2 years ago i got a Olympus EM5 Mk.2 for 200$.For this budget is the best you can get by far. Weather sealed , 5stops IBIS, 40MP in high res more (sensor shift), magnesium alloy body, lots of custom buttons and 4 custom modes,focus stacking and focus bracketing, nice EVF, built-in time lapse, live comp,silent (electronic) shutter, fully articulated LCD, shutter speed 1/8000 sec to 60sec , 10 fps in C-AF, ISO 200-25600, 1080p 60fps video etc. etc....or the original Olympus EM1 also a beast of a camera!
Panasonic GH3 should be at the top of this list! 1080p60, real video features, intraframe options, mic and headphone jacks, great build quality, flip screen, etc etc.
JMHO, so-called hybrid cameras are oversold. I have one, but virtually never use it for video. Video is more complicated than photography and often requires much more equipment beyond just a body and lenses. Really, if video is a priority, a camcorder is likely a better choice.
I bought the D7000 when it launced. The thing was light years beyond every mid level camera for a few years. Still got it, and it has over 350,000 shutters and about 1000 hours of video recorded. Been so long since i have loved a camera so much.
@mohammadyasirkhan2709 it was good enough for me to sell photos that have been used all over the world. I replaced it with a D800 and D500 after it started to have issues, but it had gone through hell and back with me. It was on3 of the first with dual card slots in a consumer body now people flip out if a camera doesn't have dual slots.
The reason i love this channel compared to co many others that talk about my favorite thing which is camera gear and best cameras on a budget and all this other stuff, Is while they buy cameras worth a thousand to a few thousand and call it a budget and explain why because they can easily afford it makes it affordable. You are actually showing off good ass cameras , that are still exceptional for todays standerds at a budget and do it well as well! keep up the amazing work my friend! Your killing it!
as a nikon pro- the only thing I can say is if you can afford to go up to the D7100 you'll be light years ahead of the D7000 for barely anything more- most used D7100s are 200-300 bucks and you get a 24mp sensor, better wealing, better autofocus, better video options and even a better sensor with higher FPS.
Glad to see this. I only buy old gear because of my budget, and I'm planning to go from a D5100 to a D7100 for my main camera. And I was also looking at the Sony A5000 for an everyday carry.
@@yannicksibilly the 7100 is a beast. the 7200 has a much different sensor which I never fully fell in love with. if you can go to a 7500 thats a sweet crop DSLR but for that money new you might as well grab a used Z5 and go mirrorless lol
@@joshuaconti989very true about the D7200. Had it & sold it. I must say, I really loved the sensor on the D7000. I didn't get to shoot on the D7100 much. The step back in buffer put me off & at the time I looked at it, it was still quite pricey
I’m just starting to think about upgrading from shooting video on iPhone, and this was very helpful! I don’t know anything about cameras, so it was informative to just listen to you talk through all of the features and give pros and cons. Keep up the good work!
Iv just ended up using 5d mk1, mk2 and mk3 for photos, they’re between £100-£280 and I think take far more filmic pictures than the newer systems. Those and a pocket 4k make a great cheap set for video and photos
I have not used it myself. However, the Canon Rebel T4i or 650D can use magic lantern and is supported by the latest crop mood build which is regarded as significantly more stable than other builds and provides real time preview. Magic lantern can shoot up to 14-bit raw. Also, "I made it here."
D7000 user here, and there is a few cons I can think of : first, the buffer is pretty limited. Like super limited. If you're shooting RAW of any kind to any card, you have a buffer of 8 shots, which at 6fps shooting is like 1.3 seconds. And the card slots aren't fast, so you need to wait a little bit to be able to shoot again so it's clearly not the best camera for sports or anything like that. Another thing that would go towards this is the autofocus system. The 39pt system is not super accurate in general. The D7000 and the D600/610 were the only cameras that were in the mid/high end to use it and it was quickly phased out of those bodies for several reasons : first, compared to the more advanced (but older, surprisingly) 51pt AF system, the tracking features isn't anything to write home about, it's very frequently loosing the subject you selected with 3D trackign and drifts off to the background while the 51pt system just stays on target. Second thing is that it's much less precise than the 51pt system as far as crossed type AF points go. The margin of error is much wider leading to a lot more front or back focused images. Worse than that, the AF itself can drift and required you to send back the camera to Nikon for a re-calibration. It can happen, I have seen online plenty of D7000 that got that issue, so far mine doesn't. But that's definitely something to keep in mind when buying those guys used. Overall, the D7000 is a very good camera, and the sensor still holds up today very well. In this price range, if sports and wildlife are a priority, looking at the D300 or D300S isn't that bad of an idea. I got one, and it's such a world of difference having that accurate AF that tracked well, fast 8fps burst rate and deep buffer even for RAW files (I think I can get around 20RAWs? With a faster CF card too !). The 12MP sensor in the D300 isn't as nice as the 16MP one in the D7000, but it's honestly not too far. D7000 beats it on high ISO performance though
I am on the same boat and I seem to have fairly similar experiences using the Nikon D7000 and its cons. Especially with its autofocus that seems to just drift especially in low light situation, or just suddenly back or front focus. For still and slow moving subjects the autofocus is fine and manageable
Shot the D7000 for years and didn't have any issues with auto focus at all. And the buffer never filled at 8 for me either. It would slow around 12, but rarely ever went that far and I was shooting action with the military for all the 350,000+ shutters on my D7000.
