Camera for YouTube - which one?

[Jonaram]

Not really going to be used for taking photos just filming.

Needs to have a flip out or flip up screen and mic input.

Been looking at the...

Canon 700d
Panasonic Lumix G7 (4k)
Canon Eos M3

Any other recommendations?

[rich888]

My suggestion, don't bother buying a DSLR camera for video recording, go buy yourself a dedicated Camcorder which I think would be more than capable and probably cheaper.

Also, bear in mind that cameras are I believe limited to 30 minute record times due to legal reasons.

Panasonic and Sony make some lovely camcorders which would be more than capable of carrying out the task you require.

[Jonaram]

The problem seems to be that they don't have the option for an external microphone whereas the mirror less and dslr's do.

I already have the sony hdr cx240 camcorder and it isn't bad but the auto focus isn't great and the sound could be better.

[Digitalize]

Sony RX100, Mk4 or Mk5 ideally. Fantastic small cameras that a lot of Vloggers use.

Most of these won't have mic input so just use an external audio recorder and sync the files later.

[Jonaram]

No flip up screen...

So far the Canon Eos M3 is winning because although the Lumix G7 is a better camera it's not by much and also I don't think i'll be needing 4k any time soon.

[dave0010]

Depending on what your intending to use it for really. If your after a flip up screen is it for Vlogging? If so id watch some of the gear videos by Casey Neistat and learn from others experience.

[Jonaram]

I'd say ease of use plays a part and the option for a front facing screen just gives more options such as vlogging and so on.

Really the main thing is that it has decent HD video recording capabilities so I can do some nice interior and exterior cars shots as well as moving shots.

Basically it needs to be a decent all rounder so I have a lot of options with it, I think that's why I'm drawn to the Canon Eos M3 as it's small and light but has a lot of features.

[Jonaram]

Just found another one for the list.

Nikon D5300 which seems to be better than the Canon Eos M3 but looking at sample clips all over YouTube I prefer the look of the M3's video clips.

[TheRainMaker]

I would avoid a full size DSLR TBH, it will be a pain in the arse to mount that inside a car.

[Jonaram]

Yeah I wasn't really intending on doing that as I have a Gopro and an SJCAM for inside stuff.

It's a tough choice to be honest as I don't want to spend huge amounts when a lot of popular YouTubers don't but I also want the videos to look somewhat professional.

I guess the EOS M3 is probably the most practical.

[rich888]

If it's any help I have a Sony RX100 M3 which has a tilting screen and does record excellent video and take superb photographs, I also have a Canon 700D which does take reasonably good photographs but I wouldn't recommend it for recording video using the LCD screen because it's so damn clumsy.

I'm pretty sure that Harry Metcalfe of Harry's Garage fame https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIB5XXHNAWWzTOw6g... uses a RX100 to record his video clips for YouTube, though I'm not sure which model he uses.



I mentioned the dedicated camcorder option for recording video because it would probably be the cheaper option compared to the RX100M3/4/5 variants...

Edited by rich888 on Wednesday 28th December 10:42

[Andy M]

Worth a watch:

https://youtu.be/6SQdPxFqUp4

[Digitalize]

RX100 definitely has a screen that goes 180, as like I said it's what the majority of Vloggers use, even ones that are photographers/videographers.

I'd avoid the M3 purely because it doesn't have a fixed lens and the autofocus isn't the best which you'll be heavily relying on.

The reality is at first an iPhone will produce footage that is more than usable especially if it's a 6S or 7, or equivalent.

[Derek Smith]

I video for fun using a G7 and also video my rugby team's matches with two dedicated video cameras, one set on wide angle and the other to zoom in on the action.

There's a remarkable difference between the two when in use. The G7 beats the dedicated cameras for flexibility. The 29 min limit is no problem.

When I go out to the like of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, I take one of the dedicated video cameras as a back up but use the G7 for both video and stills. I often return without using the dedicated video camera.

[Foliage]

Jonaram said:

mic input.

you need a separate audio recorder or a few of them depending on what your doing.

[Shaw Tarse]

Thanks to all who have taken time to reply, but the OP is a returning banee trying to promote his youtube channel.