Starting Photography on a Budget in 2024, This is What I'd Buy.

[@ianhallett6174]

If anyone buys an a6000 go in to settings and turn off the eye sensor for view finder and also turn off wifi, the battery life improves greatly

[@CurtisPadley]

That's awesome advice! I'm actually gonna do, that myself. Thanks for sharing 🫶

[@ianhallett6174]

@@CurtisPadley the eye sensor is in settings (2nd tab) then page 3 and listed as FINDER/MONITOR. Set to monitor 👍 and for WiFi put in airplane mode

[@superelectic45]

Also, turn off pre-focus and auto review 👍

[@BLVZEE]

if i turn off wifi itll still work ?iik nothing bout cams so curious

[@ianhallett6174]

@@BLVZEE just turn it back on when you need it, personally I use a card reader to transfer pics onto laptop or tablet 👍

[@NoName18156]

Just came across this video while looking for "starter" kits for photography. Want to get into the photography business. And thought this video was amazing!! Thank you

[@sp0ng3bobsquar3pants9]

How did it go?

[@gcs2715]

Love that message at the end, ‘trust the process’.

[@josh3466]

Bought my cannon 700d couple months back now paired with a k&f polarising filter and the shots I get are unreal!

[@larrysmith6797]

What's the maximum aperture on that polarising filter?

[@josh3466]

@@larrysmith6797 not 100% sure but like I said very affordable

[@DaveYT11]

I got the same exact setup, except for the 16mm sigma as prime lens instead of the 56mm Viltrox one. Bought the a6000 almost 6 years ago, it’s absolutely usable and still brings some good shots 💪

[@ykcinasak]

I 100% agree maybe one thing will be good to mention. It is great to have an M42 reduction for vintage lenses this can open another option for budget-oriented user.

[@davep2945]

What every beginner needs to know is you're buying into a lens system more than a camera body. Every manufacturer makes pretty similar bodies when their price points are similar but what lenses can you get for that body? Sony's advantage in recent years has been fantastic lens support for their cameras and allowing third party manufacturers to build for them as well.

[@lukeforrest1878]

A6400 (used or grey market) + sigma 18-50 2.8. The A6400 for its sticky real time tracking and one lens is enough for a beginner. Later maybe buy the sigma 56mm or whatever prime lens focal length you prefer. You'll know more about what focal lengths you like after shooting for a while.

[@steinerx6019]

Is the kit (new) with selp 16-50 at 800eur a decent deal? Or better steer clear from that lens?

[@ammarhaikalmohdroslan887]

​@@steinerx6019 good enough but that sigma really does make a huge difference

[@morupiepen]

agree w u !! but depending on wat u want to focus too right?

[@angelsjoker8190]

A6400 is a good bit more expensive though.

[@rolando_j_]

If you're going to spend more money than what you'd get in the used I would skip from the a6000 to the a6500 and skip everything else. Why? In-body image stabilization (IBIS) or what Sony calls Steady Shot. If you're into video, then there is some reason to look toward something in-between. Early models had issues with battery life and over-heating. But back to IBIS, not only is ISO performance bettered with each model, you get 5 stops of improvement. So low light photography is drastically improved. And it will allow you to shoot at much faster shutter speeds if light is less of an issue. This will allow a new user to actually save money because you don't specifically have to look into lenses with image stabilization which tend to be Sony or some of the more expensive zoom 3 party lenses. You can look at Sigma prime lenses as well as using adapters for older manual SLR lenses. Sigma has their trio of 16mm, 30mm, 56mm lenses that sell new for about $1000. These are tack sharp lenses with 1.4 aperatures. This is pretty much all you'll need unless you're looking for something with a lot of reach. You could also look at Zeiss' Touit models that are affordable in the used market. These are lenses that were first offered when APC mirrorless became a thing but were viewed as expensive. People loved the Zeiss lenses but were twice as expensive as the comparible Sony model that included Steady Shot. So they didn't offer much value at full retail. But in the used market place you can get the 12 and 32mm models cheaply. I just bought the 12mm model for under $200 from MPB. You can get these both for under $500 used. With IBIS, it matters less if the lens doesn't include optical stabilization. So the used Zeiss offerings don't have the issues that initially set them behind what others were offering.

[@m4verick6666]

oh yeah, i bought the a6000 2 years ago used for 300 bucks and paired it with the 50 1.8. since then i´ve upgrated to the tamron 17-70 2.8 and to me this is the perfect budget combination. yes the tamron is about 600 bucks but considering that its so many lenses packed into one its worth every penny! i´m into photography and videography and this is all i need. i dont even need 4k video because at 1080p the image quality of this camera is just good enough to work with. and even tho i wouldnt recommend it i´ve done photoshoots in heavy rain and the a6000 survived with no problems even tho its not weather resistant.