Amen. Had the same AF issues. Fanboys will quickly tell you, they never had issues, but I had 3 copies & all 3 did the same. Shot with my D90 & had no issues with it. However, that 16mp sensor of the D7000 was a beauty. If only Nikon put the 51 point AF system in the D7000. Or if they brought out a D400 in a D300 type body with that sensor. And yes, the buffer wasn't great, so I don't know how someone can claim they got 12 shots. Perhaps in jpeg, but definitely not in RAW. That said, the buffer on the D7100 was even worse.
You are absolutely amazing. Much love from Rwanda. This is the exact meaning of budget cameras. I really find it very frustrating when people keep forcing 1000USD cameras to be budget cameras. HATS OFF BUDDY
The Pentax K50 or K30 can be found for under $200. Both are weather sealed, 16 MP cameras. They both shoot 1080 P video, though it’s only adequate. Both have built in image stabilization so work with any lenses mounted on them. Great photo cameras. If you get one though, make sure it has the solenoid fixed.
The Olympus em5 is also a very good choice for just a bit more cash, and has the side sdcard you like to see, ibis, water seals, a great evf built in, and looks and feels like a classic. I've loved my em5ii to pieces and am probably going to get another for a backup soon. Another old oly that ranks on this list is the pen mini, I have a pm2 I use as a work bag camera. It lacks the flip out screen but is very pocketable with many of the smaller m43 lenses.
I just bought a K-30 for $175. Also picked up a 35-80mm lens for $20. Nice outfit for less than $200. Being that I’m a novice in DSLR photography, for me this was a nice entry camera. I have a Pentax K-1000 I bought 40+ years ago (still have it) and loved it, so I thought I’d go with Pentax again. I also thought I might want to dabble with some film photography (just for fun) and want to use lenses that work with both cameras.
Seems like of all the videos I’ve watched, canon is doing the best for beginners. My only issue with at that is I already own a canon (eos rebel) t3i and it has had issues from the beginning. Amazing camera but it automatically stops recording randomly for random durations of time and I’m trying to record video only. And that’s apparently an issue with the t#i canons.
I doubt in the Olympus EP-L line. L stands for “light” so very stripped down range. For these settings most the Pen EP range has Super settings, button mapping. So do the Olympus OM-D E-M10/5/1 tiers.
I actually kept my D300s & sold my D7200. Such a pity Nikon never gave us a D400 with the D7000 sensor in a D300s type body & the 51 point AF system of the D300s. That would have been a huge hit
Great video - I switched my old D3100 for the Sony A5000 just over a year ago and absolutely love the small size of it. There's a custom firmware available that gives more recording options than stock (and removes individual recording time limit). A small correction to the review - you can preview the shot via the phone app and remote zoom/ trigger which could come in handy in some circumstances. You can also use a remote flash if needed - I picked up a cheap aliexpress rig for using this 'on the camera' if I really need it as well.
Hi, I am new to photography. I am using an borrowed Nikon D3500, now would like to have my own camera. My budget is between $300-$400. Please suggest some models. (I primarily take photos during my seasonal trips and some street photographs.)
So happy I found this video! I am starting my YT channel this year, which is best for taking about 15-20 min videos & then editing them on the Movavi software?
I think for Pentax, a better choice may have been the K-5. That was a 16MP flagship camera in 2010 that is commonly cited as a Pentax classic, with better high-ISO perormance and more manual controls to eliminate the need for menu-diving, weather sealed, and 1080p/25fps video with a microphone jack. While it's a bit harder to find under $200, I saw multiple good examples on eBay for less than that, and the lenses are cheap as well. I think a $20-30 premium over the K-r does get you a noticeably better camera. That said, this is really nice evaluation and comparison video at a price point that people who want to get into photography won't balk at. I think so many photographers are so used to paying thousands of dollars for good equipment that it seems like the word "cheap" loses its meaning, but you've shown that there are some truly excellent cameras within almost everyone's reach.
I bought my Nikon D7000 last fall from KEH Camera. Heartily recommend both the camera and KEH. They are who I purchase all my second-hand gear from, now.
Great video. I'm a beginner filmmaaker and the webseries on my channel is shot with the Canon T3i. I love the soft look especially compared to smartphone video.
Nikon d700 and Canon 5d mk1 are great budget professional full frame cameras!! They got the best color science vs all those cameras you showed. Only problem is they are pure photo cameras. No video is incorporated in those full frame cameras.
Yup happily watched it all! I'd like to have YOUR opinion on the Canon 200D/250D! I got a 200D because it was recommended as a beginner TH-cam camera! AND initially I was annoyed that the 250D came quite soon after the 200D - massive FOMO on 4K - until I heard that 4K filming ADDED ADDITIONAL CROP factor!
