What Camera Should you Buy?

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'What Camera Should I buy?' is a question I get A LOT. So I thought I would run through my priority list of what I look for in a camera in 2020. I explain key terms such as Codec, What's Dynamic Range and what camera has the best Colour Science, discuss importance of resolution, and what makes a camera cinematic. I have experience with a number of cameras - from RED Scarlet W and Ursa Mini Pro G2, through to pocket cinema cameras, SONY A7R's and Canon EOS R's, as well as a bunch of SUPER8mm bits!
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[@deathstalker3472]

Wooo

[@aubrey27]

4th pls like love yall stay safe

[@Perrypool09]

Thanks for getting me interested Mumbo! I've seen this sponsor many times but I never tried it.

[@duckitykwaksd9783]

Hey

[@Daniel-dp2yc]

I heard that if you shoot in 4k and then compress it into 1080p, it makes it look more smooth and a lot better. Is that true?

[@a.t8147]

the amount of plants in your house makes it feel like the air is real fresh

[@noggly6308]

he got a gf lols

[@Hiztry]

@MCMaster564 The Awesome yea why its matter

[@TheRedNaxelaYouTube]

@@noggly6308 what's that got to do with the plants?

[@shixin4677]

Mumbo: High dynamic range over resolution because if i have 4k.... You: P L A N T S

[@a.t8147]

Asian Pancake 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@pratyakshsharma395]

I dont film, neither am i into cameras, but i see mumbo i click on it

[@TheUltimateDestroyer]

same

[@grn1]

ditto

[@caz6810]

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[@soccera3072]

Same

[@vanceagher]

You should buy a Reeses Cup Camera 1989 Limited Edition.

[@ChubbyGrapes]

That’s a thing-

[@pleasenerd5865]

Agree

[@noggly6308]

mumbo: talks about cameras me: looks at his house but I must say, i love his house and the vibe

[@caketheduck]

Lara Smith Me too!

[@Mgames_xd]

Same! Like he really nailed the natural lighting! It's perfect!

[@ecomog4735]

so many plants

[@Ajust]

kinda sus

[@cayden7725]

Peace, love and plants baby

[@artsyostrich8333]

I was literally just looking for cameras the timing of this video is PERFECT

[@l.c3994]

The timing of that ad on 4:38 is perfect

[@Revi_]

Why am i watching this when im not interested in cameras?

[@mohammadfaakhir1908]

same

[@stantwicewithallyourheart8624]

because it's MUMBO 😂👍

[@fantasticparrot602]

Mumbo’s epic voice is the reason, 99% guarantee

[@rudrasingh6354]

Cuz it's Mumbo Jumbo

[@_zearg]

Because you're interested in Mumbo! 😎

[@fulltimefailure4383]

I found this really interesting! I'm not huge on cinematography myself. Don't get me wrong, if I could do it I would, but I don't have the proper equipment or the money for proper equipment. All I have is one of those cheap tourist cameras that you can get at the convenience store. Also I lack in creative juices, but we'll skip over that. But this has definitely been super intriguing! Putting that aside, I have some friends who are really into cinematography and cameras and whatnot, so I'll be directing them to this for sure! Thank you!

[@fulltimefailure4383]

@Toby Austen thank you dude :)

[@xanthevandenbroek5217]

If you want to get into cinematography, just do it, even though you don't have the equipment. I made my first films with my old phone (360 p I believe) but it was so much fun and I learnt a lot. Also, using cheap tourist cameras could give a very nice effect on the film, depending on the story you're telling :)

[@KhanStopMe]

This is the most comprehensive explanation of camera fundamentals I’ve seen in a long time, this stuff took me a while to figure out when I started!

[@thatdancindude1169]

I might need this in the future

[@nateovision]

You haven't even watched the video yet

[@theotheratticus]

@@nateovision does it matter? He clicked at least, the fact hes here like 11' in means the notifications are on. Does it truly matter?

[@TheRedNaxelaYouTube]

@@nateovision read his comment again, never says he has

[@nateovision]

@@TheRedNaxelaKZbin How can he make a judgement on something he hasn't actually experienced

[@uzeahos]

Nateovision same way you can experience being nervous, you don’t know what can happen, but the way you feel about it is uneasy, he has a good feeling about the video, he’s probably a fan/has enjoyed mumbos content before, or has took one/many pieces of mumbos advice and it’s payed off, and they also said they *might* need this in the future, no guarantee anyways, kinda weird you feel that way ngl

[@senseigotee]

me who don't know anything about these things but also love mumbo explaining it.