[@IsaacAnderson-tz6gw]

Saving this vid for when the summer jobs come in

[@olafkliemt1145]

A5100. same 24.2MP sensor, touch-focus, great AF, easier on the battery. edit: when it comes to lenses maybe you choose the Sony 18-135mm lens which is AF, and some excellent manual lenses like the TTArtisan 10mm F2 and the 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro. that covers pretty much everything and you learn how to orchestrate aperture and shutter speed. for the lowest price possible. another recommendation for portraits is the Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 for 150 bucks. yes, the manuals are that cheap now and are metal/glass builds with excellent coatings. sharpness, bokeh, aberrations, vignetting, flaring - you will be blown away at this price point.

[@trav0u844]

the only bad thing is that the sony a5100 doesnt have a evf

[@olafkliemt1145]

@@trav0u844 true, but it already has focus peaking and touch focussing.

[@kkfoto]

For me, the lack of a viewfinder is a deal-breaker

[@olafkliemt1145]

@@kkfoto thanks for your reply. yes, good point. it should really heave one. but then it would be perfect hahaha. you can get these snap-on view finders for the screen. at least they help with bright sunlight.

[@petrpospisil6307]

Almost same :D I bought the A6600 (no need for a spare battery) + Sigma 18-50 f2.8 (thanks also to your review on this lens) and now looking for the Sigma 56mm f1.4 + long zoom later :D

[@CurtisPadley]

Ayyyy Awesome setup dude! 🤙

[@sunnymas2656]

I bought all for 300 pounds only. One used Camera (Sony alpha 65) with seven accus and one charger - Three lenses (all Sony A-Mount = cheap.) An used Slingshot Backpack in good conditions. An amazing old Tripod but Made in Japan. Some Single lenses and filters. My lenses are 28 - 80 mm (Minolta), a 70 - 300 mm (Minolta), and lucky a 18 - 200 mm (Sigma) - All with Auto-Focus. Greetings from germany.

[@davidbuchanan3374]

Hi Curtis, just a quick note for people starting out in photography. Camera bags, tripods, straps etc can be bought for pennies if people take the time to go to ALL their local charity shops. I managed to bag an old 35mm film camera with lenses for £20. Camera was ok I resold it for what I paid for it but kept the bag so quids in. I got a like new tripod for £2 in it's carry bag lol as for camera straps again in a charity shop for 50 pence. Also I bought a 14 pack of lens coloured filters for the sumly price of £1. Charity shops can be GOLD MINES for camera gear👍👍👍👍

[@xophinee]

Omds ! What charity shop ?

[@davidbuchanan3374]

@@xophinee Check them all out in your local area. My wife and I once a week go round them all. Sally ann, cancer research etc. Ask at the counter if they have any cameras you could look at or camera equipment.. I got a Kodak number 1 pocket camera for free as the shop assistant couldn't open it lol. Opened it at home and where the film goes in was a stamp showing it was serviced by Kodak back in 1946 lol

[@xophinee]

@@davidbuchanan3374 thank you ! Will definitely try this :)

[@davidbuchanan3374]

@@xophinee Nothing to lose pal. In fact don't go looking just for camera gear. I go in and just look at everything. Sometimes something will catch your eye and you'll be oh! I have a use for that. Charity shops are amazing. My son shopped in one a few weeks back. Got himself a 2 man tent, sleeping bag, pot's, cutlery, folding chair lol and hanging fairy lights🤣. Total cost £15. Sure that's cheap camping.👍👍

[@sandrapearson728]

Thank you SO much for this. I was seriously thinking that my camera was probably outdated and considered trading it in for a bridge camera. I bought an A6000 a few years ago but for various reasons I haven’t been able to get out and use it much yet. It’s so nice to find someone in this country to follow rather than across the pond, good as they are it isn’t the same. I got the 2 kit lenses with it E3.5-5.6 16-50 and 4.5-6.3/55-210. I haven’t had much joy with them I’m sure that’s due to operator error rather than the equipment. I have purchased a couple of second hand lenses a Sony E 1.8/35 and really treated myself (I hope you agree) to a Sony E 4.5-6.3/70-350. I love wildlife photography but haven’t yet had much chance to use it. I did photography courses about 13 years ago so I really need to get out there and practice. I will definitely be watching more of your videos. Thanks again

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

I like shooting motorsports so was weighing up the 70-350 not cheap 😅

[@aaronshort358]

A used Sony a7rii is probably the absolute best value camera out there. On a budget, that’s what I’d buy.

[@aldrinvaldez2961]

i’m pretty new to photography, used one from like amazon? where would you buy one that you can trust?