EDIT: i was a little abrassive and forgot to mention that i still appreciate the effort that went into finding 5 actual budget cameras. thanks for the vid! forgot to mention that the F mount on nikon will take ANY glass made since the 1960's until today. nikon does no artificially limit you in which series of lenses you can use..as such the lens selection should be a smidge larger than the "hundreds and hundreds" of E-mount lenses for the Sony. also, don't compare an APS-C 2014 12mpx sensor to a today's FULL FRAME 12mpx sensor. there are, in fact a few differences between the two of them..
The T4i is a great budget cinema camera that can shoot 5k with Magic Lantern crop mood and I would argue that it's an even better option than the EOS M. Hope you make a video of this! 😊 Also, the Pentax K-r is good but there are better Pentax options out there. Try the K-5 for starters. Once you hold one, you'll never look back. Pentax's weakness is always videos.
You can sometimes find the T5i for cheaper than the T4i. Is there a reason why I've been seeing a lot of camera channels recommending the T4i and not the T5i when I've seen it cheaper?
people forget 4k is only 8.3mp mp stands for million pixels so if you take a 20mp photo and pull it up on a 4k display the file is more pixels then your display can show and phones are nice for those quick snaps of "oh nice flower, let me snap it and look it up after my hike," then I take my DSLR and get a really good photo of it and adjust the colors how I like on a rainy day.
I’m still seeing the T4i going for around the $400 mark. Most likely due to the interest because it’s on the list of cameras that can be modded through magic lantern.
You want a even cheaper camera? Get a G1 for your photography, I own one adapted with a Pentax K Manual lens 28mm for street photography, Easily my cheapest and best setup.
Foxtw - Sony 5000! You claimed that the camera could not film with higher resolution than 1089/24 - YET AT: 1m31s the screen shot says: "4k 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal!" - seems like impressively capable for Video! I'm just pointing out that for continuity. EXCELLENT video though! Thank you! Keep up the good work! Live well! Swedish Bob
You're overstating the adapability of DLSR lenses to the A5000. SLR lenses, yes. DSLR, not so much. Maybe Canon and certainly Minolta, not so much anything else. But any mirrorless camera will support pretty much any SLR mount.
Hey! I'm just getting into sports videography and I'm considering the canon t4i. I know this sounds stupid, but is there a lens needed or something or is it just 150$ flat. Again, just beginning.
👁 made it here! 👁really like the Canon T4i with Nikon D7000 close runner up. I’m looking for a solid camera to shoot pro dance video, cinematic vlogs, and nature photography. The size of the canon seems sensible without loosing this functional entry feature like battery and SD Access, flash etc. Thank you for such a thorough review on these cameras 📷 I learned so much and feel more confident before purchasing!
A camera that I would like to see in the next edition of this video would be the Nikon D3300. It is a really cheap camera and also the latest Nikon d3000 series that has a microphone port and also records in 1080p 60fps
@FoxTailWhipz I like your content, but can I ask you a question? My copy of Nikon d7000, d5500, d800 from MPB all suffers from the back or front focus issue. I read online it seems common for that era, but the earlier models like D200 D90 does not has this issue. What’s yours opinion here?
I didn't have the D800 or D5500, but I did go to the D7000 from the D90. The AF was imho a step backwards from the D90. Yes there were more points, but the system wasn't as reliable as the D90. And in low light it was terrible. I hated it. Loved the sensor of both the D90 & D7000 (more so the D7000), but hated the QC & the AF
For photography older cameras are extremely good. All sony a5xxx and a6xxx cameras with good lens are great. No eye focus needed if you know what you are doing. Photography cameras are only got better like with video options. All of those can create images that you cant say what camera was used.
Made it this far and enjoyed 👍🏾 I was wondering if the Lumix GX80/85 would feature. I picked mine up around 2 years ago for £250 (UK) and was thinking it would be down to the $200 limit by now. Great content and will subscribe
I believe you can use terminal client session to over write something on the a5000 or a5100 to accomplish this. Don't hold me to that but I feel like I remember it well
I want to get started with Sony e mount and your suggestion helped make up my mind where to start. My two a200 and a500 are a mount. Thanks I subscribed also.
Amazing! Although I'm finding it a bit hard for me to decide. I'm a beginner birdwatcher and want to purchase a camera, which of these would you best suggest?
Go m43 (micro four thirds). As it is a smaller sensor than the 35mm film equivalent cameras (wrongly called Fullframe by some YT idiots back in the day, which has stuck since), it allows smaller lenses, to achieve the same reach. I.e 45mm for m43 = 90mm fullframe. My advice (depending on your budget): take an “ OM-D E-M1 mark 1 or mark 2 (even the smaller OM-D E-M5 mark 1 or 2) and a cheap lightsaber Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6 plastic fantastic lens. It’ll help you start your journey for wildlife/bird photography on a budget, as it’ll give you a 80-300mm range for a real small footprint (with so much organic character in terms of image) . The E-M1 or E-M5 cameras have stabilised sensors, great burst mode, it’ll compensate the non stabilised lens.
