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[@karolkorzela]

You can buy canon 60d for 200 usd, a zoom lens for 150 usd and a portrait 50mm f1.8 canon lens for 100 usd and have a nice camera setup for 500 usd

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

...or you could get a Sony a5100 with its 18-55mm kit lens for $300 and a Sigma 35mm f1.4 with the remaining $200. There's honestly quite a few decent used APS-C and micro 4/3 setups that you could get for $500.

[@karolkorzela]

@@randomoneforstuff3696 There is a lot of good cameras on the market right now but I'm the canon guy😄

[@bbcphotographyvideography1918]

@@randomoneforstuff3696 woohoo..shoutout to a5100! i thought only im using the a5100 these days. btw me also a canon guy when in photography 😆

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

@@bbcphotographyvideography1918 Honestly I had never heard of the 5000 series before Markus made a video about the a5100: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKHdZo2eoNiDhtU It's a shame how little recognition small bodies get like the Sony a5100, Fujifilm X-100V, X-E4, Olympus Pen series, Panasonic LX100, GX850, and GM-1.

[@vursce]

I shouldve never sold my 60d with 18mm-135mm lens ;( now i have no camera and no sales yet on camers

[@sgbesse]

That unboxing on something unrelated kept me watching the whole video👌

[@nikhilrw]

Came here to comment on it. Brilliant idea Lmaoo

[@hiloniobroking]

Same

[@kneegerman2076]

I thought it would be some small smartphone lens 😭

[@kennethmyrez]

100% agree 🫦🫦🫦

[@SimplyBurgerYT]

Same

[@Lethorio]

$500 is absolutely enough to buy a camera and get started in photography.

[@AwesNierro]

What about videos?

[@kennethmyrez]

I got a used sony a6000 for 500 and it came with a kit lens and it looked like new

[@QuinteDev]

@@kennethmyrezi would suggest the a6400 because it can shoot 4k and has better image quality for around 200$ more

[@maxrownes7914]

⁠@@AwesNierro 4K 30fps is suprisingly affordable now - take for example the Fujifilm XT-2 along with a Viltrox lens. If you keep your eyes on EBay, you could get a decent setup for £450.

[@stopcam.iso_1]

What about A6100 or any canon pls suggest? And lens pls in 600$

[@Stop-All-War]

Cameras are like DATING.. Lenses are like Marriage.. 💍 Glass is the actual investment.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

only sucks when your glass is not compatible with future bodies

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@Stop-All-War I heard with mirrorless, you can get converters for your old DSLR lenses, since the distance is much closer, so the adapters space it out

[@Stop-All-War]

@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial dslr to mirrorless but not mirrorless to dslr

[@Stop-All-War]

@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial 28mm becomes 42mm on apsc..

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@Stop-All-War oooo thank you thank you, I was trying to understand that

[@reyband141]

Phones aren't catching up with even entry level DSLRs from 12 years ago for another 12 years (if that) you're definitely well beyond fine if you get a 500 dollar camera- the most important thing is your lens

[@Zazzer93]

I got a brand new rebel T7 with 2 lenses and a case on sale for $400 at Walmart they still have the same model as a kit for 599. I’ve taken amazing photos with it, I even did my sisters wedding photography because her photographer bailed the night before and everyone was amazed. this camera is now about 4 years old and still kicks ass! I like that I can sync my photos to my smart phone right away, that paired with adobe light room premium I can bang out albums quickly. The real tip to photography is taking the time to snap the perfect picture so you don’t waste as much time cleaning up sloppy work during the edit process. I’m just a hobby photographer so take what I say with a grain of salt lol.

[@iamkyleclimer]

what phone do you have?

[@marcusavery1601]

Same tryna figure out what to upgrade to.

[@Zazzer93]

@@marcusavery1601 I just upgraded to the canon R6 mark ii but will keep my rebel T7 as a backup.

[@quimolbenjamin1691]

You never recommend a camera jjust talk talk talk

[@EliteSwedenPhotography]

I still use my old 5D Mark II I got back in 2008, mainly for nature and landscape photography, but it's paired with $3000-$6000 glass. A new body for let's say $5000-$6000 would make zero sense for me, you wouldn't be able to spot the difference unless you are really pixel-peeping. If you're starting out, just buy a used 5D Mark II or a III for $300-$500 and then invest in high quality glass instead.

