WEBVTT 00:00:00.240 --> 00:00:05.600 So, our friends over at B&H graciously offered to send me a few cameras of my 00:00:04.000 --> 00:00:09.599 choice to check out. And since you guys always ask what Canon camera you should 00:00:07.520 --> 00:00:13.599 buy within a certain budget, I thought, let's talk about that. So, today, let's 00:00:11.519 --> 00:00:23.680 take a look at what you can get today under $1,000. 00:00:23.680 --> 00:00:29.039 B&H is our go-to place to shop for all of our photo, video, and audio 00:00:27.599 --> 00:00:33.520 solutions. Check out the link in the video's description to learn more. To be 00:00:31.599 --> 00:00:36.559 clear, when looking at the $1,000 price point, I wanted to find cameras that you 00:00:35.120 --> 00:00:40.160 could actually shoot with for that amount of money. Potential lens cost 00:00:38.480 --> 00:00:44.640 included. There are cameras like the Blackmagic Pocket and the recently 00:00:41.920 --> 00:00:48.879 released Sony a6300, which come in at under $1,000, but for the body only. So, 00:00:47.280 --> 00:00:54.719 for that price point, to get them shoot ready, you would need to spend a bit more depending on your needs. So, let's 00:00:52.239 --> 00:00:58.800 dive into your options below the $1,000 price point. First up, we have Sony's 00:00:56.719 --> 00:01:02.480 RX100 Mark IV. Now, while it's a point and shoot, it is by no means a slouch 00:01:00.640 --> 00:01:07.600 when it comes to stills or video. On the inside, the RX100 has a 24 megapixel 1 00:01:05.119 --> 00:01:12.640 in sensor with Sony's latest Bion's X processor. Glass-wise, it's sporting a 00:01:09.760 --> 00:01:18.560 35mm equivalent focal length of 24 to 70 mm from Zeiss that has a rather fast 00:01:14.960 --> 00:01:20.159 iris range of f1.8 to f2.8, which will 00:01:18.560 --> 00:01:23.920 still give you the ability to obtain a shallow depth of field even from the 00:01:22.000 --> 00:01:28.640 smaller sensor. Along with all the hardware specs, the RX100 boasts 4K 00:01:25.920 --> 00:01:34.079 video up to 30 FPS at 100 megabits per second and 1080p up to 120 FPS with a 00:01:32.079 --> 00:01:39.360 high frame rate mode that goes all the way up to 960 frames per second being 00:01:37.119 --> 00:01:42.640 available in various lower resolutions. The RX100 is great if your needs fit 00:01:41.280 --> 00:01:46.799 within the functionality of a point andoot camera. To me, it's a great 00:01:44.720 --> 00:01:49.920 sidearm camera for quick shots or stills where you don't want to carry a bigger 00:01:48.079 --> 00:01:53.520 body, but still want a really solid image. In our tech shopping in 00:01:51.600 --> 00:01:58.719 Switzerland video, 90% of the footage used was shot on the RX100 shooting in 00:01:55.840 --> 00:02:01.439 4K at 30 FPS. It was the perfect fit for that video since we didn't really want 00:01:59.920 --> 00:02:06.159 to draw too much attention to ourselves while shooting in each location. As far 00:02:04.000 --> 00:02:10.239 as point and shoots go, the RX100 is the bleeding edge of what technology has to 00:02:08.080 --> 00:02:13.840 offer in a compact camera. But if a point andoot isn't quite your speed, 00:02:11.920 --> 00:02:18.879 let's take a look at your other options. So, this is the Canon T6i or 750D in 00:02:16.959 --> 00:02:23.599 regions outside North America. Similar to my very first camera, the Canon 60D, 00:02:21.440 --> 00:02:29.440 it's a mid-tier DSLR in Canon's range and sports a 24 megapixel sensor and a 00:02:26.640 --> 00:02:33.440 fairly standard DSLR sized body that has a rather useful articulating 3-in 00:02:31.440 --> 00:02:36.800 touchscreen that you can control all of your settings from. Or, if you're like 00:02:35.120 --> 00:02:40.640 me and prefer buttons, it has physical buttons and dials for all of your most 00:02:38.400 --> 00:02:44.879 important settings like ISO, shutter speed, and iris control. Now, while the 00:02:42.720 --> 00:02:49.280 T6i is not a groundbreaking camera for its class in the same way the RX100 is, 00:02:47.280 --> 00:02:52.879 it still offers plenty to those of you just starting out, the APS-C size sensor 00:02:51.680 --> 00:02:58.480 will give you the control to have a shallower