Are there any good second hand cameras i can find for about under 200 euro? My current phone has a very good camera for close range but I'm looking for one i can use for those far shots of birds or animals and things like that
I use a Canon ELPH 190 IS to take my pictures. I can only use one hand so it is easy to use and it takes excellent pictures better than what I've seen on smart phones . I would never buy a camera with a touch screen because it is too hard to handle and that is why I hate smart phones.
Great video and information, small prices for good cameras. Esp. with the great variety of lenses which are offered by most of the companies. Down to earth, like it !!
Salute! Good choices,all. Been subscribed for years,always learn something -- thanks👍 An a5000 with OSS kit lens for 200 bones will get you started, endless hours of fun. Cheers
I am a Sony user, but of the bunch, I would say the Canon. It was designed as a starter DSLR, so its user-interface is going to make the experience easier/better, and there are plenty of budget lenses available, especially given that Canon had the lion's share of the DSLR market (which are reasons to avoid the Pentax and Olympus cameras; you will be more limited in selection of lenses, and you will pay more as well).
@@luckyhobbit8894 Keep in mind that the five cameras on this list are but one man's opinion, and that depending on what you want to use a camera for, it is possible there may be better choices. Perhaps you don't even want or need an interchangeable lens camera, and may be satisfied with a compact or fixed-lens type.
its actually wild how all the price gougers made the used cameras available to you at this price actually worse than just a couple years ago. i got a powershot elph 360 hs for 100 bucks a few years ago, and it wasn't very good. Now i'm seeing it go for 200-400 used. Are these people even making money anymore? Who's buying such a bad camera at that price when a nex 5r is at the same price (even though that also jumped up 1-200)
As a VFX artist I have to say that most of these cameras have terrible rolling shutter artifacts in the videos that they take, unless the camera's movement is really slow or minor.
I like the option of using alkaline batteries, even though that’s going to be hard to find these days. I hear the entire video industry practically runs on Cannon rechargeable batteries.
I made it here. You had quite a few errors in your presentation... (example the cameras you cite with IBIS turn off the optical stablization in most lenses with OIS.) I have three of these cameras Olympus, Nikon and Pentax (But I have a Pentax k-5).
Wich one of those camera's do you think is the best ? I'm thinking of buying a camera as a complete newby who never used a camera in my life and with no Information about camera's 😂. I just wanna get some experience with using a camera's due me having a new job where I sometimes have to use a Camera of my job shooting photos where I suck at 😂.
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If you do another you should record with the camera you're reviewing.
2 years ago i got a Olympus EM5 Mk.2 for 200$.For this budget is the best you can get by far. Weather sealed , 5stops IBIS, 40MP in high res more (sensor shift), magnesium alloy body, lots of custom buttons and 4 custom modes,focus stacking and focus bracketing, nice EVF, built-in time lapse, live comp,silent (electronic) shutter, fully articulated LCD, shutter speed 1/8000 sec to 60sec , 10 fps in C-AF, ISO 200-25600, 1080p 60fps video etc. etc....or the original Olympus EM1 also a beast of a camera!
how is it video-wise? i would like to know the audio quality 😊
Panasonic GH3 should be at the top of this list! 1080p60, real video features, intraframe options, mic and headphone jacks, great build quality, flip screen, etc etc.
Thanks for this tip!
They are 2x of $199
@@lee541982 eBay finished auctions says otherwise. Dozens sold at $200 or less.
JMHO, so-called hybrid cameras are oversold. I have one, but virtually never use it for video. Video is more complicated than photography and often requires much more equipment beyond just a body and lenses. Really, if video is a priority, a camcorder is likely a better choice.
@@trekkeruss Somebody with a $200 budget probably can't afford separate photo and video cameras.
I bought the D7000 when it launced. The thing was light years beyond every mid level camera for a few years. Still got it, and it has over 350,000 shutters and about 1000 hours of video recorded. Been so long since i have loved a camera so much.
Does it has a good dynamic range ??
its such a good camera, my grandfather still uses his D7000 he's got 108k photos through it.
@@David_Quinn_Photography Thanks
@mohammadyasirkhan2709 it was good enough for me to sell photos that have been used all over the world. I replaced it with a D800 and D500 after it started to have issues, but it had gone through hell and back with me. It was on3 of the first with dual card slots in a consumer body now people flip out if a camera doesn't have dual slots.
Best APS-C sensor ever imho. Just a pity Nikon crippled it with that AF system
The reason i love this channel compared to co many others that talk about my favorite thing which is camera gear and best cameras on a budget and all this other stuff, Is while they buy cameras worth a thousand to a few thousand and call it a budget and explain why because they can easily afford it makes it affordable. You are actually showing off good ass cameras , that are still exceptional for todays standerds at a budget and do it well as well! keep up the amazing work my friend! Your killing it!
Thank you so much for the support! 😄
Same reason I subscribed I watched like 8 videos before and they didn't show anything "budget" like 800$ isn't cheap y'all tripping.
thats why I love this channel, he shares options for the working class photographer not the prolevel and flexes with it.
as a nikon pro- the only thing I can say is if you can afford to go up to the D7100 you'll be light years ahead of the D7000 for barely anything more- most used D7100s are 200-300 bucks and you get a 24mp sensor, better wealing, better autofocus, better video options and even a better sensor with higher FPS.
