WHY YOUR CAMERA MIGHT SUCK: Guide to the Right Camera

[@MateoToro]

Mark can you make a video about timecode and what its used for?

[@remywebber5330]

Yesss ^^^

[@threefoldtv]

Great video! Its so easy to get stuck thinking you need a better camera than you actually do, especially with so many amazing low priced cameras out there today!

[@BradRamanah]

To everyone stressing that they need a better camera, YOU PROBABLY DON’T. I remember when I first started I wanted an EOS R so bad. All I was thinking about was EOS R, EOS R. But then one day I realized that I wasn’t even pushing my 80D to the limit. So, the only time you need a new camera is when you’ve outgrown your current one and it’s holding you back. Yes it’s always fun to get a new camera and new gear but we don’t have unlimited budgets, we have to be rational. 🤟

[@alexandreamaral1576]

I couldn’t agree more! Besides the fact cameras are so damn pricey, pushing a low level camera to the limit is the best way to grow as a filmmaker.

[@jezzacreative]

@@alexandreamaral1576 definitely agree as well! i have a canon 700D and honestly its taught me way more about lighting then an expensive camera with impressive low light capabilities ever would!

[@DRACOFURY]

*You can pull off sum visual magic wit a Nifty 50*

[@BradRamanah]

@@DRACOFURY big fact

[@alantuttphotography]

You're right in that choosing a camera (or any other gear) should be based on what it needs to do. With so many options for dual-audio setups, I think your first couple of levels could be restructured, though. I run multiple cameras and separate audio and rarely need timecode or XLR inputs on the cameras themselves. As long as the camera is getting some kind of scratch audio and the recording date/time stamps are relatively accurate (within a minute or so), clips can be synced in post.

[@tombuck]

My favorite part of your videos is all of the examples you show- the camerawork is always just so so good! 👍

[@markbone]

Thanks Tom 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DannyGevirtz]

Love it brotha!

[@markbone]

Thanks homie 🙏🏻

[@markbone]

What is the most underrated camera in your opinion?

[@DanielWegmann]

i used the canon xc10 for quite some time... and it was a really great camera to start with!

[@quintenhazebroek18]

The one you currently own :)

[@greaterbythehour528]

Blackmagic pocket cinema 4k and the GH5 are very underrated when A7SIII's and R5's and RED's are now so popular.

[@KCVisualz]

The Gh5 is deffo underrated

[@markbone]

@@greaterbythehour528 Still GREAT cameras

[@daviddeclan]

I have my T6i which I've been using for 3yrs, and would be shooting and learning with it this year and plan to upgrade at the end of the year. Thank you Mark.

[@phucmapvlog]

That put a lot in perspective for me, thanks for the info!

[@ResizeFilms]

More important than the camera and sensor itself is actually the quality of the lighting setup used. Investing in really good lights and knowing how to properly use them is much more effective than just upgrading your camera. Even with mirrorless cameras you’ll get really impressive image quality out of it as long as the scenes have great lighting, using techniques like color contrast and diffused lights, people oftentimes forget about the basics of filmmaking. Great imagery is all about lighting above all. Good job though, always a pleasure. Greetings.

[@FlipDeRiviera]

Yes

[@roscosart1888]

Yes!! Lighting is underrated. Also wardrobe, make-up, VFX, finding good actors, locations, sound guy, music composer, great script, editor/colorist etc... For indies or KZbin shortfilms, more money should be put in front of the lens rather then buying an expensive camera. Cell phones can look pretty good these days with great lighting.

[@philemotion8876]

Wow ! .... 👏 👏 👏 a great review Mark ! Loved !

[@swashy8933]

I have a canon 100d and I love the beehive of activity in the shadows it really brings my footage to life.

[@paquelasprisas]

This is the first video I've ever watched in which all the information is perfectly told in a visually appealing, quick-paced yet thoroughly way. Very clarifying 👍🏼 Thanks a lot!

[@tuckerkanderson]

Great video Mark! Just preordered a Komodo. Stoked to get my hands on it, put it to use, and grow the scale of commercial projects I'm working on.

