John C well. Some people already know about some of the cameras and not about some of the other ones. Therefore you can skip to the ones you might be interested in.
You delivered more comprehensive value in under 12 minutes then all of the online camera courses I have taken thus far. This has been a very frustrating and complex topic - at least for me! Add to that the astronomical cost of the darn things! Man! In any case, thank you for taking the time to share the various options in a very concise way. I truly appreciated it.
where are you taking online courses? Im building an online photography course and would love to talk more with you based off of your experience. If you'd like email me at support@prophotographycourse.com
Not a metaphor. A metaphor is saying one thing is something else. 'Photography is bottling history'. That's a metaphor. You picture the camera as a bottle, being filled with images.
What would’ve made this easier for me would be seeing what kind of quality pictures they actually take, whether that be thru a gallery or printed out (in my case) Great video nonetheless
i have watched and search for 3 hours on the issue of camera for beginners. YOURS just answered them right on the spot THANK YOU. Keep on going, u got the grip on getting to the subject matter systematically and easy to understand. i almost give up, then i come across yours.....thumbs up
Well done & to the point. I' m 3 yrs into shooting & have joined a photography group - which really makes for more enjoyment. I 1st tried the Sony a6000 which took good photos but had a very poor menu / operation sys. & no touch screen. I now use a Panasonic Fz2500 bridge camera & am very happy. Way better user interface & flip out touch screen. It basically has the ' kitchen sink ' in terms of features & is fairly light weight. I've noticed that a # of the ladies in our club have stopped coming to the outings with their heavy DSLR's but now use mirrorless kits for the lighter weight. As you said, if one doesn't enjoy their gear it will end up at home on the shelf. Thanks
I have a compact camera that is 3-6 years old. I was thinking of getting a Bridge, but you make it sound like I might as well wait and build funds for a budget DSLR. Not a bad idea.
A great video by breaking things down. A few points to add. Compacts now have up to 40x optical zoom, so 1000mm in real terms and still fit in a shirt pocket (but their optics are compromised and slow to focus at the long end of the zoom). Bridge cameras have up to 125x optical zooms, so 3000mm in real terms. Their lenses are also comparable to SLR lens's aperture wise and sharper than compact's lenses, plus they focus quicker than compacts. Many people buy them for the zoom range over a mirrorless or SLR camera as they get more bang for the buck. One issue is when they are powered down, it can take 10 seconds to turn on, zoom to the long end, focus then lens and shoot. An SLR can be left on at full zoom ready to go in 1 second from sleep. Compacts/bridges are hard to focus and use manually and their viewfinders are generally low quality. SLR lenses top out at 600mm for full frame cameras and 900mm for crop sensor cameras in comparison. Mirrorless cameras do not suffer from backfocus issues on the sensor like SLR's and only mid to high range SLR's allow micro focus adjustments of lenses to make them sharper. Mirrorless cameras are now getting bigger like SLR's, Sony A7 series, Panasonic G9, Fuji X-H1. And your right how it feels in the hand IS very important! Keep up the good work..
Greetings from Ireland. The world is a better place because of people like you Dave....sharing their knowledge for free. Excellent video and thank you for giving up your time.....! Tom
Great video man. A few points I would have added are the fact that with a electronic view finder you literally see what the end product looks like while you're shooting without having to look down at the back display like you would on a dslr. The zebras and focus peaking are also a nice added bonus.
qnetx that also. As a former canon user I will have to agree that the weight of a dslr is a advantage when it comes to using larger lenses but that's where the advantage ends. Well that and the massive inventory of lenses lol.
I posted this as a standalone comment but I doubt he will see it, so, Maybe you can help me? You seem to know a lot about cameras based off of these comments I read. I've been using 1 G7x Mark 1 & 3 SJ4000 action cams for about 2 years now The canon does great in low light however the battery life and recording limit suuuuckkkss and I need something with longer record time because I can't interrupt my drumming to change batteries/start another recording. Also...1 of my sj4000's broke a few weeks ago. At first I thought I should just get another action camera, then I thought maybe a point and shoot, then dslr, now camcorder...basically, I have no idea lol After I've tried out a few different cameras in my studio setting to see what works for me, I would probably end up getting 1 or 2 more of those cameras in the future to match the quality, BUT I don't really want another G7x Mark 1 OR 2 because it only shoots videos up to 16 mins in 1080p60fps and 30 mins in lower resolutions.....I need a lot longer video recording than that. One problem is that my studio is virtually pitch black when I record, aside from the 2 Neewer 176 LED lights I use pointed on me and my drums. There is no other light source in my studio (ceiling lights are turned off) ^^^ I've researched and learned that action cams don't do well in low light and adding more light can even make a bad camera better and is probably my best option, but I also wanna keep that infinite black background look. So I may be getting 2 more of those Neewer lights and have 1 on each corner of my drum rug, but not if that will take away the black background look. But what do you recommend? Action camera? DSLR? Point and shoot? Camcorder? BIG NOTE: This camera is strictly for video recording! Since I already have a g7x, I can get great pictures and I don't need something for that. I don't plan on selling my g7x because I probably won't get much for it in 2018. --------------------------------------------------- My lighting setup/scenario: 1. Black background all around my walls. 2. No ceiling lights on. 3. 2 Neewer 176 LED lights on myself and my drums at roughly 10-20% brightness ^So it's basically pitch black aside from the LED lights. Things I don't care about: 1. Audio quality --- I get that edited 2. Stabilization --- they'll be mounted on either a tripod or a boom mic stand. 3. 4k --- I think 1080p60fps is enough to get a cool slo-mo effect (I could be wrong tho) Things I care about: 1. Price - $300-$500 USD (Since I may need to get 2 or even 3 of the camera I go with) ^^^Though I'm willing to spend a little more on a good DSLR/point and shoot if I have to and possibly just get 1 camera while I continue to use my g7x mk1. 2. Shoots GREAT video quality in super low light (Little to no Grain/Noise) 3. NEEDS to be able to shoot video for longer than 45 minutes (Preferably 1 hour and up) ^^^Bonus if it can record while charging. 4. Has a pretty good color profile in low light. 5. Adjustable settings (WB, ISO, Exposure, etc) 6. Easy to use & easy to get my footage off the camera --- I prefer just plugging my SD cards straight into my laptop the "old-fashioned" way. 7. I'd like to have continuous auto-focus for that price range (Drumming means my arms are flailing around) Some of My Options: Action cams -> DSLR/Point and shoot -> Camcorder 1. Yi Lite - haven't gotten yet 2. Yi-4k - haven't gotten yet 3. SJ7 Star - haven't ordered. 4. Canon EOS M50 5. Canon EOS Rebel T4i 6. Canon EOS Rebel T5i 7. Canon EOS Rebel T6 8. Canon 70D (but pretty expensive for 1 camera) 9. Canon EOS 700D 10. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 11. Panasonic Lumix LX10 12. Panasonic Lumix G7 4k 13. Panasonic G85 (I'm told this has no video recording limit) 14. Nikon D3200 24.2 MP 15. Sony 4k FDRAX33 16. Sony Handycam CX405 17. Canon Vixia HF R72 Camcorder I'd really appreciate some help with this. I'm not a photographer/videographer by any means lol This stuff is confusing. Thank you in advance.
Is'nt one of the points about the dslr that you can see directly what the lens is looking at? I've only used a compact for electronic photography but that was certainly the point for my old mechanical camera.
