THE BEST CAMERAS OF 2024 | Which Brand Won?

[@ekofotoz8260]

I think the Z8 is the camera of the year.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Ohhhhh what makes you say that?

[@dukebozikowski3801]

It’s impressive but Nikon needs a sensor with more than 10.5 stops of dynamic range in raw (no noise reduction)

[@Bigcookfilms]

Just sold my S5ii and picked up a Nikon Z8, I also have a DJI osmo pocket 3

[@BrittneyJanae]

Oh nice! What made you get the z8?

[@Princeton_James]

@@Bigcookfilms how do they compare? I really like my S5ii and wondering if the Z6iii is any better .

[@WasionKey]

Just got a S5ii after using the R6 for video since 2020.. i don’t think I’ll ever use another canon camera for video again. I’ve already started selling off most of my RF lenses.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Wow! What makes you like the S5ii more?

[@W1ll88]

Your lighting/framing and color grading is really damn good!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!!

[@DC4Ky]

Love my lumix S5II! Such a great hybrid it gets all my photography and video work done!

[@BrittneyJanae]

I gotta give it more use!!

[@niptharuler1846]

That's the camera I want so Bad I currently own the Canon 80D DSLR still a good camera just need buy more lens

[@antoniowilliams4410]

I'm a Lumix S5ii user and I love them.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Mannnn I gotta play with mine more next year! People really do love lumix! And a reputation like that doesn’t go unnoticed

[@antoniowilliams4410]

Looking to take a step to another lever so I really want to learn a different ecosystem. I do have my eye on the FX3 or a black magic cinema camera

[@antoniowilliams4410]

If you have time check out my short film I shot with the S5ii name of the film is (echoes of the asphalt) it's on KZbin hope you enjoy it

[@malted_melanin]

Love my pocket 3. Still growing as a content creator at it is super versatile for me. BTW, love you videos!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

The pocket 3 is such a great little camera for content creating!!! And thank you!

[@NoelLeavy]

I want to start creating self cinematic films, which camera should I buy s5ii, as7iii, Blackmagic 6k or fx30.

[@BrittneyJanae]

If it’s self then anyone with autofocus works

[@NoelLeavy]

⁠@@BrittneyJanae which one would you choose personally ?

[@LouieGe]

Thank you so much for the list, I'm still trying to figure out the cinema camera for me but it looks like the best one is the one that is specific for the job. Happy New year!!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

It really Is! I’m always using diff cameras based on what I’m doing but the fx3 is def my main camera

[@MODESTYXO205]

If you were to buy a camera today, would you choose the FX3, ZV-E1, or the Canon R5 Mark II? For interviews and travel content, do you have any other suggestions?

[@BrittneyJanae]

Honestly the fx3! I heard about the zv-e1 overhearing so it’s not good for long interview style content. The body of the fx3 is better for rigging. But I also use my fx3 for travel content! So it’s just an all an around good camera!

[@MODESTYXO205]

@ would you choose the fx3 over the z6 iii if you could only have one

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@MODESTYXO205 I've only used the Zf and the Z8 but I will say this. Most clients I work with when they give me formats and resolutions of how they want me to shoot it's mostly sony. Most of them are familiar with the system and like it. So if you want to use it for work you may get more play with the fx3. If you have clients that don't care about that and you're in the nikon family, nikon is great!

[@ed61730]

An amazing year for Nikon and buying Red was the icing on the cake... That patent is now theirs too.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Facts!! I’m excited to see what they come out with in the future and what they do with that patent!

[@Andre-808-k1v]

You are Nikon colors are beautiful straight out of the camera my favorite

[@mariocharming9563]

Everyone will have their preferences but I do believe Nikon took the biggest leap this year. They are now in the video/ cinematography room and who knows may be leading the conversation going forward.