[@hippityhopitus7810]

What camera would you recommend for someone who just wants higher quality pics for instagram?

[@abraham.obadiah]

​@@hippityhopitus7810cheapest Nikon you can find

[@Geopelia_Elec]

​@@hippityhopitus7810Sony Mirrorless are good. Like 5100 or 6000 , old A7 generations = if you look for low price camera.

[@biffonIPHONE]

I am a young photographer and I have a Fuji X-E2 and I love it. It is very sharp and has good colors

[@lidge1994]

Depends on if you're starting or upgrading. 14yo D3100 works great for me!

[@mrjediboi682]

This helped so much thank you I was spending so much time trying to find a good camera I didn’t know about the lens so thank you for saving me from wasting my movey

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

things to look for when it comes to a pro camera for cheap : - kinda reliable autofocus, not the most important things but can save you a lot of headacahes - good battery life, or if not, easy to get and cheap replacement batteries. Even better if the camera has a vertical grip option - good lens lineup that would allow to grow. You could start off with a kit lens, then go on more expensive zooms and prime lenses as you start earning money with it - either dual SD slots, or one larger port like CF or XQD (not likely that one). CF cards have a lower failure rate than SDs that are cheaper, and even then SD failure is not that common. So make sure you can get either double storage (like dual SD, one SD+ one CF) or a more reliable strorage format (CF or CF express / XQD) - weather sealing depending on what you do. Might not be of extreme importance, but a weather sealed camera generally means that extra care has been taken for the design, and you might end up with a more durable camera overall - decent ergonomics that fit your hand. That is very personal taste, but try to get a camera that is comfortable to hold, even with bigger lenses (that will probably be achieved with a larger grip) For those wondering what kind of cameras could fit those criteria there is no secret method : get second hand, preferably cameras that have a few years in them already that's where you'll be able to maximize the performance you get for the money. On top of my mind, there is a few options that comes to mind : Nikon D7100 (or D7000 if you're broke), Nikon D300S, Nikon D700, Nikon D800, Canon 5D2 and 5D3, Canon 7D2, Fujifilm X-T2, Fujifilm X-H1

[@bisher1013]

thx thats very helpful...what do u think about the sony 6100/6400/6600 ?

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

@@bisher1013 those are decent cameras when it comes to imaging and autofocus for sure, but the ergonomics is lacking quite a bit. No front dial, no autofocus joystick. On top of that, short battery life (except on 6600) and only 1 SD slot. It can work well, but I'm sure there is more secured options for cheaper. To me these are more enthusiast level cameras than pro ready camera bodies

[@motomom99]

Thanks for sharing this! U helped me more than most videos I watched today.

[@samipso]

I agree with him 100%. As an entry it might get you started, but I only started to really enjoy shooting after getting a good camera. Get a 20+MP body and use the remainder of the budget on a fast lens.

[@iamkyleclimer]

what does 20+MP mean

[@Madmadid]

You'll be blown away by how many great deals are there in used market, sometimes with whole setup and lenses and stuff from people that upgraded to something newer. 500 usd is not just enough, it's a great starting point, just look for those type of deals. you'll be set from the start.

[@SanyammGandhi]

I started off with a brand new 1500d and used the kit lense itself. Yes, you don't need a $1000 camera to start off. Move at your own pace :)

[@briankerr4674]

My disclaimer to this would be that one of the cameras I own is a 12 year old Canon T2i - 18 MP camera with a 12 year old EF-L 24-105 lens that takes amazing pictures , sometimes technology is years ahead of it’s time and becomes timeless. Professional photographers from the late 90 s would kill for this camera.

[@re2665]

A used r100 with the kit lens is very cheap and very good 😊

[@Berstain_]

imo saving a bit for new entry level camera is better than buying used. something like ZV-1 and M50 Mark is faaaar better than a smartphone for vlogging/photography but they aint $500

[@iamkyleclimer]

how much are they?

