I am cameraman for my whole life ... and what you are talking about video cameras Sir, it makes a perfect common sense to me, just because of: *- overheating free* *- ergonomics* *- functions designated to make video films* *- akcessories* *- working comfort* - etc.

This guy is freaking cool. The world needs more people like you.

Amazing video. I can only imagine what a nightmare it must have been swapping out all of those cameras/lenses/batteries/SD cards, and all the footage. I've never seen so many camera/lens combos in one video. My biggest takeaway from watching this is that you can get the same shot with any camera and lens combo- the only difference will be sharpness and amount of bokeh. Every shot looked the same, colorgrade, composition, etc. Pretty cool :)

Finally someone giving the Camcorders some love.

As a dedicated photographer that honestly wishes companies would sell lower priced non-video still photography cameras. Your intro hits the nail on the head. Camcorders are ergonomic for video recording. I want to get into cinematography and the idea of holding a Dslr or mirrorless camera seems so cumbersome. I'm here to learn how to choose an entry level camcorder.

I take it he could talk about cameras all day. You could tell he really enjoys this art

Those Sony VG bodies have the best ergonomics, and are such a joy to use. I remember renting a few when they first hit the market for some pick-up shots. After years of shouldering heavy professional cams, I fell in love with the size and weight. If Sony put a current sensor with a 10-bit codec in those bodies, I would buy one immediately. Please, Sony. Bring the VG series back!

Watching this video 3 years after this was made still the information is very much relevant on how one should approach selecting equipment. You know what shines in this video .... the passion of the creator and sharing knowledge. Simple explanation and from heart. Thank you !

One of the finest videos out of hundreds I've looked at trying to make decisions on video gear from an old-school pro-photographer? Kudos Markus!

YT "randomly" suggested me this video this afternoon sometime. I saw about 8 of your past videos already and all I can say is: you brought the photography teaching to another level here on YT. Fun, relaxed and PRO! Superb!

I really do love how you just show us the quality of each camera or lens very quickly and smoothly on screen without all the talk talk talking. As they say a picture speaks a thousand words. Also the I love how you do the giveaway asking people to not send multiple begging letters etc.

I've never been as interested in video cameras as I am after coming across your channel. It's great to see your enthusiasm for your interest and learn from your experience.

I'm not that interested by video shooting but your so sparkingly alive it's a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep going.

"Give-a-way"???? I"m floored. I've come across two channels that just give stuff away. I am a 60 year old Canadian who feels like he's stuck in life but... well... "tries", I guess is the word. I've never BEEN hardly anywhere except that I moved to Michigan. I'd LOVE to live THERE for a tiny while! Anyway. I'm FASCINATED by your videos. THANK YOU FOR DOING THEM! I used to work at camera stores when I was a young man back in Canada. I'm only now trying to edge into video. LOTS more to learn! I have a LOT of experience in "photography" and I guess that helps. I was suffering from a health issue that made it so I could hardly carry a Nikon with a 300mm lens around my neck without dealing with a lot of pain. BUT photography is part of the healing, isn't it??? And now, things are looking up and the health is returning. Anyway, I'm yammering on. Thank you for your wisdom and suggestions. Do you have a camera STORE or something? I can't begin to imagine just COLLECTING all that cool gear, otherwise! Cheers! :-)

Hey Markus! I really love your concept of "doing your best or what you can with what you have". I also love the fact that you always come up with unusual and cheap ways ot shooting amazing videos or pictures with creative ideas/ material. I do really learn and appreciate your videos.....

You are seriously the best video content dude on KZfaq hands down. Extremely knowledgeable,with accurate details. Lots of industry experience. Much respect.

Thank you! This was fun to watch as well as being informative and well produced. I assumed I would not make it through the whole video, but I didn't even look at the time until I was about 23 mins in.

I remember when Vegan Gains lent me his VG900. I almost bought it, but people preferred my little Canon G7X lol. I wish they would update that line!

every time i watch one of these comparison videos i cant stop thinking on how much work do you put in these videos and dont even monetize them.. just thanks dude

I am just getting into video/vlogging/ and edit. The information, knowledge and wisdom you share, is not taken for granted!! Your energy is outstanding. I am definitely a faithful student, wanting to learn more from you. Stay cool man.

Finally someone mentions the Sony VG series I still have my VG20 and VG900 great cameras I think those cameras were a hidden gem ........ they are so lightweight still being a camcorder great for cinematography.

This video gave me goose bumps its like I watched 1000 videos compile into one. This guy is simply amazing. Officially the best.