[@bricecarette8509]

Thanks for the video! Great content as per usual. Want to put my hands on a FX6 one day. Right now shooting (and learning) with my Fuji X-T4.

[@asidtone6465]

Greatest camera comparison video out!

[@LukasStumpf]

Nice video, but I think you clearly missed out the Blackmagic Line: There is no better budget cinema cam than die Pocket 4K and 6K! Great cameras, great value :)

[@ienpassi]

As always very sharp video. At the moment as a beginner I'm shooting on sunny a6400. We love to get the sunny effects fixed shooting mainly documentary

[@coachjohnlucas7451]

I needed better audio so I picked up the Tascam dr70 and it attaches to my Sony a6400 and gives me 4 xlr inputs. Cheapest option I could thing of. I don’t have any complaints about the image yet from my camera, and it’s easier to shoot steady handheld shots now. When I need a better image I’ll upgrade, but for now this works, even though I want a better camera, great video!

[@MattKitchenStories]

Just upgraded from mirrorless cameras to two C70’s because I was sick of trying to “rig” up a mirrorless camera to be a cinema camera. I got by for 2 years that way, but I want my XLR’s built into the body, and the ND Filters and a long battery. Now it is time to buckle down and learn this camera... because it is more important to master the camera you have... Planning on using these cameras for the next 5 years...

[@Heavenlyfilmpro]

One of the best channels on youtube hands down. Truly appreciate your work and im a documentary film veteran.

[@markbone]

Thanks Jerome 🙏🏻 appreciate you sharing

[@TommyCallaway]

Great video. I love the reinforcement on my decision to buy the Komodo.. even though I paid for it in October, and haven't gotten my shipping notification yet, lol. Worth the wait!

[@remywebber5330]

This was literally the video I needed most right now

[@2strokracer7007]

Lovely tips thanks for sharing

[@TexasCovertCarry]

Have shot stuff on BMPCC, Sony A6000/6300 and now I'm transitioning to the 5D Mk3 and am looking forward to it.

[@ivan0bebe]

I’m just looking to master the one I have. I own a EOS R. Wanted to upgrade but I don’t really need to since I’m just learning and pretty much everything I make is just for fun. Thanks Mark for your videos and happy new year!

[@fafaegregory]

Best camera orientation video by far! Wish I had seen it before my recent purchase!

[@matthewvalladao4949]

Awesome compilation

[@BrotherBrown]

Wow, didn't know that much about cameras before, great video Mark! I'm starting at tier 1 with the Cannon RP, you gotta start somewhere.

[@rayt_visual]

Thanks for the time to share your thoughts on cameras. Years of slowly going up the ladder found myself happy in the FX9 workflow. But definitely a video I will share with anyone who asks me whats a good camera to choose. This is all well said.

[@Maros_Mari]

Great way to make a "gear"video, well done. I have been asking myself the same"what camera"question for some time, until I stopped and am happy with what I have for now, until I over-grow it and then there will be time to get next level. Right now Im happy using my Fuji XT4 - btw. it has timecode. For the future Id love to use fx6 for some docu work when the time comes, I believe also the camera comes in a way.

[@asidtone6465]

Where would you put the Canon EOS 90D? I'm thinking of getting that (90d) or the BMPCC4K. (I always wanted the OG BMPCC 1080p) ...Your thoughts??

[@wanderlistjourney]

Great video and insight really breaking it down , and the honest truth ! appreciate it Mark 🙏

[@markbone]

🙏🏻

[@Richie5480]

I started shooting with the old video camera’s that you put on your shoulder, then the recording was hanging on your other shoulder really heavy. Now I have the Sony a7iii and a7Riii , with sigma 24mm art lens, als have Sony 50mm & Sony 85mm. Love the Sony’s.

[@KyleFosse]

Great video, Mark! However, I feel like you missed a really important group between tier 1 and 2. The leap from a Canon T3i to an R5 is pretty huge, both in terms of quality and price. Between those two, you have a list of what I'd call semi-professional mirrorless/DSLR cameras like the Fuji X-H1, the Canon RP and the Nikon Z50. These range in sensor sizes and features - some have log profiles and high frame-rates. They all cost around $1000, and can be used for photography, vlogging, weddings and lower end professional work. They're the sorts of cameras I'd recommend to someone getting into freelance work who doesn't have a lot of money up-front. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again.

