Any dedicated video camera should be sufficient. Don't get a DSLR.
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Camera suggestions?
- Thread starter Boogie
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Nikon d5500
ll_simon
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I have a Sony A7S, somewhat out your budget. But it shoots movie quality video and can't be touched when it comes to low light.
Get a $200 HD camcorder and use the rest of your budget to buy a decent tripod, light kit and maybe a microphone.
SeveroDrgnfli
Ain't nobody tryin to get indicted.
Frfr? Please explain. I'm new to cinematography and photography and am interested in filming and photographing myself cycling and cooking.
I'd personally look around for a used Panasonic FZ1000. Hybrid camera that takes fantastic stills, can record 4K video and has a mic input. If someone handed me $500 and said I could buy any camera I wanted for that amount, it would be that one. The Sony RX10 is a great choice as well.
If you want something smaller/pocketable, look at a Canon G7X or a Sony RX100.
If sensor size isn't an issue, the Sony HX80 would suffice as well. The Sony WX500 has a flip up screen as well - good for selfies/vloggers - but lacks some of the advanced features of the WX80.
Canon has a few deals on their site for refurbished cameras. I've bought a few from them over the years and these look/perform like brand new cameras.
Canon SX60 for $299. Bridge camera with a small sensor but takes solid stills and has a mic input, which is critical for good audio.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Refurbished
Canon G7X for $399. Pocketable option. Takes good stills and is ideal for vlogging. Lacks mic input however.
Canon PowerShot G7X Refurbished
Get either one of these and a cheap $50 action camera on Amazon and you're good to go to start off.
Yeah DSLRs aren't great at recording videos. Honestly if you have an iPhone set up a cloud storage to upload the videos and edit.
Your money should be spent on lighting, editing software and microphones if needed.
Your money should be spent on lighting, editing software and microphones if needed.