New To Photography? Don't Sleep On These Bargain Cameras!

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For less than $300, one of these interchangeable lens cameras could be the perfect starter photography camera for anyone looking to start their photography career or hobby. With 5 different cameras to pick from, there's bound to be something to suit a variety of needs and preferences, including a mixture of mirrorless cameras and D-SLRs.
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@jeffreyand 2 ай бұрын

I loved hearing you talk glowingly about the Nikon D7100. I shoot with a Z8 and D850. The D7100 has been a stout backup. If an innate photograph is extraordinary, the D7100 will not diminish it.

@nicolasguillenc 2 ай бұрын

Olympus are SO underrated. Weather sealing, ibis, touch screen... so many features that are more premium except for the sensor size. Last time I checked the glass wasn't as affordable as I thought though.

@iarosnaps 2 ай бұрын

phone-like image quality, oversaturated and sharpened

@sdrtcacgnrjrc 2 ай бұрын

Sensor size has pros and cons. One big advantage is smaller lens sizes. I have an (even) older Olympus as a second camera and my main camera is m43 as well. I recently bought the Peak Design 3 litre sling and I fit the two cameras and four lenses in it - two primes, two zooms. It's advertised for one camera and two smaller lenses

@stephenbrasure4331 2 ай бұрын

The images shared were processed via a preset and shouldn't be used to evaluate the image quality of the camera. The Olympus M1 is a very good camera and takes excellent images.

@masodef84 2 ай бұрын

The mobile app is really good too. It's really easy to use and very responsive

@iarosnaps 2 ай бұрын

@@stephenbrasure4331 I didn't say anything about post processed images, I just know how Olympus shoots SOOC in JPEG

@AdrianIII 2 ай бұрын

Every video I see headlining UNDER $XXX, I find the actual prices on eBay are at least 2X $XXX, sometimes even more.

@chillbeatz6805 28 күн бұрын

I've seen a 7100 for like 150$

@thepirateshoots 3 күн бұрын

😢😢😢

@matthuck378 Ай бұрын

What matters the most is what system you want to buy into and what is the upgrade path. Canon, NIkon, Sony, Olympus, Fuji, are all good...And all are leaning into "content creation" over "art" these days too.

@brendanweldon9410 2 ай бұрын

Good video... I would also include the Olympus OMD EM10 mk2, very small and great features.... Also the Olympus EM1, as a professional grade camera has a magnesium body, in camera focus stacking and very cheap accesories like a battery grip, even though I have for more modern cameras it is still the first camera I pick up when going out.

@GT-hk8dy 2 ай бұрын

Love Olympus and micro 4/3. Idk why they're so much more fun to use!

@RalphUrmel 2 ай бұрын

I recently got a good as new Samsung NX300 with the 16-50mm powerzoom lens and I really enjoy it. A fun little snapper and relatively compact and I like colours this samsung produces! Nice to mix it up with my Olympus EM5 Mark II and Lumix LX100 which are great to use with their great tactile controls but sometimes it's nice to have something as basic as the NX300.

@unbroken1010 2 ай бұрын

I like it but the dial is flimsy and the screen is delicate

@thedarkslide 2 ай бұрын

Ever since I have been using a shift lens with an adapter that moves the sensor behind the lens but not the lens, my panorama image always stitch together seamlessly.

@null0byte 2 ай бұрын

Another benefit of the Nikon D7100 is it has the sprocket that old Nikon autofocus lenses require as they don’t have built-in autofocus motors. I think the D7200 was the last enthusiast Nikon DSLR to include that sprocket. I don’t know when or if it was removed on higher end bodies.

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

D7500 was the one that removed everything, because the D500 had arrived before it and took the flagship spotlight. So having those features would've put the D7500 way too close to it.

@user-gt3zh8xo9h Ай бұрын

On April 10, 2024 MPB sells Lumix DC-G100 well above the price mentioned in this video - 384-414 Euro...

@GLJKins Ай бұрын

That's because they work with youtube channels to stir up sells. After they get a channel to mention their store and cameras, they raise the prices. I've been watching this for years.

