I think it's a great starter camera, I bought mine about a year ago and I absolutely love it, it leaves a lot to be desired for sure but that's kind of the point, if I didn't want to dive deeper into photography I wouldn't have broken the bank to find that out, now that I know I want to pursue photography I know more of what to look for in my next camera, I'm also a firm believer in learning a skill on less than ideal equipment, when you do upgrade you'll have a better appreciation for the equipment and you'll be able to handle lesser equipment better when needed, overall it's great for introduction to photography especially for those that are just curious about the dslr style cameras
I’ve used this camera for over a year since receiving it as a gift for Christmas. I’ve shot scenery, portraits and sporting events to include racing at Daytona, Talledega and Bristol. The camera is a lot better than I am. My 4000D lacks a shutter release cable whic I use for rocket launches here in FL. I’m still learning.
I bought this camera as my first slr in 2019 and I was really disappointed with it. After that, I bought a 5d and a 50d and learned how to use them. Going back to the 4000d in manual mode made it worth buying it because it was cheap.
It’s very good for the price. I advise beginners to start with it and when they’ve peaked with the cameras capabilities they can look at higher end models
Hey Gav. Thanks for making this review. Subscribed after I saw your struggle with the bugs and hearing that you purchased the camera just for the review. Thanks again. About the camera- I personally got it for around USD 150. Someone from my office had bought it for making vlogs, and found it ill-suited for their need. Gave it away after single use and I thought it was great deal. I do not mind the quality of photos in good lighting. I struggle with lower light conditions, but that could more likely be me and not the camera. They used to give two kit lenses in the past ( EF S18 - 55 mm IS II and EF S55 - 250 mm). Now They have moved it for the 4000D , and the 3000D only comes with the 18-55mm lens. So along with the touch and flip screen, I think 4000D is clearly the better choice if buying new.
I purchased this camera for my mother-in-law for the holidays. I realize its limitations and I did indeed feel how "cheap" it felt, but I tested it out and it gets the job done when paired with a decent lens, especially for absolute beginners who will continue to only casually use it. She lost her old camera, which was a film camera, so she's been out of the game for a while! I put it in a new case with my old Canon EF-S 18-55mm and 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lenses, so she will have IS now. Although she adores her grandchildren, nana has unfortunately been parentified much more than a grandma should be my sister-in-law and there will be a lot of little interested hands grabbing for this camera I assume, so my reasoning is that it is replaceable should something happen. That combined with less intimidating features is why I went with this purchase. She really wants it simply for occasional family portraits and casual photography.
This camera is called the 3000d in New Zealand. I brought one secondhand a few years ago and looking back im surprised how good the jpegs straight out of camera are, more natural color compared to my current camera a Nikon Z6. However the camera feels like a toy and iso 400 looks worse than iso 3200 on my Nikon.
But, I think that those looking at this camera are coming from a smartphone and are not sure that they want to invest much money into a camera in case it turns out not to be their thing. You, being a professional, have different standards, understandably.
Not sure about dollar value but in the uk you can definitely pick up a 700d cheaper Around £200 seems reasonably what they go for on eBay whereas the 4000d here costs £319 from canon
if you're buying one used, go for it, but brand new, just think about it a bit more. You're better off getting a older, but better, model with more features, in a much better made body (60D, 70D, 700D, even the 600D, 550D, or a D3300 from Nikon). The 4000D is the equivalent of a 450d from 2008, but with more megapixels, better connectivity and it shoots video, apart from that, the body has cheaper plastic, the AF system is pretty much the same, the screen is smaller and worse resolution wise. The sensor of the 4000D was first used in the 7D, released in 2009 as a pro APS-C sensor DSLR. It was then used in the 550d, 600D, 650D and the 700D. While these four cameras use the same sensor, they are better built and have more features (the last three have a articulating screen). But if you really want to buy the 4000D new beacuse you are skeptical about buying second-hand (I've seen some cases), you can, just don't expect wonders from it, it is as bare-bones as it gets. The sensor, while being 15 years old now, still performs great.
Would this work well with sport’s photography? I like to take photos when I go to baseball games. I don’t want to break the bank but I also want some decent photos that don’t look fuzzy when zoomed in
i just bought this camera and im having a hard time uploading the videos to my phone .on the camera conect it on saying this "movie format not supported.