Well done Marcus! You’re one cool guy and thank you for helping out a local creator Kasey (Camera Conspiracies). I’ve never met Kasey but your generosity.was so good for him. All that you do for so many people makes you a real stand up guy!! 👍

You've explained in a few minutes what I've been trying to understand for years. I appreciate all you do!

Thank you so Markus! These what I have been looking for. I love camcorders like this because they are made for video and they have great microphones too.

Loving this video...am a DSLR user but I love how he narrates about the camcorder...I should get one....🎥🇰🇪 All the way from Nairobi Kenya (Africa)

I appreciate these videos so much Markus. As a person who is just starting in streaming live community events here in Hawaii, I've found a lot of your tips very practical and useful. I can't find this anywhere else. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your channel. It does not go unnoticed brother. Mahalo nui

I am an aspiring filmmaker/photographer, no matter what platform. I really ,really enjoy watching your video tutorials etc. You are so full of energy and kindness, I know you probably have a really busy schedule, but to take time out of your day to inform the masses really goes to show your love for photography and film, but also people in general. Thank you so much for not only giving me hope as well as inspiring me, but also teaching each and every one of us that you don't have to be a millionaire to have fun filming as well as taking pictures.... In short the sky's the limit.... I look forward to watching many many more of your videos! Peace and love to you and yours.,. BTW " Happy turkey day!"

Haha Markus that rant on the last bit! I actually watched this from start to end and thoroughly enjoyed it! Too bad you don't send to Germany. It's half past midnight.

The amount of equipment you have is extremely impressive, Markus.

Dude...you gave away more in information than any camcorder could provide! Thanks for an incredible video!

I just discovered you. Thank you so much for this amazing content! It’s so rare I find someone that actually owns and uses all of these cameras. You are amazing. Please keep up the great work!

Haven't really had the ability to leave comments before because I usually watch on Apple TV or X-Box. Wanted to take the time to say that MarkusPix is awesome and I appreciate what you do. You have one of the best channels in all of KZfaq (sorry Kasey). Keep up the great content, it's so informative and entertaining.

Hey Markus so I have to add my feedback. I found you about 2 weeks ago after a lot of youtube research on how vlogs are presented. By far you have the best quality recorded videos out there. Your expalnation is detailed and rich and to do this on multipul cameras is a lot of patience and hard work. Your clear precise and understand the technology YOU ARE the point reference on recording on the internet today! 4K yeah if people understand how many factors of recording out-way just to have 4K to get that better result they probably would buy the perfect camera if they just listend to your advice. I only have 450 in my budget so I wil get the Panasonic V800K recommended in your last camcorder video, with an understanding that most people as yet dont have a 4K TV. As YOU said its all recommendations in a budget, and dont just buy it becuase it says 4k. I have spent weeks understanding, resolution, night filming (Thermal), aperture, ISO , Light and megapixels as a technology. Compared with all available functions and options, not to mention O.I.S and gimbals. Thanks for another WONDERFUL Video. & No not interested in your give away. You gave me so much already. Everytime I wil use the camcorder YOU will be on my mind! Thanks for saving me a load of hassle & wasted money!

Came across this channel a week ago. I love camcorders for making videos. I own a Panasonic TM 900. I think it's a great camcorder but it has a small sensor so I can't get that blurred bokeh background. After watching your review I decided that the Sony Nex VG30 was the camcorder for me. I found one for 600 bucks on e-bay and it lappeared to be in very good condition so I purchased it. I'm looking forward to making beautiful videos with it that have that awesome blurred background and a more professional cinematic ambience. Thanks for sharing your love and knowledge of photography with those of us who love to create videos and beautiful pictures. Your perspective on photography is fresh, unique and most of all practical. Much needed as there are too many choices to make a decision based on features alone. I want a camera or camcorder that will be timeless and have value to me for many years to come.

This video is just what I needed, right on the money. I have two small channels and I began my KZfaq journey using camcorders. I have recently tried to use a DSLR for video but I just don't like it, it's too much hassle. I am so glad I came across this video, really, really loved it. Thank you!!!!!

Binge watching.....you might just be my new favorite camera tech guy 👍😁

great stuff here.... I really like the info that you are giving us..... is like nobody talk about a diferent way to get a good footage, and you give us answers.... I think that cameras like the canon XC10 are so much better that dslr for video, and the same with all the cameras that you show us today..... very big thanks....

I've been on the DSLR train for a while. It wasn't until I realized the limits of it while working on a lecture program that I started looking for dedicated video. I dig your passion man, you picked up a new sub!

I use Panasonic G7 and go pro 8 right now. I live in Wyoming and my cameras over heat all the time in the summer. You have sold me big time on camcorders. I thought you were crazy at first , but then saw just pure passion. I want a JVC LS300 real bad now.

