Top Cameras for Every Budget: Best Picks for 2024

[@CoreyAllgood]

You know what I like about this video the most? You were insanely positive and vendor-agnostic. When there were complaints, you voiced them, but you never went after a brand or talked down on a single camera. I REALLY wish the photo/video/A/V world was more like this. Thank you for this awesome video!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks for the comment. It has become the "thing to do" to make negative videos. Negative videos get better views and seem to make people think you are honest. It's sad really, I see good channels being sucked into this and making these videos purely for views.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

​@@markwiemels another thing I see is (relatively) positive videos with quite negative titles. Often against m43 which I find kind of sad (guess I'm afraid m43 will die simply cause of a fad of wanting to have something to look down on ...)

[@philmtx3fr]

Due to the fact that brands now deliver a new camera every year or every six months and the new functionnalities are very poor vs the previous one, I only buy second hand camera generally which are 2 years old. They are cheap, work perfectly and are largely sufficient for me. Same for the lenses. You can find very few used lenses for 70% or half their price new. A lot of people buy prime lenses because it s pro, but finally use their zoom at 90% and re sell their prime very little used. And you know what… it s good for the planet :).

[@WBS2359]

Good.

[@TheUllom15]

​@@markwiemelsA negative video every one and a while is okay even understandable but there are so many creators making only negative content if that was all I watched on a daily basis I would be toxic myself, and my mental health would definitely suffer considerably. There's a way to be "negative" without it being hurtful or toxic. Love it. Keep up the good work. Very informative as well

[@morgannunneley136]

This is strangely enough one of the best videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin for the simplicity of its intent. This is a perfect example of how to review products in my opinion without a single exception. Thanks for the info, am going to start looking for a LUMIX.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks.

[@zaporoshti3392]

@@markwiemels I don't get why no Nikon cameras? especially z50?

[@visionz_n_media]

I think the Nikon Z5 is a highly slept on full frame camera under $800. It has dual card slots, 24mp sensor, 4k30, and IBIS. As a portrait photographer and hobbyist wildlife photographer, the Z5 is a very capable camera that I will occasionally pick up over my higher end Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras.

[@hendrickziegler8487]

Yes. I'd also throw in a Z7 or Z7ii. Both are available for well under 2000€ used and that sensor is just pure bliss.

[@BadGVideoGames]

Meh, the Crop at 4k is brutal on the Z5. For about $100 more, you can get a Lumix S5 Mark 1 that doesn't have a crop at 4K30, also has the dual slots plus 10 bit color.

[@hendrickziegler8487]

@@BadGVideoGames it isn't a video camera. But still a very viable stills camera. And a 1.7x crop factor is still well usable. That is not much worse than APSC.

[@BadGVideoGames]

@@hendrickziegler8487 Yeah, but the S5 is just as good as a stills camera and L-mount has a lot more support too from Lens manufacturers. The Z5 is the Canon RP of its lineup, which is exactly why no one buys it 😎

[@amermeleitor]

The Z5, the autofocus is slow. If you can live with that it's a great full frame entry level camera.

[@SP-ll8nv]

As a low budget photographer who has tinkered with a wide range of older cameras, I think this is the best comparison I've seen ! Great video.

[@markwiemels]

So kind, thank you.

[@doozledumbler5393]

Olympus EM-10s are one of the best budget small cameras. Been using one since 2014. I considered the Canon M50 but not having IBIS was a dealbreaker.

[@twilightkids]

I just got the Canon R7 for $750 with less than 1000 actuations including a 256gb v60 angelbird card, battery, and charger, but no box. Camera and card were unregistered, so I was able to register them with Canon and Angelbird respectively. Heck of a deal, especially since I already have the Sigma 18-35 and 50-100 art lenses and their use is made much better with the IBIS in the R7. I feel pretty stoked about the value for this rig at that price point, particularly for me and the EF mount lenses I already own. Great video, thanks!

[@osceolaseminole5596]

Yeaaa. awesome find. I would do that in a minute. Congratulations. Was it a local camera shop?