[@EatenByClowns]

Thank you for this. Extremely helpful. My wife just got me a GoPro9 to start playing with but low light is a problem. I wasn't expecting much from it and it's been a pretty decent camera with the new stabilization built in, but it's obviously no FX9. Info on dynamic range and rolling vs global shutter was really interesting and definitely something I wasn't aware of. I started out as a PA on commercials, worked a few music videos, ended up joining Local 724 in Hollywood to build sets, went freelance as an audio editor (not random. life long musician with a lot of studio experience), got into video because we moved to Europe for 3 years and took a ton of pics/video (amateur tourist style), and now I've been editing for a few years and I really wanted to learn more about the filming portion.

[@BikeShopGirl]

THiS IS 100%. I tried all the hyped-up mirrorless cameras like it was going to be the answer. Then I realized I need a basic cinema camera, AKA a fancy camcorder. I take education, long form interviews, ALL BY MYSELF. and I'm new. So I don't have any freaking clue what I'm doing and gotta learn. THANK YOU!

[@tamizhteriyadhakavigyan928]

Fujifilm xt4 perfect for documentary style

[@CarlBergsdorf]

Such an important video Mark! I think a lot of people are going to find this so helpful and I loved what you said in the beginning about the whole "what am I going to shoot with this camera?". The right tool for the right job :)

[@rsmith02]

Great advice- too many are confused by manufacturer hype rather than what they need.

[@SebastianSavoy]

Awesome list & great explanation on what really matters, Mark!

[@horizoniki]

Best for: Vlog/Travel List of cameras: Black magic pocket cinema camera Me, a bmpcc owner: NOOO GOD, PLEASE NO. NO. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@horizoniki]

Btw bmpcc4k has mini xlr which you can use as secondary audio alongside with your 3.5mm jack or vice versa

[@lg.studio]

And my trusty a6500 and a6400 I use for workis an entry camera. Well. Ok :(

[@nicetom33tyou]

Keep going mate, I'm the same! There are also lots of KZbinr videos also saying that the camera doesn't matter, I keep trying to remember this and keep pushing myself in the other, normally more important, aspects of video. I will always remember going to an adventure film festival and watching the winning film recorded by two cyclists on their phones. The story won! Don't get me wrong, I want an A7s3 ha ha

[@alexandrzatonsky]

​@@horizoniki Yep, and it can provide phantom power. BMPCC4K and BMPCC6K also have timecode input.

[@mattthedirector4670]

@@lg.studio To be honest man , there is a bit of i bias because most of the geeks that have access to cinema cameras never worked with 8 bit compressed codecs and they dont know how to work the footage. The a6400 is an ABSOLUTE BEAST. If you can crank good footage out of it then you will do even BETTER with a camera that shoots on an uncompressed codec BECAUSE you know how to work around the limitations of lower level cameras.

[@drknsss17]

I enjoy your videos! Keep it up! I thought that timecode for a cinema camera is a holdover from when filmstock was widely used. The timecode standard ensured that various cameras with different motors, shutter assemblies, wiring, all had the same locked frame rate for post-prod, optical printers, etc., I've never seen narrative shoots with modern cameras that needed timecode. Broadcast is another thing and use timecode and some kind of sync/gen lock for top quality. I also never see the kind of extreme whip pans that people use as an example of the rolling shutter in any movie or tv commercial.