I can't have your giveaways 'cause I'm Italian, but I really enjoy watching your videos and passion

Markus is a practical content creator with a sensible point of view. I can't afford a big cinema rig and he understands the average professional creator's budget.

Hey Markus, great review and I appreciate your coverage and input. You show that they aren’t always thinking about functionality when they lay these out. Such a thorough channel. Everyone is sleeping on your videos!

I love to watch the whole videos, first to learn new things regarding the subject matter and then to watch Markus talk about all the things not to do in regards to trying to get free stuff. priceless.. Great Video Markus

Just straight up honest opinion from a guy who knows that he's talking about. Great content! 👏💯

This guy is simply amazing....doing a good job.

A year ago I added a comment to this video. I have made nearly 100 KZfaq videos since that comment. I have grown to appreciate your ideas about smaller, lighter and easier. I certainly don't want a camera with all the XLR stuff on the handle, or a camera rigged out to look like I am shooting a remake of Ben Hur. When you are actually out shooting, you learn to appreciate the MarcusPix way of doing it. I've learned a lot from watching your channel. It's more real than a lot of the super-tech channels. I don't think a lot of these people shoot in the real world. Cheers and Thanks from Saigon

Always great content. I'm always curious why there are so many vloggers out there complaining about DSLR cameras not working very well for video. I see the draw to using the right tool for the right project.

Amazing video thanks!

This was a great video. I think a Sony FS5ii is in my future.

You're my HERO Markus and who I aspire to be like. You're living my dream. Tinkering around and messing with cameras and camcorders is the most enjoyable hobby ever. Thank you for being

I'm just getting into this world and I'm a heavy research guy. I find your video's the most informative from this all. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH

You've got amazing technical knowledge! Keeps me wanting to learn more. Thanks!

I liked how you showed the different lenses in succession, I can’t enter I’m in Australia

This is one video I shall preserve and keep coming back to it again and again. Excellent demos. Thank you so much.

I am all the way in Ghana and I raise awareness on development issues and try to intervene wherever position. Video cameras are my mouthpiece. I really like your way of presentation. You just inspired me. I love photography.

You can also be happy with a G85 or a Sony 6600 and a nice sharp lens. Maybe add a metabones. These are nice cameras, but some of them are pretty old by now.

You look like a cross of Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. Awesome.

Okay so it's going to be a while before I can spend this much on a video camera, but I'm saving this video so that I can come back to it. The choices and the explanations you give of each are so informative and enjoyable. Great content, thank you so much.

Just found you. Don’t know what took me so long to find your channel. Subbed, liked, and now commented. Wonderful in depth real-world coverage of the subject matter. Thanks!

jesus, so many tripods love it! I would love a VG900, too bad I live in Europe lol

The mere fact that you said, *SSD stands for Solid State Drive,* made me leave a comment and thumbs UP this awesome video. Reason being that a lot of content creators may presume or think the viewers watching their content should know these technical/acronym terms. With this booming generation and KZfaq being an amazing platform/outlet to teach and learn, I feel one should think about the audience you are catering to always. You may have a new buddy viewer as old as 65 or as young as 11 that is interested in getting into videography or photography, whether as a hobby or deep interest and those technical terms may be unfamiliar to them, so I feel it really helps to keep the teacher/student mindset as a content creator. Great job!!

Just bought a vg-30. I'm very pleased with the quality and ergonomics of the package! Thanks M!

When it comes to videos I was looking for when looking to update my stream camera I really wish I found this video a lot sooner when I was buying cameras and lenses because this really opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities that I didn't know existed. So in-depth and lots of details and lots of professional quality, wish I found it sooner.

The well known documentary Marcy Made about DeHaven Irby, who was Jay-Z’s mentor, is filmed entirely with the JVC-GYLS300. The movie looked really good. The JVC is an awesome buy!

This is an amazing breakdown. I shoot stills with an a6000 and a7ii, but I always imagined that these cameras would break the bank. Could you tell us your lighting setup? It's incredibly balanced!

I love your enthusiasm and straight talking, very refreshing. Thank you 😊 UK

This is why you should not quit. This is inspiring and motivating. No more excuses. I'm going to get something like this and start filming.

excellent job, something interesting without pretentious or idiotic presentation.

Those who complain about the cost of cameras for youtubing vlogging and Etc, most of them have an $800 iPhone in their pockets trying to keep up when they are actually broke trying to impress others.

