If someone is much more video focused, used Lumix S5IIs are an alternative option (what I currently use). Can get them used for $1400-$1500 a piece. 6K opengate with unlimited dual recording to sd cards, don’t have to worry about camera time restrictions and overheating due to the internal fan (great choice for long-form content or maybe podcasts). Of course, the drawback of L mount is that Canon and Sony have more robust ecosystems in terms of lens options but there are some good choices and you can always use EF glass with an adapter. Don’t think I’d recommend it for someone who is a photographer first and foremost.
Hey Daniel, thanks for chiming in. I pinned your comment and hope others see it! I am inexperienced with brands outside of Canon and Sony, but I have definitely watched so many S5 videos (I/II/IIX). I also have a few colleagues that swear by Panasonic and have only seen BEAUTIFUL work produced by them. My only concern is what you already pointed out, the L mount ecosystem. Almost all of my colleagues are on either Canon or Sony ecosystems, so if I ever switched to Panasonic, I'm worried I would have harder time borrowing gear or hiring camera operators and ACs. But hey, the future of L mount is looking bright!
@@itsalexoh yeah it is one drawback I’ve noticed. I think the system is pretty good but I will be honest, sometimes I think of switching back to Sony or canon just cause Lumix doesn’t really inspire too much confidence with the S line in terms of a well rounded eco system (really lacking in telephoto lenses imo). Sony and Canon you can grow to their cinema lines over time.
@@xdanielpatrick I hear you! Even between those two brands, I switched from Canon to Sony when I went from the Canon C100 and 5DMK3 to the A7IV. At the time, it felt like there weren't a lot RF lenses, while E mount had too many options! I just traded my A7IV for a Canon R5, so now I'm back to all Canon RF with the R5 and C70. I hope to see more options from Sigma and Tamron for the RF mount in the near future. I'm considering getting a set of used Sigma Art EF primes for now!
I completely agree with that and also why I love buying used. Used equipment make a much smaller negative impact on your cashflow and it is much easier to break even on. Other people may calculate it differently, but I only consider the C70 kit fees for the cameras' contribution to my cashflow. I don't factor in what I make from my labor, because that revenue is generated from my time and skill, regardless of what camera I'm shooting on or who owns it. With that said, here's my much more detailed account: Last year, I bought two used Canon C70s from a liquidation sale for the price of one brand new. I pulled the trigger because I had jobs lined up that would require two C70s. I charged kit fees on both C70s and in just a little over half a year, I paid off the first used C70. I'm on track to pay off the second one this year. Once they are paid off, they are no longer liabilities and instead assets, which means the revenue generated from kit fees becomes pure profit. Alternatively, if I bought one new C70 and rented the second C70 for the same gigs, I'd only have 25% of the new C70 paid off. By the time I pay off both of the used C70s this year, I would've only had half of a new one paid off. That's just on cashflow, but here's where depreciation really comes to play for me. If I decide there is another camera I would rather have in a few years, it's likely that the used price of the C70 will not go much lower than what I paid for it. This has been my experience purchasing used gear and selling them back on the used market after I have finished using them for my business. For anyone reading, this is my personal experience and YMMV! P, I would love to hear more about your personal experience and invite you to share your story!
@@itsalexoh That's awesome! I will be buying gear this year. It will be used. I looked into a C500 Mark 2. But seeing what Sony f 9 is going for, I may for that and still have enough to get a used fx30. I also didn't realize reselling the used gear. The depreciation isn't as bad if it were bought new. I would always separate my rate from gear. It surprises me that some don't. Anyhow, good man, keep up it !
@ this one in particular is the Synco Mic D2! I have a video about it here: ua-cam.com/video/Wuqjo_a8wmw/v-deo.htmlsi=1Hnc5XEMax-G5npV It’s plugged directly into my canon C70 via XLR. It does need phantom power, but the Synco Mic D1 can be powered off a AA battery and used with smaller mirrorless cameras. These mics are called “shotgun” microphones and the D2 in particular is IMO a really affordable dupe of the industry standard Sennheiser MKH416. The D2 is very directional and great at rejecting anything that it’s not pointing at! On a client shoot, I have it on a boom overhead right outside of the camera frame, but for an unpolished YT video like this, I don’t mind it appearing in frame! At the distance I use it at, it can pick up too much bass, so in post, I have it going through a low cut filter, scooped out the low mids before it hits a compressor, and then a boost around 3 kHz at the end for vocal presence! Are you editing in premiere by any chance? Maybe this will be my next video!