Yup, I traded my D7000 in for the D7100 ten years ago (or eleven) and just the 24MP sensor alone made that a no brainer.....
Glad to see this. I only buy old gear because of my budget, and I'm planning to go from a D5100 to a D7100 for my main camera. And I was also looking at the Sony A5000 for an everyday carry.
@@yannicksibilly the 7100 is a beast. the 7200 has a much different sensor which I never fully fell in love with. if you can go to a 7500 thats a sweet crop DSLR but for that money new you might as well grab a used Z5 and go mirrorless lol
For that money you can get the Nikon D600 or 700 which are full frame! I bought the legendary D700 for under $300.
@@joshuaconti989very true about the D7200. Had it & sold it. I must say, I really loved the sensor on the D7000. I didn't get to shoot on the D7100 much. The step back in buffer put me off & at the time I looked at it, it was still quite pricey
I’m just starting to think about upgrading from shooting video on iPhone, and this was very helpful! I don’t know anything about cameras, so it was informative to just listen to you talk through all of the features and give pros and cons. Keep up the good work!
Iv just ended up using 5d mk1, mk2 and mk3 for photos, they’re between £100-£280 and I think take far more filmic pictures than the newer systems. Those and a pocket 4k make a great cheap set for video and photos
I have not used it myself. However, the Canon Rebel T4i or 650D can use magic lantern and is supported by the latest crop mood build which is regarded as significantly more stable than other builds and provides real time preview. Magic lantern can shoot up to 14-bit raw. Also, "I made it here."
WHich one do you think is the best one
D7000 user here, and there is a few cons I can think of :
first, the buffer is pretty limited. Like super limited. If you're shooting RAW of any kind to any card, you have a buffer of 8 shots, which at 6fps shooting is like 1.3 seconds. And the card slots aren't fast, so you need to wait a little bit to be able to shoot again so it's clearly not the best camera for sports or anything like that.
Another thing that would go towards this is the autofocus system. The 39pt system is not super accurate in general. The D7000 and the D600/610 were the only cameras that were in the mid/high end to use it and it was quickly phased out of those bodies for several reasons : first, compared to the more advanced (but older, surprisingly) 51pt AF system, the tracking features isn't anything to write home about, it's very frequently loosing the subject you selected with 3D trackign and drifts off to the background while the 51pt system just stays on target. Second thing is that it's much less precise than the 51pt system as far as crossed type AF points go. The margin of error is much wider leading to a lot more front or back focused images. Worse than that, the AF itself can drift and required you to send back the camera to Nikon for a re-calibration. It can happen, I have seen online plenty of D7000 that got that issue, so far mine doesn't. But that's definitely something to keep in mind when buying those guys used.
Overall, the D7000 is a very good camera, and the sensor still holds up today very well. In this price range, if sports and wildlife are a priority, looking at the D300 or D300S isn't that bad of an idea. I got one, and it's such a world of difference having that accurate AF that tracked well, fast 8fps burst rate and deep buffer even for RAW files (I think I can get around 20RAWs? With a faster CF card too !). The 12MP sensor in the D300 isn't as nice as the 16MP one in the D7000, but it's honestly not too far. D7000 beats it on high ISO performance though
I am on the same boat and I seem to have fairly similar experiences using the Nikon D7000 and its cons. Especially with its autofocus that seems to just drift especially in low light situation, or just suddenly back or front focus. For still and slow moving subjects the autofocus is fine and manageable
Shot the D7000 for years and didn't have any issues with auto focus at all. And the buffer never filled at 8 for me either. It would slow around 12, but rarely ever went that far and I was shooting action with the military for all the 350,000+ shutters on my D7000.
Amen. Had the same AF issues. Fanboys will quickly tell you, they never had issues, but I had 3 copies & all 3 did the same. Shot with my D90 & had no issues with it. However, that 16mp sensor of the D7000 was a beauty. If only Nikon put the 51 point AF system in the D7000. Or if they brought out a D400 in a D300 type body with that sensor. And yes, the buffer wasn't great, so I don't know how someone can claim they got 12 shots. Perhaps in jpeg, but definitely not in RAW. That said, the buffer on the D7100 was even worse.
You are absolutely amazing. Much love from Rwanda. This is the exact meaning of budget cameras. I really find it very frustrating when people keep forcing 1000USD cameras to be budget cameras. HATS OFF BUDDY
The Pentax K50 or K30 can be found for under $200. Both are weather sealed, 16 MP cameras. They both shoot 1080 P video, though it’s only adequate. Both have built in image stabilization so work with any lenses mounted on them. Great photo cameras. If you get one though, make sure it has the solenoid fixed.
The Olympus em5 is also a very good choice for just a bit more cash, and has the side sdcard you like to see, ibis, water seals, a great evf built in, and looks and feels like a classic. I've loved my em5ii to pieces and am probably going to get another for a backup soon. Another old oly that ranks on this list is the pen mini, I have a pm2 I use as a work bag camera. It lacks the flip out screen but is very pocketable with many of the smaller m43 lenses.