[@twilightkids]

Sorry, missed responding to this. Got lucky with an eBay auction. Made an offer 25% below Buy It Now price and seller accepted. I was stunned, but grateful!

[@RamirezHD]

"none flown me to an exotic destination"...subscribed

[@zakarya6836]

Finally, someone objective. Clear and precise. Thank you very much.

[@markwiemels]

So kind of you, thanks.

[@hamidmohsin3778]

Exactly. Good work young man ❤

[@aaronkim1289]

As someone who is starting to look into photography, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@brompterdam]

Just bought the OM-D EM-M1 I in silver and almost new condition of €150. Everything included except for the packaging. Really nice to handle and the images are still stunning. So far, everything is working well for an already used with 9000 shutter count. This E-M1 along with my €95 PEN E-P3 are my EDC combo.

[@odyssey24]

hey mate where did you manage to find this deal ? Are you from U.S.A ?

[@martingreenberg870]

@@odyssey24 I bought an EMD1Mii for $400. It has PDAF. Great IBIS and built quality. Very nice colors. Limited video features. The 12-40 pro lens lives on this body. Dollar for dollar maybe the best value. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@Joshua.Wheeler]

This is a legendary video…As an intermediate, budget photographer/ videographer that has been binge-watching informative camera videos from most major creators since 2019 (I try to stay up to date on gear so I can buy the best used stuff when new stuff comes out) … this is the best recommendation/ comparison video I’ve seen bar-none. Idk if we just have similar likes and aesthetic choices or something, but this was really incredible. Definitely saving it to reference over the years as I save up for more used gear. Thanks for the great content and in-depth knowledge!

[@markwiemels]

Very kind, thank you.

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

Love mine. Got a 12mm f2 Walimex pro 18mm f2 fuji 55-200mm fuji I then use an M42 adapter for A hoya 49mm f1.8 A helios 44-2 A tokina 100-300 f5.6 And a tair 300mm f4.5 Plus 83.5 mm of extension tubes Had the lot for ten years and it still smashes out incredible images.

[@dr.smasher4892]

My Canon M50 Mk2 is my workhorse for still photography. It's a great piece of kit for my budget.

[@dan.allen.digital]

The Fujifilm X-T3 is my favorite. There is something special about the texture, build quality, and shutter sound. My X-T5 feels like a cheap piece of plastic in comparison. The X-T3 gets my vote of all the cameras you mentioned. It has a much better EVF than the X-T1 or X-T2.

[@josuastangl7140]

I'm super happy with my X-T4, but if you're fine with always bringing extra batteries, I'd recommend saving 300€ and just getting an X-T3, that's a better deal.

[@raulmedina6223]

I agree but I’ll take my xt5 simply over battery usage

[@bwellington3001]

I also own Lumix S5II and i think you should have mentioned couple of things: One good thing - Real Time LUT and Lumix Lab App, those can make this camera appeal to Fujifilm crowd in areas that Nikon Zf cannot, JPEG functionality and video colors without doing post processing. And one bad thing that i think cannot be ignored - moire pattern artifacts. You WILL encounter them and you WILL see them more than on camera brands that install low pass filters on their sensors. After vacation i found a few pictures with moire patterns, it was mostly fixable after post and doing resize, but there was one picture that i deemed unsalvageable. Never ever before on my fuji camera i have seen moire patterns in 4 years of usage.

[@techsmac3293]

Got myself Lumix S5IIX and oh my the image quality, the features, the IBIS, video modes and most importantly Active Cooling with heat sink was the best one for me as I mostly shoot outdoors in Florida. I’m so happy I went with this bad boy and there’s no looking back now…superb built quality as well

[@Superbus753]

There are some things I would like to add. I was surprised that you included the omd em-1. while i agree that it doesn’t look too good for OM System (formerly known as Olympus) at the moment I wouldn’t say the whole micro four thirds system is on the way out. The system still goes very strong and just brought very good new gear. Also it has stellar lenses and is the only affordable and possible to carry for wildlife photography.

