You can buy canon 60d for 200 usd, a zoom lens for 150 usd and a portrait 50mm f1.8 canon lens for 100 usd and have a nice camera setup for 500 usd

That unboxing on something unrelated kept me watching the whole video👌

Cameras are like DATING.. Lenses are like Marriage.. 💍 Glass is the actual investment.

Phones aren't catching up with even entry level DSLRs from 12 years ago for another 12 years (if that) you're definitely well beyond fine if you get a 500 dollar camera- the most important thing is your lens

$500 is absolutely enough to buy a camera and get started in photography.

i use a canon m50 mark 2 with a EFm 22mm lens (f/2) and Cinestyle Technicolor as default color settings on my cam, beside the fact that it records "only" 1080p (or 4k cropped) i love the results from that cam! many think its a much more expensive camera and i paid around 600 bucks for Camera Body + Stock lens + the 22mm

I still use my old 5D Mark II I got back in 2008, mainly for nature and landscape photography, but it's paired with $3000-$6000 glass. A new body for let's say $5000-$6000 would make zero sense for me, you wouldn't be able to spot the difference unless you are really pixel-peeping. If you're starting out, just buy a used 5D Mark II or a III for $300-$500 and then invest in high quality glass instead.

Canon 1D MK III or MKIV are pretty awesome budget pro bodies, I had a 1D MK II and it was awesome! Pretty much an pro body series from like 10 yrs ago still hold up and are budget friendly now

bought a used 200D that came with a kit lens and a sigma 70-300 for less than 400 bucks, does everything i need and more

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At this point, I only come on KZfaq to watch your videos :) Amazing content

You'll be blown away by how many great deals are there in used market, sometimes with whole setup and lenses and stuff from people that upgraded to something newer. 500 usd is not just enough, it's a great starting point, just look for those type of deals. you'll be set from the start.

My disclaimer to this would be that one of the cameras I own is a 12 year old Canon T2i - 18 MP camera with a 12 year old EF-L 24-105 lens that takes amazing pictures , sometimes technology is years ahead of it’s time and becomes timeless. Professional photographers from the late 90 s would kill for this camera.

I am a young photographer and I have a Fuji X-E2 and I love it. It is very sharp and has good colors

Think that 500 dollars is an investment in your photography skills, even tho a very cheap camera you will have a real camera on your hand that will he a step up of Smartphones not in image quality but the feel and the setting of a câmera. If you spend enough time with that and still like your little hobby, now will be the time that you can invest more in more expensive camera/ lens

You never recommend a camera jjust talk talk talk

I have a t3i and 3 lenses: EFS 18-55 kit, EF 50mm 1.8, EFS 55-250mm. Everything together must have cost around BRL 2,000 (a used iphone 12 pro here costs around BRL 4,000). I'm sure that not even new IPhones beat photos well taken with the t3i. Of course, there are several features where smartphones take advantage, dynamic range (auto stack in fact), but definitely not in image quality, the size of the sensor and the quality of the lenses are incomparable.

I agree with him 100%. As an entry it might get you started, but I only started to really enjoy shooting after getting a good camera. Get a 20+MP body and use the remainder of the budget on a fast lens.

I got a brand new rebel T7 with 2 lenses and a case on sale for $400 at Walmart they still have the same model as a kit for 599. I’ve taken amazing photos with it, I even did my sisters wedding photography because her photographer bailed the night before and everyone was amazed. this camera is now about 4 years old and still kicks ass! I like that I can sync my photos to my smart phone right away, that paired with adobe light room premium I can bang out albums quickly. The real tip to photography is taking the time to snap the perfect picture so you don’t waste as much time cleaning up sloppy work during the edit process. I’m just a hobby photographer so take what I say with a grain of salt lol.

I wish you would explain what makes a lens high quality

You can also get started with film like me, then be forever in love with it

I bought my sony A6000 for 350 new with kit lens. And now i bought myself a well needed prime lens the sony 50mm 1.8 oss great lens ☺️

Can you do a video about how the check the quality of used camera and what we need to check when we buy used camera

I have never paid more than $800 for a used "new to me" Camera. I would say with $1k you can get a good Pro level DSLR for around $500 and then look at a few used fast primes. If I had to start over today with zero gear, I would look at a older DSLR like a Nikon D700 or a Canon 5D Mk1 then get a prime 35mm or 50mm but try to get a f/1.8 or lower. Then save for a 85m 1.4 to have a good setup for normal use cases.

This is silly. Cop a fujifilm xt20 and used 35mm f2. You’re ready to tackle most things!