I've decided to resume shooting aspiring rock bands in small venues -- which requires stop action in usually low light, and usually without being allowed to use either a flash or interchangable lenses. A bridge camera is the only kind that suits my budget, and thanks to your warnings about bridge camera aperture restrictions, I did some extra homework and determined that my only hope of succeeding was to find one with a "minimum maximum" aperture of 2.8. The Canon PowerShot SX40 and the Panasonic Lumix FZ80 turn out to be the best candidates for the job in my price range: thanks again for saving me the money, frustration and grief of ending up with the wrong camera!
My aim: Very good quality photos/videos, traveling, carrying without extra heavy weight, good zoom & micro, price is not a problem. I like photography. What do you recommend? I think I lean more towards bridge/mirrorless but still not sure if I'll miss out the dslr quality.
Regarding mirrorless cameras: Not only the sensor being continuously enabled, batteries are usually smaller than in their DSLR counterparts. Also, Olympus has introduced phase-detect autofocus on the E-M1 and E-M5, which rivals many DSLR cameras (though continuous autofocus is marginally worse).
Phase detection on the sensor has actually been around for many years - Canon, Sony & Nikon all use phase detection AF on most of their mirrorless cameras
Thank you! As ever, a brilliantly simple explanation of the different camera types. You're the first person who has been able to explain the advantages of DSLR. My Fuji bridge camera has an electronic viewfinder, so it displays exactly the view through the lens, with no mirror or prism. This makes it lighter and quieter than any mirrored camera. I was convinced that DSLRs were an expensive con, but you have come up with some advantages I had not thought of.
Just started reading up on photography, and I really needed to hear it from someone experienced to grasp the whole concept of systems; Thanks alot man!
Your video super educational and it really clears all the doubts. You should make more videos on the technicalities of a camera and what is aperture, af, etc. so that more people can learn. Your way of explaining was also very good. Really enjoyed your video, keep it up mate!!
Thank you for this video. I am in the process of buying a good camera for my wife and I to use for taking regular close up photos and long distance photos. My wife is a watercolor artist who wants to expand her point of view to include landscape, animals, etc. I have been trying to research the differences between types of cameras (compact, bridge, mirrorless, and DSLR) and have been unsuccessful with getting answers or comparisons. You are the first to truly explain it, in an easy to understand method. We tried a compact and a bridge and was unhappy with the results and the abilities. Based on your information, I intend to go to a camera shop and test the Canon Rebel T7 DSLR. The price point is good and the abilities it has is solid. Next up, is put it into our hands to determine if we like the feel and weight. It will be a travel companion as well. THANK YOU AGAIN. I will be subscribing to your videos.
Omg at first I was watching this video like "what the hell dude, get to the point" .and thats exactly what you did. You covered every point and explained each camera very well. I gave this video a thumbs up. I've decided on a dslr as a beginner TH-camr. But now which dslr should I be looking for. I have been looking at the T6.
This is one of the best explanations of the differences between digital cameras. Consumers are bombarded with ads and pop-ups on the internet about this camera or that camera. But before making any decision for a quality camera, any consumer or serious photographer needs to understand the differences to make an intelligent decision. I have been a longtime film photographer and still use film, but I have also shot Quite a bit with a Nikon D70 and Nikon D90. Now I am thinking of an upgrade and this video helps me eliminate the mirror less camera whose selling point is weight advantage but do not have an optical viewfinder and a shorter battery life to power its sensors and digital viewfinder. This video has been very helpful.
This video convinced me that I bought the absolute correct camera I needed (DSLR) and at half the price! (at Walmart and because of Walmart- with extended warranty )
I will be using the camera for makeup videos so I need the camera to focus while I move away or closer to the camera and also to take pictures of my eyes like really close. I understand the three differences between the cameras are the flip screen, microphone jack and 4k video but today I went to see both cameras and the Sony A6000 image quality was crazy good for eye shots, just didn’t get to test the video but it had a 50mm lens while the Canon M50 had a 45mm lens that didn’t seem to focus too well like my eyebrows, just my eyes. In the Sony, it focused my eye and everything around my eye so well. Idk much about cameras, can this be the lens? I’m so confused on what camera to buy.
Yes this could likely be the lens, I imagine the lens on the M50 was the 15-45 kit lens which isn't really well regarded for its autofocus or consistency
Yes, it was the 45mm it comes with. While the Sony has a 50mm it comes with that had an amazing image quality yesterday when I tried it. I appreciate your feedback! Everyone did suggest a 50mm to do the makeup eye closeup shots.
holy cow this was exactly the video I needed. I bought a photography course online the didn't even cover which camera to buy! like....what?! thank you thank you. Learned so much! I'm a newbie travel blogger/photographer so I've been thinking about getting a DSLR but now that I finally understand what a mirrorless camera is, I might look into those too...
Four decades a pro, and Sony mirrorless is the best for me. I switched from high-end Canon DSLR after 40 years, yes 40 ,and went to Sony mirrrorless in January 2017, and have never looked back. Would never go back to any DSLR. Mirrorless is the new present and the future. I have the A6500, A7RIII and have ordered the A7III. Cheers
I haven't quite got 40 years behind me, but have certainly been invested in DSLRs for quite a few years, but I am intending on making the jump to mirrorless with the A7III next month
Dave McKeegan, good move, you won't regret it. There is a small learning curve coming from DSLRs, but once you get familiar, it all will become the new normal for you. You will love the mirrorless advantages , I do everytime I shoot. Cheers
If you start fresh then sure, Sony is awesome. For me, I continue to use my L lenses and both Canon and Sony bodies. Currently, I use the 1DX, 5D3, A7R2 and a A6300. All of my canon lenses focuses great on the Sony bodies.
This video was more insightful than any other type of media I went through. Not even the people I knew to take up photography professionally could help me out. Thanks a lot!
This is, perhaps, the best video on this subject I've seen. I absolutely love my DSLR, but severe arthritis is now forcing me to consider swapping it out for something lighter in weight and easier to physically manage. Have been torn between a bridge and a mirrorless, and your video answered a lot of the questions that I'd had. Thanks!
What an incredible video on cameras. I'm a big tech guy and know so much about computers, but practically nothing about cameras. Thank you for bridging that knowledge gap for me!
I agree, there is a mass exodus on Nikons and Canons. A lot of great used new gear up for sale for good values. Today's modern cameras have such great technology. Any camera will fit any photographer as long as they're not limited to a brand. Or the status quo of the past. Let the features of the camera fit the need of the photographer.
SLT while technically falling under the SLR umbrella can be considered another bridge cam of sorts: between mirrorless and traditional SLRs by replacing the moving opaque mirror and OVF with a fixed translucent mirror and EVF, while still diverting some light towards a phase-detect AF sensor before letting the rest through to the image sensor.
Lots of people that like to be spoon fed with the minimum amount of effort. That is the old question that won’t ever cease to get asked. Great video and congrats on the 250K view
i dont understand why the thumbs down when in fact this video is very helpful. thank you! now i know what type of camera should i get. two thumbs up👍🏻👍🏻
Film School / University: We’re going to grant students on minimal knowledge of filmmaking at a ridiculously high price that they’re gonna have to go into debt to pay the government off for giving them loans. Practically convoluting what different cameras there are. Dave McKeegan: Hold my beer 🍺. *I’m about to ruin this man’s whole career...*
Awesome information , really helped and I now know what type of camera I should be looking for. Now I need to go find the one that's right for me , and one that feels good in my hands. THANK YOU ,for clearing up the technical stuff !!!! I would recommend your video for anyone that wants to get a good camera but really doesn't know anything about photography. THANKS AGAIN !!!!