I keep seeing Panasonic G7's for around 200 CAD (paid 160 CAD for mine), with the kit lens. That would be a stonkin' good cam for this video.
I just bought a K-30 for $175. Also picked up a 35-80mm lens for $20. Nice outfit for less than $200. Being that I’m a novice in DSLR photography, for me this was a nice entry camera. I have a Pentax K-1000 I bought 40+ years ago (still have it) and loved it, so I thought I’d go with Pentax again. I also thought I might want to dabble with some film photography (just for fun) and want to use lenses that work with both cameras.
I don't know anything about photography, but I would like to learn, this video has come at the right time for me, thanks a lot!
I rather a Nikon 600-700 or even a Nikon D7100 for similar prices. Even the Canon 5D mk 2 can be had for close to this and they are full frame...
So which one is the best of the 5
The way he said he put so much time in making this video, I subscribed.
Seems like of all the videos I’ve watched, canon is doing the best for beginners. My only issue with at that is I already own a canon (eos rebel) t3i and it has had issues from the beginning. Amazing camera but it automatically stops recording randomly for random durations of time and I’m trying to record video only. And that’s apparently an issue with the t#i canons.
It’s crazy how the prices have gone up since this video
On olympus you could turn on (what we call it?) A superuser settings? That could enable focus peaking, button mapping, and any other settings..
I doubt in the Olympus EP-L line.
L stands for “light” so very stripped down range.
For these settings most the Pen EP range has Super settings, button mapping.
So do the Olympus OM-D E-M10/5/1 tiers.
Cool video. Great to see Pentax get some love. I shoot with a K5 IIs and an Olympus EM 5 Mark 2.
I still use a Nikon D300s which I have had for years. My favourite lens is the 24mm 2.8 AFD. I love it.
I actually kept my D300s & sold my D7200. Such a pity Nikon never gave us a D400 with the D7000 sensor in a D300s type body & the 51 point AF system of the D300s. That would have been a huge hit
Great video - I switched my old D3100 for the Sony A5000 just over a year ago and absolutely love the small size of it. There's a custom firmware available that gives more recording options than stock (and removes individual recording time limit). A small correction to the review - you can preview the shot via the phone app and remote zoom/ trigger which could come in handy in some circumstances. You can also use a remote flash if needed - I picked up a cheap aliexpress rig for using this 'on the camera' if I really need it as well.
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Hi, I am new to photography. I am using an borrowed Nikon D3500, now would like to have my own camera. My budget is between $300-$400. Please suggest some models.
(I primarily take photos during my seasonal trips and some street photographs.)
Canon Camera with Crop mood is highly encouraged for review......!
So happy I found this video! I am starting my YT channel this year, which is best for taking about 15-20 min videos & then editing them on the Movavi software?
I think for Pentax, a better choice may have been the K-5. That was a 16MP flagship camera in 2010 that is commonly cited as a Pentax classic, with better high-ISO perormance and more manual controls to eliminate the need for menu-diving, weather sealed, and 1080p/25fps video with a microphone jack. While it's a bit harder to find under $200, I saw multiple good examples on eBay for less than that, and the lenses are cheap as well. I think a $20-30 premium over the K-r does get you a noticeably better camera.
That said, this is really nice evaluation and comparison video at a price point that people who want to get into photography won't balk at. I think so many photographers are so used to paying thousands of dollars for good equipment that it seems like the word "cheap" loses its meaning, but you've shown that there are some truly excellent cameras within almost everyone's reach.
I bought my Nikon D7000 last fall from KEH Camera. Heartily recommend both the camera and KEH. They are who I purchase all my second-hand gear from, now.
the fn d7000! you love to see it. such a fun cam. built like a tank. dual card slots. a beast. great vid fam
I wouldn't exactly say built like a tank. It's certainly no D300 or D700.
Great video, should also mention Fujifilm X-Pro1. From 2012. I still use it and have made a youtube video about it.
Great video. I'm a beginner filmmaaker and the webseries on my channel is shot with the Canon T3i. I love the soft look especially compared to smartphone video.
Nikon d700 and Canon 5d mk1 are great budget professional full frame cameras!! They got the best color science vs all those cameras you showed. Only problem is they are pure photo cameras. No video is incorporated in those full frame cameras.
The 5D mark I is an awesome camera!
@@FoxTailWhipz nah the 5d mk1 and D700 are both awesome cameras.
Agree, both awesome, but once you got them, you need glass that will bring the best out of them
Yup happily watched it all!
I'd like to have YOUR opinion on the Canon 200D/250D!
I got a 200D because it was recommended as a beginner TH-cam camera!
AND initially I was annoyed that the 250D came quite soon after the 200D - massive FOMO on 4K - until I heard that 4K filming ADDED ADDITIONAL CROP factor!