[@peterkaltoft8032]

Thanks for the great advice. I've been suffering from this as well, "I need the newest camera!" "I need full frame!" I think I'm finally gotten to the place, where I'm beginning to mature. I'm shooting with the X-T3 now, and as it is I'm not sure that I need all the features it has. I'll probably try to get an X-H1 when I need a new or additional camera at some point, or even a smaller camera. I'm mostly doing documentary photography, with architectural and landscape elements involved, but always within the perimeters of documenting, so I don't really need more than what I have. It's rather the lenses I should focus on. It would be great with IBIS and a solid built, but besides that I really don't need more than what I have. As a matter of fact, should I go full frame, then it'll be Nikon's Z5. But the cost of switching seems to be too expensive as it is, having to sell all my lenses with the camera, and then get new stuff. And full frame is really not a need, especially considering that I'm not a professional, so... I'm actually fine where I'm at, and weirdly that's my biggest challenge. The gear is good, it's my photography which needs focus :)

[@mattthedirector4670]

Sony a6600 is absolutely amazing, im jumping straight to the Black magic 6k Pro next. Nice information man.

[@vladsenkin6621]

Thanks a lot Marc! What about Nikon Z6 ii z7 ???

[@TAPPChannel]

I’m one of those guys... Fx6 and A7sIII or R5 and C200? What setup is better?

[@JPFilmmaker]

Which category you put the fx-3? remembering that it doesn't has timecode as well.

[@bobditty]

I'm a small team of 3 mainly shooting films for ngos. The a7siii is perfect for us. Way less rolling shutter and it actually has time code. I've synced it up with my a7riv and gh5 before. For a small group or solo shooter, for the price the a7siii checks a lot of boxes.

[@DavidsOldChannel]

I think you missed the point when putting the Blackmagic Pocket so low, it has two mic inputs (3.5mm + mini XLR), it has large 5" touchscreen that's uncomparable with mirrorless cameras and I believe it has timecode built in, so no need to input it through additional device.

[@redeemed1108]

God Bless you Brother and Happy New Year. I am looking to get the C70.Would recommend that for sports?

[@RoadUser_Motovlog]

100% agree: i faced this dilemma just a month ago when i started searching for a better camera for some serious work, since i don't have a huge budget right now the a7s III is the best choice, excellent all rounder, light and small enough that i can put it in a back pack or a gimbal, packs a lot of power..i almost decided to get a z-cam, but the Pros weren't enough..

[@Daniel-Sanchez]

The Canon C70 keeps wowing me each time I pull it out and shoot. I’ve started using my FX9 a lot less because of this. Just the workflow and DGO sensor being what it is has really given me hope with the RF mount. Knowing what the FX9 and my soon to arrive FX6 can do, the C70 has saved me in a few places where I needed something compact!

[@markbone]

I need to get my hands on a C70!

[@remywebber5330]

Im looking at getting the FX6, would you really say its worth the hype and what do you shoot on it?

[@Daniel-Sanchez]

@@markbone Would be a fun time. Try to only shoot with RF glass. For some reason I just don't love having the adapters on, and with the 15-35mm RF, you're getting the FF equivalent 24, 35 and 50mm FLs you enjoy using!

[@mosesdukesmedia]

Really nice bro, such a chilled breakdown!

[@BBDigitalArts]

Great breakdown Mark, and on first inspection a really underrated video theme. quality content as usual, I also love that you have so much content to use as B Roll and it’s relatable etc 👌🏽 bravo 👏🏼

[@MopseTom]

It's a real Gerald Undone-thumbnail you've made this time. :-D

[@markbone]

woah! you're right!

[@emmyjohnny970]

Can you shoot a full length feature film with a Canon Rebel T7 ?

[@mgr5550]

When clients have or will spend only $300 equivalent in my country for a full production (concept/storyboard/1 day shoot with aerial, ronin, motorized slider, lighting, everything) in 4k and post production with color grade. The what camera/quality do they deserve or would you consider them qualified for ? In my country 300usd will get you a 600sqft apartment unfurnished for a month and 3 meals for 1 individual (just so you know currency value equivalent).

[@IndyVisuals]

Great video as usual. I'm looking forward to get Z-cam E2-M4. Though i haven't seen any Z-cam in the list

[@fabiankoch3925]

Ordered a FX6 and definitely need some more info about timecode after that video... Could you put it in your list?

[@stanleystevens6278]

Where does the Sigma fp fit in the full tier list?

