOliveira]

Wow great video!

[@kymberleybeal1886]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@Bon_box]

This is what I was looking for.

[@nz047]

ah.. this is helpful info. Thank you for sharing!

[@rolandoc.8076]

I'm new to camera and thought the white large lens was a weird thermos

[@berlinorouzard4104]

Thank you ❤️

[@miaria]

thanks for the video! this is my first video of yours Ive watched, haha Im guessing you paint as well?