[@brandonbauguess5677]

Just bought a refurbished Canon Rebel T7, came with the kit lens 18-55mm. Also bought a longer lens for it: EF 75-300mm. My total was just under $300 usd. I would assume it’s fine for a starter camera and I can learn basic settings and how they effect image quality.

[@robertdoyle8972]

I spent almost $7,000 off the bat on a Sony A7R V and the Sony 70-200mm 2.8 ii but then also got the Sony 200-600mm with the 1.4 and the 2x converters and also picked up the Viltrox 16mm 1.8 so ended up like $10,450 just for that much of the gear not counting the battery grip and extra five batteries and filters and the $550 backpack and the tripod and extra tripod head and also the new $2600 laptop so now into it for just a little over $16,000 lol but loving this set up so far for here in Alaska

[@anhingathing2382]

I bought a Nikon D5300 with an AF-P 18-55 F/3.5-5.6 VR and it’s quite a bit better than my iPhone 14 Pro, I’m glad I purchased it. I also got an AF-S 70-300 F-4-5.6 IF ED VR All of it together was like $500-$600 too, (used market)

[@tebogoselahle]

At this point, I only come on KZbin to watch your videos :) Amazing content

[@josethevegan8923]

So true... 100% ;-)

[@kennethmyrez]

he's very articulate and always straight to the point

[@DanielReyes-vb3sz]

You can also get started with film like me, then be forever in love with it

[@MaleficVliper]

I got a Nikon d3500 with only 300 shutters used, it also came with the kit lens as well as a 70-200mm(which is actually really good) and a camera bag for $400

[@arghjayem]

And this is why I got back into film rather than digital. I bought a professional canon SLR film body used for 50 bucks. Then I bought a couple of Sigma prime lenses and some film, totalling less than 1000. Great thing is one day I can switch up to a digital body and the lenses will be compatible!

[@PaulM-c3m]

I actually bought a canon R100 and rented the 18-150mm lens and I recently used it for videography on a friends wedding and I can say its not the most expensive or high quality camera but the video actually came out very nice, with a shotgun mic for audio it really captured everything and the image quality was really good to me.. I used 1080p hd cuz the 4k is cropped and I preferred not cropped image. Now one of my cousins wants me to be her photographer for her wedding coming up so im sure the pictures will be really nice.

[@Emily-jb6xg]

can you tell me, im noob, will this setup be better than those 4k webcam cameras such as OBSBOT Tiny 2 etc? My purpose is mainly use it as webcam, for zoom calls. Do you think this kind of setup better, and available for webcam as zoom calls and etc?

[@PaulM-c3m]

@ I haven’t tried the webcam itself, although in the canon site it says it cant be done. You may just have to try it out.

[@taiark4840]

Canon 800d + 17-55 is a heavenly good budget set up

[@stevegamer4683]

Can you do a video about how the check the quality of used camera and what we need to check when we buy used camera

[@joolsbosman]

Sorry but don’t agree, I think that a camera wil nearly always top a smartphone. A recommendation for these prices are: Fuji X100S, Sony a6000 plus sigma 30 f1.4, canon 1d mark 3 + 50mm 1.8, all of these are great

[@Emily-jb6xg]

can you tell me, im noob, will this setup be better than those 4k webcam cameras such as OBSBOT Tiny 2 etc? My purpose is mainly use it as webcam, for zoom calls. Do you think this kind of setup better, and available for webcam as zoom calls and etc?

[@sn4rl277]

I have never paid more than $800 for a used "new to me" Camera. I would say with $1k you can get a good Pro level DSLR for around $500 and then look at a few used fast primes. If I had to start over today with zero gear, I would look at a older DSLR like a Nikon D700 or a Canon 5D Mk1 then get a prime 35mm or 50mm but try to get a f/1.8 or lower. Then save for a 85m 1.4 to have a good setup for normal use cases.

[@iamkyleclimer]

What would be your focus as far what you would take pictures of? is there only a certain time of day you could take pictures to get the best out of it

[@tammohirdes]

i would say something like 750$ is enough for the new market, when you buy something like the m50, it's a nice cam, but very small and i like my A7IV.