Bridge cameras are getting very good these days. So good that more professionals are using them, opting for their convenience and sharp results over having to change lenses. Also, not having mirrors, they tend to be free of the vibration of DSLR cameras. This is especially true of cameras with long telephotos. Professionals also can afford a number of bridge cameras opposed to fewer more expensive DSLRs. And again, their lack of vibration cannot be overemphasized. The only thing users need to worry about is pincushion and barrel distortion, common in many high zoom cameras. Very good review.
This was great advice, too bad my Wife didn't see this before she bought me a DSLR (RebelT6) to replace my Nikon P510 Bridge Camera. She like a lot of people think that the DSLR, looks professional and thinks that bigger is better so jumped right into the DSLR. Yes the DSLR's have their place but *not* in my hands. I hate the idea of not being able to simply point and shoot between close and far off distances instantly. With the DLSR you are severely limited to whatever lens you happen to have on at the moment, so there is no speed shooting between long and short distances. I hated having to swap out lenses and each being so limited in their function. I can't imagine sitting on the beach having to swap out lenses, fumbling with all the covers, caps & lens bodies. While boating or kayaking too, I wouldn't use the DSLR due to the fact of having to fumble with all the lenses. This is the differences between camera systems (DSLR & bridge) that novices like us should know beforehand or be told in the store. I'll stick with a bridge thankyou.
Great tutoeial video. Thanks. Im a newbie at this topic and want to buy a camera. This is usefl info to u derstand the basic differencea on the cameras league. 👍
I'm going to catch you on the "two screens" thing on for mirrorless camers. I currently have the Canon M50, which does have an electronic view finder and the typical flip out screen. If the flipout screen is in the closed position EVF is on at all times, but when the screen is open, the EVF is only active for as long as a nearby sensor detects any type of presence. Touch functions on the flipout screen are still active so you can set a focus region if you so choose.
I dont know. Sure budget level mirrorless... But the a6000 is not too pricey and has a really good af. You should also mention all the advantages of mirrorless, wysiwyg, also better vision in lowlight in my experience ( yeah noise. Better noise than darkness), e shutter, no mirrorslap, resulting in sharper images at slow speeds. All disadvantages of mirrorless except batterylife seem to be gone now,its the only necessary disadvantage i can think of.
Not all mirrorless have electronic shutters, they are becoming more common but they aren't in all cameras. Also as I mentioned in the video, EVFs vs OVFs is a matter of personal preference, not everybody likes EVFs while other people swear by them.
Dave McKeegan of course not all have them, as not all have worse af systems. Basically. All your points apply to older cameras, but except battery life, id dare say Theres no disadvantage in (Sony) mirrorless anymore since the 6500/a9. I was trying to talk about mirrorless in principal, in General. Mirrorless can have an e shutter, dslr only in liveview without working AS dslr without finder.
The mirrorless AF systems are no doubt getting better, Sony's eye AF works fantastically for portraits etc, however for tracking things like sports and wildlife only the really higher end mirrorless can truly rival DSLR systems. Canon's dual pixel is regarded as one of the best sensor based AF systems around, but I never see photographers using live view over OVF for shooting sports etc which is why I said for fast paced environments DSLR might be the best choice
Dave McKeegan well. ...thats still a dslr so... I dont say the a6000 is a superb sports cam, but for all i encountered including some Volleyball here n there, its fine.
It's still a DSLR, however the moment you put a DSLR into liveview, it becomes a mirrorless setup. For example, take a Canon 80D in liveview and it works exactly the same as an M5 mirrorless. It's not to say you can't use other camera systems for certain types of photography. It's that if you are looking for a camera to shoot primarily sports and wildlife then you may find a DSLR autofocus to be a bit more swift and reliable, or as I said if you are using the larger lenses then you might find mirrorless cameras to be a bit too small to get a good grip and balance. It is all personal preference
You, Sir, are a Godsend!!! Could see clear amongst all the marketing, industry driven reviews and advices. You've made everything superclear. So it's simple, my wife will get a compact, my daughter will get a bridge and I'll stick to my good old DSLR. And instead splash cash on a mirrorless, I'll just invest in the compact, bridge and treat myself to some 85mm lens or a Boke lens. Thank you!!!
I know nothing about cameras but I really wanted to get into photography. I have a very low budget and have narrowed my selection down to either the Canon sx430 is, or the Nikon D3300. I wanted to use it for taking pictures and videos of friends and possibly low light pics.
My friend has the d3300 and she loves it. Reviews are great on that one. Watch some on TH-cam or speak to someone in a photography store for further advice
@@patrycjaw8323 yeah my two friends recommended it to me, sadly my parents said I cannot buy one because they're "a waste of money and they're useless." I was thinking of buying one anyways and hiding it
@@Brozza let me guess... That's because of smartphone cameras these days? Some of my friends think the same because they say their smartphones can produce photos and videos on a par with a dslr.
Great video! I sometimes get asked for recommendations so I was looking for something on behalf of a mate. I would maybe add that if you're starting to worry about size and weight of the complete system (including lenses), then the size of the sensor is probably more important than whether it's mirrorless/DSLR. A fair few people who do wildlife-in-the-wild choose smaller sensors to avoid carrying huge heavy lenses on long hikes, for example.
I have read that the Mirror can malfunction on DSLR cameras, so that is why it is better to buy a Mirrorless camera. I understand (after watching your video) why the DSLR is so much better, so thanks for the video. Just have to hope that the Mirror never malfunctions on the DSLR.
Any moving part has the possibility to malfunction however I suspect you are thinking of the shutter rather than the mirror, most cameras have a rated shutter life (its only a rough guide rather than an exact rule) and mirrorless still use a mechanical shutter unless you are using silent shutter. However in regards to DSLR Vs Mirrorless, a lot has changed since I made this video and mirrorless are a lot better than they used to be, soI have actually published an updated video discussing the differences now - you can find the link in the video description
@@DaveMcKeegan Thanks for the info. I really want to get a DSLR, and I believe the best one I can find, for what I can afford, is the Canon EOS Rebel T6. I just love taking pictures of historic houses, and buildings.
I'm still a newbie, been shooting daily with a compact for about 18 months (Sony RX100 iii) and it's a cracking little camera, certainly for landscape/street stuff for Instagram/Flickr and family stuff for use at home but I'm oh so ready to move up to an interchangeable lens system now. Still think full frame is a bit out of my price range, I don't intend to use the camera to make any money with any time soon, and I like the smaller form factors so I think I'm going APS-C mirrorless. Basically I'm fishing for suggestions, somewhere in the £1000-1200 price range, which appears to be a shoot out between the Sony A6300 with kit or the Fuji XT20 with kit if I want to buy new, and I kinda want to buy new. Thoughts?
A6300 and Fuji XT20 are both great cameras, and either would be a big step up from the RX100iii Fuji probably has a slight (very slight) advantage over the Sony in terms of image quality and colour, however the Fuji body is quite a bit different to the Sony as it has a lot more dials rather than on screen options. From your perspective, especially for a hobby point of view there isn't enough difference between either camera to pick which you should go for. This is really down to a case of try them yourself and see which you prefer, you may find the Sony as it's buttons / menus will be closer to what you are already used to, or you may prefer the centered EVF and better aspect ratio of the Fuji.
Well, I'm heading off to the big camera shop in Whitechapel tomorrow. What do you mean by "better aspect ratio" though? They both shoot 3x2 natively for stills, right? Is it a video thing?