@PixelSheep Ай бұрын

I'm currently using my Lumix G-81 as I'm starting to get back into video and photography - even though I'm constantly fighting the thoughts that I'm too late being almost 26 right now - i surely want to follow my passion and someday make a living from doing videography

@BogdanAriasu 26 күн бұрын

I, myself, own a Fuji x-t20, is around 400-450 euros, the camera works great and is extremely fun to shoot if you want a more tactile experience (I consider that the results are not the only important thing in photography, enjoying the process is a huge part of it). Let's not forget about the fuji film simulations, the colors are gorgeous, I mainly shoot jpegs. The lenses, I think are a bit more expensive than sony or canon ones (didn't do a lot of research on this topic)

@stub8213 2 ай бұрын

I added the G100 to my MFT cameras last year, got a great deal on a brand new one with the tiny kit lens. I really like it for how light and compact it is and it’s perfect for daytime hikes. Lack of IBIS means I still take the GX80 out more, but for well lit situations where you want small and light the G100 is perfect.

@LesFilmsduRegard Ай бұрын

Bravo and smart...

@Neeverseen 2 ай бұрын

The Fuji X-T20 is also around 300 bucks on ebay. Got mine in mint condition with the great 18-55 premium kit lens for 600€. Upgraded from a Sony alpha a6000.

@mustheapocalypse6752 2 ай бұрын

What you think about fuji xt200?

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

Not $300 in the US, anyway. Starts at just about $600. Used Fuji prices have gotten way out of hand, and the cameras aren't worth nearly as much as they're being listed for, as long as you want to use them for more than just TikTok neck jewelry.

@TsujoyiMakotto Ай бұрын

As a beginner, im planning to buy a Canon r50 for my first camera, is it a good or bad idea?

@briandipierro8865 2 ай бұрын

I've been looking at the Lumix G100 for just indoor video with my setup. Just still debating on pulling the trigger on it. I would use my Lumix GX85 but then I'm tied to the app with no flippy screen. I still do love that camera a lot but a coworker knocked it out of my hand with a cane on accident and now I can't charge batteries internally At least he didn't break it. Though my sister did crack my screen within three weeks of owning it. Had it 6 years now and still going though

@johnclarke1319 2 ай бұрын

waded through this, interesting it ended up with the camera i am trying to replace. i think the camera ( D7200 in my case) is great, but you could have said the D7500 that probably being the last of the line. it is the photographer ( me) that sometimes asks too much. and the lack of a really fast 500 mm equivalent lens.

@Strokkkk 10 күн бұрын

I would also suggest Canon M100, in favor of M3, as M100 is bit newer (its lighter, has DIGIC7 processor, Dual Pixel AF), only downside, is has less dials and grip is not great (but you can get around this by buying from ebay a small silicone hand grip, I did that on mine, and it's perfect)

@itsROMPERS... 3 күн бұрын

So if i like two cameras, is there any really practical reason i should prefer apsc over mft? Obviously a larger sensor is "better", but aren't there good lenses available for much cheaper with mft, with mft image quality being pretty acceptable for all but giant enlargements?

@alexmirza5210 2 ай бұрын

I have a D7100 and it has plenty of fast focus points and focus is accurate with nikon brand lenses too. Plus it's quite high dynamic range.

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

The DR on the D7100 was crippled by the banding caused by the Toshiba sensor. I had one, and the next camera I bought was literally the NEX-6. Was amazed by how much better the DR was on it than the D7100. AF was also way more reliable, not having to fine tune lenses just to get them to be usable. NEX-6 worked perfectly with any and every lens from day one. One of the biggest reasons I switched to mirrorless a couple of years later.

@alexmirza5210 Ай бұрын

I do agree that mirrorless system is much more dependable to get focus spot on at all distances. Banding is only a problem at really high isos which I avoid though. Hmm food for thought. I have a nikon Z6 for general purpose use, wish I could have afforded a Z7.

@olafkliemt1145 2 ай бұрын

my pick would be the a5100

@ZekeWeeks 2 ай бұрын

The NEX-6 was my only mirrorless camera for 9 years! Great option where “budget” doesn’t mean “basic”. My mini-review and some tips: PROS: Light and durable! This is all magnesium - many a6*** models use more plastic. Lovely controls and ergonomics Shoots good RAW. PDAF and basic face detection. Nice viewfinder and hood even though resolution is low. CONS: “W” battery life is just OK. High ISO noise looks bad. Buttons not super customizable Best video quality is in AVCHD format (don’t buy this for video.) Picky about USB chargers Loud shutter TIPS: Take advantage of Sony’s older OSS lenses! 16MP doesn’t require 2024 sharpness. Kit lens still not great. 50mm 1.8 OSS is excellent wide open. Make sure the grey control wheel (under PASM knob) functions correctly.

