So… what y’all shooting on?

The purpose of this post is to create a public repository of what cameras videographers are using to do their work.

This is to help newbies and pros alike figure out what their first or next camera should be, and to help cut down on repetitive questions on the subreddit.

This is a very experimental system. ‘Mega threads’ on this topic have not been very effective in the past as they end up being a thread full of questions and no answers. We’re trying to flip the idea on its head and have a thread full of answers instead!

Guidelines for posting

• All top level comments in this post must be discussing a camera you’re using (or have used) - any other comments will be removed
  • you can make multiple comments for different cameras if you like
  • if someone has already recommended your camera, we would prefer if you added your information as a reply to that person rather than a new comment
• You are welcome to show off your videos, website, showreels, case studies, reviews, and anything else that demonstrates the camera in use
  • please be clear which parts are shot using the camera you’re discussing
• Include the price you paid for the camera if possible
  • please be specific about the currency used
• Tell us what kind of content you’re shooting
• feel free to list lenses and any other equipment you’re using
• No affiliate links in comments!
  • if you have them on a website you link to, that’s fine as long as the page clearly discloses they are affiliate links

This post will be renewed every quarter and archives of previous discussions will be made available.

Comments in this post are in ‘contest mode’ so the order they are displayed is randomized.

Huge thank you to anyone who contributes - you’re helping the greater community!

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I’m Looking for a Camera

Check the comments on this post first, as there may be a suitable recommendation within.

Search the subreddi!

r/videography has over a decade of information, though Reddit doesn’t make searching easy.

A useful trick that typically gets better results than Reddit’s own search bar is to add the following to a Google search:

site:reddit.com/r/videography

Try the Discord

We have a very active Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/d65kgBn

You’ll usually get a quicker answer asking there than here!

r/videography Camera Buying Guide

This is a placeholder!

The mods are currently working on a guide for camera selection with some general recommendations at various budget ranges. That’s taking a fair bit of research, and information gathered in this post will help inform the information included.

This post will be updated once that guide is ready - it might take a few weeks.

Still can’t find what you’re looking for?

Fill out the following form and post it to the subreddit.

Important!

• If you’re posting from desktop Reddit, please enable ‘Markdown Mode’ when posting
• Select the ‘Camera Recommendation’ post flair
• Only edit the text in {braces} - you can remove the braces!
• Do not remove or change any other text in the template - if you don’t have an answer for a question, leave it blank but don’t edit the question text.

Your post will be removed if you do not follow the above instructions.

#Camera Recommendation Form

##Budget
{Add your budget here.}
{Please specify your local currency!}

##What are you using it for?
{describe your use case for your camera.}
{tip: link to some content or videos}
{that are similar to what you want}
{to create.}

##How long do you need to record for?
{Recoding time is a limiting factor}
{for many cameras!}

##What equipment do you already have?
{Knowing what you’re used to}
{will help you get better advice.}
{Sometimes a new camera isn’t}
{the best way to improve your}
{results, and your money would}
{be better invested elsewhere}

##What software do you edit in?
{pro cameras often require pro}
{software to work with their footage.}

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{please add any other notes}
{or comments that you think}
{are relevant here.}

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^(Thanks Reddit for making it almost impossible to copy text in the official app...)