Best cheap camera for YouTube videos?
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2012
- Which cheap camera is best for shooting UA-cam videos? I can't give a definitive answer, but I thought I'd share my experience.
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Switching cameras really helps viewers get a better idea of the quality of each camera. Awesome.
hi Matthias,
it has been 4 years almost since this video was published. Could you do another update on your (possibly new) cameras?
This video is exactly what I was looking for. I love how you changed the cameras so I could clearly see the range of quality. Thank you!
What an extensive and well done posting comparing cameras. I appreciate your effort, and great tips on each one. Thanks for the posting!
Your very welcome, I can appreciate all your time and effort comparing them all.
It it's a set up-up shot, I usually have four or more lamps shining on it, each with a 26 watt CF bulb. But, I also adjust the exposure in post processing to make it as bright as possible without blowing the highlights.
Thank you Matthias. I did a google video search for best cameras for shooting youtube videos and yours was right there at the top. I was glad to see it was you as I've watched tons of your videos and have learned so much. I knew you'd give me an easy to understand answer without going way over my head. Thank you again!
I'ts not just a bigger harddrive. It means buy bigger flash cards, a laptop with a bigger hard drive, a bigger backup drive, faster network in my house, faster computer, etc. File size costs way more than just hard drive space. I might consider the T4i once it becomes trailing edge.
Yes, I should try one of those. At the moment, I'm shooting with a Nikon J2, which is working pretty good too.
Stay away from interlaced (if it ents with i, that means interlaced). You want something 1080p. And not all 1080p is the same quality. For still images, my rule of thumb is you want to shoot at twice the final resolution. But for cameras, there's no consume 2k camera. So 1080 it is.
Good one! That's pretty much an impossible task. Actually, the videos people like the most often also get disliked the most.
Stay away from interlaced (if it ents with i, that means interlaced). You want something 1080p. And not all 1080p is the same quality. For still images, my rule of thumb is you want to shoot at twice the final resolution. But for cameras, there's no consumer 2k camera. So 1080 it is.
No complaints about the sound from the everio.
Good point about the mike hole. The nikon has them right on top, and I have covered those with my fingers from time to time! The samsung was good hat way - on the left and right of the camera body, far apart.
I love how you showed the different qualities. You are the best!
My older ones use only mjpeg. You are right, newer ones use H264, but the file size coming out of canon cameras is still much larger than for nikon (with no visible compression artifacts on Nikon), so I just assumed it was mjpeg.
You got it. That's why I want an inexpensive camera!
Would be tempting, but I think I'll wait. Maybe they'll come out with a model that does 1080p and h264, then I'd definitely buy it.
Yes, but some people spend more money on ONE camera than I spent on all of them. Except for the SLR, all relatively cheap cameras. And the SLR is not one of the more expensive ones either.
this video has been the best video I have found regarding what camera or camcorder to buy. with your info I will now focus my attn on point and shoot cameras. thank you!
For agiven file size, h.264 will always produce far superior picture quality, because it's a better compression. File size is a major issue. To say that mjpeg is better is ridiculous. If the h264 was made as high bandwidth as the mjpeg, it would be MUCH better.
The combing effect is called "mouseteeth", and it's a major problem with interlaced video. Interlaced is really not suitable for stuff like youtube. Yet another reason not to use a camcorder. There are ways to fix it, but they are complicated and / or expensive.
Funny, I just bought an Azden a few days ago, and returned it two days later. The sound quality was quite bad, much worse than from a point and shoot camera (though still better than the built in microphone). Finally splurged on a rode shotgun mike, which cost more than the red camera I shoot most of my videos with!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. My first videos were shot with a camera similar to yours but I finally decided to use a video camera meant forvi
Great video. Its great to see the various video's from each camera. I preferred that Nikon DSLR footage over the rest, though I agree with you, the sound is a tad muffled. Though the image contrast was the best.
The footage you shoot though, I can imagine the size and focus would be a problem, but as far as like setting the focus for a shot your in, you can set up a tripod with some form of graphics on it and place that where you will be standing and get your focus then its easily moved for you to get in the shot!
This video was really helpful! Thanks for switching out the cameras so I could see the different video quality.
I got the Nikon S8200 on 12/3/12 for my anniversary. 36 years Yaay! I had trouble uploading video to my computer until tonight when I realized I was thinking it was loaded and stopping the process. The video has 4 times the pixels as my Sony and takes twice as long to load. Now I just wait a few seconds longer and Bob's yer uncle.
Thanks Matthias. It is going to be sweet having real HD for my videos.
I have gotten quite good at extracting slivers. And sometimes I nick myself with a knife or chisel. Oh, scuffing my fingers on the belt sander happens from time to time, but never enough to draw blood.
Thanks Matthias, great job! I am looking to buy a video camera to make youtube videos with for the first time, but I would also like to take a few still shots every once and a while. I really appreciate all the insights you've provided in critiquing the various camera models.