Both shoot 3x2 stills, however the video is 16:9 (more rectangular), the screen on the A6300 is 16:9 where as the screen on the XT20 is 3:2, so still images display full screen on the XT20, whereas on the A6300 will still show the image but it will appear smaller because it won't use the edges of the screen. Where as if shooting video, the A6300 will fill the screen but the Fuji will have crop lines top and bottom. Probably wont be a make or break thing but is something to bare in mind
Unless you plan to get additional lenses, you really do not get that much by going APS-C. The sensor is larger but the kit lens is slower. If you plan to go wide angle, tele or get a fast prime them things are different.
I think the compact camera market is probably dying. Don't get me wrong, I have had a compact Nikon camera for like the past 7 years, but now they are basically useless because the smartphone technology has caught up with them. Bridge cameras would be great if they had larger sensors, that is why the FZ1000 is excellent
Rammatic I think they’re still relevant in the world of TH-cam though. Many people who decide to take up vlogging use them because of their light compact nature. Granted smartphones are catching up, people still prefer to use their phones for multifunctional purposes, which would take up a lot of time and memory space if you’re strictly using it to film for several hours in the day as vloggers do.
You are correct. However, I do see a lot of bloggers using smaller borderless cameras with kit lenses. The main drawback is most compact cameras do not have a rotating screen.
This was so intriguing and held my attention the whole way. I'm searching for a compact for my lil bro, but I watched the whole vid anyway and compared to other people, thi video was way better
mona wahed it does everything you want it to and then some especially if it's your first camera. Even the oldest DSLR model (300d) will have more features than you can figure out how to use for a long time.
Old video but still relevant today, 9/11/21. Thank you for the great explanation! I was planning on switching to a mirrorless camera but I guess I’ll stick to my Nikon DSLR. :-)
Hi Dave, this is the second of your efforts that I've watched tonight, I must say that I really like the way you do your stuff, neat and simple and down to to earth, thank you. I didn't start to find out what sort of photographer I am until quite recently, after fourteen years of shooting bridge cameras, now with APSc I' finding that mostly for me the practice of photography is about the shooting experience, going out to observe the environment and take close-up, landscapes, wildlife, sky, sunsets, you know all that outdoor stuff. The point being the act or practice of shooting is more important than the resulting images, they are just my record of the experience. To some considerable extent the exact choice is not important, I would say that there is at the moment quite a range of choice of systems and formats that would give me what I want, but once you have bought into any of the current offerings you are somewhat trapped, all sorts of other components are not interchangeable, lenses in particular, also as you get to know you gear you cannot help but find yourself making best use of what it offers and it becomes the best camera for you because its what you've got and know!. Cheers, Richard.
Bridge cameras come with a built in lens that starts at wide angle then let you zooms in a lot. You can't change the lens as it is moulded into the body. But bridge cameras are a good starting point as an all in one camera
There's a few decent ones out there but they are often in an awkward place in between compacts and DSLRs. I started out with a Fuji S8400W which was a pretty good budget bridge camera back in the dayimo, but after a year and a half I realized that it was just too damn awful in low light conditions or too slow in general for taking snaps of things in motion, so I invested in a budget DSLR (Nikon D3300). Needing specific gear for each lens for the DSLR (which also adds up in costs by themselves) definitely burnt a hole in my wallet but it was very much worth it. If you're serious about getting into photography, just dive straight into DSLR's, get yourself a basic kit lens (or a good 35mm prime if you like learning it the hard way while taking nicer pics in general) and invest in a telephoto on top of that (Nikon has good and cheap 55-200mm and 70-300mm lenses). It might seem like a hassle to be swapping kits sometimes but it will definitely be worth it. If it still seems like a hassle, it'll be easier to resell it as well while you look for something that'll suit you more without completely breaking the bank, whether it's a compact or a bridge.
"if you're not comfortable with it you wont going to want to use it. Then it's a waste of space." Me: *looks into wallet* "IT'S A DAMN WASTE OF MONEY IF I AIN'T USING IT!"
Great explanation of the different camera types. I was totally in the dark with my lack of understanding of the differences of each camera type, thank you very much. I think I will go for a beginners entry to DSLR camera.
As someone that owns an iPhone XS Max, I've been told that its camera is fantastic and it wouldn't be necessary to buy a camera like the Canon g7x.. etc I just feel like the phone can be slightly inconsistent sometimes.
Black Jack I own the same phone as you, he’s probably right about the G7X (depending on the model) but the iPhone camera is only good for everyday shots, to just capture basic memories.. there is no aperture, or settings you can change to customize the photo or video
what are you talking about a9 is best for sports or wildlife even against best dslrs - im dslr fan becouse of the size and feel but right now mirrrorless are looking stuning.
Time codes for each camera type.
2:55 compact
4:53 bridge
6:48 mirrorless
9:29 DSLR
Cookie Monster cheers dude
Thx
...or just start at 0:00 and watch it through til the end. You might actually learn something.
John C well. Some people already know about some of the cameras and not about some of the other ones. Therefore you can skip to the ones you might be interested in.
I can't like this, this is on the number of gods '69'
You delivered more comprehensive value in under 12 minutes then all of the online camera courses I have taken thus far. This has been a very frustrating and complex topic - at least for me! Add to that the astronomical cost of the darn things! Man! In any case, thank you for taking the time to share the various options in a very concise way. I truly appreciated it.
where are you taking online courses? Im building an online photography course and would love to talk more with you based off of your experience. If you'd like email me at support@prophotographycourse.com
Indeed! And I just came here to help it reaches the 1m views which it totally deserves!
The first explanation of "mirrorless" cameras that I've completely understood ... Thanks!
I have a job interview tomorrow at a place that sells cameras among other things and I feel much more prepared now. Thanks dude
Haha, good luck for tomorrow then 🙂
I got the job! Thanks, man!
Congratulations
Great analogy on the driving a car and photography
Manny Vids simile
@@itzmist216 you stole my comment
Matchbox 2.0 you stole my comment.
Manny Vids It’s an analogy, not a metaphor, nor simile.
Not a metaphor. A metaphor is saying one thing is something else. 'Photography is bottling history'. That's a metaphor. You picture the camera as a bottle, being filled with images.
What would’ve made this easier for me would be seeing what kind of quality pictures they actually take, whether that be thru a gallery or printed out (in my case)
Great video nonetheless
i have watched and search for 3 hours on the issue of camera for beginners. YOURS just answered them right on the spot THANK YOU. Keep on going, u got the grip on getting to the subject matter systematically and easy to understand. i almost give up, then i come across yours.....thumbs up
Well done & to the point. I' m 3 yrs into shooting & have joined a photography group - which really makes for more enjoyment. I 1st tried the Sony a6000 which took good photos but had a very poor menu / operation sys. & no touch screen. I now use a Panasonic Fz2500 bridge camera & am very happy. Way better user interface & flip out touch screen. It basically has the ' kitchen sink ' in terms of features & is fairly light weight. I've noticed that a # of the ladies in our club have stopped coming to the outings with their heavy DSLR's but now use mirrorless kits for the lighter weight. As you said, if one doesn't enjoy their gear it will end up at home on the shelf. Thanks
I have a compact camera that is 3-6 years old. I was thinking of getting a Bridge, but you make it sound like I might as well wait and build funds for a budget DSLR. Not a bad idea.
I'm leaning toward a cannon rebel... T6 or 7. Maybe a Pentax... I live in New England, so weather resistance is helpful
Video starts at 2:55
thanks dad
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The man is talking to the lowest common denominator - in this case, that's you. Thefor it starts at the beginning.
Lies, that took me to an O'Reilly's ad
Thanks
A great video by breaking things down. A few points to add.