EDIT: i was a little abrassive and forgot to mention that i still appreciate the effort that went into finding 5 actual budget cameras. thanks for the vid!
forgot to mention that the F mount on nikon will take ANY glass made since the 1960's until today. nikon does no artificially limit you in which series of lenses you can use..as such the lens selection should be a smidge larger than the "hundreds and hundreds" of E-mount lenses for the Sony. also, don't compare an APS-C 2014 12mpx sensor to a today's FULL FRAME 12mpx sensor. there are, in fact a few differences between the two of them..
made it to the end, great informative video, thanks! I'm only starting to get into photography so I wanna educate myself before buying anything
What was that other camera he was recording on the Nikon d7000? I like it
Fujifilm X-T1 ❤
The T4i is a great budget cinema camera that can shoot 5k with Magic Lantern crop mood and I would argue that it's an even better option than the EOS M. Hope you make a video of this! 😊
Also, the Pentax K-r is good but there are better Pentax options out there. Try the K-5 for starters. Once you hold one, you'll never look back. Pentax's weakness is always videos.
Interested to hear your opinion on Pentax K-X, I myself can't keep track of all the nuances...
You can sometimes find the T5i for cheaper than the T4i. Is there a reason why I've been seeing a lot of camera channels recommending the T4i and not the T5i when I've seen it cheaper?
i bought my a5100 brand new and sealed with one year warranty and kit lens for 311 USD in December 2023.
For me, I would get the Nikon d700 or the Nikon d5200 those two I’ve been using since I was 10
people forget 4k is only 8.3mp mp stands for million pixels so if you take a 20mp photo and pull it up on a 4k display the file is more pixels then your display can show and phones are nice for those quick snaps of "oh nice flower, let me snap it and look it up after my hike," then I take my DSLR and get a really good photo of it and adjust the colors how I like on a rainy day.
I’m still seeing the T4i going for around the $400 mark. Most likely due to the interest because it’s on the list of cameras that can be modded through magic lantern.
Thanks for the video, that said you spent a lot of time on the Sony 8000. It's a shame with the flip screen it's not better for video.
You want a even cheaper camera? Get a G1 for your photography, I own one adapted with a Pentax K Manual lens 28mm for street photography, Easily my cheapest and best setup.
Foxtw - Sony 5000! You claimed that the camera could not film with higher resolution than 1089/24 - YET AT: 1m31s the screen shot says: "4k 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal!" - seems like impressively capable for Video!
I'm just pointing out that for continuity.
EXCELLENT video though! Thank you!
Keep up the good work!
Live well!
Swedish Bob
What about canon eos 1300d with sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5?
I still have my D7000, I wont sell it , still a great camera
Stop cappin😂😂
I recent purchased the Olympus pl5, it has been great for an everyday camera. I am wanting to get the Pentax K-r in some color variation next.
You're overstating the adapability of DLSR lenses to the A5000. SLR lenses, yes. DSLR, not so much. Maybe Canon and certainly Minolta, not so much anything else. But any mirrorless camera will support pretty much any SLR mount.
Hey! I'm just getting into sports videography and I'm considering the canon t4i. I know this sounds stupid, but is there a lens needed or something or is it just 150$ flat. Again, just beginning.
👁 made it here! 👁really like the Canon T4i with Nikon D7000 close runner up. I’m looking for a solid camera to shoot pro dance video, cinematic vlogs, and nature photography. The size of the canon seems sensible without loosing this functional entry feature like battery and SD Access, flash etc.
Thank you for such a thorough review on these cameras 📷 I learned so much and feel more confident before purchasing!
A camera that I would like to see in the next edition of this video would be the Nikon D3300. It is a really cheap camera and also the latest Nikon d3000 series that has a microphone port and also records in 1080p 60fps
@FoxTailWhipz I like your content, but can I ask you a question? My copy of Nikon d7000, d5500, d800 from MPB all suffers from the back or front focus issue. I read online it seems common for that era, but the earlier models like D200 D90 does not has this issue. What’s yours opinion here?
I didn't have the D800 or D5500, but I did go to the D7000 from the D90. The AF was imho a step backwards from the D90. Yes there were more points, but the system wasn't as reliable as the D90. And in low light it was terrible. I hated it. Loved the sensor of both the D90 & D7000 (more so the D7000), but hated the QC & the AF
For photography older cameras are extremely good. All sony a5xxx and a6xxx cameras with good lens are great. No eye focus needed if you know what you are doing. Photography cameras are only got better like with video options. All of those can create images that you cant say what camera was used.
Great options. I'd recommend the Fujifilm XE2 and XE2s for a Fujifilm option. Crap video but has a viewfinder. Great image quality. Super-compact.
Pretty sure you can't find a decent one for under $400.
Made it this far and enjoyed 👍🏾
I was wondering if the Lumix GX80/85 would feature. I picked mine up around 2 years ago for £250 (UK) and was thinking it would be down to the $200 limit by now.
Great content and will subscribe
when u made this video did u mean under 2,000
My guy did it again 👏🏿🇯🇲 love seeing your videos pop up man
Best channel on the youtube!
T4i/650D is magic lantern compatible, even better for recording than what was shown here still great video 😁
Thank you for this video G
Any of these good for streaming with a clean hdmi out? Best camera for streaming under $250/500 video?