[@danielx555]

I have an old DSLR and I realized that I've slowed down on it. So I just bought a Canon r100 and three great lenses for it. I'm going to take a train trip for 2 weeks and photograph the heck out of everything. In terms of money, I paid $237 for the Canon r100 body brand new, $600 for an RF 100 to 400, $200 for a nifty 50 RF mount, and 113 for a TT artisan 23 mm 1.4. these amounts are extremely manageable. I'm on a job sabbatical so I'm trying not to throw money away without money coming in. I also think that a beginning person should just go get a digital camera that can take good enough photos. The craft and all of the things about composition and color and mood and telling a story inside the frame, etc, you can learn all of that with a smartphone camera or a small pocket camera.

[@christopherguillen6986]

Without a doubt, just considering the idea of ​​starting out in photography leaves many questions, but although I am posting this comment before watching at least the entire video, I must say that it is very worth doing the homework, I mean studying, getting to know equipment before get them, see reviews, learn things related to photography and the use of the camera, in the end once the decision has been made you will know that it was the right thing to do, I am happy with what I bought, and I continue learning for what I will have later, while I take photographs with what I have and have fun.

[@cristianbortos7757]

I brought the a6000 brand new, 3 years ago for about 400 dollars, it caned with the kit lens. Now I have two Sigma lenses, 18-50 F2. 8 and the 56 mm f 1.4 and I am more than pleased 😊

[@jjindiboy-yt4zo]

I was pretty lucky to be able to get this set up here in Australia - new ZV-E10 for A$650, sigma 56mm A$400 from facebook, new sigma 18-50 for A$550 and sandisk 256gb extreme for $60, lastly a smallrig cage for A$70. plus the bag total ~ A$1800 which is less than 1000 pounds!

[@Crazyworldd160]

similar deal but for a6000 😂

[@SrtAng]

Typing this before I finish the video because I'm curious on how close my "budget starting gear" is to your video. I purchased the A6400 with the sigma 30mm, 128gb sd card, card reader, wrist strap, camera hard case, and spare batteries. I was slightly over your budget but not crazy over and I wasnt toooooo far off

[@IliasElRhazi]

Great Vid mate 👍🏻 I'm learning a lot by viewing your contents, even if i'm not a beginner neither PRO 😂 but I'm still learning and as you said PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT CHEAP , i my self stated with a6000 for 6 months moved to a6400 after that for over 2 years and now moved to a7iv ...... it's become an addiction but LOVE IT 👌 good luck to ALL , GOD BLESS 🙏🏻

[@aaron9296]

So I came across this video right at the time i decided to get into photgraphy. I had already previously thought of buying this camera and this video sold it for me. I would love to see a video on you showing us how to set this camera up for street photography, perhaps you could take it out and show how to shoot manual and ideas for framing our pictures and then subsequently a little showcase on using light room. I beleive for a lot of people that would be super helpful and interesting to watch also, I appreciate these lenses are quite good for this camera but id love to see this all done with the restriction of just using the kit lense :), otherwise I've really enjoying your channel.

[@Afaik777]

If you are not a masochist (and don't need exactly the same settings for each shot) you won't use manual in street photography. You set Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority mode and go from there depending on the available light and artistic intent. Lower f-number in aperture priority for more background blur or a close it a bit for sharper picture. Or slower shutter speed for light trails and motion blur vs fast shutter for frozen motion. And if the automatic exposure makes things too dark or too bright, use exposure compensation. If you fiddle with manual on the street, you are going to miss the shot.

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

I still use my a6000 for photos. Personally the sigma 56mm 1.4 is a beast, and 18-105mm f4 is super diverse.

[@garybrumley3519]

I went on a cruise around Australia last year, a trip of a lifetime. Unfortunately, my wife and I had just moved and all but one camera was in a storage unit, at the very back and not reachable. The one I had was my A6000 and the two kit lenses. I ended up getting the 18-105mm to have a better quality lens to take. I was so very impressed with the photos that I took. The G lens was so much sharper than the kit lenses that I left it on the camera most of the time.