[@Emily-jb6xg]

can you tell me, im noob, will this setup be better than those 4k webcam cameras such as OBSBOT Tiny 2 etc? My purpose is mainly use it as webcam, for zoom calls. Do you think this kind of setup better, and available for webcam as zoom calls and etc?

[@nathanbasset]

I wish you would explain what makes a lens high quality

[@MiguelBorgesphotography]

Quality

[@nathanbasset]

@@MiguelBorgesphotography of what? The plastic injection machine used to mold the mount release button?

[@MiguelBorgesphotography]

@@nathanbasset the image quality which the lens produce

[@sawgrass7477]

@@nathanbasset lens build quality like the material, but mainly the glass quality, along with coatings to control flares and chromatic aberrations

[@nathanbasset]

@@sawgrass7477 How do I figure out if the quality of the glass is good?

[@_mel.low_official]

As someone who has been buying/selling cameras the past 10 years, I'd say he's not entirely wrong but also not completely right either! Dont buy into the idea that you need expensive gear! You can get an older Canon SL2 or T7 to get you started on your photo/video journey and still be leagues waaaay ahead than when I started with an older Canon t2i!

[@iamkyleclimer]

what are differences between like the t2, t2i, t5, t5i, t7, t7i

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

A good choice of a lens to buy if you have a low budget is to get a Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. Its an amazing lens for the money, and makes even the most mediocre camera really level up in image quality.

[@Svenisko1705]

$500 is more than enough to start with. Good lens is 80% of your success. I’ve started with $20 DSLR and $50 lens. Now, it’s like a addiction. I’m checking used market almost every day :D Recently I bought $150 Fuji X-T1 and $90 XC 16-50. They aren’t in the best shape, but visual look does not affect functionality. That Fuji is just… awesome. With vintage manual lenses, it’s like shooting analog.

[@Emily-jb6xg]

can you tell me, im noob, will this setup be better than those 4k webcam cameras such as OBSBOT Tiny 2 etc? My purpose is mainly use it as webcam, for zoom calls. Do you think this kind of setup better, and available for webcam as zoom calls and etc?

[@dasburstling]

I lucked out on a Sony a6000 with a Sigma 16mm f1.4 and an appropriately sized bag, all for 500 bucks for a first camera, I’d call that a great deal. I’m getting a 56mm lens next month for portraits, but the 16mm was a nice little challenge for learning somewhat unnatural compositions (for the portraits I’d preferably shoot)

[@Mr_ajhig]

Is a Canon 700D and a 55-250mm stm a good starter camera?

[@italianlaurentius]

i use a canon m50 mark 2 with a EFm 22mm lens (f/2) and Cinestyle Technicolor as default color settings on my cam, beside the fact that it records "only" 1080p (or 4k cropped) i love the results from that cam! many think its a much more expensive camera and i paid around 600 bucks for Camera Body + Stock lens + the 22mm

[@kennethmyrez]

have you tried using it with street photography? I'm always curious what it's like taking portraits since that's what I do mostly 😅😅

[@italianlaurentius]

@@kennethmyrez street photography, but portraits with white / greenscreen as a background are pretty good with that lens, i'm not a pro with portraits but I like them :)

[@marekmarek6038]

I recently used m50 and i think 100000 times better is sony a6000 or even better sony a6400

[@Emily-jb6xg]

can you tell me, im noob, will this setup be better than those 4k webcam cameras such as OBSBOT Tiny 2 etc? My purpose is mainly use it as webcam, for zoom calls. Do you think this kind of setup better, and available for webcam as zoom calls and etc?