depth of field if you really want to isolate your subjects from the 00:02:56.000 --> 00:03:01.680 background. The EF mount on the T6i gives you access to the wide range of 00:03:00.000 --> 00:03:07.360 glass available to Canon cameras like this very inexpensive Canon 50mm F1.8, 00:03:05.360 --> 00:03:12.640 which when paired with the T6i is still comfortably under $1,000. Video-wise, 00:03:09.840 --> 00:03:18.400 you're getting 1080p up to 30 FPS and 60 FPS being available at 720p. On paper, 00:03:15.920 --> 00:03:22.159 the T6i doesn't quite match the RX100's video settings, but specs aren't 00:03:20.080 --> 00:03:26.000 everything. As a 1080p camera, it's still a great way to learn the basics of 00:03:23.840 --> 00:03:30.080 exposure, composition, and what makes a good image in general. And as a stills 00:03:27.840 --> 00:03:33.680 camera, the T6i is still a worthy first step, particularly in its color 00:03:32.080 --> 00:03:37.519 reproduction, which Canon has become known for over the years. Now, if a 00:03:35.599 --> 00:03:41.599 traditional DSLR and a point and shoot don't really fit your needs, you might 00:03:38.799 --> 00:03:46.959 want to take a look at Panasonic's G7. Coming in at $550, the lowest in our 00:03:44.560 --> 00:03:51.280 lineup, it's a 16 megapixel micro four third size sensor capable of very 00:03:49.120 --> 00:03:55.440 similar 4K to that of its more expensive big brother, the GH4. Physically, 00:03:53.280 --> 00:03:59.120 Panasonic gave the G7 all the hardware buttons and dials you need. The dual 00:03:57.040 --> 00:04:02.879 dials in particular on this camera are a nice touch for exposure control. It also 00:04:01.120 --> 00:04:06.560 features five programmable buttons to set and perform most useful functions. 00:04:05.040 --> 00:04:09.920 Along with that, the G7 has an articulating touchcreen similar to that 00:04:08.319 --> 00:04:14.400 of the Canons, making shooting at various heights or odd angles a breeze. 00:04:12.239 --> 00:04:18.000 Size-wise, the G7 comes in slightly smaller than the T6i, but also bigger 00:04:16.400 --> 00:04:21.919 and a bit easier to handle than the RX100, making it a good middle ground 00:04:20.239 --> 00:04:25.840 between the two cameras. While internally the G7 has a smaller sensor 00:04:24.080 --> 00:04:29.600 than the T6i, it makes up for it with its sharper overall video. Now, whether 00:04:28.240 --> 00:04:33.919 that's the type of look that you prefer is up to you, since the colors on the 00:04:31.440 --> 00:04:38.479 G7, in my opinion, seem a bit less natural overall than most Canon or Sony 00:04:36.320 --> 00:04:42.320 cameras. The G7 also has the added flexibility of the Micro Four Thirds 00:04:40.479 --> 00:04:45.919 mount. So, you have the option to adapt a wide variety of lenses to this camera 00:04:44.160 --> 00:04:49.759 with adapters such as the Metabone Speed Booster, which I covered in this video 00:04:47.680 --> 00:04:54.400 here. However, keep in mind that when adapting lenses, there are trade-offs 00:04:51.600 --> 00:04:58.479 like slower or non-existent autofocus, physical weight increases due to use of 00:04:56.400 --> 00:05:01.919 larger lenses made for other cameras, along with the added expense of buying 00:05:00.000 --> 00:05:05.919 an adapter that fits your needs and budget. Native Micro Four Thirds lenses 00:05:04.320 --> 00:05:09.759 are a good option if you still want to maintain the small form factor from your 00:05:07.680 --> 00:05:13.039 camera to your lens. And with the increased popularity of Micro Four 00:05:11.440 --> 00:05:16.400 Thirds cameras, lens selection has continued to get stronger and there's 00:05:14.880 --> 00:05:20.320 something for nearly any budget available to you. So, in conclusion, all 00:05:18.560 --> 00:05:23.440 these cameras have their pros and cons depending on the situation. The 00:05:22.000 --> 00:05:28.639 important thing to take away here is that there is not and will not ever be a 00:05:26.240 --> 00:05:32.080 perfect camera for all situations. Do your best to identify your needs and 00:05:30.560 --> 00:05:36.800 budget and then compare to find the camera that best fits you. 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