[@GreySectoid]

My recommended photography camera list: E-M5 mk1 & mk2, E-M10 mk2, X-T2, A7RIII. These are the cameras I will never sell.

[@knowwork9]

What about a7iii he didn't mention it in the video i think

[@WonsOibaf]

What about olympus e10 mk3 ?

[@atefabassi2348]

I don't have money to buy a camera but i have watched the whole video ! Thank you for your energy and effort

[@claytonlh]

I picked up the e-m1 mkI on mpb last year with just over 200 shutter count. It was less than $300. Amazing deal. I've wanted this camera since the day it came out.

[@MurphyGreg]

Wow Mark, one of the absolutely best camera recommendation videos made. Very practical on the why for each camera and not brand centric. Lots to think about for next purchase and your approach to decision making for all future purchases, new or used. Very well done 🙌🙌

[@asmallnigerian]

This video just confirmed that I need to save for a Lumix s5II

[@pitrochied]

the r8 is my dream camera... loved someone acknowledge this fabulously priced beast

[@vista_media_]

I just did a "Best Cameras Under a Grand Video" and my goodness did this put it to shame 😂 hats off to you for being so thorough man. An inspiration to say the least!

[@zenthous9568]

Yours isnt too shabby either mate dw

[@vista_media_]

@@zenthous9568 Thank you 🙏

[@odddcinema]

Best Camera review in KZbin history. Respect and love❤️

[@markwiemels]

So kind, thanks.

[@DavinciHD_]

See camera sensors exposed like that always gives me chills. Great video . Very informative. I’ve got a Sony Fx30 and LUMIX GH4 I run for most shoots . Both are built into cinema rigs .

[@AlexandreeSantoss]

I’m buying the Sony a6700 next week! Rather have that above any full frame camera in the ‘under $1500’. I used one for over a week recently, a friend of mine owns it and allowed me to try it for a bit over a week, and this thing is a beast both for photography and even better for video! It goes well against many full frame cameras and from what I have experienced it sometimes does even better! You can’t go wrong with this little beast! I recommend it!

[@akak5128]

I love this channel, this man has so much integrity, I’ve been here for years now, I’ve never seen this guy shill for anyone. It’s so much fun to get amazing results with gear that costs 1/10th of my pro gear, also every time someone buys a used our planet is that much more sustainable! Literally doing gods work lol

[@markwiemels]

Thanks.

[@wallflower8153]

Cannot emphasize enough how helpful this video is

[@AA-tb7rg]

Subscribed. What a down to earth no BS no drama fact based video.

[@eymericfouilhe3019]

And nikon camera ? Like z50 which is an insane value, or even like z5... And the z6 iii or z8 ?

[@jolansb]

This. A Z6 can be had for dirt cheap indeed (I had mine in good condition for 500e). The autofocus isn't perfect in low light condition but for a stabilized FF camera with excellent ergonomics, it's completely unmatched at this pricepoint!

[@thenoobieditor]

Was looking for this comment. Own a z50 and love it.

[@PinnuskaTV]

@@jolansb I saw Panasonic G9 for 400 euros which is hard to beat

[@tomd4748]

@@jolansbyeah, when you’re looking at crop sensor cameras with prices that approach full frame, it makes zero sense. Just get the entry level FF instead.

[@avicenna6791]

Z5?? why use full frame if it cant shoot 4K 60p 😂

[@ivannachoo]

I would add the Canon RP in the under $600 category. Canon USA has them regularly on sale "factory refurbished" for $599.

[@Thirsty_Fox]

Seems to have very poor dynamic range at lower to mid ISO range. Around 2 full stops worse than some APSC cameras even. Might not matter too much but worth knowing before buying.

[@vgee3926]

I'm no pro but I honestly pick up my M50 before I pick up my RP..probably just gunna end up selling it down the line

[@ivannachoo]

The shortcomings of the RP are well documented. Even with it being a 5 years old, for $600, it has a lot to offer. It comes down to use case and budget. I use the RP as a travel/casual/studio/backup camera. Also, I shoot primarily stills and not much video. So, it ticks off a lot of boxes for me.