[@BrittneyJanae]

I agree! I think we should acknowledge that and give them some credit! They’ve been the but of jokes for years and this year they really popped out and showed us lol

[@mariocharming9563]

@BrittneyJanae Nikon rocking the anthem of the year on repeat "they not like us, they not like us" 😂

[@thereeltbell3289]

Love your work! I’m rocking the LUMIX G95 coming from my Canon 70D. Not sure if I’m fully sold on it just yet but I love the video image it produces. I guess the only thing is the autofocus speed and if I should invest in FF vs 4/3 instead.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Hmmmm yea 4/3 seems to be dying but I’m not sure! Longstanding I would say FF

[@GiantIslandEnt]

My camera journey went something like this: Sony NEX-VG20 - Panasonic GH3, GH4, GH5 - BMPCC6K - RED Komodo. I love my Komodo as it's the perfect size for travel, commercial and narrative work. I will say this though, the feeling of looking at Blackmagic footage straight out of camera is a chef's kiss. Similar to your situation I couldn't book work with the BMPCC6K with larger clients, but as soon as I switched over to the RED-- clients took projects seriously. (I often think about buying a Pyxis just because I miss Blackmagic workflow and cameras.) That said, I loved all my cameras for different reasons and now want to focus on owning cine glass. I currently own the full Meike S35 set and love them, but for client/narrative work-- looking to step up a bit.

[@BrittneyJanae]

I’m in the same boat as you! Wanting to focus on glass!! Most times I have to rent a camera anyway depending on the client and scale but one thing I won’t cheap on is glass!

[@slapskitchen7004]

Just saw your ad for the new Dell curved monitor. as soon as i heard you narrating i was like “Brittney Janae 👀!” #keepbeingamazing

[@BrittneyJanae]

Haha niceeee thank you!!

[@ADivaForLife]

2024 I finally got my Sony FX30 🤩🔥 ..do excited 💯 and a DJI Pocket 3

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@ADivaForLife ayeeee love the fx30!!! It’s going to really grow you creatively!!

[@jessfilmdiaries]

I'm definitely considering the s5iix to pair with my blackmagic cameras. Being able to get BRAW with the video assist makes it appealing, but i heard theres a bit of pag with external monitors 🙄lol

[@BrittneyJanae]

For the blackmagic? I didn’t thoroughly check that but it will be something I check! It may come down to the monitor and if you’re doing HDMI or SDI

[@P3ACE305]

Sony FX3 is Great but I feel like I haven’t unlocked all the way.. what’s setting do recommend when shooting BTS or mini commercials?

[@BrittneyJanae]

I got a couple videos on my settings but I do slog3. I focus on exposing 1 stop or so over but it really depends on how I want the outcome to be! It’s really the outside factors of the camera that plays a bigger part. But those are the base settings for sure! Once you do figure it out, you’re gonna be so happy! Let me know if you have specific questions

[@JMXCzw]

Dope content as always... I currently own the Lumix g7. Hoping to upgrade soon. It's crazy to think the Black Magic FF was launched @$1500. Hoping for more deals in 2025. Thanks for the list.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Yeah the Blackmagic is definitely a steal! Hoping for those deals too!! That’s why it’s such a good camera to get if someone is trying to grow but don’t have the crazy funds! The image is beautiful!

[@JMXCzw]

@BrittneyJanae will probably start out with the super35 then jump to the FF. Thanks again.

[@atikanfilms]

Sony FX3 and A7RV still bring the heat in the cinematography and photography spaces. Still hard to beat! Black Magic is super nice tho.

[@BrittneyJanae]

They’re really good for sure and leading the way! But blackmagic back for sure and Nikon!!

[@anthonyrock5039]

Awesome work! 🎉 love MQ r3d files and the portability for travel and access with my komodo. Wouldn't switch it for anything other than an arri mini or mini lf in the future. If i need anything more than the komodo i would rent. For stills i used to love my nikon d810 i replaced with gfx then later x2d. Nikon is doing everything right at the moment.