[@GilbertTV]

I messed up & got a Canon 80d & the Nifty 50 & a 18 & -135 , 3 months later I soldi it all at a loss & got Sony a6500 , Sony 50mm F1.8 & Sigma 30mmF1.4 & oh wow .... I went from out dated tech to Eye auto focus & superb quality lenses which were perfect for me to learn portrait & fashion photography , I don't have the a6500 , I switched it for the updated a6400 & still love em till this day.. I spent a little over a grand but with an a6000 or today a a6100 . you'll be.still kicking it in 2024 all for under a grand

[@CurtisPadley]

Sorry to hear your first setup wasn't upto par. It can be super overwhelming and confusing to understand what you need from a camera when just starting out. It's awesome to hear tho you have now got yourself an incredible setup that you are enjoying using! 🤙

[@GilbertTV]

something else I found was going mirrorless & being able to see my exposure in real time was a game changer in learning , the DSLR couldn't do this & I found @@CurtisPadley

[@DimmyV]

Great video Curtis. I would also add that if you can take advantage of interest free purchases and pay in monthly instalments you can get something more expensive and slowly pay it off over X amount of years. That way you can make the money back with it.

[@CurtisPadley]

Thanks mate! That's another good method to get a better camera body, thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@jixal]

Something to consider the battery life on the A6000 is horrendous. I bought mine in 2018, maybe it's improved since then. It'll chew threw a battery in 1-2hrs of use. I had 3 battery's for a day of travel photos. Also something with IBIS is actually a huge thing to consider. It's easier to get good shots when you start out if the there's less camera shake. Definitely get a good lens! The camera is super disappointing with the kit lens.... but the Sigmas lenses on it are taaasty, night and day difference. All in all a great starter body, but has its draw back quite quickly, if you think you'll use it better to get a slightly better model imo..... it's a better investment.

[@x8e]

would an a6400 paired with a sigma 30mm f1.4 dc be good for starting out?

[@93Bananaphone93]

yes :D

[@CurtisPadley]

Absolutely! 🤙

[@Denis_Vatokatov]

sigma is a bit bulky. I bought Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8 FE, same price. Very small, looks great, on aps-c its 52mm focal length. Also later u can buy a7c or any other Sony fullframe and use this 35mm there

[@rafikz77]

Yes It that lense APS-C or full frame?

[@dreliop]

That's what I've got recently and can vouch for it. It's great

[@beallouseanne920]

Your Photos is Amazing. Beautiful Color and Mood.

[@CurtisPadley]

Ayyy thanks mate!

[@philbarrance]

Don’t discount Canon, because if you start off with a Canon DSLR, a cheap way into photography and you buy EF lenses for it if you then progress to a Canon Mirrorless, for example, the Canon R an adapter is available to use your EF lenses on your Canon body!

[@Boankofa]

There's even an adapter that allows using EF lenses on Sony

[@bequiet568]

My chose gonna be Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A since this lense can do everything and Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E for astrophotography

[@YM-bh1cg]

Loved this video! 😊 I want to buy my first camera and it’s great to confirm what my friends has told me in the simplest and straight way! Thank you!

[@ExploringWithColton]

Honestly Ive been wanting light room but wanted to find a free version I could ride for a while and didn't know the mobile version was. Really appreciate the tip there haha.

[@DEVIL-xg9bh]

You just make the best video i needed, searched for a long time and couldn't find what i was looking for and then boom, this video ❤❤❤

[@Jbzy3000]

Going into this I was like 1300 was to much. Your choices are solid and you can make some money back quickly and easily. Great choices.

[@Discoursivist]

This is a great video. The problem I've been having is that every video seems to assume I want to become obsessed with photography just because I'm interested in buying a camera. I don't have any specific interest in photography, I just want better pictures of me and my family. My Galaxy phone's pictures have flat coloring, poor focus, frequently blurry, and just don't pop the way I want them to. I don't want to get an iPhone because I don't support Apple's business model (and I have similar thoughts about Google and the Pixel). I'm hoping to be able to buy myself better results by buying a camera and whatever gear, because pictures (NOT the art of photography, just the pictures themselves) matter a lot to me. Maybe that's unrealistic, and if I want better results, I'd have to either learn about photography or pay for a photographer. It just seems like if you want to get any sort of camera, there is such a big learning curve. I'm willing to spend some money, but there is a steep learning curve before I can even understand whether I'd get consistently better pictures than from my Galaxy if I don't devote myself to photography or spend many thousands of dollars.

[@adamszerbin5842]

Duracell batteries are great,used them for A65 and now A7 iii.Also JJC products are awesome bang for buck too.

[@lidge1994]

I disagree with you on 2 points as a beginner. 1. Going for an expensive body 2. Going right for a newer technology. I bought my used (and 14yo) D3100 for 160€ with an 18-55mm lens and besides a few missing features, I've had a great time learning this past year. Later I can upgrade to: - a D500, APS-C Prosumer DSLR from 2016 - a D780, Full Frame Prosumer-professional DSLR from 2020 - a mirrorless Nikon with an FTZ adapter, keeping my lenses.