[@treqjosh]

@@ivannachoothis is the same use case for me and am quite happy with my RP also.

[@markwiemels]

@@ivannachoo I agree. It’s a lot of camera at that price.

[@alkophoto]

I used to have all major camera brands in my hands. My favorite brand is Fuji. The lenses are so good, and their price is fabulous. Still cameras are mostly designed to take pictures, and are capable of shooting a video. For the video, I used Black Magic 6K. It is the best set for a budget.

[@bluejay3945]

Outstanding! I’m going to have to watch this multiple times but I would have liked to see u break it down between pure photos and strictly video use. I know that’s nit picking but I could care less about the video so seeing ur recommendations up and down the $ line for photo shooters would have been very useful. Thank u for always sharing so much knowledge. I appreciate u so much ❤

[@lionheart4424]

Great video Mark, Thank you! I want to add my thoughts about some of your recommendations: - Canon M50: An amazing camera, really my first love that I had to sell in order to fund my trip to Japan (sadly). I just want to say that in my experience, the 4k video of this camera beats even some high end phones. So if you are on a budget and can adjust to the loss of AF and the crop, you can do a lot with it in video! - Fujifilm X-T2: So I went to Japan and from my budget I was able to hunt it down under $600 USD. The mechanical shutter sound is the absulte best I have heard in real life! It performed amazingly well with the XF 16-80mm F4 R WR OIS lens. Coming from an X-T5 I thought I would struggle again without IBIS but really had no issue, the OIS allowed me to get decent shots in moderate low light! Also records in 4K 24fps which I was super happy with. And tbh, the dials experience with Fuji can be really fast once you get used to it! Keep up the good work man!

[@j_taylor]

Shutter sound is not something I considered before, but now you've got me thinking. There is something satisfying about the shutter in my old Canon SLRs. The silent shutter on the Olympus XA is marvelous for discreet street photos. The Nikon D700 shutter sounds like I'm reloading a bolt action rifle. What kind of shutter sound do you prefer, and why?

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Nice video! I'm glad you included the ZF as an honorable mention. While it may not be the perfect camera for every user, it's still a great one!

[@arturkamlibeh6931]

Great video as always Mark, I have never even considered Olympus, and after your first recomendation of the EM-1 spent some hours learning about Olympus and I think it will be my choice of new camera, searching for a deal on E-M1 Mk III now. Congrats on the video!

[@dontipton4570]

Great choice. It’s a wonderful camera. The 12-100 f4 is a great do it all lens

[@pluggednickels7321]

@@dontipton4570agreed I went m4/3 about a year ago and have never regretted it. The extra features on the Olympus and lumix bodies are great to have. Pro capture is a game changer for fast action shooting. I also enjoy live composite and focus stacking. The 12-100mm is a great choice I would also recommend the Panasonic 12-60mm 2.8-4 and 50-200mm 2.8-4.0. Between Olympus and lumix there is just a vast choice of high quality glass. And it’s small size and weight is a great plus as well

[@davidg5898]

Thanks for giving honest, experience-based opinions! It helped clinch a decision for me. I was playing with a hand-me-down Pana GH1 and like how an MFT rig complements my APS-C Canon setup. So I was considering the Pana GH5 II or Oly E-M1 mk3. I want a great stills and fast autofocus, and don't care about video at all. No other reviewer states so plainly that the Pana GH sensors aren't as good for stills as comparably priced alternatives. As soon as you said it, I realized that's exactly how I've been feeling about the GH1 (even when considering its age). Long story short, the Oly arrived 2 days ago and I'm loving it.

[@markwiemels]

The Oly will give you better colors (in my opinion) and better autofocus, that was 100% the right decision for a photo shooter only.

[@davidg5898]

@@markwiemels I put it through its paces at a vintage hearse show today. The Oly sensor has wonderfully natural color pickup, and the autofocus is lightning fast and accurate. Again, thanks for the honest and unbiased info.