Thank you Markus. I watched the whole way through, almost got tempted by some of the discontinued ones along the way. Then you ended up with the FS5 ii, which I have on my short list for my next camcorder. Love you enthusiasm for it. The big thing that makes me hesitate, that you don’t mention, is how much money you have to spend on lenses. Especially fast zooms. They cost way more than the camera body. If you have any glass already, that will make it a lot easier to adopt a removable lens large sensor (probably Super 35) camera, Well worth watching and love your commentary. Regards from Australia.

this is one of the best channels in youtube...don't get tired in any minute...so much important information and great fortmat

I saw this video when it came out. They are amazing but my budget is like a third of those lol. I am more like in the 200 to 300 dollar range is there something for the little guy? Got to start somewhere thank you for all your videos I have learned so much.

M.P. ……………..I don't want anything !!!! but THANKS FOR GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!

A big greeting from Italy, finally a video where reasoned things are said and not a video made to make visualization numbers saying a large amount of useless things. I have been a photo / cine operator for 25 years and I can say that if you want to be a serious professional for videos you use a video camera and a reflex for photos. Everything else is marketing to sell useless things to useless people. Bravo, keep it up, a hug.

You are my teacher when I have time I open your channel and listen to you. Wonderful, learning this way. Thank you for that.

I'm at a stage in my life where I'm going to jump in blind with no idea how to operate a camera or shoot film cinematography. The will is burning inside to create. Wish me dumb luck fam. 🤞

“What kind of camcorder are you after?” Mark: Yes.

Just discovered you. Love the look and style of your videos. THANK YOU SO MUCH for clarifying all of this for me. Looking forward to seeing a lot more of what you do in the future.

Hard working review - I’ve got a Sony VG900 and it was great to see you test the next upgrade, the Sony FS5ii.

Maybe you should bring up bit rate because that's something that really matters when it comes to video cameras

3:03 wait a sec. this ain't a DSLR

This is very cool. I ended up buying a camcorder after decades because of your videos. The benefits are so much better. I thought I needed a new m50 but I really needed a tiny Sony cx110. Thank you

I think I just found my camera guru. I really like your presentation style, Markus. Just the facts. No BS. Great video. I have subscribed.

This video looks straight out of 2007. I love it

8:50 - you're welcome lol

I'm a former professional still photographer Canon guy who after many years is coming out of retirement and stepping into a new world. It's overwhelming. Your videos are very helpful Markus, Thank you.

The engineers should be talking to you. Lots of good ideas for improvements and an honesty about issues. Love it.

18:55 what? I didn't know that the LS300 could record prores to an SD card

Very enjoyable video, Markus. Thanks for putting that together - love your tone and enthusiasm. I have owned a JVC LS300 for a couple of years and am grateful in a way it remained unfashionable because it kept the price low. It's been a very reliable workhorse for me with lots of corporate-type filming. I had even not used the live stream to KZfaq function until recently but that is incredibly useful to have that built into the camera - no hardware needed to go Live. If you own the camera and have not tried this out I suggest you do. I put together a clip showing you step by step how to do including full menu walkthrough. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocCbmrl-rd3Jdn0.html

Thanks a lot Markus for all the knowledge you are sharing with no strings attached...

you're the best reviewer on the planet. and I'm not kidding. straight to the point. Will learn a lot.

I've been saying the same thing for years. I was shocked when all these videographers starting using DSLRs for video. If you're using a DSLR for video, you're not a serious video man.

i absolutely agree with this video! photographers all thinking they are cinematographers now... so annoying.

Wow. Just found this channel from a YT suggestion and this guy is amazingly good!!!

i love so much your videos. your videos about the ef-m lineup lens is what i've stuck with this channel. it's so heartwarming. you don't patronise people with less gear. tq markus

wow, you have the best information on cameras on youtube. You are saving people tons of money, thanks

Me and my daughter just watched this and a few of your other videos. Great content and it has made it easier for her, being a new college film student, to decide what equipment to look for and specs. You got a new sub from us!

I just found your channel, and I am so impressed with the pacing and flow of information! These videos are amazing for basically anyone interested in video production. I'm also so sad to hear about the part where you start to wonder if people are following you for other reasons than the quality of your work. To that I say: No way. I can't believe that. People must be here for your knowledge, enthusiasm and superbly shot and edited videos. Sincerely, random follower from Norway.

Thank you for taking the time to teach us about so many great cameras, and the difference between shooting with dslr vs camcorder, and also the difference that a nice lens can make. Your attention to detail is OCD level, which is perfect for me. Im looking for my first camcorder for making better KZfaq vids... 4 camera angles, lighting, external audio, the whole shebang. So details really help me to know how to get (for instance) that blacked out or vignette look behind the subject. Honestly I believe that with your vision, you could shoot a full length film with a baby cam, and make us think it was a 4k shot. (That would be epic...just sayin) Im DIGGING your content and enthusiasm. Please keep making these. .....You've earned a new subscriber. Thanks again.