[@OlwenRichards]

I’m thinking on getting a camera in the future so yeah

[@ur_mom_is_so_fat]

*When would the comment section stop using the "no one" meme*

[@alphac.c.g4698]

No one: Me:when I open comment section No one: Me:

[@sergiocruz162]

mouhib bayounes No one: Me: probably never

[@zenu903]

When the next big meme format comes

[@ur_mom_is_so_fat]

@@sergiocruz162 :(

[@hkr1276]

No one: Me: No one: . Me: No one: . Me: No one: . Me: No one: . Me: Okay I'm stopping . this is hard to do

[@user-uq2ee7ft2r]

Nice mumbo!! I started to take pictures with my phone recently and i love seeing my picture getting likes in social medias uwu

[@RyanLennoxBradley]

As an aspiring cinematographer who is also a tech nerd, thank you for this. I always love your camera videos/films

[@BigRook101]

Even tho I'm not a photographer and that I'll ever use a camera I still like to sit down and hear about these kinds of things, no Matter how nerdy it sounds I'd always like to see how something is made and hear about a person's opinion on what others should do to find what there asking. It's also very inspiring for younger or long time artist when they see a beautiful photo of someone, or just in general of a documentary! It really helps to learn more about the artist of all and many ❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@davidbakke9293]

Thanks! Me and my friends make Lego stop motions and we want to learn how to get the best picture.

[@deividasb]

Ummmm, mumbo you should have also mentioned log profiles. As they can also help to hold information within the codec (some cheaper cameras now also have log).

[@Mumbo]

That falls under dynamic range though. All a Log profile is doing is allowing you to shoot with more dynamic range :)

[@user-jp6et6xp8d]

@@Mumbo Mumbo I Wanted To Ask Should I Buy The DSLR Or Not As I Expect You To Have Knowledge In This Feild

[@mcl40000]

@@user-jp6et6xp8d while dslr´s are still around and propably will be around for another while, i would recommend picking a mirrorless system. what are you trying to do with your cam?

[@user-jp6et6xp8d]

@@mcl40000 Shoot Some Cinematics Don't Ask Why

[@mcl40000]

@@user-jp6et6xp8d i like what fuji is doing...watch a few vids of camera reviews and footage to find what you like.

[@duckitykwaksd9783]

Can fact: I subscribed coz I loved his voice

[@multicoloredrainbow]

Yessir

[@noscar3557]

I genuinely don't know anything about filming and stuff but I still watch these very technical videos even if I barely understand what are you talking about, because it's so good to see you talking about something you're passionate about. This video really made my day, thank you!

[@zal237]

I understood almost none of this video, but I loved it

[@fanimationsoldacc]

This is really helpful, thank you, Mumbo! ^-^ Also, your house is so aesthetically decorated! :D

[@asher8130]

Ik a lot of other people have said this, but I see you around everywhere

[@frankie1c]

Mumbo talks about cameras Me: p l a n t s 👁👄👁

[@doomturtle4901]

I have no idea what the words coming out of his mouth mean, but I still enjoy watching him talk.

[@BrutalJambon]

As someone who doesn't know anything yet about filming but is very interested in getting into it, that was very well done. Concise, really understandable for a profane like me; like I never heard most of the technical terms until now but I understood what they stand for. Now I know I have to research these terms to understand them in-depth and what they imply when filming, and I already have pointers for a first camera from someone whose filming I love. Your work is incredible and you're very talented, I hope you get more and more interesting professional projects to work on, you deserve it! Maybe one day you'll be the one making a course on Skillshare :D

[@bernbuddy]

this is very helpful thx for the advice now I know what to do :D

[@pratyushrudra5797]

Matti and Roger Deakins in the same Mumbo video??? HELL YEAH

[@nifty4261]

This is really useful! Thanks Mumbo!

[@Grandwigg]

I'm not a cinema guy, but loved this video. Your pacing, editing and story telling keeps being me back. Thanks for another great video!

[@flowersandcds4864]

I've always been pretty into photography and shot films and stuff. The most experience I have is just casual pictures and setting up school year books over the years, different small events for friends and stuff. The cameras I currently use, a Nikon and a Canon (cant remember the numbers, not really important). Fantastic cameras but fairly old. Definitely gonna have to take some of this into consideration when I inevitably have to replace them.

[@ashtonbrown4318]

I combine my phone's camera and a gopro hero 5 black for my BMX and MTB footage. It works fine to share with friends and showing lines/actions that improve my placement (in a race).

[@Knasigt]

Really love how relaxed your videos are

[@joshuabennett9786]

*cries in iPhone camera*

[@bricermann]

I heard this quote before, “the best camera is the one you have” trash me if this is wrong

[@ashtonvlogz907]

hi mumbo your my idle i love watching your vids there the best evry time you post i start laphing for hours and watch it all over again

[@huddytm]

god I need this

[@zebus1]

Thank you this was very helpful!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Same list here, Codecs and DR over resolution any day :). Even though I have the bmpcc6k I still shoot UHD.