Sorry but don’t agree, I think that a camera wil nearly always top a smartphone. A recommendation for these prices are: Fuji X100S, Sony a6000 plus sigma 30 f1.4, canon 1d mark 3 + 50mm 1.8, all of these are great

bought an oldish canon m10 for 150$. Still a way noticeable difference from my iphone. Even older cameras, theres simply something about the cameres that smartphones cant replicate

I lucked out on a Sony a6000 with a Sigma 16mm f1.4 and an appropriately sized bag, all for 500 bucks for a first camera, I’d call that a great deal. I’m getting a 56mm lens next month for portraits, but the 16mm was a nice little challenge for learning somewhat unnatural compositions (for the portraits I’d preferably shoot)

Just bought a refurbished Canon Rebel T7, came with the kit lens 18-55mm. Also bought a longer lens for it: EF 75-300mm. My total was just under $300 usd. I would assume it’s fine for a starter camera and I can learn basic settings and how they effect image quality.

Buy a 5DMKII. I still have it and love it. You are welcomed.

As someone who has been buying/selling cameras the past 10 years, I'd say he's not entirely wrong but also not completely right either! Dont buy into the idea that you need expensive gear! You can get an older Canon SL2 or T7 to get you started on your photo/video journey and still be leagues waaaay ahead than when I started with an older Canon t2i!

Canon 800d + 17-55 is a heavenly good budget set up

A good choice of a lens to buy if you have a low budget is to get a Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. Its an amazing lens for the money, and makes even the most mediocre camera really level up in image quality.

what you lack in a smartphone is manual modes such as aperture, and shutter speeds, ISO, etc...

And this is why I got back into film rather than digital. I bought a professional canon SLR film body used for 50 bucks. Then I bought a couple of Sigma prime lenses and some film, totalling less than 1000. Great thing is one day I can switch up to a digital body and the lenses will be compatible!

The thing is DSLR cameras go around 700 bucks for the body but then if you’re looking for lens you’re paying upwards from $5000 all the way up to probably around like 10 thousand or more depending on what kind of lens. Plus depending what your doing like video or photography. Like rode pro mic goes for around 300 and that first gen, second gen costs even more. The tile rode mic costs 300 for one tile, plus transmitter that goes onto the camera around 500. So if you first starting I just recommend you use your phone to start off with

Got a Nikon d800 with 50mm 1,8 in very good condition for 380€ (used). Same fantastic image quality as a a7iv, so just be patient and scout for good deals (and pick them up in person)

I have a Canon Rebel T6i, STILL takes way better photos than my iPhone 14 Pro Max, but recording video goes to my iPhone.

What camera are you using for the video and what lens

Nah my 60d or d40 with a 50 1.4 can still smoke any phone camera out there

Believe me, 500€ lets u bring home a canon 5D Mark II with Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM and it's a big improvement over any smartphone. Update: Just checked, 500 was in 2021. Now it's like 350

M50 mk2 or Sony A6000 with nifty 50. Perfect starter cameras and could be had for less than $500

A 5D mark ii with an 85mm f1.8 and a pair of speedlights made me a good living in 2021 and 2022. The body + lens was around $500. If a camera was used for the highest levels of professional work after 2008ish, it is still a top tier camera today. Even the original 5D can be used in certain genres and hold its own against modern cameras, so long as you're using good glass and have quality light.

$500 is more than enough to start with. Good lens is 80% of your success. I’ve started with $20 DSLR and $50 lens. Now, it’s like a addiction. I’m checking used market almost every day :D Recently I bought $150 Fuji X-T1 and $90 XC 16-50. They aren’t in the best shape, but visual look does not affect functionality. That Fuji is just… awesome. With vintage manual lenses, it’s like shooting analog.

i got my canon 200D MK1 for $560 AUD (roughly $370 USD) and a canon 50mm f1.8 for $100, that left me with enough to buy an SD card and an extra battery (knockoff brand of course) all new. just wait for EOFY or for new models to be released

What camera would you suggest to use for getting started back into making music videos & promos for small businesses?

And the last video of yours that popped up said just use your phone and invest in lighting.

bought a used 6d and 50mm 1.8 stm for 380 dollars. so happy with it.

A 5D Mark iii with a 50mm lens will cost less than $500 in the used market, and I'll never listen to anyone who says it's not better than a smartphone.