I was very very very lucky and got a used a7rV at my local camera store for $2,000. Only had 8k shutter count too. Didn’t really need to upgrade from my a7riv but at that price, I couldn’t say no
@@eddydrizzle Edgar, thanks so much for sharing! It’s so helpful (for me and everyone who lands on the video) to know what kind of deals people are finding. I feel like the prices you see on used websites are a good starting point, but sometimes, people are motivated to sell and put their cameras up for even less locally. Hope you are loving your basically new A7RV!
Hi Rafael, thanks for watching and sharing suggestions on how I can improve my videos in the future. My goal is to build a team to help me produce better videos as the channel grows!
In my opinion, if you can score an unbelievably good deal on an A7R3, I would say it could be a worthwhile option, but only if you also need high megapixel count for cropping in photos or printing large. At $1200-$1300 USD for a videographer in 2025, I think the A7R3 falls behind on more recent features like 4k60p frame rate, 10 bit 4:2:2 color, S-Cinetone, and autofocusing technology. If I was shopping in that price range, I'd either go for a brand new ZV-E10 ii at $1000 or save up a little more for the A7IV! Of course, my opinion is only one of many. :)
The Sony A1 is an incredible camera and at $4000-$4200 used right now makes it a great value for photographers who need its capabilities. The stacked sensors put the A1 in a tier of its own and compared to the A7RV/A7IV, there's really nothing limiting about the A1's video features as well. It's the ultimate hybrid camera and I would say deserves a video of its own!
If someone is much more video focused, used Lumix S5IIs are an alternative option (what I currently use). Can get them used for $1400-$1500 a piece. 6K opengate with unlimited dual recording to sd cards, don’t have to worry about camera time restrictions and overheating due to the internal fan (great choice for long-form content or maybe podcasts). Of course, the drawback of L mount is that Canon and Sony have more robust ecosystems in terms of lens options but there are some good choices and you can always use EF glass with an adapter. Don’t think I’d recommend it for someone who is a photographer first and foremost.
Hey Daniel, thanks for chiming in. I pinned your comment and hope others see it! I am inexperienced with brands outside of Canon and Sony, but I have definitely watched so many S5 videos (I/II/IIX). I also have a few colleagues that swear by Panasonic and have only seen BEAUTIFUL work produced by them. My only concern is what you already pointed out, the L mount ecosystem. Almost all of my colleagues are on either Canon or Sony ecosystems, so if I ever switched to Panasonic, I'm worried I would have harder time borrowing gear or hiring camera operators and ACs. But hey, the future of L mount is looking bright!
Is lumix full frame?
@@itsalexoh yeah it is one drawback I’ve noticed. I think the system is pretty good but I will be honest, sometimes I think of switching back to Sony or canon just cause Lumix doesn’t really inspire too much confidence with the S line in terms of a well rounded eco system (really lacking in telephoto lenses imo). Sony and Canon you can grow to their cinema lines over time.
@CINEMAWORX As far as I know, Lumix has two lines of mirrorless cameras. The S series are full frames and the G series are micro four thirds!
@@xdanielpatrick I hear you! Even between those two brands, I switched from Canon to Sony when I went from the Canon C100 and 5DMK3 to the A7IV. At the time, it felt like there weren't a lot RF lenses, while E mount had too many options!
I just traded my A7IV for a Canon R5, so now I'm back to all Canon RF with the R5 and C70. I hope to see more options from Sigma and Tamron for the RF mount in the near future. I'm considering getting a set of used Sigma Art EF primes for now!
I agree gear depreciates like a car driven off the lot. But if the gear is producing positive cashflow, than it is an asset.
I completely agree with that and also why I love buying used. Used equipment make a much smaller negative impact on your cashflow and it is much easier to break even on.
Other people may calculate it differently, but I only consider the C70 kit fees for the cameras' contribution to my cashflow. I don't factor in what I make from my labor, because that revenue is generated from my time and skill, regardless of what camera I'm shooting on or who owns it.