I have no experience with cameras at all but this Christmas ( December 24th 2023 ) my mom told me she bought me the same camera I need help on how to use it how do I start with it? :)
All the base level canon cameras are super simple to use Start in auto and take a few shots, get used to composition and framing of your shots When ready you can look at learning manual mode and advancing your skills even further
You'll need an SD card, I usually use lexar or SanDisk For basic setup id recommend checking out the camerawize photography channel as there is a step by step guide to this camera on that channel
The canon 250d or 200d are better specs that the 4000d and are very pocket friendly I've been recently recommending people check out older Olympus cameras, especially if pocket friendly is something you need, an em5 or em10 with the 14-42mm lens will be easily pocketable and have good performance
It depends what is available, your budget and what you want to photograph The canon 80-200mm f2.8 is great but slow to focus so faster subjects will be more difficult Any of the canon 70-200mm lenses are great but come with a higher price The tamron or sigma 70-200mm f2.8 are definitely worth a look as a cheaper but still very good option
It can be if doing with a long telephoto directly at the sun but shooting in the direction of the sun for a very brief time should be fine Mirrorless cameras are more susceptible to damage though as it’s the sensor that is exposed directly to the sun so just keep the time spent facing it low and it’ll be fine
The 2000d is marginally better, I’d go with that purely just as the lens mount in the camera is metal and on the 4000d it’s plastic so will have a more limited life
You can use it for vlogs but the autofocus for video is unreliable so I wouldn't trust it to keep you in focus and the lack of flip screen doesn't help Perfect budget vlog camera would be the 70d, flip screen and reliable autofocus
Depends on budget and availablity locally to you I always recommend a canon 6D as a first camera to people who think they will end up doing photography a little more seriously as it's a really good starting point and is pretty reasonably priced for it's capability
That really depends on the time of day, weather and subject as it changes for every shot depending on what's happening For a wide shot of an open area such as a lake, field or mountains I'd use f8-11 depending on depth of the scene, base iso of that camera and then balance the exposure using the shutter speed But that's depending on me having a tripod There's a lot of variables for every location and scene
If this was like 100 bucks then yeah but at like 300-400 an amazon, its a waste your better off going on ebay and getting a used sl2 or even 77d can be had for less than this camera goes for
Exactly that, hate that people are recommended this camera when better cameras can be had for the same if not less, I recently picked up a canon RP for £450 while not the best camera it's miles ahead of this one
It’s not groundbreaking by any means but for the fps it shoots it does hit reasonably well But by no means would I use this seriously as a sports or wildlife camera
@@akhyarrayhka4048 If it comes with a lens, don't see you can go wrong. I have never had one, but I believe that it is lightweight for travel. Just know that the lenses are actually more important than the body. So, invest in the lenses you need. Later, you can update the body if you choose. Enjoy your travels. Out of curiosity, what is your budget? If you can stretch your budget, you might find that you can find a Micro4/3 body/lens which is smaller and smaller lenses. But otherwise, this camera will be fine. Just know that when you buy a camera, you are buying into a system, you are then committed to the lenses, flash....That being said, Canon has a very large lens collection as well as other accessories. Good luck with your decision.
I think it's a great starter camera, I bought mine about a year ago and I absolutely love it, it leaves a lot to be desired for sure but that's kind of the point, if I didn't want to dive deeper into photography I wouldn't have broken the bank to find that out, now that I know I want to pursue photography I know more of what to look for in my next camera, I'm also a firm believer in learning a skill on less than ideal equipment, when you do upgrade you'll have a better appreciation for the equipment and you'll be able to handle lesser equipment better when needed, overall it's great for introduction to photography especially for those that are just curious about the dslr style cameras
I’ve used this camera for over a year since receiving it as a gift for Christmas. I’ve shot scenery, portraits and sporting events to include racing at Daytona, Talledega and Bristol. The camera is a lot better than I am. My 4000D lacks a shutter release cable whic I use for rocket launches here in FL. I’m still learning.
I bought this camera as my first slr in 2019 and I was really disappointed with it. After that, I bought a 5d and a 50d and learned how to use them. Going back to the 4000d in manual mode made it worth buying it because it was cheap.
It’s very good for the price. I advise beginners to start with it and when they’ve peaked with the cameras capabilities they can look at higher end models
I just got this camera as a gift
I wish I’ll be able to use it as you do , thank you for review 🙌🏼✨
Hey thanks for watching
Enjoy the camera I’m sure you’ll get some great pics with it
I just bought one last week as my first DSLR. Haven’t used it yet, needed some info. Thanks
Enjoy it, you can make some great images
Just bought one for taking pictures of my car it’s my first real camera haha hopefully it’ll suit my needs
That's awesome, hope you enjoy it
Hey Gav. Thanks for making this review. Subscribed after I saw your struggle with the bugs and hearing that you purchased the camera just for the review. Thanks again.
About the camera- I personally got it for around USD 150. Someone from my office had bought it for making vlogs, and found it ill-suited for their need. Gave it away after single use and I thought it was great deal. I do not mind the quality of photos in good lighting. I struggle with lower light conditions, but that could more likely be me and not the camera. They used to give two kit lenses in the past ( EF S18 - 55 mm IS II and EF S55 - 250 mm). Now They have moved it for the 4000D , and the 3000D only comes with the 18-55mm lens. So along with the touch and flip screen, I think 4000D is clearly the better choice if buying new.