[@ashandsnow1873]

WOW...what a perfect video for this. Thank you so much! I now know exactly how to upgrade my gear, what camera to purchase next!

[@rrrteee8405]

Mark, I have been following your channel for a couple years. You are the reason I bought an M6 Mk II (bravo to u and to Canon). this is a superb vid. I hope it doesn't get ignored because of its length by the folks with short attention spans. Really nice work here.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, that's still such a great camera!

[@firefliesandroses]

I bought the M6 ii because of his videos too and still enjoy using it.

[@dontipton4570]

Crater lake, one of my favorite places.

[@BP-xe7dw]

What a great video. Really well done. Yes, we all have our own opinions, it was great to hear yours. Sony a7 shooter, recently checked out Lumix in a store, you and your daughter were spot on. As soon as I put it in my hands and took a few shots, it felt really good. Keep up the great work.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@j_taylor]

How a tool feels can be really important. As Mark mentioned, if it inspires us to get out and play, that's valuable. Personally, I started with Canon, and when shopping for my first DSLR, I picked up a few comparable cameras and realized that the Nikon just "felt right." So I did. Several cameras later, my guide is still what whispers to my hands "take me out there, let's adventure!" The Lumix GX85 is my jacket-pocket camera and always a delight. Pardon me, my DSLR is dragging me o...

[@BP-xe7dw]

@@j_taylor Couldn't agree more with you. I sold my Ricoh GR3, it just didn't feel good in my hands. I rarely used it. I actually really like the older canons and nikons. Even though they are bulkier, ergonomically they were better designed than my A7 for sure. Some cameras look good and retro but feel terrible in your hands.

[@samfranklin3280]

What an amazing video, I didn’t have a massive idea about what sort of camera to buy / which one I really wanted. This review sold me on the Sony A7 IV, will be a good hybrid. Thanks for the informative video !

[@tomd4748]

You a pro? You spent a lot of money to take pics of your dog, if not 🤪

[@wikicamara]

Hey, great video! But I think you're overlooking some of the newer MFT cameras. The points you make about APS-C vs. FF also apply to MFT, and you actually get even better size-price benefits with MFT lenses. In terms of image quality, MFT and APS-C are pretty similar unless you're into astrophotography-then, yeah, you'd probably want to go full-frame rahter than APSC.

[@viktar_dr]

Absolutely agree with you

[@jjstarrprod]

Awesome comparison ! I was very much into photography between 2014 and 2020 and I've heard of pretty much all of them on KZbin, but never got such a comprehensive comparison. Being myself a previous Canon owner (EOS 600D and 60D) before switching to Fuji (started with the X-T10, which was my gateway drug to Fuji, then the X-T20, X-H1, and finally X-T3, which is my last owned camera), I'm super happy to see the X-T1,2,3 in your list. These cameras truly have something special to them, and it's a bloody shame Fuji has discontinued them, especially with the 2nd hand market scalpers going ham on Fujifilm cameras since their surprise hit with the X100V. Thank you for putting up such a detailed video, it's very refreshing to see someone who not only actually owned all of them, so has a lot of personal experience with them, but also going at it in a very down to earth way, and nothing sensationalist nor overly clickbaity negative (unlike this buffoon who's piling up on Fuji's lack of autofocus as if we were back in 2017 and building his whole channel around it... poor lad's viewers ratings dropped as fast as it artifically built up around a known issue for the past decade, and it just shows how authenticity truly is the most precious currency of our decade, as you've expertly demonstrated, so cheers to you).

[@DeSireeAlicea19]

I love my canon R7! Got it for pro-features at an aps-c price and the quality is more than enough for what I do. And I never thought I’d be a brand loyalist but canon got me with their M50 and I’ve been firmly planted in the canon camp even through their short comings and weird decisions 😅 also the footage of the 50k celebration cake was lovely. So nice to see how your family supports you 🤎 Great video as always.

[@henriquefujitani]

Me too!! The ibis is a huge pro also

[@Matt.Bogosian]

Just picked up an Lumix S5II so it was nice to hear you like it a lot.

