looking for camera to record youtube videos
Feb 16, 2021 12:45:50 #
Wheelman
Loc: Indiana
Someone wants me to film youtube lessons. I'm thinking maybe I could find an older model camera that shoots 1080 and has audio inputs for an external mic. Maybe in the $200 to $300 range if possible. Am I too cheap?
Feb 16, 2021 12:51:10 #
I think you're in the ballpark with your expense range and video quality. I'd recommend looking at a Rode NT-1 setup for a mic.
Oh, and once you start doing video, I'd recommend increasing your hard drives and hard drive size capabilities.
--Bob
Oh, and once you start doing video, I'd recommend increasing your hard drives and hard drive size capabilities.
--Bob
Wheelman wrote:
Someone wants me to film youtube lessons. I'm thinking maybe I could find an older model camera that shoots 1080 and has audio inputs for an external mic. Maybe in the $200 to $300 range if possible. Am I too cheap?
Feb 16, 2021 13:23:11 #
Why 
Simply add the free "YouTube Download Plus" to your web browser add-ons/extensions and download the video to your HD. Then you can send/view/share or whatever else you want to do with it. 
Simply add the free "YouTube Download Plus" to your web browser add-ons/extensions and download the video to your HD. Then you can send/view/share or whatever else you want to do with it. Feb 16, 2021 13:25:48 #
Feb 16, 2021 15:11:43 #
The t7i is a pretty cheap and reliable camera for video. Adam Karnacz used one for many years before it decided to go swimming on him.
You can check out the video quality on his vlogs here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/Firstmanphotography/featured
You can check out the video quality on his vlogs here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/Firstmanphotography/featured
Feb 16, 2021 15:14:03 #
I shoot all my videos with a gopro 7 as that was the first to have stabilization . No need for a gimbal.
an example this was a market we stopped at ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svkwJojxSHk
an example this was a market we stopped at ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svkwJojxSHk
Feb 16, 2021 15:42:23 #
Wheelman wrote:
Any Camera recommendations?
The hard part of video is audio. At your price range, look for any camera with a mic jack and get a mic. The cheapest new or used camera with a mic jack will do well for YouTubes.
Keep in mind that a lot of the cameras that record video have recording time limits. The also record in 4GB chunks on their SD cards that have to be merged.
My newest video camera is a DJI Pocket 2. With the "Combo Kit" it has an exceptional audio solution but it is out of your price range.
Feb 16, 2021 17:02:59 #
Wheelman wrote:
Someone wants me to film youtube lessons. I'm thinking maybe I could find an older model camera that shoots 1080 and has audio inputs for an external mic. Maybe in the $200 to $300 range if possible. Am I too cheap?
What do you have now?
Feb 16, 2021 17:05:21 #
Feb 16, 2021 19:21:01 #
Do you have a phone? Some of them are really good at video and often have mic jacks.
Feb 16, 2021 22:14:57 #
Wheelman
Loc: Indiana
I just remembered I have an old gopro hero 2.
Shoots 1080 and has a mic input. I may try it first.
Shoots 1080 and has a mic input. I may try it first.
Feb 16, 2021 23:45:59 #
1080 and a mic should work. No matter what, success will be content, not equipment.
Feb 17, 2021 12:00:13 #
Do you have a smartphone? Most shoot video and lots of people are making YouTube videos w their phone video cameras.
Feb 17, 2021 13:30:10 #
Feb 17, 2021 15:20:10 #
The comment on "CONTENT" above is important. I usually approach situations like this with "what do you have and what do you want?" If it is sit at a desk and talk that's one thing. If its ride a Harley in the rain up a hillside its another thing. The advice on a good mic is important -- and watch the audio level. Lighting is also something to consider. Bounce light off ceilings and walls. Nice looking set. Lots of videos on mics and lighting on the internet. If this is just a test to "see how it goes" then use what you have and minimize the cost. I like the idea of using what you have-- go pro, etc. There's probably a YT video on how to do YT videos. Oh, and if you are talking to a camera. Use a prompter -- and get big hard drives and a good video editing software program. Use a slate so you know which take to edit/use. Good luck and looking and sounding good on camera is not as easy as it may look.
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