[@WakeUpMatt]

Super helpful guide! Great video!🤙🏼

[@desmondmacnamara6068]

Another banger from the Bone man.

[@tamizhteriyadhakavigyan928]

Best cine lens u choose

[@charlesnetzler2262]

I really want the Blackmagic 6k for video but a lot of my work is a mix of photos and video, so I've ordered the R5. I think a lot of people would prefer the R5 for good reason but I really want the Blackmagic 6k to be the first step towards cinematography and learning Davinci resolve. I probably should just learn how to use Davinci.

[@wakkowarner8810]

What tier would the bmpcc 4k and bmpcc 6k fall into?

[@AndyHChung]

amazing bro, thanks for your insight Mark~

[@adamouellette5971]

Yeah man, I bought the komodo (great camera) and realized I'd be better off with the FX6....totally feel this.

[@TheSmeagol630]

Ah, rolling shutter. The ALEV III has a rolling shutter. All the 8K REDs have rolling shutters. Film itself has a rolling shutter, in a way. So long as it's not a super slow scanning one (I'm looking at you, a6600), rolling shutter is fine.

[@Porelcaminitoyotellevare]

What do you think about the original Nikon Z6 for video?

[@markbone]

I personally haven't used it. I did a whole Nikon campaign on the D850. It was a lovely camera for colour science but the compressed codec was a buzz kill

[@everythingnnothingpodcast]

I have recently added the SONY XLR-K3M Digital XLR Audio Adapter Kit with Shotgun Microphone and 2 SONY Wireless lavs: UWP-D, 1 Wireless Microphone System, Black, One Size (UWP-D21/14). Do you think this is a good set up for what I am doing? Also, I usually use the wireless lavs since I have guests on with me when I'm shooting. Do you think I should be recording the audio separate or continue to use the audio system that connects directly to the camera? thank you

[@yansterckx2206]

Tier 7: Film cameras

[@TheNitebinder]

Just found your channel, looks good so far. You may have covered this, but what if you're thinking about getting a crop sensor camera. Although I have a D750 (that I haven't had the chance to use, because of covid19 & lockdown), the video is ok. But not the same as Canon 90D, 80D or 70D video quality. So is getting a crop camera a good idea?

[@cr8withnate]

Great Info!

[@AliKazi]

Great video, I preorder and the got Sony A7 Siii

[@22twofacedproductions98]

Good info thanks.

[@Todsrisengfa]

I happened to go with the FX9 as well and don't regret it one bit, but seeing all these new cameras coming out in smaller form factors like the fx6 and komodo make me want to switch out 😂. Still a great video to watch, thanks Mark!

[@reel2reelcreative]

Love this type of videos very educacional.

[@ericsamuels6250]

what do you think about the s1h?

[@Infinitycreations10]

how is canon 200d? for budget people

[@stefankoen]

Which top handle is that

[@jenchieri8353]

I have watched your videos about getting cinematic, but i didn't find you recommend to get pro mist filter. May you give your opinion?🙏

[@markbone]

I’ll be doing that later this month 🙏🏻

[@avdpost]

I think one thing to note about the "Tier 6" Cinema Cameras is that most still have a rolling shutter sensor design. They are just typically specced at a faster reader out speed than lower Tiers. For example the Alexa ALEVIII Sensor is really fast, at between 2ms to 6ms depending on the camera. While the FX9 is about 22.2ms, the C500 Mark II is 15.6ms (based on CineD's tests). I need to check some more sources, but I know at the very least they are not Global Shutter Sensors. Really the only true global shutter camera on the list is the Komodo which is pretty special considering it's price.

[@markbone]

yeah, I think I may have mentioned it but the Alexa just has good rolling shutter tech but not true global shutter. The F55 was also amazing for rolling shutter

[@avdpost]

@@markbone You did, I think in a way calling it a global shutter look. It's true it's really close and is really noticible when doing any action. The F55 was special for it's time too, since it had a proper global shutter and I believe was the first digital camera cinema camera to ever feature one. Thanks for this post too. I think it can really help people who are making investment decisions while focusing on the working things.