[@markwiemels]

It just sooo good.

[@zenonbillings9008]

I have been a lumix shooter for the past 11 years . the quality and range of the Lumix line - up has vastly improved over those 11 years .... as has the quality of my photography. zen billings

[@bizpixvegas7651]

Hi Mark, fantastic video and your recommendations are spot on. I think we needed another category of $4,000 and below for which Sony A7RV, Nikon Z8 and Canon R5 would have been the candidates. Although I think the A7RV goes into the Fuji GFX 100s territory with its image quality. I own Sony A7RIVa and chose it over the GFX 100s for price and also availability of tons of lenses for it. No regrets with the Sony but still wanting a GFX 100!!!

[@sigurdrille9693]

„No regrets with the Sony but still wanting a GFX 100!!!“….😁

[@dalemettee1147]

Mark, have you ever had to control the high heat problem in Canon Cameras? One way is to install thermal pads. Ever had an experience with this?

[@Gurkenklemme]

Still using my canon eos 100d. Works pretty fine for travelling. Pretty old but also good for beginners (like me) especially for the price imo.

[@SixarStudios]

I have iPhone 13 Pro Max I think I’m good to go

[@bobby350z]

Got into GFX system about 6+ yrs ago and a happy camper.

[@FerroDGmng]

I bought original Lumix S5 for 1k three months ago. It's unbelievably good and I love using it, nothing to complain about it and I'll probably keep using it for years

[@elitealice]

So happy to see the Xh2 number 2 here! That’s my baby, got it stolen in Minnesota a couple months ago so need to replace it once I get the insurance money, but man I love shooting with that thing. So fun

[@JBEAN]

What is the $300 olympus like at night photography? For starry skies etc

[@MrBillkaz]

My man is fired up … I like this version

[@stevegodsell]

Great vid…. But must say micro4/3s already has an established lens system far beyond Sony. Don’t shoot with Olympus at the moment but I’d pick it over Sony crop any day for well developed colours and the almost infinite lens range. Sorry Sony fanboys 😂

[@MrKkspeed]

This video really shows thoughts and considerations for the potential buyers. You are not following other influencers and recommend cameras like the R100. That says a lot.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks.

[@christlifecobi722]

Awesome video. I believe my calling is videography and photography, so I will definitely be here to learn from this channel. 👍🏽

[@davidcantu5923]

Excellent work! Great perspective and logical information. Thank you!

[@regenytarmovies]

Every camera is a top pick in competent hands.

[@SourabhVourabh]

One of the best videos I've seen on KZbin. Thanks a lot, Mark!

[@Bloodlit]

I almost cried tears of joy when I first help the S5 after using an M50 for years.

[@makumanor2634]

i love how u start the video with that clarification. respect 👊

[@ecmjr]

That GFX will be my retirement camera...

[@47pricey]

By the time I can afford a GFX they will have all the conveniences of the fx series

[@bobby350z]

​@@47pricey- not sure what's missing. Rented an xt-5 and 56mm f1.2 to see but my gfx100s and 110mm f2 did better in nailing eye AF.

[@MichaelLaing71]

I call my GFX100s, my mid-life crisis camera.

[@4Kandlez]

@@47pricey xf

[@davidschultz5382]

Great video - if you like the Olympus E-M1, you should definitely check out the Mark II version. It's one of those massive leap updates, and still a super reasonably priced camera used. And the E-M1X is a monster for sports shooting.

[@BuzzAdven]

Never thought I ever would, but I bought the Lumix S5II. Incredibly impressed. I got it at a excellent price with the 20-60m lens. I ended up getting it based on the glass for the camera and the level of affordability--just like the camera. Plus Panasonic's persistent firmware updates. Only wish was that the S5II had a higher megapixel count for reframing, but still not a deal breaker since the photos and videos out if it look beautiful. Hopefully with the firmware updates AF gets better with tracking like sony & canon, but it doesn't seem far behind.