[@BrittneyJanae]

The Komodo is nice! Especially with darker skin tones! The colors are crazy! I rent as well so most times I’m using a arri when I’m DPing. But Nikon really did pop out this year!

[@Kross94]

lumix s5iix gang here. best budget option ever made

[@BrittneyJanae]

What makes you like it?

[@Kross94]

@@BrittneyJanae its price is fair, between advantages and disanvatages.for me the most importarnt is the cooling system, im from warm country, so i cant shoot 4k with no fan. and the v-log which has the best aesthetic for me (i was c-log & s-log user).

[@Abuzwebstar]

It allows you to record to 2tb ssd

[@BrittneyJanae]

@ oh wow that is amazing! Similar to blackmagic!

[@BrittneyJanae]

@ I’m still learning v-log! Where can I find a good v-log rec709 LUT?

[@Garytyronejohnson]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@OurVoicesOurLives]

I’ve filmed with LUMIX GH cameras for years, from GH1, 2, 3, 4 to GH5S. I wholeheartedly agree with you on the menu system. When I switched to Blackmagic cameras the menu system may have won me over more than the image. Lol. Though I understand the pocket cameras aren’t hybrid like the Panasonic cameras which probably contributes to the menu chaos.

[@BrittneyJanae]

That’s the thing too! Companies gotta understand you can have amazing specs but if it makes the workflow harder it doesn’t add up! It’s always why I always go back and forth between my fx3 and my blackmagic! lol

[@OurVoicesOurLives]

@@BrittneyJanae my job has a S5iiX and it takes so much scrolling to change a setting. Lol.

[@AfoteyAnnum]

Loved this video, but you saying that the Lumix menu was worse than Sony's was an ashy take lol Just kidding lolz 😂😅😂😅 Lumix, DJI, Arri, and Blackmagic have the absolute BEST UI hands down. Super easy to find options, unlike Sony where you have to go to multiple tiers of pages to get to some of the options, and with the S5IIX, having the ability to long press almost any button and set it to almost any function is MINT, and a super duper dope time saver. I don't own too many cameras, but I've used a ton, and the Lumix ones I've used are far and away the most fun to play with. They really are kind of set it and forget it devices. Besides the Arris, obviously😅

[@BrittneyJanae]

Lol it’s really bad!! Blackmagic and arri have the BEST! LUMIX and Nikon menu is trash lmbo. The functionality is different lol but the menu itself is boo boo lmbo

[@AfoteyAnnum]

@@BrittneyJanae BLASPHEMY LMAO ***unsubscribed Nah I feel you. If I'm being honest, the first time I picked up a GH4, I was lost. But once I got the hang of how the menu works, it becomes much more intuitive. And they have that feature where you can put all your most frequently used settings on one screen that you can access with a single button press. At any rate, I'm still working on trying to be like you when I grow up, what with you owning all them cameras. TEACH ME, SENSEI LMAO

[@dukebozikowski3801]

If you are thinking of going to Portugal. Go to Portugal, and don’t miss Cabo da Roca and URSA Beach

[@BrittneyJanae]

Wait how did you know I wanted to go to Portugal????

[@dukebozikowski3801]

@@BrittneyJanae You mentioned it in the video :)

[@juanthyme1569]

I’ve been LUMIX since G7 but started with Nikon and still use F-Mount lenses 😂😂😂. I have an S5IIx now.

[@BrittneyJanae]

See I love that lumix people are super faithful!

[@leighmosley7873]

Fx3, but still love my a7siii.

[@BrittneyJanae]

I can’t wait to get my fx3 back! I’m lost without it lol

[@leighmosley7873]

@ I know that’s right!!!

[@quiverfullproductionsllc]

you left my camera off this list ma'am 🤣🤣🤣

[@BrittneyJanae]

lol what camera was that?

