So, our friends over at B&H graciously offered to send me a few cameras of my
choice to check out. And since you guys always ask what Canon camera you should
buy within a certain budget, I thought, let's talk about that. So, today, let's
take a look at what you can get today under $1,000.
B&H is our go-to place to shop for all of our photo, video, and audio
solutions. Check out the link in the video's description to learn more. To be
clear, when looking at the $1,000 price point, I wanted to find cameras that you
could actually shoot with for that amount of money. Potential lens cost
included. There are cameras like the Blackmagic Pocket and the recently
released Sony a6300, which come in at under $1,000, but for the body only. So,
for that price point, to get them shoot ready, you would need to spend a bit more depending on your needs. So, let's
dive into your options below the $1,000 price point. First up, we have Sony's
RX100 Mark IV. Now, while it's a point and shoot, it is by no means a slouch
when it comes to stills or video. On the inside, the RX100 has a 24 megapixel 1
in sensor with Sony's latest Bion's X processor. Glass-wise, it's sporting a
35mm equivalent focal length of 24 to 70 mm from Zeiss that has a rather fast
iris range of f1.8 to f2.8, which will
still give you the ability to obtain a shallow depth of field even from the
smaller sensor. Along with all the hardware specs, the RX100 boasts 4K
video up to 30 FPS at 100 megabits per second and 1080p up to 120 FPS with a
high frame rate mode that goes all the way up to 960 frames per second being
available in various lower resolutions. The RX100 is great if your needs fit
within the functionality of a point andoot camera. To me, it's a great
sidearm camera for quick shots or stills where you don't want to carry a bigger
body, but still want a really solid image. In our tech shopping in
Switzerland video, 90% of the footage used was shot on the RX100 shooting in
4K at 30 FPS. It was the perfect fit for that video since we didn't really want
to draw too much attention to ourselves while shooting in each location. As far
as point and shoots go, the RX100 is the bleeding edge of what technology has to
offer in a compact camera. But if a point andoot isn't quite your speed,
let's take a look at your other options. So, this is the Canon T6i or 750D in
regions outside North America. Similar to my very first camera, the Canon 60D,
it's a mid-tier DSLR in Canon's range and sports a 24 megapixel sensor and a
fairly standard DSLR sized body that has a rather useful articulating 3-in
touchscreen that you can control all of your settings from. Or, if you're like
me and prefer buttons, it has physical buttons and dials for all of your most
important settings like ISO, shutter speed, and iris control. Now, while the
T6i is not a groundbreaking camera for its class in the same way the RX100 is,
it still offers plenty to those of you just starting out, the APS-C size sensor
will give you the control to have a shallower depth of field if you really want to isolate your subjects from the
background. The EF mount on the T6i gives you access to the wide range of
glass available to Canon cameras like this very inexpensive Canon 50mm F1.8,
which when paired with the T6i is still comfortably under $1,000. Video-wise,
you're getting 1080p up to 30 FPS and 60 FPS being available at 720p. On paper,
the T6i doesn't quite match the RX100's video settings, but specs aren't
everything. As a 1080p camera, it's still a great way to learn the basics of
exposure, composition, and what makes a good image in general. And as a stills
camera, the T6i is still a worthy first step, particularly in its color
reproduction, which Canon has become known for over the years. Now, if a
traditional DSLR and a point and shoot don't really fit your needs, you might
want to take a look at Panasonic's G7. Coming in at $550, the lowest in our
lineup, it's a 16 megapixel micro four third size sensor capable of very
similar 4K to that of its more expensive big brother, the GH4. Physically,
Panasonic gave the G7 all the hardware buttons and dials you need. The dual
dials in particular on this camera are a nice touch for exposure control. It also
features five programmable buttons to set and perform most useful functions.
Along with that, the G7 has an articulating touchcreen similar to that
of the Canons, making shooting at various heights or odd angles a breeze.
Size-wise, the G7 comes in slightly smaller than the T6i, but also bigger
and a bit easier to handle than the RX100, making it a good middle ground
between the two cameras. While internally the G7 has a smaller sensor
than the T6i, it makes up for it with its sharper overall video. Now, whether
that's the type of look that you prefer is up to you, since the colors on the
G7, in my opinion, seem a bit less natural overall than most Canon or Sony
cameras. The G7 also has the added flexibility of the Micro Four Thirds
mount. So, you have the option to adapt a wide variety of lenses to this camera
with adapters such as the Metabone Speed Booster, which I covered in this video
here. However, keep in mind that when adapting lenses, there are trade-offs
like slower or non-existent autofocus, physical weight increases due to use of
larger lenses made for other cameras, along with the added expense of buying
an adapter that fits your needs and budget. Native Micro Four Thirds lenses
are a good option if you still want to maintain the small form factor from your
camera to your lens. And with the increased popularity of Micro Four
Thirds cameras, lens selection has continued to get stronger and there's
something for nearly any budget available to you. So, in conclusion, all
these cameras have their pros and cons depending on the situation. The
important thing to take away here is that there is not and will not ever be a
perfect camera for all situations. Do your best to identify your needs and
budget and then compare to find the camera that best fits you. Speaking of
finding the camera that best fits you, B&H B&H has been LMG's go-to place to
order everything production related from cameras, audio, and lighting gear. beat
have an extremely comprehensive selection that will fit whatever budget you have for buying gear. They also have
a deal zone section on their website where they have a different item every
single day offered at a very competitive discount. They have free shipping on all
orders to the US over $49 with end to end tracking so you know exactly when
your purchase will arrive. I should know since I've had Linus spend thousands of
dollars of LG money for the last 3 years there on all the production gear we have
in the office. So, if you're looking to purchase your very first camera, I
highly recommend checking them out at the link in the video description. So,
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