[@Cpt_Tony]

Amazing video! And very interesting choice on the lenses. I personally would have suggested to just slightly increase the budget to be able to include the Tamron 17-70. For the prime lense I'd have, depending on the budget, suggested either the Sigma 16 or 35 Contemporary as these are the most versatile focal lengths. Or if the person seeking my advice is up for portrait photography and seeks the challenge: The 85mm Viltrox.

[@darksideemt]

Totally agree with you but if you look good enough you can find some higher a6xxx bodies for just a bit more and then just start with the 18-50 2.8. Down the road they can add the second lens.

[@CurtisPadley]

Ohhh that's totally another viable and doable way. However, lenses are in my eyes at least more important then the camera body. So I think it's better option to get one of the best zoom lenses for APS-C first, rather then a slightly newer camera body. Just my opinion of course! 🤙

[@darksideemt]

@@CurtisPadley that was what I was saying, get the zoom and not the prime to start if they didn't want quites as old of body, though 6000 vs say a 6300 isn't a huge difference

[@CurtisPadley]

​​@@darksideemtOhhh sorry mate completely misread that my bad! Yeah can totally see that working as a great option! Sigma 18-50 it just a soild lens! 🤙

[@SuyePhoto]

Will agree that finding a camera bag is the worst 😭 i can't believe how little innovation there has been on that front. I like the insert idea though! The sigma 18-50 is so good also good on Fuji X-mount as wellll, so nice to have that tiny zoom with constant aperature!

[@CurtisPadley]

I totally agree! Glad you like the idea. Great the 18-50 is also really good on the X-Mount!

[@MaxVolumeHD]

Thanks for the great video bro just what I needed. I wish you nothing but success

[@wordsnmotivation]

This is perfect for me thank you! I have a Sonya6000 and i was wondering on what lenses I should look at!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@CurtisPadley]

You're welcome glad it was helpful! 🤙

[@rolando_j_]

If you want prime lenses, start with Sigma. Then look at some of the newer Chinese brands like TTArtisan and Viltrox as options. If you need Optical Steady Shot, the Sony 50mm is cheap. If you aren't into video consider the Zeiss Touit lenses used.

[@matthuck378]

Personally, I'd recommend a DSLR to someone just starting out over a mirrorless. In general; I'm sure there'd be some cases where I'd get the mirrorless (like a really good sale). Why? More used bodies available, more lenses in general, new and used, and a physical viewfinder is just better than most budget EVFs. Battery life, it's easier to read, less to break down, etc. It's also really easy to use DSLR lenses on a mirrorless, but you really cannot do the opposite.

[@kamilchosta5526]

This is amazing choice for this budget.

[@greyrunnings9725]

Thank you Curtis, really appreciated your video and advice, best wishes 🙏👌

[@Apple.Jackedd]

I got a A7iii and 85mm 1.8 . Beautiful combo so far

[@paulm8157]

Much to chew on for folks starting out - shows what can be reasonable, so kudos for Curtis, the Accountant😊. A6000 a good choice but be wary of early copies that had lens mount light leak and hot shoe issues. A6300 a safer option and it had IBIS. Prime lenses have moving parts if they are auto-focus. A vintage manual prime adapted to e-mount would also work. Wasabi batteries a good value, in my experience. Camera bag - try modifying an army surplus gas mask bag (or such) and use cut up yoga mat for dividers. Getting near 50k subs😊. Cheers!

A6300 doesn't have IBIS, it's the a6500 😉

[@paulm8157]

@ Correct! There’s a “Steady Shot” setting in the A6300 Fn menu, but it applies to lenses that use optical stab.

[@CurtisPadley]

Haha thanks Paul glad you enjoyed the accountants ideas 😆👌 Somthing to be wary of for sure, however no such problem with the one I picked up. A6300 is a great option. However just out of budget range for this video. Correct primes do have mechanical moving parts for focus. I just meant not a zoom. Have a good weekend Paul! 😀

[@HannahPartyOfOne]

Thank you for this!! I was getting so confused with the conflicting advice people were giving, so I just went with your recommendations!

[@DeafGirl93]

Right. I agree. Best Buy told me to get the Nikon D7500 but that was almost $300 over my budget. Then another worker told me to get that Nikon D3400 but that was also not in my budget. My budget was $1,000 or less. So I ended up getting the same camera my mom has which is the Canon EOS Rebel T7 premium kit. One of my sister in laws has the Canon EOS Rebel SL3. How I know which camera my sister in law has is because one time we were at my parents house and she left her camera on the kitchen table and when she wasn’t in the room I took a photo of the camera so I look it up later and completely forgot about the photo until recently.

[@GolamPunjatun]

Love from Bangladesh. This budget is so high. 😊

[@ender1.2]

Thanks to your guide. I got into photography with low budget. Price still depends in the country you're living in, but so far your video helped me a lot. Meantime; when it comes to lens. In May 2024; there is TTArtisan 56mm 1.8 now with Auto Focus.