[@quiverfullproductionsllc]

@@BrittneyJanae fx6😂😂 but I guess the fx3 can represent

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@quiverfullproductionsllc the fx6 is great! I don’t think it was the highlight more people were taking about the fx3 BUT everyone who already has the fx3 def wants the fx6 if they do client work! I always rent it when doing my interviews!!

[@quiverfullproductionsllc]

@ I literally almost bought the FX three instead of the FX six because of how small it was andshooting S log I still might

[@deshawnthedirector]

I am a Sony Guy ... currently use the FX6/FX3...

[@BrittneyJanae]

Those are my go too!!

[@KG-theknickerbockerkid]

I do not have any experience with the cameras you showed in this video. I will say that I have been looking at the Panasonic BGH1 and cine lens kits from Irix. Requires a while to save up. I was thinking get the camera new and the lenses second hand.

[@BrittneyJanae]

I would get the camera used and the lenses new. Or get them both used lol

[@titusnixon]

Hey Brittney, I stopped with the camera comparison at the beginning of the year because it just has you going around in a circle. I've never been a Nikon person, but that is the brand my little brother works with. I'm a Canon user because of its color science. I have the Canon R, C200, and the R5c. As you know this industry can be costly and switching brands adds to that cost.. Happy New year

[@BrittneyJanae]

I feel that! I don’t camera compare myself! I think every tool works you just got to find the best one for your project! I was a canon girl my whole beginning filmmaking career!

[@BrittneyJanae]

What would you say was the best camera of 2024???

[@GiantIslandEnt]

Not related, but I would LOVE if you did a video on diffusion filters. I was testing a bunch the other day and found myself living with the 1/8 & 1/4 Glimmerglass set.

[@CreatedbyZyaire]

My best camera of 2024 was DJI Osmo Pocket 3!

[@quiverfullproductionsllc]

I really Love the FX6 it really is a work horse.

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@GiantIslandEnt funny enough I have a video coming out on why they are hurting your image! But I also have a video coming out on diffusion filters lmbo! So I got you!

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@quiverfullproductionsllc huge fan of the fx6 and usually rent it when I’m shooting interviews with my fx3!

[@Rukiasriot1]

No Fuji love? The xh2s still good and the the xvi dropped too

[@BrittneyJanae]

So I spoke on the Fuji but didn’t put it in. I talked about the xvi. But the only thing is it was a quick highlight but not too crazy! So I took it out! The xh2 def should have been on the list for sure!

[@jeffhillah4155]

Please active more langue next time🙏

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@jeffhillah4155 I’m confused

[@colinthecameraguy]

@@BrittneyJanaeme too, I read that 3 times and was like, ‘Say what “ 🤷

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@colinthecameraguy lol. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one. I still don’t know how to help him.

[@colinthecameraguy]

@BrittneyJanae it’s like Google translate, on a bad day! I mean langue seems like it should mean language but it’s not really helping. So; please, more and next time we get but Active is a bit random. I feel we’ve spent far too much time on this conundrum, we should probably just move on right? 😆

[@PLGDMMG]

🫡 first!

[@Briaismynameoh]

Another outstanding video - great job Brittney! Thank you!! P.S. - can you turn on gifts for this video? This is exactly what I needed and I'd love to send a thank you 💸

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@Briaismynameoh I can def learn how to do it!! Thank you so much!!

[@FernandoGamboa-n2d]

I love your work!!! I’m a DP myself based out in Houston, Texas. Happy new year. I own a Red Komodo right now. Currently saving for a Venice 2. @nameisnando

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!! Appreciate you!! And the Venice 2 is NICE!! What makes you want get the Venice 2?

[@FernandoGamboa-n2d]

@BrittneyJanae well I’ve always been a fan of Sony, I got my chance to play with it and fell in love. I also spoke with one of the DPs from Snowfall and he told me that was his goto Camera. I’m also an Arri lover 😁🎥

[@FernandoGamboa-n2d]

I also love the look of skintones when I cast a key light on set. Looks amazing especially in 3200k