Camera Buying Guide!

Digital Camera information: http://dpreview.com/

CAMERA BUYING SUGGESTIONS:
** Updated November 5, 2011 **

** Under $300 **
Canon SD1400 IS - http://amzn.com/B0035FZJJ4 (Recommended for beginners)
Canon SX-210 IS - http://amzn.to/9rWtLZ (Riley's camera)
Canon Elura100 - http://amzn.to/djKEpR (My older camera)
Canon SX120 - http://amzn.to/9FD7p9
Canon ELPH 300 HS - http://amzn.com/B004J41T7Q
Sony DCR-SX85 - http://amzn.com/B004H8FN9E
GoPro HD Hero - (Sport/stunt camera)
Kodak ZX5 Playsport - http://bit.ly/nWKG3i (Shock/waterproof)

** Under $1,000 **
Panasonic DMC-FZ150 - http://amzn.com/B005HQ50SO (My vlogging camera)
Canon SX-20 IS - http://amzn.to/cTr5cg (My old blogging camera)
Canon G12 - http://amzn.com/B0041RSPRS
Panasonic Lumix FZ100 - http://amzn.com/B003WJR68U
Nikon D90 - http://bit.ly/cuulsZ
Nikon D5100 - http://amzn.com/B004V4IWKG
Sony HDR-XR550v - http://bit.ly/plQlkQ
Sanyo Xacti - http://bit.ly/by3RLt
Canon VIXIA HV30 - http://amzn.to/cTUmUI

** Under $3,000 **
Panasonic DVX-100b - http://bit.ly/b5ChbZ (My old primary camera)
Panasonic Lumix-GH2 - http://bit.ly/goL1lJ (Newer model of Jory's camera)
Canon 60D - http://amzn.to/hp4AEN
Canon EOS Rebel T2i - http://amzn.to/aut232
Canon GL2 - http://bit.ly/aZocDv
Sony HDR-XR550V - http://bit.ly/d9Ayl7

** Above $3,000 **
Panasonic HMC-150 - http://amzn.to/anF7GQ (My main camera)
Canon XL H1A - http://bit.ly/duXm8V
Sony HDR-AX2000 - http://bit.ly/dole1h

It goes without saying that if any of these cameras become outdated (because their successor has since be released) it's probably not a bad idea to check out the newest version of each camera listed. Again, these are just recommendations based on what I've personally used, or researched. As you can see, I'm also very partial to Canon, Panasonic and Sony - which for my money, produce the best video equipment available. But visit some of the above linked websites, NewEgg, B&H, and Amazon - coupled with any info from DPreview.com - and make your own conclusions and decisions.

Good hunting!

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[nagacanario]

Flip was easy to upload to youtube. the software made it simple for those of us who aren't so technology oriented. is there another brand that has the software for easy upload to YT?

[Jon]

Yes; literally all of them.

Uploading to YouTube is the easiest thing online... you just drag and drop. You don't need any software for that... it'll only complicate things.

[robo1p]

Hey jon, I am just curious as to what the point of a professional video camera is because Dslrs usually have better image quality. I know that I am missing something because there has to be a reason that people buy them.

[Jon]

Yes, of course. For one, they don't necessarily have better image quality and two -- they're video cameras, with way more features, options, settings, and physical layout.

[tag1989]

what do you mean they dont have great video quality? Im using a sanyo hd 1000 which is good but It has that grainy image look sometimes. but People that have used the cannon have clear images. does it depend on the editing software that you use?

[Jon]

No, it depends on the chip-size, lenses, lighting conditions, ISO/aperture settings, etc etc.

And I didn't say they didn't have great quality, I said, " they don't necessarily have better image quality". Big difference there. Don't misquote me, especially not when it's right in front of you.

[TheOriginalFotobro]

It's not important. See my video photobros and hoes.

[ProductionsHead]

The Samsung camera isn't as good as others, and isn't worth the price as a camera, but it is a nice device and I like how you can just upload directly to sites.

[hello36963]

Hello All! I think that this was a great guide letting you as to what to look for in a camera and what to avoid, he seems to be very knowledgeable over cameras and what one may need. as you all may know, you can never have too much information over anything like this so if you interested, check out my site jdoyle291.wix.com/photographer­-29 to read up on some other things to look for in a camera and what really goes into a good camera! Thanks!

[bakonfreek]

I want to get the HMC-150 because fuck it I love filming and I don't care how much it is, I just want the highest quality I can get even if it requires spending an unnecessarily large amount of money. I'll probably buy it after I get out of basic training (if I decide to go).

[TheRosemontag]

Hey Jon I love your stuff.

[Scott Sullivan]

So I'm making a short film to enter in a few festivals and I desperately need a new camera. Two of them have caught my eye and I'm unsure of which one to get. Not looking at the prices, should I get the Canon EOS Rebel T3i or Panasonic DMC-FZ150?

[TheStevegeekVlogs]

I recomend a Samsung SMX-F50SN/XAA F50 SD Camcorder

[buddybenjguitarhero]

I good camera is the Nikon COOLPIX AW110. It is a point and shoot camera with 16 megapixels, waterproof to 18 metres, shock proof to 2 metres, and has a GPS.