Don't really have a use for one of these. My camera is either on the tripod, or I need to be able to move it around over the workbench, and the gimbal gadget would really get in the way. Fact is, the DSLR is already a bit too big for my freehand shots, so I mostly use the small camera for those.
In the man time, my videos shot at 480p still get the most views. I like to say "production values are for professionals". That is, they are ONLY for professionals. The rest of the audience does't really care, they want to see an interesting video.
Terrific demonstration of low end cameras to the higher end cameras.
Thank you !
I watched this video a few weeks ago and thought it interesting, but didn't think anything more of it.
About 2 weeks ago, my existing camera bit the dust! So, armed with info you provided, i have purchased the Nikon S8200! Normally, i would never make such a purchase online without having seen the item firsthand. However I felt pretty confident with the purchase (due to your descriptions) and I have really enjoyed learning about the camera since it arrived.
Thank YOU!!!
I find the DSLR a bit too clunky, and the sound on mine is muffled, even if I plug in an expensive rode mike. So have been filming with the 8200 since. I just bought a Nikon J2 on clearance though. Better audio, but the video files are huge!
Don't remember doing anything for mjpeg, windows handles it natively. I think I needed a codec in XP though. Don't remember what it was called.
Just watch the video. Just because a camera has better video doesn't necessarily make it harder to use.
AUDIO: you must record on external mic like a ZOOM H2, H4 etc , than synchrionize tracks in comp (auto mode of coz). It's easy and fast metod to get the best results.
The Nikon s8200 audio is actually pretty good, in terms of equalization, I would say, on par with the rode. That's the frustrating thing, why do I have to pay more than I paid for the whope point and shoot camera to get a microphone that's only a bit better.
Thanks Matthias, I found this very insightful.
With rapidly obsoleting thechology, there's no such thing as a one time investment. Plus, if it's "one time" there's a huge risk of getting it wrong. And the camera has to be used in a dusty shop, so don't count on it to be good forever.
I'm not sure if that is true for today's canon cameras. You have to check.
I always set the video quality to not the highest on the Nikon. I can't see the difference, and the files are smaller.
I love the Nikon also ,I have an 8100 same as the 8200 except for magnification , I shot (with permission ) some musicians in Laguna Beach art festival ,the video and the sound was amazing for such a compact camera , Love the ease of use ,as you noted .
When needed I will update to another newer model, right now I could not be happier .
Many cameras spanning many years. Also, reviews don;t cover enough - you pretty much have to try the camera to know if it's good.
For closeups, most small cameras will do fine. Big DSL cameras are not ideal for that sort of work.
I have synced stuff up before. But with my videos typically consisting of typically about 30 different shots, it's just too time consuming.
Awesome review Matthias!! I have been clunking around a 7.1mp camera trying to shoot videos on my modified hat cam. (Bolt in brim of cap)
After watching your HD video and noticing the amazing clarity and full screen. I bought the Nikon S8200 seconds ago on Ebay. I contemplated the idea of the Gopro HD. After days of watching videos.. GoPro HD 3 is the only one that appears to keep up with the Nikon S8200. Thanks for the time you put in making the video. It helped me a lot in my search. Brian
I talk a bit about the video editing at the end of the article linked in the description.
Thank you very much for this video..I have watched many of your videos and always find that you are factual and easy to understand..very best wishes, Bill
wow...you have at least 9 cameras with you since you had this video.this is really great,you're not just talking about the specs but actually showing us how the video would look like on youtube.I'm still using my phone to record videos but I hope to buy a good camera that's why I came to this video.thanks for sharing! :) have you tried any sony cameras?
Just batteries. Fortunately, the 8200 and my older 6200 have the same battery, so I use the 6200 as a spare battery and charger
Thank you for your review! I found this very helpful!
Just looked it up, the camera you mention does mjpeg, not h264
thank you very much for your support in the cameras thing, now I can choose the best for my needs and my videos, maybe in the future you'll make a video with the software that you use to edit your videos.
yes I am agree with ozgur 'cause in digital world and also in cell phone technology there are so many improvement and your presentation is very practical and attractive!
mathias... you are my hinternet, youtube hero. one of a kind... always great work. thanks so much.
Спасибо за познавательную статью, и в целом все, что вы делаете.
Сейчас я стою перед выбором нового фотоаппарата, вместо старого.
На данный момент эта камера актуальна?
Может, появилось уже что-то современней, и недорого?
See my article on that. Click to the linked article, the tripod article is linked on the bottom of the page.
I couldn't return that one (was from a bargain store). I had returned a Nikon at some point, same day, because the video quality was really really bad
Best review I've seen by far
thanks bro... it nice to hear this kind of review from somebody who uses it trully..
Indeed.
I find it amusing that you use scrap lumber to make your projects, but bought 9+ new cameras to record it.
very nice illustration on what it work for you!
Thanks for this video... Learned a look for my next purchase.