[@christopherphyall7917]

Hey Curtis, I’m just curious if it would be worth it to spend a little extra and get a camera which doesn’t have a crop lens? Ideally I want to get into astrophotography and landscape photography so was wondering if you have any pointers!

[@Maliqueliburd_]

Nice vid bro, im just starting out and was considering the sony zv e10 but im considering the a6000 and sigma 18-50. Im just wondering if you suggest i go with the zv e10 and the 18-50 or get the a6000 with the 18-50 and mayb and sigma 30 mm f1.4 or the recommended viltrox 56mm

[@CurtisPadley]

Thanks dude! If you are looking at doing just photography A6000 would save you money. But ZV-E10 is good for video when starting out. So if that's a requirement for you. ZV-E10 would be better choice. No matter which setup you get. I would highly recommend the sigma 18-50 that thing is OP! ⚡ 30mm I haven't tested out but have heard fantastic things. It's a tough one between those two if I'm honest. I'd say sigma 30mm. Sorry wasn't so helpful at the end, but hope the rest of that inform was useful! ✌️

[@20111111jorg]

I still have my old a6000 and love to shoot with it. My preference though is with a shoulder strap as with a lens it can get pretty heavy at the end of the day. And even with hundreds of shots, my one battery usually lasts though the day.

[@trav0u844]

For vloggers, if you can spend a little more money get the sony a6100, it has a flip up screen and records at 4k 30fps

[@angelsjoker8190]

Start with the a6000 and 18-50 Sigma, and wait before you buy any prime. Go out, take photos in a lot of situations for a while and then check your photos at what focal length you'd like to have that extra aperture most, and then buy a prime accordingly. 56mm is great for portraits, but if you are more a macro, wild life, or street photography, you may want to go for something else.

[@colinmeredith7114]

I'm going through those stages and have been back and forth between Sony a7 IV and Canon R6 II...now R6 III is imminent.

[@thegamingrelish9272]

My question as a non photographer is, is a camera worth investing in nowadays when editing can turn pretty much any photo even from a smartphone into a great picture? My thought is what’s the point in investing in camera gear when nearly all the photos we see today now have been edited on a computer. I have an iPhone 15 and the photos and videos are great and if I want them to look a bit better I can just edit them.

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

Depends, I'm a newbie too, but I want to capture raw images with no editing for shooting fine arts. I think we all have different needs, but finding one for what u need is rather annoying.

[@petercollins7848]

The main thing if you are a beginner is to buy used from good companies like mpb etc. These companies have superb cameras for sale which are carefully checked and carry a guarantee.

[@mlhm5]

I do not like the a6000 because no mic input and no 4K plus AF has been improved. My suggestion is to buy from a top notch retailer like MPB and start with the Sony a6400 - $619USD + Sony 16-70mm f/4 - $339 - This is a very small package.

[@CapturedByKen]

I started photography in 2017 and this is such a helpful video

[@CurtisPadley]

Glad it was helpful 🙌

[@IvanGOrtolan]

You can also start with less. Just pick one lens and learn photography you can do with that lens.. then you'll know better which lens you need next

[@natebarts3226]

Very helpful video. I can’t decide which one to get. Sony A6400 or Canon EOS R50 😅

[@CurtisPadley]

I reocmmned Sony better lens support then Canon :)

[@natebarts3226]

@@CurtisPadley that’s true since canon eos r50 is one year old only

[@xXN0SK1LLZXx]

Im four minutes in and thank you so much. You have taken alot of my stress away. Ive just bought an A7 mk2 and was panicking because i thought i made a bad choice paying 530 pound with a lens boxed. But looking at you talking about t a6000 really put me at ease. And now im just excited to get it

[@I4mSaleem]

WOW this is all I needed 🤭 Thanks CP 🌟

[@koljaheidenreich7409]

Sony 18-105 f4 + 30 or 50mm f1.4 is gamechanger. Both are on used market not that expensive but it is a Crazy Allrounder. Then spending Money on a Cage because then the cam feels better in your hands. In comparison to the camera the 18-105 is realy big and small camera with big lens dosn ´t feel that good. With this setup you have a good an not that espensive setup for learning photographie. The 18-50 f2.8 is a good Lens but i think if you start photographie you need big as possible focal length differences to find out in which section of photographie you ´ll go. I shoot long time with the 18-105 and yes f2.8 is nice to have but i think f4 is for the beginning enough. Love your videos:)

[@FC-sw9zz]

Hey brother. I loved the content, it was super informative. If I have some extra money laying around, what camera would you recommend to shoot videos with? You mentioned this camera isn’t that good for videos ?