@ZekeWeeks 2 ай бұрын

(I also sold mine to MPB!)

@A1ko_ 26 күн бұрын

I might just be lucky but usually it IS possible to score the a6300 for 300 or around so, if not then you can find the a6000 for under 300 easily, I'd recommend those two over the nex-6

@DavidPeraza3402 2 ай бұрын

Exactly in a month I'm traveling for the first time to Japan... I'm still in awe for the opportunity. I'm looking for a cheap travel camera that can also work in the night (I want some Cyberpunk style pictures). Which one of this cameras could be the best? I'm planning on spending 500 dollars tops. (I also need new outfits haha).

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

NEX-6 has the best image quality, followed by E-M1.1. I've owned both, and they're both great cameras. To the point that I think I want another of one of them. D7100 has better low light ability, but its DR is hampered by heavy banding. Not even the M3 has it as bad, and Canon was known at the time for their constant banding ruining pictures. D7100 is also absoultely massive compared to the rest, as are its lenses. G100 has weird color casts in the shadows to contend with, so I wouldn't suggest it, either.

@jaughnekow 2 ай бұрын

i use a nikon D5600. apart from the annoying autofocus when using the live view, it is an amazing camera but i do wanna upgrade to a sony a7cii. what do you think?

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

I think you should only upgrade if what you're using currently is holding you back in some way and a new camera would solve that problem. But the A7CII is a great camera 👌🏻

@jaughnekow 2 ай бұрын

is it great for stills only? cos that is what i am into. thank you @@TomCalton

@bobamarmstrong 2 ай бұрын

@@jaughnekow the D5600 is really good for stills. Tom Calton gave you the best advice : don't upgrade if the goal is to have only the shinest toy. For stills, the D5600 is way better than most amateurs could expect

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

A7C II is like a nuclear warhead to the D5600's firecracker. The original A7C would be more than enough of an upgrade. Just a little tactical nuke. 😅

@cmartin_ok 24 күн бұрын

Used Olympus E-M1's used to be available in the UK for under £200 a couple of years ago. I know because I bought one. Now they've much more. Effect of videos like this or have i bought an appreciating asset?

@akyerit 2 ай бұрын

When the g100 first came out I didn't t think much of it. But as it turns out it's actually a pretty decent camera especially for it's size etc. The canon m6 is definitely the better version of the m3 albeit a little more expensive ( not by much tho). But the original M and M2 are actually highly capable cameras as well. Some of my best/favorite work I took, was with the OG eos M and M2. And the best part of those models is that you can add Magic Lamtern to them and unlock the cinema cameras from within that have caused a bit of a mega cult following, that, to this day is still being talked about and improved upon

@CallMeRabbitzUSVI 2 ай бұрын

It's a trash camera filled with way too many artificial limitations. That why it dropped from $750 to $300 in a relatively short time. And even at that price I wouldn't get it as there are better things to spend your money on that a gimped camera like the G100

@akyerit 2 ай бұрын

@@CallMeRabbitzUSVI have you actually used it tho? I felt the same way until I actually tried it. And was pleasantly surprised. At 300 it's a phenomenal deal. There isn't much out there at that price point that is as capable. Is there?

@cheeseblog 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I love your channel and sense of humor. Thanks.

@Titan-kb1qz Ай бұрын

is an nikon d3200 good for a begginer o shoud i buy an nikon d7100 ?

@tteeydoc1 22 күн бұрын

These cameras are always much more expensive than the quoted prices in these type of videos.

@thepirateshoots 3 күн бұрын

I like DSLRs for that hiRes viewfinder. Fuji cheated me into mirrorless, making me believe autofocus, especially eye detection is better. I bought X-T2, X-T3, X-H2, but the autofocus is not on par with DSLRs!

@thetwilightzone2541 Ай бұрын

Why not the Lumix g7 instead the g100 ?

@masodef84 2 ай бұрын

i have an em1 and a a6600. but i enjoy the em1 more at the moment as the lens are cheaper!

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@aidenhulala 2 ай бұрын

nice 🔥

@m.singleton8688 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos! 😊

@dontipton4570 2 ай бұрын

I loved my Nikon D7100 but it can be difficult to use for sports and wildlife due to the VERY small buffer. Upgrade to the D7200 or D7500 for a better buffer

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

You can shoot in a smaller cropped RAW format (1.95x) to up the buffer a bit. I think dropping down to compressed and 12-bit helps, too. But yes, D7200 was peak consumer DX, and D7500 was the last D7xxx, though it lost some compatibility and features because the pro D500 existed.