Because you can have a few charted up sets of batteries ready to go, and they are cheap, so once worn out, no big deal.
That would be unbelievably awkward. Settings need changing, and shots need checking.
hey, just wanted to say awesome video!! i appreciate your effort just had to let you know
Thanks a lot for the information. I knew nothing about the subject. This is very helpful, even tho the summation is that no camera is ideal.
Sony vegas. More info if you click on the link in the description.
Thanks Matthias, very informative and to the point. I was thinking of buying Canon for my UA-cam video marketing. But have now decided to go for Nikon, given the large file size of videos that Canon cameras create.
Thanks once more
That DSLR is too bulky for much of my shooting already. The red little Nikon allows me to get shots that professional cameras are simply not capable of getting.
I'm surprised that you didn't take some of those cams back. Anyway, thanks for the info and tests! I am in the market for a new cam for my UA-cam videos because my Sony A 57 DSLT is pissing me off with its quirky auto focus. I think that I am going to buy a Canon S110 and see how that works! Do you have any experience with that one?
Thank you so much for spending the time making this video . I know it must of been very hard to make this video walking up and down . Thank you so much I think I have choose my choice of camera now thank you so so so much !!! >3
They all look good and pictures seem ok but I can't make up my mind. Thanks for sharing.
If I took the time to set up every shot perfectly with a DSLR there would be a heck of a lot fewer videos for you to watch.
Great video sir thank you for all of the info
Anybody know of a microphone in the $50 range that I could use?
Thank you so much Matthias. Very useful information. I've been thinking about purchasing a camera for video and the DSLR vs Point and shoot for video is great to know.
dslr is now the most popular way to take video with. More and more professionals are liking the size of it comparing to all professional equipment and it can generate cinematic depth of field because of its large sensor. I suggest you to get canon 650d or even Nikon d800. It has external mic inputs direct hdmi output, great video quality
I was amazed how much the audio changed. It didn't even necessarily sound like low quality, it was just... different.
Then please tell me where.
I wish!
This is so helpful. Thanks!
Very informative video. I bought today from Fry's electronic Canon R30. Your video gave specific things to look at. Thanks
now i am very clear to buy a point and shoot camera thanks for insightful video
This is great! Very informative.
Good video...gave me an idea for what camera to buy for cheap.
Matthias, great video as usual, i would also like to know how you compile your videos?.
I'm using a Panasonic FZ48 with HD, the quality is great initially, but my video editing software sort of ruins it by making it more fuzzy even when compiling in "youtube HD format"
I'm using AVS video editor currently.
Thank you
Ecxellent comparison, review!
Hm, interesting you found that. The only one of those things that I've honestly noticed is that the files are bigger- But it doesn't matter, your content is still fabulous.
People keep suggesting the gopro all the time, but if you watch my video, I mention how I use it, and you'd see it's unsuitable. Also overpriced.
You are probably watching the video in 360p on UA-cam. Try changing the playback quality.
Thanks for your time and consideration! I'm an old geezer that doesn't know jack-squat about these things. This really helps!
Wide lenses are great for filming a band in a small club, but in your situation I'd imagine it just warps the image towards the outside edge... and that's exactly what you don't want while trying to show off such accurate and geometric work as yours.
There's no such thing as an easy program. I didn't say there is no program. More details in the linked article.
this was great all ny questions answered thank you
No mike input. Those are generally only on DSLRs (with crappy built in mikes)
Thanks for the information on the updated article. It was tremendously useful to benefit from your experience. After three days of acclimating to the camera culture by watching (other) mind-numbing reviews, un-boxings, and opinion-based spiels about camera aesthetics, I'm still leaning in the direction of the J2, which can now be had for $200 USD online.
By the way, I especially enjoyed your article on DIY macro photography. I was actually experimenting with a similar setup for capturing a snowflake image a few weeks ago, instead with a chemistry ring-stand and a lens with a much bigger focal length, but I became frustrated and failed. I then resorted to using a stock image.
I like your engineering videos with all that explanation. Thanks. I am very novice about video editing. With my Canon HG10 camcorder I experience combing effect, I don't see it in any of your videos. Do you experience that at all or you somehow take care of all that in editing?
Last week I bought a canon eos m, released in 2012 same age as this video. $200 shipped with extra batteries and a kit lens. There's a custom firmware out there called "magic lantern" (in particular a community build of it called "crop mood") compatible with cameras with this sensor and (admittedly ancient) digic processor. It lets you shoot up to 5k 14 bit raw, and overclock the sd io to not flood the buffer to shoot continuous. (though more realistically I'd be shooting 2k 10 bit) Plenty of coverage of the eos m on youtube if you're curious, and plenty of short films shot on it. I don't ever upload anything to this channel, but I do on my 3d printing one. Hope to tinker around with it there and shoot some better macro stuff. The footage ingest isn't quite as straightforward as dragging an mp4 into premiere/resolve/blender tho lol.
Thanks I needed this info.