[@Alorscty]

just bought a canon 600d last yeard even tho its old but its great for daily use

[@BloodBoughtMinistries]

What is the best Sony crop for the money with decent battery life? The short battery life of some of the earlier mirror less cams is a deal breaker

[@RobbertsTravelGuides]

Curtis could you make a video for 'Established' Photographers, i used a Canon DSLR and want to move to Sony. and finally start making cool shots aswell. Prefered the 3th generation Sony A7, purely becouse it has ironed out the major flaws and it is fast enough to be able to use as a beginning into the Alpha brand.

[@BeautyNFood]

Thanks for this video. It really cleared up a lot of questions I needed answered.

[@CurtisPadley]

Glad it was helpful!

[@isbestlizard]

If you have the extra 200 pound, swap the 56 viltrox for the 75 f/1.2 - 56 is already close to the 50 of the zoom and the quality of the 75 is next level :D

[@CurtisPadley]

75mm is a brillianr lens! The only think I think that should be added is it depends on what people are looking for in a lens. As the 75mm is heavier, less compact and a longer focal length. So it depends what people need from a lens. I have made a video comparing the two :)

[@georgecenteno2779]

First camera buyer: I want this or the canon m50 mark ii. Idk which to buy. I wanna record some basketball games and do some videos for my channels. Both are good right? Which do I choose? Both seem to be around the same price on Amazon…

[@rinjaniaksara26]

And don't forget the dry box to store the camera and lenses ✌

[@TheEnobis]

I'd say one lense is enough for a beginner 💯 😅 second hand saved me a lot of money!

[@CurtisPadley]

Absolutely!

[@gabrieldesaghiotto3727]

Aventador on background 😍

[@doomsmith]

I understand that photography is expensive. We get it. But what I would really like to see, is someone who can offer their expertise on products that cost less than an entire month's rent, but still give some performance which would be suitable to a **starting** photographer. I feel like people in whatever industry get so detached from the reality of the general consumer with their income from the long career in the field and social media giving opportunities to get equipment for free etc etc. If someone wants to start a hobby, without immediately jumping into the semiprofessional level. Like, as an actual starting point. Like I can suggest parts for a computer that is capable of playing new games at decent fps that would run around 500 dollars. But then people say "budget" computer and then show options that are 1500 or more and it's like yeah those aren't the 5-20k computers on the high end sure. But they are NOT "budget" by any real metric. Essentially everyone who does that is just saying if you're poor, give up. And that's a really scummy and disappointing way to introduce a hobby.

[@treebugg]

I’m still learning with my mom’s g’old G7X Canon not the best but I go for the basics before actually getting expensive one

[@keithwreyford999]

Love the video just one point I did not catch you recommend a couple of manipulation apps can you give them again please

[@fabianecavalcante7024]

The effort you putted in this video made me wanna be your friend

[@CurtisPadley]

Thank you!

[@jorgeRamirez-yc2eh]

I recommend the fujifilm xa1 and invest on x mount lens

[@aymanchuwa761]

I’m kinda into getting the 56mm but I don’t think you have a video on the Viltrox 56mm 1.4 tho 😢 not sure how great it’ll be 😅

[@rocky9023]

Hey there man! big fan from Malaysia here. Should I go for a Sony ZV-E10 or a Sony A6400? Also what lenses should I get for a balance in photography and videography?

[@FreedomInDiscipline]

I’m going with the zv-e10 and sigma 30mm I’m buying it tomorrow I will let you know how it is my friend

[@Gol.DM06]

​@@FreedomInDiscipline zv e10 mark 2 is coming this spring , i suggest u wait a little bit

[@FreedomInDiscipline]

@@Gol.DM06 I literally just ordered it 2 days ago :/

[@Gol.DM06]

@@FreedomInDiscipline its a banger device tho, really good for videography, the new one come out this March/may but nevermind is still a solid camera

[@punk_floyd_8123]

Yup, you hit the nail on the head £1k is a lot of money that I can't afford. Giving this video a thumbs up still. Because whilst I won't be watching it, you mentioned that right at the start, so I didn't waste my time watching a video that's not for me. Props to you for that 🤘

[@CurtisPadley]

@@punk_floyd_8123 no problem mate, if it’s any help you could always pick up an A6000 with a sigma 18-50 that will cost you less if that’s any help and with in budget! ✌️

[@punk_floyd_8123]

@CurtisPadley I'm gonna save and get the nikon d3500 refurbished with a starter lense for like £350-400 I think 👌 I was looking after I saw this video. Thanks for your response though ❤️

[@matthewwilsoncrhs]

This is a good video. I was set on buying the Sony A6700 but after watching this video I might downgrade on the body and save room for a couple of good lenses.