[@markwiemels]

You will be very happy. I use my S5II a lot, the recent firmwares have added a lot too, autofocus is very good now too.

[@GuntherJones]

1) Hopefully you will get flown out to an exotic location soon. 2) I saw your original video on the $350 XT-1 and missed the boat before the prices spiked -- so I got an EM1 Mark II and am super happy with it. 3) I would love to see a video on the M43 system. Thanks!

[@davidrutledge6215]

Wow, I so enjoyed your elicidation of all these cameras. Immediately subscribed. Thank you!

[@osceolaseminole5596]

I did the same. So many things to consider when looking to upgrade from a Canon eos20D. Feeling overwhelmed.

[@emmanuelharbor2350]

Best budget camera guide. Thanks for sharing

[@aleko_rc]

Excellent video Mark, love your content, lots of loves from Spain ❤

[@JohnJohn-fz6nt]

You just HAD to end with my dream camera, didn't you?😂 But that Fujifilm XH was pretty cool too. Thanks for the reviews.

[@QuayeTheProducer]

As an A7III owner, I would only upgrade to a XS20, A7CII, S5II(X) or A7IV for a hybrid camera below the £2500. Great informative video.

[@tomd4748]

Sell it. Get the a7c.

[@dturebusiness]

Dropping gems man!!!! Thank you so much for this!

[@MattBruhBruhG]

needing this video so bad, and its 1 day old. HERO!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@getalper]

Hi Mark, in 26:28 you mention that the Canon R8 body is weather sealed? Are you certain on this? I have one and so far I was trying to protect it even against the softest rain. Not to mention, that I don't have the pro canon lenses.

[@j_taylor]

Not familiar with that camera, but you're right that a weather sealed camera is still vulnerable at the lens mount. My weather sealed lenses include a rubber gasket at the mount.

[@alexcoleman2735]

You’d be vulnerable without L series to the exception of the new 28-70 2.8, which is weather sealed but not technically an L series

[@WonsOibaf]

Olympus om de m1 or fujifilm xm1?

[@AlleywaystudiosNet66]

Wow. Great range verity of cameras. Thanks for sharing. You’d mentioned you only reviewed cameras you are familiar with. Something to think about . . . you covered Sony, which appears to be your pick, Canon, Fuji, LUMIX and even OM. If you can afford all those different brands why ignore Nikon? Yeah, you did mention the Zf as kinda of a side note. I’d challenge you to give some Nikons a try.

[@67comet]

Good review (I can't get on board with Canon - at all because - reasons I think) .. I have my eye on the Sony A6700 to shrink my load a little (I've used Canon, Nikon, and Minolta in the past), but the last hand full of years it has all been Pentax (K100D Super, K10D, K-3 ii, K-1 ii and now K-3 iii). I keep my bodies current with Pentax, but use all my old lenses all the time. Sony A6700 seems to always catch my attention (the A7C is also sexy - but lenses)..

[@philiprolenick4475]

As an R7 owner I can't believe how dismissive you were of it. I expect that from the full frame snobs, but not from an APS-C advocate. Remember that the R7 has IBIS and a 32.5mp sensor with their dual-pixel AF, as well as dual card slots. I've fitted it with the new Sigma RF-S 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN and it's a beautiful pro-level rig the size of an old 35mm SLR . I have lots of EF L and RF lenses for it, but the Sigma is sweet - I wouldn't look twice at the R8 due to its lack of IBIS. Please give the R7 the respect it deserves before Canon decides that offering a pro-level APS-C model is "casting pearls before swine."

[@jamesfarrow6752]

Agreed. There is also the longer battery life to consider. I suspect the R8 is better in low light situations, which may be more important for some.

[@dennismurphy1937]

I still use my D500 and a 200-500mm lens. Killer bird/wildlife combo and can be bought at half price from the original amount.