I purchased this camera for my mother-in-law for the holidays. I realize its limitations and I did indeed feel how "cheap" it felt, but I tested it out and it gets the job done when paired with a decent lens, especially for absolute beginners who will continue to only casually use it. She lost her old camera, which was a film camera, so she's been out of the game for a while! I put it in a new case with my old Canon EF-S 18-55mm and 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lenses, so she will have IS now. Although she adores her grandchildren, nana has unfortunately been parentified much more than a grandma should be my sister-in-law and there will be a lot of little interested hands grabbing for this camera I assume, so my reasoning is that it is replaceable should something happen. That combined with less intimidating features is why I went with this purchase. She really wants it simply for occasional family portraits and casual photography.
This camera is called the 3000d in New Zealand. I brought one secondhand a few years ago and looking back im surprised how good the jpegs straight out of camera are, more natural color compared to my current camera a Nikon Z6. However the camera feels like a toy and iso 400 looks worse than iso 3200 on my Nikon.
But, I think that those looking at this camera are coming from a smartphone and are not sure that they want to invest much money into a camera in case it turns out not to be their thing. You, being a professional, have different standards, understandably.
That’s why I suggest a 700d
It’s cheaper, better built and has more features to grow into
That touch screen would suit smart phone users too
@@gavtakesphotos It's cheaper than 240$?? In that case, fully agree.
Not sure about dollar value but in the uk you can definitely pick up a 700d cheaper
Around £200 seems reasonably what they go for on eBay whereas the 4000d here costs £319 from canon
@@gavtakesphotos In that case, it's a no-brainer. I live in Europe and don't actually know the cost here. I shoot Panasonic.
if you're buying one used, go for it, but brand new, just think about it a bit more. You're better off getting a older, but better, model with more features, in a much better made body (60D, 70D, 700D, even the 600D, 550D, or a D3300 from Nikon). The 4000D is the equivalent of a 450d from 2008, but with more megapixels, better connectivity and it shoots video, apart from that, the body has cheaper plastic, the AF system is pretty much the same, the screen is smaller and worse resolution wise.
The sensor of the 4000D was first used in the 7D, released in 2009 as a pro APS-C sensor DSLR. It was then used in the 550d, 600D, 650D and the 700D. While these four cameras use the same sensor, they are better built and have more features (the last three have a articulating screen). But if you really want to buy the 4000D new beacuse you are skeptical about buying second-hand (I've seen some cases), you can, just don't expect wonders from it, it is as bare-bones as it gets. The sensor, while being 15 years old now, still performs great.
Thank you for your honest review.
Very informative. Saved my 400 bucks thanks sir
Listen to this. And the music plays.
Cut the music Gav. I am here too listen to you
Great video. I'll acquire a T100 soon, I'm beginner.
Still learning how to use this camera
Practise makes perfect, you’ll get there
Is a amazing camera 📸
It’s a good dslr for beginners.
Picked one up used for ~200 EUR. Obviously it has its limitations but where I'm from people are asking 350 EUR for a used 700d so this was a bargain.
Which one do you recommend for a budget around 600USD tops?
bought it for 299 for a first time 14 year old wanting to experience a DSLR im fine with the quality
It's not a bad camera, you can definitely get some good shots with it
Thank you very much for this review
Thanks. Very helpful
Thanks for the advice 🙏
Would this work well with sport’s photography? I like to take photos when I go to baseball games. I don’t want to break the bank but I also want some decent photos that don’t look fuzzy when zoomed in
no
Dump the variable aperture lenses, and get a fix aperture lens. Don't worry about all of the crap accessories that come with it in an Amazon kit.
i just bought this camera and im having a hard time uploading the videos to my phone .on the camera conect it on saying this "movie format not supported.
I have no experience with cameras at all but this Christmas ( December 24th 2023 ) my mom told me she bought me the same camera I need help on how to use it how do I start with it? :)
All the base level canon cameras are super simple to use
Start in auto and take a few shots, get used to composition and framing of your shots
When ready you can look at learning manual mode and advancing your skills even further
@@gavtakesphotos oh wow well like I said I have no clue but how am I gonna put it together like is there things I need like a storage card?
You'll need an SD card, I usually use lexar or SanDisk
For basic setup id recommend checking out the camerawize photography channel as there is a step by step guide to this camera on that channel
@@gavtakesphotos oh thanks!
What lens do you recommend for this camera, I have one coming for my bday soon
Depends what you want to shoot but I usually recommend the 50mm F1.8 stm
It's a fun little lens and can take some good photos with it
Well I am beginner so what would you suggest me and little bit pocket friendly also thnks
The canon 250d or 200d are better specs that the 4000d and are very pocket friendly
I've been recently recommending people check out older Olympus cameras, especially if pocket friendly is something you need, an em5 or em10 with the 14-42mm lens will be easily pocketable and have good performance
What was there,,,, the second Telephoto kind of lens you use. Detail please..?
