So, I'm in no ways an expert, so I will just explain basic things on the videos, and then in the blog you will find tons of links to other (experts') videos that deepen some topics. I think it is the best thing to do. I am hoping on covering gear topics as well as tutorials in the future, when I get a camera.
What do you think of this? Here is the first video, which Cookie is hosting, because apparently she knows tons of things (graduation cap, check!). The links and additional information is under the cut!
So, first of all, do not worry if you see prices on the videos: I took them on different stores I visited, and they are in AUD... which may be a larger or smaller number for you, depending on where you live.
Useful Links
The following are links that extend or explain in more details some things I said on the video. These are from other YouTubers, which are professional photographers.
- Nick Caver's "What is a Full Frame Camera?". This video will tell you how full frame and crop-sensor image size differs, and how they originated. This is a series of videos, and the following ones outline differences between both types. All of them are really short, so you can follow the links in the video's description to watch them all.
- Tony Northrup's "Crop Factor Truth: Do You Need Full Frame?". This is a great, long and tech-ish video, but it will show you detailed examples of how pictures look different on cameras depending on the sensor size. This also explains how lenses behave depending on the sensor size (full-frame or crop-sensor). It is an amazing video.
- Jessica Whitaker's "Full Frame vs Crop Sensor Comparison for Beginner Photographers". Easy to follow, short and with examples.
- FStopper's "How DSLRs Work". This one explain what does the mirror inside the DSLRs, and how they work, so you can know what is going on inside your camera.
- Jared Polin's "Mirrorless vs DSLR". He is quite loud, quite exuberant, and I believe him to be more pro-mirrorless. But he is quite knowledgeable as well.
- Maarten Heilbron and Paul Marshman "Polite DSLR vs Mirrorless Conversation". This one is nice, because Maarten is pro-mirrorless and Paul is pro-DSLR, and they talk softly and really politely about the topic. The video is long and quite technical, but Maarten always answers comments (if you are polite and not rude, that's it).
Some Cameras
I cost me a lot of time to find out which camera was what (DSLR/Mirrorless, Crop/Full), so here is a list of them, and I also listed if they are entry-level or enthusiast ("enthusiast" means slightly more professional, but not that professional nor that expensive either).
The names have links that point to some videos I have watched about these cameras, and that may help you get started in your own research about cameras. You may see some repeated YouTubers' faces, but... I tend to watch certain channels. Who doesn't?
| Model | Type | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D3500 | DSLR Crop-Sensor | Entry | This is a great, basic, entry-level camera. However, Nikon may be discontinuing this whole series. |
| Nikon D5600 | DSLR Crop-Sensor | Entry | A little bit more than the previous one, and not that expensive. Also rumoured to be discontinued. |
| Nikon D7500 | DSLR Crop-Sensor | Enthusiast | A more enthusiast camera, is a more expensive. This series will possibly continue. |
| Nikon D750 | DSLR Full-Frame | Entry | Do not confuse with the previous one, this is a full frame. Will posibly get a new body in the series. |
| Nikon Z6 | Mirrorless Full-Frame | Pro Enthusiast | Enthusiast almost professional. It is quite new and the most expensive on this list. |
| Sony A6000 | Mirrorless Crop-Sensor | Entry | It is old but awesome and really recommended. Cheap and entry-level as well. Plus, great auto-focus. |
| Sony A6400/A6500 | Mirrorless Crop-Sensor | Enthusiast | Newer, more enthusiast/professional cameras. There are tons of reviews, but the A6400 is newer. |
| Sony A7 Mkii | Mirrorless Full-Frame | Pro Enthusiast | Not that new, great camera, not as expensive as the Nikons, and similar to the A6400 in price. |
| Canon EOS 1500D & 200D | DSLR Crop-Sensor | Entry | Entry level, but I have no information if they are continuing or discontinuing these. They are quite cheap. |
| Canon EOS 80D | DSLR Crop-Sensor | Enthusiast | Slightly more expensive and more enthusiast, but not that much. There are tons of reviews about it. |
| Canon 6D Mii | DSLR Full-Frame | Entry | This is an entry-level to the full frame cameras, and has a similar price enthusiast crop-sensor options. |
| Canon EOS M50 | Mirrorless Crop-Sensor | Entry | A great entry level option to mirrorless crop-sensor, and comes in white. Sad point: really, really few lenses to choose from. |
| Canon EOS R | Mirrorless Full-Frame | Pro Enthusiast | The cheapest of their mirrorless full frames, but still the second most expensive of the list. |
I hope you will find this useful. Please, excuse the video and sound quality -it is a video about cameras, filmed with my phone... because I don't have a camera, only the lens that I kept. So, do you find this interesting? I think that next one is going to be about lenses: types, parts, and so on. If there is something you would like to see, let me know! I'll try to do it.
And so, I wish you a great week ahead! By the way, do you enjoy doll photography? What type of camera do you have or use?
Interesting post M, but I already have a camera that I am happy with . . . at least for now and by the time I'm ready for a new one there will probably be another 10 to choose from. This is good info for someone looking to purchase one now though, so thank you for going to all the effort of posting this. :)
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P.S. sorry about the deleted comment, spelling errors. :(
Thank you, but this is not a buyer's guide either. My idea is to help people who wants to buy something, and to help people with a camera to understand what they have, and how to use it... since everything said here will be fundamental for future videos. Hugs!
DeleteInteresting post. Like Xanadu I already have a camera. I'm not 100 percent in love with it but neither can I afford to replace it, so I put up with its idiosyncrasies. My camera is not on your list, making me suspect it's already discontinued. That's the trouble with technical equipment these days: by the time you buy something the technology has already jumped light-years ahead, leaving buyers with brand-new outdated cameras, phones, computers, etc.
ReplyDeleteI hope the theme of your post means that you are ready to buy a new camera. You'll obviously want something compatible with your lens. Happy shopping!
I understand. My idea with the post is not forcing anybody to purchase, but help them understand what they already have as well. if you know your gear, you know how to work with it. Sometime ago I used to think like you, but I believe that you can resell your old tech as soon as a new one come (that you want to get), so that you keep upfront and updated.
DeleteI sold my lens during the past weekend, so will see where I go next!
I think that if people are looking for a camera and enjoy doll blogs, they will find this very useful. I am fortunate in that I have a nice Canon camera that I use all the time although I've now had it for several years so it's probably way out of date...but if it works then I will continue to use it. I really enjoy photographing my dolls but I'm not very adventurous lately.
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Thanks! Well, any camera is a good camera if you learn to use it! I will share more techniques and things in following videos!
DeleteGreat post! :) Very useful! I have been looking for a simple camera to use, instead of always using my smart phone or getting help from my oldest daughter who has a very nice camera. This will take me some steps forward! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHappy to help!! I would personally suggest going with Mirrorless, and from the whole list, Sony a6000 if you don't want to spend that much. But I hope you get something nice!!
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