[@marekmarek6038]

@@Emily-jb6xg I think its useless for just zoom calls, but if you really want some mirorless cam as webcam I would recomend sony a6400 paired with sogma 30mm f/1.4 bc it has better lowlight performance and I dont think you have well lit room

[@Mzuch14]

The thing is DSLR cameras go around 700 bucks for the body but then if you’re looking for lens you’re paying upwards from $5000 all the way up to probably around like 10 thousand or more depending on what kind of lens. Plus depending what your doing like video or photography. Like rode pro mic goes for around 300 and that first gen, second gen costs even more. The tile rode mic costs 300 for one tile, plus transmitter that goes onto the camera around 500. So if you first starting I just recommend you use your phone to start off with

[@davidcuellar7414]

What $5000+ lenses? You don't get to that price unless if you're in super telephoto primes range. If you're paying $5000 for a lens, you must be buying luxury lenses from Leica or you must be in the top 0.1% professional photographers buying niche lenses

[@WilhanBotelho]

I have a t3i and 3 lenses: EFS 18-55 kit, EF 50mm 1.8, EFS 55-250mm. Everything together must have cost around BRL 2,000 (a used iphone 12 pro here costs around BRL 4,000). I'm sure that not even new IPhones beat photos well taken with the t3i. Of course, there are several features where smartphones take advantage, dynamic range (auto stack in fact), but definitely not in image quality, the size of the sensor and the quality of the lenses are incomparable.

[@harshavardhankk]

I have the same(t3i with EFS 18-55 mm kit) setup. Just started with photography. Pretty good in my opinion. Better image quality than most phones I can get my hands on.

[@pedroantonio5031]

O jeito é sair do Brasil

[@splayz2837]

Canon Rebel t7 for

[@KindaClueKaden]

what you lack in a smartphone is manual modes such as aperture, and shutter speeds, ISO, etc...

[@cartier50k38]

what would be a good lense to shoot with on cars and like vlogging as well? for a canon rebel t5i

[@just.zakaria_8551]

I bought my sony A6000 for 350 new with kit lens. And now i bought myself a well needed prime lens the sony 50mm 1.8 oss great lens ☺️

[@hansn.433]

Got a Nikon d800 with 50mm 1,8 in very good condition for 380€ (used). Same fantastic image quality as a a7iv, so just be patient and scout for good deals (and pick them up in person)

[@soliv0x]

What camera would you suggest to use for getting started back into making music videos & promos for small businesses?

[@markdee3506]

And the last video of yours that popped up said just use your phone and invest in lighting.

[@nicknyburg4588]

Gang get a canon m200 if you don’t need absurd pro quality it’s a dope little camera and you get good video out of it too for TikTok/youtube

[@sledge3581]

bought a used 200D that came with a kit lens and a sigma 70-300 for less than 400 bucks, does everything i need and more

[@沒事-l5l]

Is it good at wildlife photography?

[@sledge3581]

@@沒事-l5l I’ve done car photography and some wildlife stuff(birds wild animals) and it’s good for that too depending on how much light you get

[@user-le8ul4nr5t]

@@沒事-l5l The sigma 70-300 is not ideal but it should still be fairly capable. It has some decent reach, especially on APS-c and if you stop down, the image quality is serviceable. It even does macro and covers full frame, which is neat. It will do better at wild life photography than the vast majority of smartphones, that's for sure.

[@FallingPenguin]

@@沒事-l5l 300mm isn’t enough for wildlife photography, especially as a beginner

[@YoniiXP-sc2tz]

What camera are you using for the video and what lens

[@sussvarman]

my advice is to develop an aesthetic around what you can afford casey neistat made great films with a canon elph point and shoot (bike lanes), people love vhs more than ever (markets a little spiked but the nostalgia of that era will fade so itll get cheap again), etc you can breed an aesthetic by using cheap faff so long as you recognize the advantages, the audience wont really care if the story slaps

[@jacobusdegroot7557]

It’s not just the lens that makes a difference, it’s also the sensor size.

