Not too long ago, Mrwhosetheboss, a creator from the UK, took a tour of Mr. Beast’s studio, where they had a fascinating dialog about the video quality. Jimmy said he refuses to shoot in Ultra HD, or even just HD, because he considers the low resolution of his videos to be a tribute to the way he and his friends started the channel – with a cheap camera. According to him, this way he wants to keep the videos looking a little messy. Meanwhile, Mrwhosetheboss, who specializes in tech reviews, said that he has to shoot at the highest settings because the genre demands it: if you’re reviewing all the top-of-the-line gadgets, you have to have a top-notch video quality.
As you can see, it seems obvious: better image means better views, but Mr. Beast found his own way here too 🙂 But you should keep in mind that Jimmy has already become the most popular blogger on YouTube, so in his status he can do a little bit more than a newbie creator can afford. Considering that now everyone has a device that can at least support Full HD, and 4K has become ubiquitous, we decided to tell you about the best cameras for bloggers that you can use in your work and be sure that the result will fully suit you.
First, let’s figure out what types of cameras there are in general.
DSLR cameras are popular among bloggers because of their high image quality and wide range of settings. As it is easy to guess, their main difference from mirrorless cameras is the presence of a mirror viewfinder. The way this camera works is simple: light enters the lens, passes through the aperture, is reflected in the mirror and enters the viewfinder, where the photographer sees the resulting picture without any processing. Pros:
Mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, are becoming increasingly popular due to their small and lightweight design. It works like this: light enters the lens and is transmitted to the sensor, after which the screen displays the future frame with the applied exposure settings, ISO and others. Pros:
Before the advent of smartphones, just about everyone had these cameras, but they’ve lost a lot of popularity since then. However, if you’re shooting videos for YouTube on the go, a Point and Shoot camera can be your indispensable assistant thanks to its compact size (walking down the street and filming yourself with a DSLR is not advised). Plus, figuring out how it works should be pretty easy. You literally just have to point your camera and start filming. Pros:
Canon EOS M50 is one of the best cameras for bloggers due to its versatile feature set and affordable price ($500-600). Also, it’s great for beginners due to its ease of use.
The Sony Alpha a6400 stands out for its fast focusing speed and high quality video. However, it costs a bit more (from $1000).
Panasonic Lumix G7 is an affordable mirrorless camera with great features for aspiring bloggers. It’s great for streaming.
Nikon Z50 is a compact mirrorless camera with excellent image and video quality that performs well in a variety of shooting conditions.
Fujifilm X-T200 offers a great combination of style and functionality, making it twice as appealing. Yeah, yeah, it’s kind of a “we put a camera in your camera so you can shoot the camera while you shoot the camera” thing (PIMP MY RIDE’s reincarnation on Netflix, Resurrected Rides, is coming out soon, don’t miss it!).
The GoPro HERO9 Black is a living classic and a great choice for bloggers shooting fast-paced videos and action content.
Do you shoot at home, in the studio, on the go, travel blogging? Think about what camera features will work best for you.
I think you realize that super professional cameras can cost several thousand dollars each. But do you really need one? See Point 1.
A rotating screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, can make shooting and editing content much easier, so don’t overlook these features.
Choosing the right camera is an important step towards successful blogging. We hope our review of the best cameras for bloggers helped you choose one!
Good luck!
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