I believe you can use terminal client session to over write something on the a5000 or a5100 to accomplish this. Don't hold me to that but I feel like I remember it well
What would be an amazing video camero on a budget? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I want to get started with Sony e mount and your suggestion helped make up my mind where to start. My two a200 and a500 are a mount. Thanks I subscribed also.
Amazing! Although I'm finding it a bit hard for me to decide. I'm a beginner birdwatcher and want to purchase a camera, which of these would you best suggest?
Go m43 (micro four thirds). As it is a smaller sensor than the 35mm film equivalent cameras (wrongly called Fullframe by some YT idiots back in the day, which has stuck since), it allows smaller lenses, to achieve the same reach. I.e 45mm for m43 = 90mm fullframe. My advice (depending on your budget): take an “ OM-D E-M1 mark 1 or mark 2 (even the smaller OM-D E-M5 mark 1 or 2) and a cheap lightsaber Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6 plastic fantastic lens. It’ll help you start your journey for wildlife/bird photography on a budget, as it’ll give you a 80-300mm range for a real small footprint (with so much organic character in terms of image) . The E-M1 or E-M5 cameras have stabilised sensors, great burst mode, it’ll compensate the non stabilised lens.
Sony a5000 on top
Where would you place the Baby Ari Alexa in this category
Are there any good second hand cameras i can find for about under 200 euro?
My current phone has a very good camera for close range but I'm looking for one i can use for those far shots of birds or animals and things like that
I use a Canon ELPH 190 IS to take my pictures. I can only use one hand so it is easy to use and it takes excellent pictures better than what I've seen on smart phones . I would never buy a camera with a touch screen because it is too hard to handle and that is why I hate smart phones.
That Nikon takes absolutely beautiful photos ngl
Could you compare it with an iPhone or a Samsung coma pistón va these cameras?
Great video and information, small prices for good cameras. Esp. with the great variety of lenses which are offered by most of the companies. Down to earth, like it !!
Thank you!
is the Canon T4i compatible with magic lantern crop mood?
i checked the market in sweden today. The Nikon D7000 goes for $600 bucks!
what about magic lantern canon t4i
hi, could you make a video review of the canon 1d mk4 or the 1dx mk1 , thanks for your beautiful videos
Should i pick nikon d5100 or nikon d7000?
Great video!!!!!!! Greetings from Brazil
Salute! Good choices,all. Been subscribed for years,always learn something -- thanks👍 An a5000 with OSS kit lens for 200 bones will get you started, endless hours of fun. Cheers
Soooo which one of these would you recommend for someone getting their first camera?
I am a Sony user, but of the bunch, I would say the Canon. It was designed as a starter DSLR, so its user-interface is going to make the experience easier/better, and there are plenty of budget lenses available, especially given that Canon had the lion's share of the DSLR market (which are reasons to avoid the Pentax and Olympus cameras; you will be more limited in selection of lenses, and you will pay more as well).
@@trekkeruss thanks! I'm going to look into that canon.
@@luckyhobbit8894 Keep in mind that the five cameras on this list are but one man's opinion, and that depending on what you want to use a camera for, it is possible there may be better choices. Perhaps you don't even want or need an interchangeable lens camera, and may be satisfied with a compact or fixed-lens type.
What is the app called so I download the pics on my phone
What about the Sony a58?
its actually wild how all the price gougers made the used cameras available to you at this price actually worse than just a couple years ago. i got a powershot elph 360 hs for 100 bucks a few years ago, and it wasn't very good. Now i'm seeing it go for 200-400 used. Are these people even making money anymore? Who's buying such a bad camera at that price when a nex 5r is at the same price (even though that also jumped up 1-200)
I love these videos. Thanks for posting it
As a VFX artist I have to say that most of these cameras have terrible rolling shutter artifacts in the videos that they take, unless the camera's movement is really slow or minor.
what do you recommend for plane spotting
Micro four thirds. Greater reach for smaller camera bodies and especially lenses, with stabilised sensors, easier to handhold.
Compré una nikon d7000 nueva y esto lo pasara sacarle todo el jugo 🤜🏼📸
thank you
I liked and sub great presentation
I like the option of using alkaline batteries, even though that’s going to be hard to find these days. I hear the entire video industry practically runs on Cannon rechargeable batteries.
Idk where you went shopping, but all these cameras go for 3 times less $. I bought a used Pentax K-5 for 150$ 4y ago. Even 50$ for a Kr is too much.
I feel like the Sony NEX 5N should be in this list. it's around 180
I made it here. You had quite a few errors in your presentation... (example the cameras you cite with IBIS turn off the optical stablization in most lenses with OIS.) I have three of these cameras Olympus, Nikon and Pentax (But I have a Pentax k-5).
Wich one of those camera's do you think is the best ?
I'm thinking of buying a camera as a complete newby who never used a camera in my life and with no Information about camera's 😂. I just wanna get some experience with using a camera's
due me having a new job where I sometimes have to use a Camera of my job shooting photos where I suck at 😂.
Could not find any of these under 200 dollars when I am unfortunately.
I made it here!😉