[@kingragnar423]

A Canon R100 with EF adapter is pretty enticing for $299 new on Canon’s direct web page…

[@insan3hvhpromotingcheats206]

bought an oldish canon m10 for 150$. Still a way noticeable difference from my iphone. Even older cameras, theres simply something about the cameres that smartphones cant replicate

[@CristopherYusuke]

Think that 500 dollars is an investment in your photography skills, even tho a very cheap camera you will have a real camera on your hand that will he a step up of Smartphones not in image quality but the feel and the setting of a câmera. If you spend enough time with that and still like your little hobby, now will be the time that you can invest more in more expensive camera/ lens

[@joycoram]

Bought my first camera (Canon 70d) with a kit lens for $400 in 2019. Used it to learn how to take photos, exposure triangle, composition etc. Then used it to do some professional work, bought some nicer lenses, then once i started to make real money I bought nice lenses. Don't worry about how nice your camera is if you are just learning, a dslr from 2008 that you buy for $100 bucks will teach you the basics about photography, and even get you some smaller jobs, things like grad photos. Once you learn the basics, and know you're going to stick with it, that's when I would worry about getting a better camera. And remember, nicer lenses are always better than nicer cameras. You can have 20/20 vision, but if you put on sunglasses covered in dirt and scratches, you won't be able to see a thing.

[@catman6089]

I'd say the biggest difference between phone camera and DSLR/mirrorless camera is sensor size. There's just a physical limit to how big of a sensor you can cram into a phone before it gets excessively bulky. Nezt after that would be the lens / the ability to change lenses.

[@CasualKem]

bought a used 6d and 50mm 1.8 stm for 380 dollars. so happy with it.

[@leoborn4013]

Nikon D300s in Great condition for 150$ plus a Nikon 28-70 2.8D/24-120 4G/Nikon 55-300G or even a very good deal 24-70 2.8G that will cost you 400-450 bucks. 600$ and you get an awesome beginner body that’s way better than any phone for way cheaper and professional glass that will accompany you throughout your professional career. You can get a hell of a camera setup for under 1000$ if your not just blinded by some „that camera has und 63 megapixels, my phone is better than that“ mindset.

[@SERENED1SPAIR]

Is getting a sl3 with kit lens for 380 a good deal? Everything works 😌

[@kenduejones]

Hell of a deal,I love my canon sl3

[@nutoriousclown4107]

Used Nikon D750 $750 a used sigma 24-70 $900ish camera and you got a pretty good set up

[@ZachariahSpringfield]

I just bought an EOS 7D used, from B&H, for $230, and I'm stoked.

[@CountryBoyE1]

Ur the best bro🎉

[@maximman102n7]

Cannon 5d mk iv only has 30.4 megapixels, while the new phones on the market have 100+ megapixel cameras, the difference, sensor size and lenses are smaller, that's why phone cameras have not replaced full cameras

[@BraydenWolframe]

Unless your a cheapo like me and buys the baseline samsung phones for $200 which have trash cameras. Just bought a used a6000 for 500 canadian and I'm loving it so far.

[@CHOPPERFAN34]

I got a canon 2000D with the 18-55m lens for around £350 then a 75-300mm lens off ebay for £50. Not the greatest camera but still gets the job done and im only just beginning

[@Pixel_400_Photography]

Agreed! I shoot with a much older EOS 400D and a sigma 18-250mm and I am perfectly happy with the images produced! :)

[@davidcuellar7414]

A 5D mark ii with an 85mm f1.8 and a pair of speedlights made me a good living in 2021 and 2022. The body + lens was around $500. If a camera was used for the highest levels of professional work after 2008ish, it is still a top tier camera today. Even the original 5D can be used in certain genres and hold its own against modern cameras, so long as you're using good glass and have quality light.

[@rezzoc91]

I was going comment almost the same thing but my heart knew it was already said

[@Cazador1]

85mm is crazy

[@davidcuellar7414]

@Cazador1 no, it is not crazy if you make money shooting portraits

[@kacper_le]

I had m50 and just got r6II, I love It

[@Josh_Moller]

Making sure your camera body is good too is in my opinion a little more important than a lens’s because you can buy different lenses but your stuck with the body you buy

[@flok3n160]

M50 mk2 or Sony A6000 with nifty 50. Perfect starter cameras and could be had for less than $500

[@calliethecowgirl8793]

You couldn’t really have worded this better!

[@nimo517]

Did you answer the question? The crescendo was the little mounts 😂😂😂. So is $500 enough?!