Compacts now have up to 40x optical zoom, so 1000mm in real terms and still fit in a shirt pocket (but their optics are compromised and slow to focus at the long end of the zoom). Bridge cameras have up to 125x optical zooms, so 3000mm in real terms. Their lenses are also comparable to SLR lens's aperture wise and sharper than compact's lenses, plus they focus quicker than compacts. Many people buy them for the zoom range over a mirrorless or SLR camera as they get more bang for the buck. One issue is when they are powered down, it can take 10 seconds to turn on, zoom to the long end, focus then lens and shoot. An SLR can be left on at full zoom ready to go in 1 second from sleep. Compacts/bridges are hard to focus and use manually and their viewfinders are generally low quality.
SLR lenses top out at 600mm for full frame cameras and 900mm for crop sensor cameras in comparison.
Mirrorless cameras do not suffer from backfocus issues on the sensor like SLR's and only mid to high range SLR's allow micro focus adjustments of lenses to make them sharper.
Mirrorless cameras are now getting bigger like SLR's, Sony A7 series, Panasonic G9, Fuji X-H1.
And your right how it feels in the hand IS very important!
Keep up the good work..
Great explanation on the different types of cameras. You helped me cleared my queries on mirrorless and DSLR camera. Thank you!
Very informative. I finally understand at least the basics of the differences between a mirrorless and DSLR.
Greetings from Ireland. The world is a better place because of people like you Dave....sharing their knowledge for free. Excellent video and thank you for giving up your time.....! Tom
Thank you Tom, very kind of you to say so 😊
Great video man. A few points I would have added are the fact that with a electronic view finder you literally see what the end product looks like while you're shooting without having to look down at the back display like you would on a dslr. The zebras and focus peaking are also a nice added bonus.
A mirrorless is also easier to adapt lenses of other types of mounts to.
qnetx that also. As a former canon user I will have to agree that the weight of a dslr is a advantage when it comes to using larger lenses but that's where the advantage ends. Well that and the massive inventory of lenses lol.
it's odd he left this out since it's actually the biggest benefit of going mirrorless IMO
I posted this as a standalone comment but I doubt he will see it, so, Maybe you can help me? You seem to know a lot about cameras based off of these comments I read.
I've been using 1 G7x Mark 1 & 3 SJ4000 action cams for about 2 years now
The canon does great in low light however the battery life and recording limit suuuuckkkss and I need something with longer record time because I can't interrupt my drumming to change batteries/start another recording.
Also...1 of my sj4000's broke a few weeks ago.
At first I thought I should just get another action camera, then I thought maybe a point and shoot, then dslr, now camcorder...basically, I have no idea lol
After I've tried out a few different cameras in my studio setting to see what works for me, I would probably end up getting 1 or 2 more of those cameras in the future to match the quality, BUT I don't really want another G7x Mark 1 OR 2 because it only shoots videos up to 16 mins in 1080p60fps and 30 mins in lower resolutions.....I need a lot longer video recording than that.
One problem is that my studio is virtually pitch black when I record, aside from the 2 Neewer 176 LED lights I use pointed on me and my drums. There is no other light source in my studio (ceiling lights are turned off)
^^^ I've researched and learned that action cams don't do well in low light and adding more light can even make a bad camera better and is probably my best option, but I also wanna keep that infinite black background look. So I may be getting 2 more of those Neewer lights and have 1 on each corner of my drum rug, but not if that will take away the black background look.
But what do you recommend? Action camera? DSLR? Point and shoot? Camcorder?
BIG NOTE: This camera is strictly for video recording! Since I already have a g7x, I can get great pictures and I don't need something for that. I don't plan on selling my g7x because I probably won't get much for it in 2018.
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My lighting setup/scenario:
1. Black background all around my walls.
2. No ceiling lights on.
3. 2 Neewer 176 LED lights on myself and my drums at roughly 10-20% brightness
^So it's basically pitch black aside from the LED lights.
Things I don't care about:
1. Audio quality --- I get that edited
2. Stabilization --- they'll be mounted on either a tripod or a boom mic stand.
3. 4k --- I think 1080p60fps is enough to get a cool slo-mo effect (I could be wrong tho)
Things I care about:
1. Price - $300-$500 USD (Since I may need to get 2 or even 3 of the camera I go with)
^^^Though I'm willing to spend a little more on a good DSLR/point and shoot if I have to and possibly just get 1 camera while I continue to use my g7x mk1.
2. Shoots GREAT video quality in super low light (Little to no Grain/Noise)
3. NEEDS to be able to shoot video for longer than 45 minutes (Preferably 1 hour and up)
^^^Bonus if it can record while charging.
4. Has a pretty good color profile in low light.
5. Adjustable settings (WB, ISO, Exposure, etc)
6. Easy to use & easy to get my footage off the camera --- I prefer just plugging my SD cards straight into my laptop the "old-fashioned" way.
7. I'd like to have continuous auto-focus for that price range (Drumming means my arms are flailing around)
Some of My Options: Action cams -> DSLR/Point and shoot -> Camcorder
1. Yi Lite - haven't gotten yet
2. Yi-4k - haven't gotten yet
3. SJ7 Star - haven't ordered.
4. Canon EOS M50
5. Canon EOS Rebel T4i
6. Canon EOS Rebel T5i
7. Canon EOS Rebel T6
8. Canon 70D (but pretty expensive for 1 camera)
9. Canon EOS 700D
10. Canon EOS Rebel SL2
11. Panasonic Lumix LX10
12. Panasonic Lumix G7 4k
13. Panasonic G85 (I'm told this has no video recording limit)
14. Nikon D3200 24.2 MP
15. Sony 4k FDRAX33
16. Sony Handycam CX405
17. Canon Vixia HF R72 Camcorder
I'd really appreciate some help with this. I'm not a photographer/videographer by any means lol
This stuff is confusing.
Thank you in advance.
Is'nt one of the points about the dslr that you can see directly what the lens is looking at?
I've only used a compact for electronic photography but that was certainly the point for my old mechanical camera.
I've decided to resume shooting aspiring rock bands in small venues -- which requires stop action in usually low light, and usually without being allowed to use either a flash or interchangable lenses. A bridge camera is the only kind that suits my budget, and thanks to your warnings about bridge camera aperture restrictions, I did some extra homework and determined that my only hope of succeeding was to find one with a "minimum maximum" aperture of 2.8. The Canon PowerShot SX40 and the Panasonic Lumix FZ80 turn out to be the best candidates for the job in my price range: thanks again for saving me the money, frustration and grief of ending up with the wrong camera!
A perfect video for a nub like me who wants to buy a camera. Thanks
which one did you bought?
Finally found a good explanation for a newbie like me...
My aim: Very good quality photos/videos, traveling, carrying without extra heavy weight, good zoom & micro, price is not a problem. I like photography.
What do you recommend? I think I lean more towards bridge/mirrorless but still not sure if I'll miss out the dslr quality.
라사 sony a7III
Mirrorless (Sony A7 III or A6500)
Mirrorless sony a6300 or 6500
nowdays mirrorless cameras are as good as dslrs, even better imo
Which mirrorless cameras do you like?
@@acekhmer for entry range i will take sony a6300 or fuji xt100
They are good but battery life is not. So I chose Canon sl3 dslr over m50 mirrorless
I'm still a dslr fan😀
Regarding mirrorless cameras: Not only the sensor being continuously enabled, batteries are usually smaller than in their DSLR counterparts. Also, Olympus has introduced phase-detect autofocus on the E-M1 and E-M5, which rivals many DSLR cameras (though continuous autofocus is marginally worse).