The telephoto lens was the canon 80-200mm f2.8 L from late 80s
Great image quality and look to the photos
I have 200d mark ii, which Telephoto les will be best?
It depends what is available, your budget and what you want to photograph
The canon 80-200mm f2.8 is great but slow to focus so faster subjects will be more difficult
Any of the canon 70-200mm lenses are great but come with a higher price
The tamron or sigma 70-200mm f2.8 are definitely worth a look as a cheaper but still very good option
@@gavtakesphotos thanks Sir ❤❤❤
Since you have no use for the camera, would you consider selling it if you still have it?
Unfortunately I’ve already sold it on to fund another camera for the channel
I been using this Camera for a few years. Not Video though. I really want a Nicer one.
Greetings! Isn't shooting towards the sun damaging for your camera and your eyes?
It can be if doing with a long telephoto directly at the sun but shooting in the direction of the sun for a very brief time should be fine
Mirrorless cameras are more susceptible to damage though as it’s the sensor that is exposed directly to the sun so just keep the time spent facing it low and it’ll be fine
@@gavtakesphotos Thank you for your answer!
What's better the 2000d or the 4000 need one for a gift
The 2000d is marginally better, I’d go with that purely just as the lens mount in the camera is metal and on the 4000d it’s plastic so will have a more limited life
Good video. Definitely convinced me not to buy this model. Also I've been using my phone for photography for 3 years now so time to upgrade to a DSLR😅
Plastic mount sounds like a huge point of failure.
I definitely wouldn't mount any heavy lenses on it for sure
Is it good for creating vlogs?
You can use it for vlogs but the autofocus for video is unreliable so I wouldn't trust it to keep you in focus and the lack of flip screen doesn't help
Perfect budget vlog camera would be the 70d, flip screen and reliable autofocus
How To Set Mirror Lockup for Canon 4000d?
The mirror lock up button is the one just to the right of the view finder
Would it be good to shoot city / architecture shots?
With the right lenses it can shoot most things, you'd want a good quality lens on it to get the most from the sensor and it'll be fine
@@gavtakesphotos any other cameras you Recommend for landscape and city shots?
Depends on budget and availablity locally to you
I always recommend a canon 6D as a first camera to people who think they will end up doing photography a little more seriously as it's a really good starting point and is pretty reasonably priced for it's capability
thnx
Which Camara is better than canon eos 700d
If you've already got a 700d then the 4000d is not worth buying
You could go full frame with a 6d or stay apsc and go for something like the 80d
what are the best settings for shooting pictures outside??
That really depends on the time of day, weather and subject as it changes for every shot depending on what's happening
For a wide shot of an open area such as a lake, field or mountains I'd use f8-11 depending on depth of the scene, base iso of that camera and then balance the exposure using the shutter speed
But that's depending on me having a tripod
There's a lot of variables for every location and scene
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Yes i think i'll go for the 2000d instead.
If this was like 100 bucks then yeah but at like 300-400 an amazon, its a waste your better off going on ebay and getting a used sl2 or even 77d can be had for less than this camera goes for
Exactly that, hate that people are recommended this camera when better cameras can be had for the same if not less, I recently picked up a canon RP for £450 while not the best camera it's miles ahead of this one
how good is the autofocus for shooting moving subject using the middle cross type af point?
It’s not groundbreaking by any means but for the fps it shoots it does hit reasonably well
But by no means would I use this seriously as a sports or wildlife camera
@@gavtakesphotos thankyou, i just want to use it for travelling. for $240 new, i think its decent .
@@akhyarrayhka4048 If it comes with a lens, don't see you can go wrong. I have never had one, but I believe that it is lightweight for travel. Just know that the lenses are actually more important than the body. So, invest in the lenses you need. Later, you can update the body if you choose. Enjoy your travels. Out of curiosity, what is your budget? If you can stretch your budget, you might find that you can find a Micro4/3 body/lens which is smaller and smaller lenses. But otherwise, this camera will be fine. Just know that when you buy a camera, you are buying into a system, you are then committed to the lenses, flash....That being said, Canon has a very large lens collection as well as other accessories. Good luck with your decision.
can anyone help me dump magic lantern on this camera
wow, me gusta
Looks like phone camera photos lol, get a fujifilm tx-1 for similar price
It's not the best camera no, I've never tried a Fuji before but it's on the to do list 😂
No way phone cameras are even near 4000d. There are plenty of tests that show it. iPhone 14 photos are no way were near 4000d .
Stop the music. We want to hear what you have to say.
Thank you for the feedback
@@gavtakesphotos Thank you for the effort. I hope you have success in the future too.