[@DavidMartin369]

Great video! Glad I didn't pick up that Komodo, I don't shoot a lot of action and I need excellent autofocus. Just picked up a A7S3 for cinematic vlogs. I don't need timecode or pro audio, although I believe there are fixes for this. I chose it for the form factor and low light capability, and finally that darn flippy screen. Thanks for the insight as always, Marc!

[@Tripanatom]

Who are those people who buy A7S3 for vlogs... what the hell...

[@DavidMartin369]

@@Tripanatom I guess that would be people like myself who already have a large collection of Sony glass, can afford it, and are looking for improved dynamic range, 10 bit color and the ability to shoot at night. Cheers!

[@sutv6754]

Great video again. Love it. Another good education. I am also growing my hair out since March 14. :)

[@darthnews]

Damn. I'm just so thrilled I found your channel 👊💯

[@markbone]

me too!

[@darthnews]

@@markbone ayee! 🙌

[@darthnews]

I just upgraded my bmpcc 4k for the 6k. Took about 2 months of purchases and returns to build my rig the way I wanted. I stumbled across your channel a few weeks back when I was searching for bmpcc videos and honestly man, I think you have the most enjoyable, informative & articulate vids I've seen on the platform talking about cameras. Literally, doesn't matter if you're a 1st year beginner or a Hollywood vet, anyone can follow along and still get the most out of what you're talking about. Anyways, I don't give praise often haha.. so I truly appreciate your channel. But I have a quick question for you- since I've never used DaVinci because I have the plug in for premier, but would you recommend learning DaVinci? Is it a better editing software for bmpcc 6k raw? Cheers Mark 🍻

[@sardanapalos]

@@darthnews ive used Bm raw with resolve and it works so smouth, just try it out for a week and you ll see big difference, believe me bro :)

[@jonnyf3821]

just checked your channel cos i felt like you havent uploaded in a few weeks and in the same second your video is uploaded

[@markbone]

WOAH 🤯 timing!!

[@BBDigitalArts]

Must have been timecode synced 👀🤣

[@tutorialsvlogs8149]

why no lumix s1h in this video ??

[@rydgvzman]

Thanks man for the great info! It's an eye opener. Cheers mate! 🍻

[@markbone]

🙏🏻 you’re welcome brother

[@TheResponsibless]

What about fuji xt3/xt4

[@marcoantoniorueda1909]

Between the fx9 and the Komodo with one has more dynamic range?

[@markbone]

Komodo claims 1 more stop then the fx9

[@marcoantoniorueda1909]

@@markbone thank you. Love your channel. Saludos desde México.

[@MattiasSkoog]

Well said! 👊🏼

[@bizzlecreations]

And yet I'm still out here with my Sony a6300 😅

[@StephenMcFadden]

I found DSLR's/mirrorless so limiting and cinema cameras were out of my price range that I bought a traditional video camera with a 1 inch sensor that has XLR inputs, 4K 24p/1080-120p, built in ND filters and so much more. Shallow depth of field is not the end all be all. It's perfect for running and gunning and for longer interviews. I challenge people not to over look traditional video cameras. They aren't as bad as people make them out to be.

[@markbone]

I owned a Sony EX3 for a couple years. It was great. If they work for you, then all power to you!

[@momatu2153]

Why no mention of Fuji? X-T3 and 4 shit all over every thing you mentioned in the tier 2. Especially for video, Fuji low cost apsc is the king in this category. Rest of the vid, excellent! :)

[@stretchtoronto5036]

Dope breakdown! Who’s that Slice @5:10 👀 😂 🔥

[@raynaudier8622]

🤔Why would you *buy* a camera for film rather than rent it when you need it, based on the project? [Or lease what you need, for the duration of the project]?

[@jacobwagler]

Where can I find this Can Am commercial?? 🔥

[@Leprutz]

I still have my canon m50. Perfect for beginners and learning about cameras. Like from the tier 3 cams above i,drent them instead of buying one.

[@markbone]

great camera!

[@mrschnider]

I wish you can remake this video for 2023 based on the ton of new cameras released from different vendors in past period