Phase detection on the sensor has actually been around for many years - Canon, Sony & Nikon all use phase detection AF on most of their mirrorless cameras
Thank you! As ever, a brilliantly simple explanation of the different camera types. You're the first person who has been able to explain the advantages of DSLR. My Fuji bridge camera has an electronic viewfinder, so it displays exactly the view through the lens, with no mirror or prism. This makes it lighter and quieter than any mirrored camera. I was convinced that DSLRs were an expensive con, but you have come up with some advantages I had not thought of.
Love ur eyebrows, u always look mad or confused
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i have the same eyebrows problem. i always look angry. almost like a relaxed gordon ramsay except gordon looks like a shar pei
Just started reading up on photography, and I really needed to hear it from someone experienced to grasp the whole concept of systems; Thanks alot man!
Your video super educational and it really clears all the doubts. You should make more videos on the technicalities of a camera and what is aperture, af, etc. so that more people can learn. Your way of explaining was also very good. Really enjoyed your video, keep it up mate!!
Thank you for this video. I am in the process of buying a good camera for my wife and I to use for taking regular close up photos and long distance photos. My wife is a watercolor artist who wants to expand her point of view to include landscape, animals, etc. I have been trying to research the differences between types of cameras (compact, bridge, mirrorless, and DSLR) and have been unsuccessful with getting answers or comparisons. You are the first to truly explain it, in an easy to understand method. We tried a compact and a bridge and was unhappy with the results and the abilities. Based on your information, I intend to go to a camera shop and test the Canon Rebel T7 DSLR. The price point is good and the abilities it has is solid. Next up, is put it into our hands to determine if we like the feel and weight. It will be a travel companion as well. THANK YOU AGAIN. I will be subscribing to your videos.
Omg at first I was watching this video like "what the hell dude, get to the point" .and thats exactly what you did. You covered every point and explained each camera very well. I gave this video a thumbs up.
I've decided on a dslr as a beginner TH-camr. But now which dslr should I be looking for. I have been looking at the T6.
I just got a Canon EOS t3 Rebel dslr and I'm in literal love.
This is one of the best explanations of the differences between digital cameras. Consumers are bombarded with ads and pop-ups on the internet about this camera or that camera. But before making any decision for a quality camera, any consumer or serious photographer needs to understand the differences to make an intelligent decision. I have been a longtime film photographer and still use film, but I have also shot
Quite a bit with a Nikon D70 and Nikon D90. Now I am thinking of an upgrade and this video helps me eliminate the mirror less camera whose selling point is weight advantage but do not have an optical viewfinder and a shorter battery life to power its sensors and digital viewfinder. This video has been very helpful.
*I didn't know jacksepticeye made camera reviews*
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He is not jacksepticeye. Wrong channel m8
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@@DanielSantos-mc5en get a load of this guy
This video convinced me that I bought the absolute correct camera I needed (DSLR) and at half the price! (at Walmart and because of Walmart- with extended warranty )
I will be using the camera for makeup videos so I need the camera to focus while I move away or closer to the camera and also to take pictures of my eyes like really close. I understand the three differences between the cameras are the flip screen, microphone jack and 4k video but today I went to see both cameras and the Sony A6000 image quality was crazy good for eye shots, just didn’t get to test the video but it had a 50mm lens while the Canon M50 had a 45mm lens that didn’t seem to focus too well like my eyebrows, just my eyes. In the Sony, it focused my eye and everything around my eye so well. Idk much about cameras, can this be the lens? I’m so confused on what camera to buy.
Yes this could likely be the lens, I imagine the lens on the M50 was the 15-45 kit lens which isn't really well regarded for its autofocus or consistency
Yes, it was the 45mm it comes with. While the Sony has a 50mm it comes with that had an amazing image quality yesterday when I tried it. I appreciate your feedback! Everyone did suggest a 50mm to do the makeup eye closeup shots.
holy cow this was exactly the video I needed. I bought a photography course online the didn't even cover which camera to buy! like....what?! thank you thank you. Learned so much! I'm a newbie travel blogger/photographer so I've been thinking about getting a DSLR but now that I finally understand what a mirrorless camera is, I might look into those too...
Four decades a pro, and Sony mirrorless is the best for me. I switched from high-end Canon DSLR after 40 years, yes 40 ,and went to Sony mirrrorless in January 2017, and have never looked back. Would never go back to any DSLR. Mirrorless is the new present and the future. I have the A6500, A7RIII and have ordered the A7III. Cheers
I haven't quite got 40 years behind me, but have certainly been invested in DSLRs for quite a few years, but I am intending on making the jump to mirrorless with the A7III next month
Dave McKeegan, good move, you won't regret it. There is a small learning curve coming from DSLRs, but once you get familiar, it all will become the new normal for you. You will love the mirrorless advantages , I do everytime I shoot. Cheers
I have the same setup, except the A7iii. Love my A6500 and A7riii.
If you start fresh then sure, Sony is awesome. For me, I continue to use my L lenses and both Canon and Sony bodies. Currently, I use the 1DX, 5D3, A7R2 and a A6300. All of my canon lenses focuses great on the Sony bodies.
Domingo Santiago, yes that is a great combo. Cheers
This video was more insightful than any other type of media I went through. Not even the people I knew to take up photography professionally could help me out. Thanks a lot!
Very helpful video. I am at the beginning of my photography journey and this video has answered some questions I didn't even know I had! Thanks.
Wow ! Absolutely the best, most informative comparative review of mirrorless vs. DSLR.
5th time is the charm 👍 I never thought about the reason for better battery life in DSLR.
This is, perhaps, the best video on this subject I've seen. I absolutely love my DSLR, but severe arthritis is now forcing me to consider swapping it out for something lighter in weight and easier to physically manage. Have been torn between a bridge and a mirrorless, and your video answered a lot of the questions that I'd had. Thanks!
Thank you, glad you found it useful 😊
I'm gonna be happy with my camera as long as it gives me good shots🤷🏽♀️
What an incredible video on cameras. I'm a big tech guy and know so much about computers, but practically nothing about cameras. Thank you for bridging that knowledge gap for me!
I agree, there is a mass exodus on Nikons and Canons. A lot of great used new gear up for sale for good values. Today's modern cameras have such great technology. Any camera will fit any photographer as long as they're not limited to a brand. Or the status quo of the past. Let the features of the camera fit the need of the photographer.
SLT while technically falling under the SLR umbrella can be considered another bridge cam of sorts: between mirrorless and traditional SLRs by replacing the moving opaque mirror and OVF with a fixed translucent mirror and EVF, while still diverting some light towards a phase-detect AF sensor before letting the rest through to the image sensor.
Lots of people that like to be spoon fed with the minimum amount of effort. That is the old question that won’t ever cease to get asked. Great video and congrats on the 250K view
Finally, I literally couldn't find a simple and clear explanation of this anywhere 🙌
Glad it helped :)
1:30 what a beautiful metaphor.
Thank you! Very nice without pointing out this is the best camera for life!
At long last! Someone that can explain this to me in plain language. Thank you!
i dont understand why the thumbs down when in fact this video is very helpful. thank you! now i know what type of camera should i get. two thumbs up👍🏻👍🏻
Film School / University: We’re going to grant students on minimal knowledge of filmmaking at a ridiculously high price that they’re gonna have to go into debt to pay the government off for giving them loans. Practically convoluting what different cameras there are.
Dave McKeegan: Hold my beer 🍺. *I’m about to ruin this man’s whole career...*
Wow! I finally feel like I know something about cameras. Just what I was looking for. Thank you for this!
Awesome information , really helped and I now know what type of camera I should be looking for. Now I need to go find the one that's right for me , and one that feels good in my hands. THANK YOU ,for clearing up the technical stuff !!!!