[@spitemeta]

i got my canon 200D MK1 for $560 AUD (roughly $370 USD) and a canon 50mm f1.8 for $100, that left me with enough to buy an SD card and an extra battery (knockoff brand of course) all new. just wait for EOFY or for new models to be released

[@Videomakerrobin]

I have the camera Canon 4000d I love it i bought second hand in brand new condition 170 euros i love it!!!

[@trashcansign]

is lenses the BIGGEST difference? what about sensor size? better dynamic range, dof, sharpness, color and low light?

[@jimgunzel]

I got a canon 70d with a 17-70 sigma lens and a 50mm 1.8 sigma for 300 dollars, no phone comes close to the results i get from a now 12 year old camera, 500 is more then enough

[@Geopelia_Elec]

Agreed. sony 5100 is good choice for starting photography?

[@seconD6.77]

Who else was expecting this unboxing to be a 500$ Camera 💀

[@RCGJR_]

The f*** was that “unboxing” kept me watching and heres me waiting for a $500 camera out of that package 😅

[@andrewcontreras7307]

I have a cannon t7 with a 18-55mm lens and it works great as a beginner camera

[@EclipseCeLL]

I picked up a 70d with bag, the stock 35-55mm lens, 2 batteries, a remote, a bag, a mobile and wall charger for $600 about… almost 8-9 years ago… I feel old lolol

[@Aqua2D]

i bought my camera (canon t2i) for $69 on mpb and i mostly use the canon 50mm f1.8 (around $84). thats an $160 setup and i still havent hit the slill ceiling for it. obviously my setup probably isnt good if were to do photography professionally but ive done some unpaid shoots for people and its gone well.

[@backhanddemaria]

I think the GoPro Hero 12 Black Creator Edition is better then every camera you holding😂Now tell me I’m Wrong?

[@Noorthia]

you are wrong.

[@backhanddemaria]

@@Noorthiayou are right😂

[@Thehackerguy2000]

Cannon 5D mii or iii are 300-$500 used. That plus a 50mm f1.8 STM ($100) is a good deal. You can do professional work with that but even if you won’t be doing pro stuff, I’d recommend that as a starting camera if you’re only planning to do photos.

[@iamkyleclimer]

what other extras do you need batteries? tripod? lights? etc.

[@vedantingale4990]

This is called making content... Storytelling, information, build up, unboxing to let the viewer stay and also to know whats in the box at the end... Loved your content bro ❤

[@gyasimedia2833]

So really if I want to go for a $500 camera body , which would you recommend

[@benjidoerr]

For most people a 5d mark 3 for $350 used is great.

[@sawgrass7477]

Sony a6000 is great for photography. Not so much videography

[@karolkorzela]

Maybe sony a6300

[@downlink_x]

@@benjidoerrI‘m actually surprised how much the prices for the 5D3, what is still a excellent camera, dropped. Sold mine for 600€ 2 1/2 years ago.

[@benjidoerr]

@@downlink_x Yeah it's a goodie, but it's about to be three generations old once the R5 II comes out so people feel like it's too old to be any good.

[@tomxee1094]

How did you start all this journey ?

[@petermikus2363]

I snatched a 5D mk2 for 250 and i am happy with it so far

[@BlxckMxrsh]

if you can save up just 500 that can the down payment on your dream camera.. obviously a lil financial literacy might be required but yall got this!

[@merfytruth22]

This is silly. Cop a fujifilm xt20 and used 35mm f2. You’re ready to tackle most things!

[@KevinCollects]

I have a Canon Rebel T6i, STILL takes way better photos than my iPhone 14 Pro Max, but recording video goes to my iPhone.

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

I can pretty much say for sure that you're not a landscape photographer lol. iPhones still produce skin tones that are disgustingly orange and waxy compared to the unprocessed RAWs of a DSLR/mirrorless camera, but iPhone shots (and smartphone shots in general) are excellent for landscapes because of their incredible dynamic range.

[@KevinCollects]

@@randomoneforstuff3696 I do portraits of humans, landscapes, vehicles, food and cities/buildings!(: don’t forget to view and like my videos ;)

[@brodylockwood14]

​@@randomoneforstuff3696 Dynamic range is a thing of the past. You don't need more than 8 stops and most camera are doing between 12 and 14. If you do need more than 8 stops then just exposure bracket and stack in post.