[@ssundeefanlol3809]

ay yes mumbo this was rlly interesting

[@tacogarbage75]

I just got into Mumbo and cameras so coming across this channel was really cool

[@george2932]

This was great! Thanks Oli!!

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

I just love your colour grading.

[@beckadeth]

I think im in love with cameras

[@TheRealJetJaguar]

His house looks lovely; it's so full of life!

[@charliegroves]

Love the wide aspect ratio

[@leslier1361]

This was very interesting, thanks Mumbo!

[@paulloth]

I got so excited when I saw the video I literally screamed.

[@walge]

Your videos really are helpful to me as a starting videographer. Keep it up :)

[@ily.shhhhh]

Great video Mumbo!

[@kat-cs9pp]

This was extremely helpful, thank you!

[@dsb227]

Thanks Dude, that helps a lot actually

[@Unoperator]

This is nice. Thanks!

[@doobareesuyash8585]

I'm chuff to bits seeing that you posted this video

[@kristoffermarn6118]

Skillshere? Pttttthhhhh. Mumbos videos😍

[@stubblycuber2729]

Yes

[@pranavsharma9665]

Can you do a house tour please Mumbo..:)

[@jessenovik3811]

Yay 500k subs!!!

[@zssky]

Normally I skip ads but Bec it's Mumbo's I will not :)

[@doner1ght27m]

I love these types of videos.

[@galacticgeexer9594]

This is really helpful

[@gavingilburg2323]

I know nothing about cameras. Yet I still watched this whole video

[@Nnif_Boots47]

I like the zoomed in screen to fill my entire screen without cutting anything of

[@SamHulse]

I would love to see a video of how to get started in the filmaking business

[@nickurquhart9157]

I do find it quite amusing that you're getting asked the same questions as I do working in IT. What should I buy? Well... it depends!

[@Xenro66]

6:52 As someone with a 144hz monitor, the framerate of video is something I wish more film media took seriously; it's not just about slowmo. I'm sick of looking at 24/30fps content from film, 48 is better but it's still sub 60. Even 60fps is flickery to me when there's a lot of rapid movement... A video like this is fine with 24/30fps, but I would LOVE to see a film shot in 120/144fps. Hell, I wish KZbin would hurry up and support 120fps video, since most flagship PHONES now can support 960fps recording! I agree about resolution as well. Old reel film cameras didn't have a set resolution, but the actual quality of film was damn near unbeatable until only recently.

[@jakerussell135]

"Since most flagship phones now can suppoer 960fps recording" really? the most ive ever seen is 240

[@bendoerksen]

Blackmagic is having its golden year. They have released so many new products that have been very well received by the public.

[@mchel3154]

hallo from germany. I`m watchingt you since 2 years now and you`re a so coll contentcreator. Love You

[@jakescookingchannel1657]

Oooooo I saw clips from Dark. Insanely beautiful show.

[@Azi_Mel]

For a starter like me this is important thank you

[@thescreamingbeast4279]

thx i was thinking of trying to start a short film :0

[@CaleBorde]

Mumbo you should do a new studio tour video.

[@arryacc]

My dream is to shoot a feature film in kodak 35mm. Awwwww can't beat the colour of authentic film.

[@bartsperling4101]

I'm about to pull the trigger on a c300 mark iii. upgrading from my c200

[@ivudy2107]

mumbo : put's music on second channel mumbo jumbo : NO MUSIC

[@wappcreations6100]

Nice video👍 By the way, what camera should i buy?

[@joeldeakin2003]

The Blackmagic pocket cinema looks amazing, and i know this sounds silly compared to everything else on this list, but even thats super expensive!

[@maddieb8214]

very helpful!

[@fluffybuht5936]

Great info! You touched on this a little, but I don’t think it got its own category. That’s usability. Most of the consumer/prosumer level cameras can be operated by a single op, but many of the higher end stuff need rigged up and typically require a team of at least 2 people. If you are a single op then you are probably topping off at a red as the ceiling.

[@aroraakshaj70]

Mumbo, you missed the RED Komodo

[@Grady_Oconnell]

I do agree with resolution being a lower priority I would much rather take good 4K or even REALLY good 1080 over 8K unless I started REALLY doing VFX work as the extra detail for that stuff is great for mapping the effects to the scene

[@Veptis]

The OG pocket has been. With me for soon to be 3 years and I barely used it. Recently got a lens for it that is pretty rare and I want to make use of it. As I like the form factor I wanted to ask you what your solution is? Stabilized glass or small rig/glide cam? I dislike the idea of a gimbal.