I would recommend your video for anyone that wants to get a good camera but really doesn't know anything about photography. THANKS AGAIN !!!!
this should be a day 1 requirement for any photography course
Thank you so much I’m looking to buy a camera this really helped me a lot thx dude.
Bridge cameras are getting very good these days. So good that more professionals are using them, opting for their convenience and sharp results over having to change lenses. Also, not having mirrors, they tend to be free of the vibration of DSLR cameras. This is especially true of cameras with long telephotos. Professionals also can afford a number of bridge cameras opposed to fewer more expensive DSLRs. And again, their lack of vibration cannot be overemphasized. The only thing users need to worry about is pincushion and barrel distortion, common in many high zoom cameras. Very good review.
This was great advice, too bad my Wife didn't see this before she bought me a DSLR (RebelT6) to replace my Nikon P510 Bridge Camera. She like a lot of people think that the DSLR, looks professional and thinks that bigger is better so jumped right into the DSLR. Yes the DSLR's have their place but *not* in my hands. I hate the idea of not being able to simply point and shoot between close and far off distances instantly. With the DLSR you are severely limited to whatever lens you happen to have on at the moment, so there is no speed shooting between long and short distances. I hated having to swap out lenses and each being so limited in their function. I can't imagine sitting on the beach having to swap out lenses, fumbling with all the covers, caps & lens bodies. While boating or kayaking too, I wouldn't use the DSLR due to the fact of having to fumble with all the lenses. This is the differences between camera systems (DSLR & bridge) that novices like us should know beforehand or be told in the store. I'll stick with a bridge thankyou.
Get a superzoom like the Sigma 18-300 or Tamron 18-400 and you'll get much better results than the P510 😉
@@DaveMcKeegan Thanks, I'll look into them :)
Warren Stenden , I couldn’t agree more ...
Canon SX70 HS , great bridge camera .
Wow really broke it down for the common not knowing about cameras person. Amazing thank you!
Great tutoeial video. Thanks. Im a newbie at this topic and want to buy a camera. This is usefl info to u derstand the basic differencea on the cameras league. 👍
I'm going to catch you on the "two screens" thing on for mirrorless camers. I currently have the Canon M50, which does have an electronic view finder and the typical flip out screen. If the flipout screen is in the closed position EVF is on at all times, but when the screen is open, the EVF is only active for as long as a nearby sensor detects any type of presence. Touch functions on the flipout screen are still active so you can set a focus region if you so choose.
I dont know. Sure budget level mirrorless... But the a6000 is not too pricey and has a really good af. You should also mention all the advantages of mirrorless, wysiwyg, also better vision in lowlight in my experience ( yeah noise. Better noise than darkness), e shutter, no mirrorslap, resulting in sharper images at slow speeds. All disadvantages of mirrorless except batterylife seem to be gone now,its the only necessary disadvantage i can think of.
Not all mirrorless have electronic shutters, they are becoming more common but they aren't in all cameras.
Also as I mentioned in the video, EVFs vs OVFs is a matter of personal preference, not everybody likes EVFs while other people swear by them.
Dave McKeegan of course not all have them, as not all have worse af systems. Basically. All your points apply to older cameras, but except battery life, id dare say Theres no disadvantage in (Sony) mirrorless anymore since the 6500/a9. I was trying to talk about mirrorless in principal, in General. Mirrorless can have an e shutter, dslr only in liveview without working AS dslr without finder.
The mirrorless AF systems are no doubt getting better, Sony's eye AF works fantastically for portraits etc, however for tracking things like sports and wildlife only the really higher end mirrorless can truly rival DSLR systems.
Canon's dual pixel is regarded as one of the best sensor based AF systems around, but I never see photographers using live view over OVF for shooting sports etc which is why I said for fast paced environments DSLR might be the best choice
Dave McKeegan well. ...thats still a dslr so... I dont say the a6000 is a superb sports cam, but for all i encountered including some Volleyball here n there, its fine.
It's still a DSLR, however the moment you put a DSLR into liveview, it becomes a mirrorless setup. For example, take a Canon 80D in liveview and it works exactly the same as an M5 mirrorless.
It's not to say you can't use other camera systems for certain types of photography.
It's that if you are looking for a camera to shoot primarily sports and wildlife then you may find a DSLR autofocus to be a bit more swift and reliable, or as I said if you are using the larger lenses then you might find mirrorless cameras to be a bit too small to get a good grip and balance.
It is all personal preference
Thank you for so much good advice. I'm in need of a new camera and wasn't sure what type to pick from. But now I know DSLR is the way for me.
Thanks a lot. A very helpful video. I'm getting a Canon 80d.
You, Sir, are a Godsend!!! Could see clear amongst all the marketing, industry driven reviews and advices. You've made everything superclear. So it's simple, my wife will get a compact, my daughter will get a bridge and I'll stick to my good old DSLR. And instead splash cash on a mirrorless, I'll just invest in the compact, bridge and treat myself to some 85mm lens or a Boke lens. Thank you!!!
I know nothing about cameras but I really wanted to get into photography. I have a very low budget and have narrowed my selection down to either the Canon sx430 is, or the Nikon D3300. I wanted to use it for taking pictures and videos of friends and possibly low light pics.
My friend has the d3300 and she loves it. Reviews are great on that one. Watch some on TH-cam or speak to someone in a photography store for further advice
@@patrycjaw8323 yeah my two friends recommended it to me, sadly my parents said I cannot buy one because they're "a waste of money and they're useless." I was thinking of buying one anyways and hiding it
@@Brozza let me guess... That's because of smartphone cameras these days? Some of my friends think the same because they say their smartphones can produce photos and videos on a par with a dslr.
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Great video, really useful info for someone who's about to buy their first camera, such as myself. Thanks a million from Spain!
I have a compact camera, and the focus can be super frustrating
Great video! I sometimes get asked for recommendations so I was looking for something on behalf of a mate.
I would maybe add that if you're starting to worry about size and weight of the complete system (including lenses), then the size of the sensor is probably more important than whether it's mirrorless/DSLR. A fair few people who do wildlife-in-the-wild choose smaller sensors to avoid carrying huge heavy lenses on long hikes, for example.
Great video, Taught me everything I needed to know. Thank you!
I have read that the Mirror can malfunction on DSLR cameras, so that is why it is better to buy a Mirrorless camera. I understand (after watching your video) why the DSLR is so much better, so thanks for the video. Just have to hope that the Mirror never malfunctions on the DSLR.
Any moving part has the possibility to malfunction however I suspect you are thinking of the shutter rather than the mirror, most cameras have a rated shutter life (its only a rough guide rather than an exact rule) and mirrorless still use a mechanical shutter unless you are using silent shutter.
However in regards to DSLR Vs Mirrorless, a lot has changed since I made this video and mirrorless are a lot better than they used to be, soI have actually published an updated video discussing the differences now - you can find the link in the video description
@@DaveMcKeegan Thanks for the info. I really want to get a DSLR, and I believe the best one I can find, for what I can afford, is the Canon EOS Rebel T6. I just love taking pictures of historic houses, and buildings.
I'm gonna buy canon eos dslr sl2 it's the best!
Had a bridge camera for years. Actually got a quite a few good shots with it.