[@TheRealJoyboy94]

Great video Curtis! I recently got a Sony mirrorless. Ended up getting a great deal on a a6400. I Want to try that viltrox lens you've recommended. Any tips on fixing the purple fringes in post?

[@moonoutlander9741]

You can do that on post easily. Almost every RAW editing software has a slider or other control which allows you automatically remove the fringing. Just move the slider until it disappears 🎉

[@CurtisPadley]

Congrats on new camera and getting a great deal! You can fix it in Lightroom Classic with editing. Alternatively if you have the budget I would recommend the sigma 56mm F1.4 instead. I've left a link in description if you wanna check it out! I've also made dedicated videos on that 56mm it's the best out there. The Viltrox is good budget option but sigma is the best overall 56mm prime! Hope that helps 😁

[@MrXRes]

Thank you, I wish I've seen your video a little earlier

[@markusschewe2350]

Starting out you could also consider a MFT sensor camera. The sensor is smaller and so are the lenses. Especially if you are interested in animals or sports. The Olympus OMD-EM10 mark 3 caught my eye. It has image stabilisation (a6000 and a6400 do not) and the small sensor is more effectively stabilized than e.g. the APSC sensor in the a6700. So you can handhold longer exposure time making up for some disadvantages of the smaller sensor. This camera is tiny! I wish I knew the option to really be able to make a good decision. You can also use all Lumix lenses on Olympus. Btw I chose an a6400 with the 35f1.8 and later added the Sigma 18-50 and the Sigma 16f1.8. Last remark: on a budget you could also start with the Ttartisan 27f2.8, it is said to be nice. It is more zoomed in than a smartphone but not too much to handle in the beginning.

[@empressdoinalot]

Yep. He forgot M43. Cheaper and lighter

[@MrWhere2005]

Very true. I didn't realise about M43 until I'm already heavily invested into Sony apsc. I definitely would consider M43 if I'm starting again because it fit perfectly with my needs.

[@empressdoinalot]

@@MrWhere2005 how about just having both. I bought 3 more lenses for my ZVE-10 last year. But still purchased a m43 camera, with an extra lens, this year second hand for £300.99 on eBay. Well worth it.

[@maire4715]

Great video, thanks for all the tips! One question: Do I need a mount converter if attaching a sigma lens to a Sony camera? Trying to take up photography but it is pricey!

[@jameschetwynd]

Lot of older good equipment Spent $300 on my Nikon coolpix p510 42x zoom 24-1000 Great photos Other bridge good too

[@Crazyworldd160]

sigma 16mm 1.4 is amazing too

[@Thedivinevision.19]

Great vid mate I started with canon 90d 18-135mm and a 50mm f1.8

[@mohammed_the_train_spotter]

90d is amazing

[@dylan5066]

Can you please make a video for video photography in a gym setting? Or outside setting?

[@CurtisPadley]

I don’t do gym stuff it’s not my area of expertise, Keep searching though there are other great content creators here on KZbin who all have their unique experience ✌️

[@andrisstanga5938]

That Sigma lens is sooo good. Any not just for Sony.

[@bzr3259]

So far ive heard, A6000 series of Sony are a good bunch to start with. What about their compatibility with third party lens?? Like sigma , Tamron, etc .

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

great choice in camera 90% of the work is you and the lens the camera just focuses and writes essentially and after 18MP you are kind of getting past what the eye can distinguish. If you want to test the waters and tinker you can buy adaptors for other lens mounts for your body as well so I always recommend the A6000, depending on their subject a whole host of different lenses some expensive others could be 40+ years old and for a "camera" bag looks for bags that have nothing to do with camera I buy shoulder sling bags saves you money and doesn't advertise what you have.

[@ClumsyAI]

So, your entire budget is for outdoor shot, I don't know why all the advice on the internet is mainly focusing on outdoor shots only, What about indoor, Small studio, small events where there isn't much light, sparing some amount on light won't hurt.

[@buschbrothersfan45]

maybe because a lot more people like nature and outdoor. just a thought

[@1unisol1]

Viltrox 56mm 1.4 is great, but the Viltrox 56mm 1.7 is half the price and just as great : )

[@CurtisPadley]

@@1unisol1 Decent budget lens however this video was created before that lens was released 😅

[@sennay9974]

Should I get a canon m50 or a sony a6000 for a beginner? Thanks🎉

[@CurtisPadley]

A6000, avoid M50. Canon discontiued the M line of cameras and they have a different mount to the RF mount.

[@ruiricardo30]

this video is great..and i upgrade lens kit to sigma 30 mm and sigma 56mm