I got a canon 2000D with the 18-55m lens for around £350 then a 75-300mm lens off ebay for £50. Not the greatest camera but still gets the job done and im only just beginning

things to look for when it comes to a pro camera for cheap : - kinda reliable autofocus, not the most important things but can save you a lot of headacahes - good battery life, or if not, easy to get and cheap replacement batteries. Even better if the camera has a vertical grip option - good lens lineup that would allow to grow. You could start off with a kit lens, then go on more expensive zooms and prime lenses as you start earning money with it - either dual SD slots, or one larger port like CF or XQD (not likely that one). CF cards have a lower failure rate than SDs that are cheaper, and even then SD failure is not that common. So make sure you can get either double storage (like dual SD, one SD+ one CF) or a more reliable strorage format (CF or CF express / XQD) - weather sealing depending on what you do. Might not be of extreme importance, but a weather sealed camera generally means that extra care has been taken for the design, and you might end up with a more durable camera overall - decent ergonomics that fit your hand. That is very personal taste, but try to get a camera that is comfortable to hold, even with bigger lenses (that will probably be achieved with a larger grip) For those wondering what kind of cameras could fit those criteria there is no secret method : get second hand, preferably cameras that have a few years in them already that's where you'll be able to maximize the performance you get for the money. On top of my mind, there is a few options that comes to mind : Nikon D7100 (or D7000 if you're broke), Nikon D300S, Nikon D700, Nikon D800, Canon 5D2 and 5D3, Canon 7D2, Fujifilm X-T2, Fujifilm X-H1

Unless your a cheapo like me and buys the baseline samsung phones for $200 which have trash cameras. Just bought a used a6000 for 500 canadian and I'm loving it so far.

I have a cannon t7 with a 18-55mm lens and it works great as a beginner camera

Ur the best bro🎉

I'd say the biggest difference between phone camera and DSLR/mirrorless camera is sensor size. There's just a physical limit to how big of a sensor you can cram into a phone before it gets excessively bulky. Nezt after that would be the lens / the ability to change lenses.

Used Nikon D750 $750 a used sigma 24-70 $900ish camera and you got a pretty good set up

Cannon 5d mk iv only has 30.4 megapixels, while the new phones on the market have 100+ megapixel cameras, the difference, sensor size and lenses are smaller, that's why phone cameras have not replaced full cameras

imo saving a bit for new entry level camera is better than buying used. something like ZV-1 and M50 Mark is faaaar better than a smartphone for vlogging/photography but they aint $500

This is a ridiculous comparison because of the lens in a cellphone. Those three little circular lenses are going to do the same as a full frame camera lens that weighs 3 lbs and has 6 elements? Really? Just say you can’t tell the difference. That I would believe.

I got the Nikon d3400 stock lens and 70-300mm lens for $200 on fb market, I had to negotiate but its possible to get a decent camera set for less

Bought my first camera (Canon 70d) with a kit lens for $400 in 2019. Used it to learn how to take photos, exposure triangle, composition etc. Then used it to do some professional work, bought some nicer lenses, then once i started to make real money I bought nice lenses. Don't worry about how nice your camera is if you are just learning, a dslr from 2008 that you buy for $100 bucks will teach you the basics about photography, and even get you some smaller jobs, things like grad photos. Once you learn the basics, and know you're going to stick with it, that's when I would worry about getting a better camera. And remember, nicer lenses are always better than nicer cameras. You can have 20/20 vision, but if you put on sunglasses covered in dirt and scratches, you won't be able to see a thing.

I snatched a 5D mk2 for 250 and i am happy with it so far

How did you start all this journey ?

I got a canon 70d with a 17-70 sigma lens and a 50mm 1.8 sigma for 300 dollars, no phone comes close to the results i get from a now 12 year old camera, 500 is more then enough

Used Canon M50 and the Sigma 30mm or Sigma 16mm will get you some pro results on a budget of about $600

Cannon 5D mii or iii are 300-$500 used. That plus a 50mm f1.8 STM ($100) is a good deal. You can do professional work with that but even if you won’t be doing pro stuff, I’d recommend that as a starting camera if you’re only planning to do photos.

My first was the Canon EOS Rebel t100 with a used 75-300 m that was 500 in total

Buy an R5 as long as you have room on your credit card. Invest in a versatile lens. Rent it out as a “kit” for $350 a day. Pay it off in a month

My camera is 22 years old lmao still happy about it when i get better ill upgrade for now ill just buy other lense and filters

I picked up a 70d with bag, the stock 35-55mm lens, 2 batteries, a remote, a bag, a mobile and wall charger for $600 about… almost 8-9 years ago… I feel old lolol

The Pentax X90 is a gr8 budget cam. Dont need lenses and have alot of customisation and stuff. Recommended for beginners

I just bought an EOS 7D used, from B&H, for $230, and I'm stoked.