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Awesome. Thanks. I still went down the Compact route, although I am only a hack, not a professional, but I do enjoy photography
Thank you Dave
Really, really good video. Dave explains in easy to understand the language. No blinding us with science and THIS IS A VERY PLEASANT WATCH...THANK YOU
You're welcome Jim, glad you found it useful
I'm still a newbie, been shooting daily with a compact for about 18 months (Sony RX100 iii) and it's a cracking little camera, certainly for landscape/street stuff for Instagram/Flickr and family stuff for use at home but I'm oh so ready to move up to an interchangeable lens system now. Still think full frame is a bit out of my price range, I don't intend to use the camera to make any money with any time soon, and I like the smaller form factors so I think I'm going APS-C mirrorless. Basically I'm fishing for suggestions, somewhere in the £1000-1200 price range, which appears to be a shoot out between the Sony A6300 with kit or the Fuji XT20 with kit if I want to buy new, and I kinda want to buy new. Thoughts?
A6300 and Fuji XT20 are both great cameras, and either would be a big step up from the RX100iii
Fuji probably has a slight (very slight) advantage over the Sony in terms of image quality and colour, however the Fuji body is quite a bit different to the Sony as it has a lot more dials rather than on screen options. From your perspective, especially for a hobby point of view there isn't enough difference between either camera to pick which you should go for.
This is really down to a case of try them yourself and see which you prefer, you may find the Sony as it's buttons / menus will be closer to what you are already used to, or you may prefer the centered EVF and better aspect ratio of the Fuji.
Well, I'm heading off to the big camera shop in Whitechapel tomorrow. What do you mean by "better aspect ratio" though? They both shoot 3x2 natively for stills, right? Is it a video thing?
Both shoot 3x2 stills, however the video is 16:9 (more rectangular), the screen on the A6300 is 16:9 where as the screen on the XT20 is 3:2, so still images display full screen on the XT20, whereas on the A6300 will still show the image but it will appear smaller because it won't use the edges of the screen. Where as if shooting video, the A6300 will fill the screen but the Fuji will have crop lines top and bottom.
Probably wont be a make or break thing but is something to bare in mind
Ok. Merci beaucoup, as they say in France.
Unless you plan to get additional lenses, you really do not get that much by going APS-C. The sensor is larger but the kit lens is slower. If you plan to go wide angle, tele or get a fast prime them things are different.
Which compact digital camera should I choose?
I think the compact camera market is probably dying. Don't get me wrong, I have had a compact Nikon camera for like the past 7 years, but now they are basically useless because the smartphone technology has caught up with them. Bridge cameras would be great if they had larger sensors, that is why the FZ1000 is excellent
Rammatic I think they’re still relevant in the world of TH-cam though. Many people who decide to take up vlogging use them because of their light compact nature. Granted smartphones are catching up, people still prefer to use their phones for multifunctional purposes, which would take up a lot of time and memory space if you’re strictly using it to film for several hours in the day as vloggers do.
You are correct. However, I do see a lot of bloggers using smaller borderless cameras with kit lenses. The main drawback is most compact cameras do not have a rotating screen.
three cleanest thing in the world: clear sky, camera lens, and your explanation, sir.
Sony a6000
This was so intriguing and held my attention the whole way. I'm searching for a compact for my lil bro, but I watched the whole vid anyway and compared to other people, thi video was way better
Hmmm I always say "buy a Canon Rebel"
Adam Alford cheap?
Razer bears They are pretty cheap especially second hand. Mine was only $175.
@@adamalford5650 does it take good pics ? And what about autofocus
mona wahed that is what I am thinking. I see them at my local Sam's club and they are pretty cheap but I'm not sure if it's good enough .
mona wahed it does everything you want it to and then some especially if it's your first camera. Even the oldest DSLR model (300d) will have more features than you can figure out how to use for a long time.
Old video but still relevant today, 9/11/21. Thank you for the great explanation! I was planning on switching to a mirrorless camera but I guess I’ll stick to my Nikon DSLR. :-)
I’m confused as hell after I’ve watched this.
Still great though.
Hi Dave, this is the second of your efforts that I've watched tonight, I must say that I really like the way you do your stuff, neat and simple and down to to earth, thank you. I didn't start to find out what sort of photographer I am until quite recently, after fourteen years of shooting bridge cameras, now with APSc I' finding that mostly for me the practice of photography is about the shooting experience, going out to observe the environment and take close-up, landscapes, wildlife, sky, sunsets, you know all that outdoor stuff. The point being the act or practice of shooting is more important than the resulting images, they are just my record of the experience. To some considerable extent the exact choice is not important, I would say that there is at the moment quite a range of choice of systems and formats that would give me what I want, but once you have bought into any of the current offerings you are somewhat trapped, all sorts of other components are not interchangeable, lenses in particular, also as you get to know you gear you cannot help but find yourself making best use of what it offers and it becomes the best camera for you because its what you've got and know!. Cheers, Richard.
wait a minute. We use the same copyright free music in our videos (:
Thank you for your video. After presenting the available choices of cameras I feel I am now equiped to make a well balanaced choice.
Can you add wide angle lenses to bridge cameras? I know nothing about cameras and I want one for general purpose but with a great zoom feature
Bridge cameras come with a built in lens that starts at wide angle then let you zooms in a lot.
You can't change the lens as it is moulded into the body.
But bridge cameras are a good starting point as an all in one camera
There's a few decent ones out there but they are often in an awkward place in between compacts and DSLRs. I started out with a Fuji S8400W which was a pretty good budget bridge camera back in the dayimo, but after a year and a half I realized that it was just too damn awful in low light conditions or too slow in general for taking snaps of things in motion, so I invested in a budget DSLR (Nikon D3300). Needing specific gear for each lens for the DSLR (which also adds up in costs by themselves) definitely burnt a hole in my wallet but it was very much worth it.
If you're serious about getting into photography, just dive straight into DSLR's, get yourself a basic kit lens (or a good 35mm prime if you like learning it the hard way while taking nicer pics in general) and invest in a telephoto on top of that (Nikon has good and cheap 55-200mm and 70-300mm lenses). It might seem like a hassle to be swapping kits sometimes but it will definitely be worth it. If it still seems like a hassle, it'll be easier to resell it as well while you look for something that'll suit you more without completely breaking the bank, whether it's a compact or a bridge.
Learnt more than I could ever do in a single video.
"if you're not comfortable with it you wont going to want to use it. Then it's a waste of space."
Me: *looks into wallet* "IT'S A DAMN WASTE OF MONEY IF I AIN'T USING IT!"
Great explanation of the different camera types. I was totally in the dark with my lack of understanding of the differences of each camera type, thank you very much. I think I will go for a beginners entry to DSLR camera.
My compact has 30× optical zoom
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Mine has a 23x I'm pretty sure. Looking into getting a bridge.
Thats the zoom from wide angle to telephoto, in reality its around 14x optical zoom
Lmfao that's ridiculous hahaha
Mine has 40x and I love it!
As someone that owns an iPhone XS Max, I've been told that its camera is fantastic and it wouldn't be necessary to buy a camera like the Canon g7x.. etc I just feel like the phone can be slightly inconsistent sometimes.
Black Jack I own the same phone as you, he’s probably right about the G7X (depending on the model) but the iPhone camera is only good for everyday shots, to just capture basic memories.. there is no aperture, or settings you can change to customize the photo or video
Just give me one I can’t afford 😭
Fuck off
What are you looking for and in what price range?
I have a Sony a6000 and the autofocus is just awesome
what are you talking about a9 is best for sports or wildlife even against best dslrs - im dslr fan becouse of the size and feel but right now mirrrorless are looking stuning.
Hence why I said budget mirrorless
This has been the most helpful video I’ve come across for cameras!
Good to know that rangefinders don't exist.
Thanks for sharing because i am starting out and a camera is an important step
You know DSLR are dead when pro photographers flock to sony A73
This was super helpful, literally don't need to watch any other video, thank you