With that said, here's my much more detailed account:
Last year, I bought two used Canon C70s from a liquidation sale for the price of one brand new. I pulled the trigger because I had jobs lined up that would require two C70s.
I charged kit fees on both C70s and in just a little over half a year, I paid off the first used C70. I'm on track to pay off the second one this year. Once they are paid off, they are no longer liabilities and instead assets, which means the revenue generated from kit fees becomes pure profit.
Alternatively, if I bought one new C70 and rented the second C70 for the same gigs, I'd only have 25% of the new C70 paid off. By the time I pay off both of the used C70s this year, I would've only had half of a new one paid off.
That's just on cashflow, but here's where depreciation really comes to play for me. If I decide there is another camera I would rather have in a few years, it's likely that the used price of the C70 will not go much lower than what I paid for it. This has been my experience purchasing used gear and selling them back on the used market after I have finished using them for my business.
For anyone reading, this is my personal experience and YMMV! P, I would love to hear more about your personal experience and invite you to share your story!
@@itsalexoh That's awesome! I will be buying gear this year. It will be used. I looked into a C500 Mark 2. But seeing what Sony f 9 is going for, I may for that and still have enough to get a used fx30.
I also didn't realize reselling the used gear. The depreciation isn't as bad if it were bought new.
I would always separate my rate from gear. It surprises me that some don't. Anyhow, good man, keep up it !
Audio sounds amazing
@@livinginoklahomacityofficial thank you!
@itsalexoh what kind of mic is that?
@ this one in particular is the Synco Mic D2! I have a video about it here: ua-cam.com/video/Wuqjo_a8wmw/v-deo.htmlsi=1Hnc5XEMax-G5npV
It’s plugged directly into my canon C70 via XLR. It does need phantom power, but the Synco Mic D1 can be powered off a AA battery and used with smaller mirrorless cameras.
These mics are called “shotgun” microphones and the D2 in particular is IMO a really affordable dupe of the industry standard Sennheiser MKH416. The D2 is very directional and great at rejecting anything that it’s not pointing at!
On a client shoot, I have it on a boom overhead right outside of the camera frame, but for an unpolished YT video like this, I don’t mind it appearing in frame!
At the distance I use it at, it can pick up too much bass, so in post, I have it going through a low cut filter, scooped out the low mids before it hits a compressor, and then a boost around 3 kHz at the end for vocal presence!
Are you editing in premiere by any chance? Maybe this will be my next video!
I was very very very lucky and got a used a7rV at my local camera store for $2,000. Only had 8k shutter count too. Didn’t really need to upgrade from my a7riv but at that price, I couldn’t say no
@@eddydrizzle Edgar, thanks so much for sharing! It’s so helpful (for me and everyone who lands on the video) to know what kind of deals people are finding. I feel like the prices you see on used websites are a good starting point, but sometimes, people are motivated to sell and put their cameras up for even less locally. Hope you are loving your basically new A7RV!
LETS GOO! 🎉🎉🎉
it's the new year and I am motivated to post!!!
I got my a7iv on ebay for $1500 4 months ago. 1776 shutter on arrival.
Wow, that's a great price! I've seen some floating around for $1600. eBay is where the real deals are at. I hope you're loving your new A7IV!
Will you please show the screen as well?
Hi Rafael, thanks for watching and sharing suggestions on how I can improve my videos in the future. My goal is to build a team to help me produce better videos as the channel grows!
a7r3? for video
In my opinion, if you can score an unbelievably good deal on an A7R3, I would say it could be a worthwhile option, but only if you also need high megapixel count for cropping in photos or printing large. At $1200-$1300 USD for a videographer in 2025, I think the A7R3 falls behind on more recent features like 4k60p frame rate, 10 bit 4:2:2 color, S-Cinetone, and autofocusing technology. If I was shopping in that price range, I'd either go for a brand new ZV-E10 ii at $1000 or save up a little more for the A7IV! Of course, my opinion is only one of many. :)
I mean if youre really trying to go professional with photography the a1's used are a crazzzzzzy good value.
The Sony A1 is an incredible camera and at $4000-$4200 used right now makes it a great value for photographers who need its capabilities. The stacked sensors put the A1 in a tier of its own and compared to the A7RV/A7IV, there's really nothing limiting about the A1's video features as well. It's the ultimate hybrid camera and I would say deserves a video of its own!