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

​@@brodylockwood14 What do you mean I don't need more than 8 stops of dynamic range? A simple sun-backlit daytime shot needs more than 14 (when exposing for the shadows), and exposure bracketing in post is such a hassle compared to the camera doing it almost real time, as smartphones do. And, you can't exposure bracket moving subjects (like for sports photography) without getting motion between the shots. Also, don't tell me to shoot in RAW...

[@skitroplayz8887]

My camera is 22 years old lmao still happy about it when i get better ill upgrade for now ill just buy other lense and filters

[@enzzz.h]

The Pentax X90 is a gr8 budget cam. Dont need lenses and have alot of customisation and stuff. Recommended for beginners

[@AMANSINGH-tb6pj]

What about the sensor size and the low light performance. Lense isnt the only factor that makes a camera better than a smartphone.

[@DracoSzn_]

What lens should I use for my cannon m50 mark 2 ? I do basketball content

[@SlightlyDazed.]

I spent 300 on a Sony a600 with the kit 16-50mm zoom lens, charger spare batteries even an sd card, obviously not a professional setup but definitely a lot better than a phone. Unless you want to use it professionally you definitely don’t need to spend over 500

[@tysa7443]

I started off 2 years ago with a 350D and a sigma f2.8 17-50mm was it perfect? no, but I have atleast 50 pictures that are good enough to be professional images this Christmas I got treated to the M50 mkII and after using it, I couldn't ever go back to the 350D, but before I had gotten used to a new camera, the old one was good enough for a beginner, and the 350D costs around £50.. insanely cheap, my lens set me back only £200 and it's still my main lens

[@CavernaDeHuesos]

Man, sadly I can't afford a camera, but I was able to get a Google Pixel and I completely get your point. I believe that you should add: if you only have 500$, better get a phone as good for photography like a Google Pixel and you can get great results, and keep taking photos with it while you save money for a great camera and enough gadgets to make the difference really worth the extra money.

[@JuanSanchez-zz3me]

Nah, 500 is definitely enough to get good gear. You won't get the latest and greatest, but you can get the greatest from 10 years ago, which actually is way better than any phone, despite what he says. Get a D800 and a 50mm 1.8. Image quality still stands up to modern cameras. Or maybe a d600

[@CavernaDeHuesos]

@@JuanSanchez-zz3me for a starter i think i took the right way. Is a great device for video and photography. Easy to use. Quite intuitive. I get 12.5 Mpx photos and I get to learn. I spent way less money and my gear also allows me to edit with Lightroom and do some other stuff. Is actually fantastic for a beginner.

[@sezerkalpaklandaviationvid8062]

Guys. Just a quick question. A mirrorless cam or a dslr? And why?

[@Bird_Nugget3000]

is the sony alpha a6300 and sigma 35mm f1.8 ex dn a good camera? (im tryna get into photography and i only have $500 please help)

[@DaddyM7MD]

Yup very good

[@Bird_Nugget3000]

@@DaddyM7MD i found an a6300 for $400 used but it got sold, now im waiting on another offer.

[@DaddyM7MD]

@@Bird_Nugget3000 yup absolutely it's a Great camera wayyy better than your phone also if you are only focused on photography then you can get a used dslr from Canon that has a touch screen, ovf and Greta battery life dslrs do photography very well. Mirrorless cameras like the a6300 are hybrid meaning you can use them for both and yea it's a great camera good luck on that 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Bird_Nugget3000]

@@DaddyM7MD about that now the cheapest one is $500 but at that price i could get a sony a7 or a7r or a7s what should i choose?

[@Bird_Nugget3000]

@@DaddyM7MDi dont think i will do any video work, what is that Canon camera that you suggested? Oh, by the way, i also got gifted a Canon cp1300 printer

[@ClumsyAI]

I have a Canon 6Dwhich is a 12-year-old camera, with a Tamron 28-300mm it's not even the sharpest Lense, I do have a Pixel 7, you can definitely tell which is which from the Output, there's many valid points in this video but not the part where you compared a camera with mobile phone.