[@tarunkumaar625]

Back in 2019, I did a lot of research to find a good mirrorless camera that I could use for both amateur photo and video without compromising on either end and by far, the best option under 750usd (with lenses) was the Panasonic Lumix G85. It's better at video that the M50 and better at photo than the GH5 while being more comfortable and feature rich (weather-sealing, IBIS, excellent controls, 4K video, 9fps burst mode) than the A6000 or 6100 and any Fuji offerings which were significantly more expensive. The AF is pretty good and while it's not perfect, it's well worth trying to get it used with the kit 12-60 and the 45-150 lens. I got it on a black friday deal for 700USD with 3 filters and a cleaning kit brand new. While it's not the smallest or the best built MFT camera it has a lot of modern features while enabling you to utilise the 2x crop factor to try out wildlife, portrait, landscape and even astrophotography without investing a lot in lenses.

[@duongviethungnguyen]

Excellent work! I am looking for a way to replace my R8. I love the R8 so much, but RF lenses drive me to trouble on budget. Thinking about the A7C or Nikon Z6ii used on Market Place. Thank you!

[@jamesbarron5590]

Fantastic video. I’m just going paste a link of this video to every single person that gets on social media and asks, “what camera should I get?”

[@markwiemels]

hahaha... Thanks.

[@anotherwrestlingpodcast6335]

Love the video. I do have a question. Have you looked at the canon R100? If you have would you recommend it or would should i just saved my money and get the R50?

[@philipcook6191]

Well done, thank you! Just brilliant, very excellently assessed. Thanks again.

[@sharonbennett3318]

You are so good doing all those review.And company should pay you to do review for them

[@KhoaNguyen-i3p]

Great list and detail. Thank you.

[@brodoze5500]

As a Fuji shooter who’s owns every Fuji camera you have shown the one thing you didn’t say that really needs to be addressed is how bad the auto focus is! Both my xh2 and xh2s with the lastest firmware are almost unusable with autofocus. It is literally getting worse with every update. It’s crazy! I actually might be buy a Sony again just for action shots because the autofocus is so much better then others

[@gerardomoratinos2921]

loved the lenses options that you gave, awesome video

[@ROFLCOPTER54]

One thing to note - a person may never need to go to Full Frame or APS-C if they're only shooting for themselves. MFT isn't really on the way out and there's a LOT of glass from other people who are upgrading gear or are reducing gear. So let's be clear here. You're positive, but a person who never does semi-pro shoots, who never does commercial work? You'll never need more than MFT - are you trading Low light performance? Probably. But would a person buying something in the $300 category be doing that much low light? Probably not. Also - For everyone else. A cost of moving into APS-C & Full frame is size and weight. Equivalent lenses in MFT are a fraction the size of what you would need for their equivalents in Full frame. Compare any 70-200mm lens to a Panasonic 35-100 and it's holding a can of pringles vs a can of coke.

[@NotFinancialAdvice]

You make me want to buy so many cameras that I have absolutely no need for and would probably only use once. 😆 Which is great.

[@markwiemels]

Haha! Welcome to my world!

[@DrStrange101]

Hello nice video. Any recommendations for Nikon cameras. I love its colours

[@ErizeB]

Hey Mark, thanks for the video but is the Canon R8 better at taking videos than the Panasonic GH5?

[@markwiemels]

I don't have a clear answer for you. For low light and autofocus, yes, the R8 is better, but the GH 5 has IBIS, open gate, and other great video specific features.

[@CaseyTCalhoun]

I wish you guys sold a Lightroom pack. I love your photo edits!

[@alwayscurious2376]

Thoughts on a Sony A7 II in the $500 range?

[@whatValuesDoYouLiveBy]

Excellent presentation video! Thank you so much! ❤🌷🌷🌷

[@Puche404]

what do u think about osmo pocket 3?

[@MrDuylongdang]

Which one is the best one for family travel between canon r8, sony a7c and fujifilm xs20? My budget for the camera and the lens is under $2500 which one you recommended?

[@inviatrroxdx6118]

lol, buy r50 and some good lenses, don't spend that amount for family shooting. It is not that big difference at all, only professionals need that kid of stuff

[@jascamloch2964]

Hi Mark, you're back.. awesome👍