So now we're going to talk about a couple of cameras that we recommend and this really goes from smart
phones to more professional cameras.
But at the end of the day again you know these are just recommendations you can make great videos with
any type of camera.
So first and foremost we recommend a smartphone.
This is something that most people have or maybe it makes more sense to purchase because you can use
it both as a phone but also as a camera.
And it's really pretty incredible what phones can do these days so if you're looking for a more economical
choice maybe look at the phone to start off with for the people that are going to be shooting in their
homes or off of their computer or laptop while the camera inside your computers does work.
Well we recommend getting an external camera that just clips onto the top of it or you can place in
different positions.
For this we recommend the Logitech see 920 or see 09:30.
So the next level in video making is really getting a mere lists or DSL or camera.
So on the less expensive side of things to really get started we recommend things like the Canon 70
or 60.
Also the Sony thousands an incredible camera.
And those are all $400000.
So really a great starting point.
Alongside this you will need to get lenses and a couple of accessories so it does add up.
But this is really to take your video making to the next level.
Beyond that we recommend cameras like the sonis of an S 2 or one which is a little bit cheaper now.
The G.H. for from Panasonic or the canon 70 Martu or mark one there.
They're all great cameras that can shoot HD footage.
And while sometimes you might want for K and I get that that's the thing I really think starting off
10:30 is enough and you don't need to go spend that extra thousand dollars just to do it for good footage.
And if you really want to get into the pro-level and start having a video production company maybe you
go through this class and you start getting clients and really building yourself out.
I'd recommend looking at more pro-level cameras that don't have a car cost you an arm and a leg.
They can see 100.
The Sony EF-S five they're good more economical cameras that allow you to to shoot professionally and
really move to that next level of video making.
So a lot of the time people ask you know which branch they pick or which camera is better than the other
one.
And well I have my personal preference I think every video maker does have their own preference as to
which one they like most.
The most important thing is to pick a path and stay with that if you're going to do with a Canon camera
you're going to be with Canon lenses and thus you're going down that path.
If you start shooting with another camera you need to think of the accessories you're going to be buying
because to go from a Sony to a canon or a canon to a Nikon it adds up when you go and sell everything
off and then have to buy all new accessories.
Also know that there's benefits to different ones.
Sony currently is leading the way in low light sensitivity whereas things like Canon you have so many
lens options and much more economical price point.
So there's pros and cons to every camera and you just have to decide what's right for you.
So once you've decided the camera a really important step is picking lenses this is ultimately going
to affect your image quality quite a bit.
And it's something that I've always said you know you can pick a cheaper camera but invest in lenses
because these things will last you a much longer time.
Starting off most cameras most Lars or Marla's cameras will come with a kit lens and this is a very
generic zoom lens that is typically a little bit slower.
You know I'm not going to give you the really professional look but it's a fully functional lens for
most professionals.
The 24 to 70 F 2.8 zoom lens is the gold standard it's medium range you can get a wider shot you can
get a tighter shot.
It's just a good standard lens and Canon Nikon to Keena Fuji.
Everyone has their 24 to 70.
It's very very basic lens a good kit lens from 70 to 200 range more telephoto is another important lens
to get and that allows you to be farther away and zoom in on someone and wall zooms are great.
And whether it's the kit zoom or a more expensive zoom lens the quality can be diminished in a zoom
lens.
So really you should be looking at prime lenses as well and buy prime lens I mean fixed focal length
meaning you can't zoom in or out.
It's one set length so it's either a wide lens it's a telephoto lens but you're not zooming in or out.
The glass of these lenses will be much better for the price point though.
So you can get a really professional look to your videos by using them is a little frustrating because
you can't just zoom in or out more easily but you can get a really great looking shot as an example.
The 50 the nifty 50 is really a favorite of filmmakers because you're able to get it for such a cheap
price and whether it's Sony or Nikon and Canon or whatever manufacturer they all make this cheap 50
millimeter prime lens and it's really a great way to get professional looking use professional portraits
those are some of our basic lens recommendations.
Again we don't want to get specific on which manufacturer to go with.
I think if you look at the price you'll be able to know which lenses better quality or performs better
in low light.
It's fairly obvious when it comes to lenses.
So while this all might seem like a lot of you know confusing jargon from a film maker what it comes
down to is you're going to probably buy a camera and I'll probably have a kit lens.
So it's going to be 18 to 55.
More than likely and it'll be an F 2.5 to 5 6 and that's a standard lens.
But as you get into more video making and if you've purchased a camera SLR Emilia's camera we recommend
looking into prime lenses looking into nicer zoom lenses.
And again it comes back to what type of video are you making.