Nice ❤

i bought my camera (canon t2i) for $69 on mpb and i mostly use the canon 50mm f1.8 (around $84). thats an $160 setup and i still havent hit the slill ceiling for it. obviously my setup probably isnt good if were to do photography professionally but ive done some unpaid shoots for people and its gone well.

Did you answer the question? The crescendo was the little mounts 😂😂😂. So is $500 enough?!

You can buy a canon eos rebel T5/T5i/T7/T7i and you are going to have a very good starter camera

Disagree. I got a m50,kit lens and a 50mm for 500$ . It's wayyyy better than a smartphone camera at that range. Even better than top end phones. Even a 1500d would be better but in terms of video,unless it's an m50 or another can with similar specs,yeah-the phone takes the w

Canon EOS 2000D comes with a 18/55mm lens and costs less than 500€ in Amazon

I have the camera Canon 4000d I love it i bought second hand in brand new condition 170 euros i love it!!!

The biggest difference isn’t just the quality of the lens. Sensor size is incredibly important

I know it's a little more but I'm going for the Sony a6500. And a couple of nice sigma lenses

i buy cameras from thrift stores, and yard sales for only $0.50 to $10 and they r the best cemeras!

I'm from NZ so you do the math I spent 380 on a Canon 60D with a 300to 700 mm lense in the used market if it's in pristine condition. Won't know how much that is in eagle dollers but in nzD that's a good deal I reckon

Facts I bought a r50 and then I saved and bought a 24-105mm L version lens for $700 used but still it’s a big investment

I bought a 2nd hand Canon 70d with a 18-135mm lens for 275. Looking to add a telephoto and a ultrawide lena later down the line, but there is a huge difference with a DSLR and your phone camera, even if the body is 10 years old. I have a Iphone 14 pro and there are massive differences… the only thing i can say is better is videorecording on a phone

I’m starting out with a canon rebel t6 with the 18-55 lens from a kit

I got a 5d mk2 and a 70-200mm f/2.8 for a little under $500

I have a eos2000d and a s22 ultra, if you take pictures you see a really big difference

He is not lying I brought a powershot x540 cannon and when I got it it was cool till I realize I need better quality it’s good quality n pictures it’s just NOT 4K

I wanna get a 4k back up camera and im probably gonna get one of those dji gimbal camera because i don't wanna deal get a gimbal and suit

What lens should I use for my cannon m50 mark 2 ? I do basketball content

I spent 300 on a Sony a600 with the kit 16-50mm zoom lens, charger spare batteries even an sd card, obviously not a professional setup but definitely a lot better than a phone. Unless you want to use it professionally you definitely don’t need to spend over 500

I recently got a canon EOS r for 400 dollars off offerup and it came with a 24-105mm f4.0 along with a 128gb sd card

Bought my 5D Mark III for under $500, slap a 50mm f/1.8 on thats around $90 dollars and youve got a solid kit for right around $500

I snagged a good ass deal for a Sony a6000 but it had a fisheye lens I got it for 200 but after feels and shipping 260 not bad jus gotta get a kit lens out of pocked like 350-400 not bad and it’s so nice

Looking for some recommendations on what DSLR camera go for an Lenses be best for short an a long range. Be used for Air Shows like the Royal International Air Tattoo. Fishing. An Special Occasion (Family) Been said to look at this. Canon mark 5D mark iii Canon mark 7D ii Canon RP Or would u recommend any others What Lenses would be best to go with for short an long ranges ??

I bought a 10mp Canon xti, and its pictures are better than my pixel 6. Granted, that's with post processing, but the pixels do a ton of that anyway. It was only $26 with a $30 100-300mm lens for a total of 70 something with shipping.

Is a Canon 700D and a 55-250mm stm a good starter camera?

I‘m good with my film cameras. Spent just about 500€ on 6 Super 8 cams (4 working), three 35mm (2 working), 1 double 8, two Polaroids and one medium format cam also add to that all equipment needed to develop Film at home (bw and color). Not trying to flex or anything like that just saying that yes 500€ can be enough for one modern cam or all I’ve listed and gotta tell you it’s really fun. Obviously there’s Film that needs to be bought but let’s say as an one time investment it’s cheaper to buy some film cams at thrift stores and such.

If someone wants to get started have have budget of 500-500$ inr 40k to 45k get a sony mirrorless body and adapt with a vintage lens like helios or takumar.