[@chaseburden6835]

My only camera is the canon M50.. I'm making due, but definitely hope to upgrade ad some point.

[@tosky5442]

can you do a house tour? I think that's a great idea! also, love ur vids bud :)

[@alextgg2843]

Mumbo your the best

[@andrewnprice]

Overall I agree with your conclusions but I think you forgot about two or maybe three things on this list. First, and I think most important, is determining what you are going to use the camera for. Is this going to be something you use for both stills and video, or just video? What kind of environment are you going to use it in? What is the lighting like in that environment? Do you shoot handheld and need stability control or can you get away with using a tripod most of the time? I used to do a lot of boxing videos and gyms are notoriously poorly lit. However, because it is sport, an athlete's ability to see is kind of important, and I tended to do more candid photography: I couldn't just flood them with lighting. As such, I needed something that was reasonably compact and portable, could capture both stills and video, and offered decent low light capability relative to price/size. For me and that specific application the Panasonic GH5 with speed booster and Sigma 18-35 was a really good combo. I could shoot in essentially raw, boot up was quick, battery life was good, and it was easily totable. Whether I was shooting in the gym or China, it made a really good companion for my needs and shooting style. However, if you need a fast autofocusing system (especially if you are using a speedbooster), a full frame sensor, or something that has more video specific features... it isn't a great fit. Same goes with the GH5S with regards to stabilized video. It wouldn't work for me because I was always getting in and out of the ring, and moving around trying to stay at my preset focal length since the autofocus on those systems was not that great. Second and possibly third thing is a combo of sorts: community support. The more expensive a camera is the smaller the community is going to be typically. Want preconfigured LUT profiles to work with or tutorials? You are going to have better luck if you choose hardware that has a strong community behind it. (Especially when it comes to finding free or low cost options.) Same goes for accessories. Larger the market, the easier it will be to find things and that typically translates to lower costs; especially as it often means you can buy used or older compatible options. Whether they be accessories, software, or something else, that will help you get the most out of the hardware you have. This is especially goes with lens options. Having adapters and the like can really help you make the most of a camera system and do so in a more economical way. Admittedly, maybe that goes under your connector categories, but I think it deserves more of a direct mention since some things like lenses can be adapted and hugely influences the final quality and cost. Perhaps that is outside of the scope of what you were intending with this video; as I think you were talking about video specific options. However, if someone came to me with that same question, I would include those as points along with the items you mentioned. That said, great list and really interesting to see your view on this kind of thing given you do approach this question from more of cinematographer's perspective.

[@ChubbyGrapes]

I’m not too interested in film or cameras, but this was very informative!

[@willthethrillaac2007]

When I make mini-films I just use a compact flip-camera, this should help out for other choices

[@Veptis]

Resolution does matter, I upgraded from a 384x288 to a 640x480 today and it makes a difference. The pixels are smaller and the noise might be worse. But the detail is there. I just have to get the DR and the codec fixed and do some side by side. Current I got other issues with it.

[@annachoo8827]

I didn't understand anything in this video but I enjoyed it

[@AlexandreJWKlaus]

anyone ever notice how mumbos face is kinda like halfway through the john cena shrinking face meme

[@whoslojs8164]

Hi mumbo, just want to say that you have a nice voice :>

[@lijiang1342]

Fijufilm instax disposable camera, you don’t get much better than that mumbo.

[@joshdiditt]

Can you make a video on how you modded the anamorphic lens?

[@edwinlewis5369]

500000 subs on the second channel congrats

[@bodhigilroy]

Your house looks super cool

[@tomfield8766]

Amazing video! But what is the piece of music at the start?

[@Inbbnbb]

Mumbo : what camera should you buy? Me:one thats not expensive Also me:you have a bloody camera on your phone also i signed up for the skillshare thing so thanks

[@RyanLennoxBradley]

There are reasons people don't use phone cameras *ahem* depth of field, dynamic range, codec, lens quality, sensor quality, colour science, defferent focal lengths, etc *ahem* No I'm not just reciting what he said in the video, I chose my camera through these factors Edit: I think this is a joke. Soz

[@mazichavez4548]

Panasonic s5 checks off most boxes for me 10 bit 422 ,raw ,14+ stops of dynamic range and its full frame and I plus Panasonic has good colors

[@theotheratticus]

Fuji xt20? Thoughts?

[@Xpple36]

Cooool!

[@BeepBoop896]

Think you’d love playing with an Alexa classic if you can get your hands on one. Lower res but the same Alev 3 sensor as in the modern arri cameras (until the Alexa 35 releases with alev 4) Downside is, it is a bit of a beast size wise