@sorehary9851 2 ай бұрын

review that olympus please

@TheLinesEnd 2 ай бұрын

If you want to get started in photography, get a used a7iii

@RalphUrmel 2 ай бұрын

MPB is the real deal btw.

@pinikpikantv3555 Ай бұрын

Under 300, I will get a a6000 instead. No 4k but phenomenal for stills which can be taken at 250$. I got a A6100 for 350$ with kit lens just above 300$ price but I got lucky. A few years and the 6400 can be as well depends where you look from. I came from A7R3 and now trying the A6**** series which is phenomenal form factor and the AF are quite adequate for advance hobbyists alike.

@venteach.6289 Ай бұрын

I was thinking of getting an a6000

@RJMPictures 2 ай бұрын

Got my NEX 6 for $150 US. Nifty little fella

@dubanhernandocastanedamora7196 2 ай бұрын

Mee tooi

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

Lucky! They're going for near twice as much now.

@user-dr2sk4go4l 2 ай бұрын

I've just tried a bunch of chip cameras that are in this orice range anymore 😅

@SnackIsAName 2 ай бұрын

Why do youtubers always say "this 100 dollars" or 300 or under 600 dollars camera, when most of the time we won't have it for the same amount of money ?!

@nickraspberry377 2 ай бұрын

It's called "click bait"

@CallMeRabbitzUSVI 2 ай бұрын

@@nickraspberry377 it's never that price, now MPB was running a part time promotion for this camera at $300 but they're all gone right before this video was uploaded

@ct9401 2 ай бұрын

Mostly because a lot of the youtubers who create contents like these are americans and they fully believe they re the only country in the world

@JohnDoe-xm1ir 2 ай бұрын

@@ct9401 Because if you want to give advice that applies to the whole world you basically can't say anything. And I'm saying this as a person from a third world country by the way. Do you really think he'll look at a camera that he is able to purchase for $300 and think "Well, I can't show this on my channel because people in (insert war-torn / third world country) can't buy this for $300. Bummer". Get real man.

@autiebleSam 2 ай бұрын

@@ct9401 I'm not saying you're wrong, but I do want to point out that this particular KZfaqr is not American.

@arupghosh8674 2 ай бұрын

Should I Buy Lumix G100 Or Sony a6000? Please Help Me

@Channel-xx8qt 2 ай бұрын

Lumix gx9 is better than both.. But if you like sport photography, a6100/a6400 best choice.

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

A6000 in a heartbeat. Better image quality, MUCH better AF, a vast selection of lenses.

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

@@Channel-xx8qt GX9's grip is almost nonexistent. It also suffers from the 20MP sensor that has terrible color casts. And add to that it weighs significantly more than the A6000, and the balance of that weight is on the opposite side of the grip, making the camera awkward to hold. A6000's flash is also more powerful.

@misteragb7558 2 ай бұрын

The G100 is a good looking little camera but it has the exact same specs as the G7 from 2014

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

That's why it's so cheap, being so new. Though it does have the newer 20MP sensor, but that's not exactly a benefit.

@1Esteband Ай бұрын

@@BlueBomberTurbo Why doesn't benefit from the 20MP ?

@snoddled 2 ай бұрын

The cheapest g100 is 414 dollars

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

Not on MPB they aren't. They've just sold out, but literally last week they had about 5 or 6, all priced under $300. You just have to keep an eye out for them when they come available.

@snoddled 2 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton that was mpb as of the time you published this. I do think that price is on the lower end or representative of models with at least optical damage such as scratched screens etc. Thanks for replying though.

@matthuck378 Ай бұрын

You can get some great Canon DLSRs for under $300 USD. They have affordable starter lenses too. Mirrorless isn't a good budget pick right now, IMO, because there is just more used DSLR gear out there, and a lot of it is really good. Also, the bleeding edge rich techies and photographers are always trading in the 'old' stuff for the latest. A ton of people are always selling their APS stuff to move up to full frame.

@LucaBono.Studio 2 ай бұрын

1/500 mechanical shutter speed is a joke on that Lumix G100 😂

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

Old shutter taken from the GM1/5. Electronic shutter still goes to 1/16,000

@dubanhernandocastanedamora7196 2 ай бұрын

What about sony a7 the firts mirroless from 2013

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

It doesn't generally fall below $300, so it didn't make it into this lineup unfortunately.

@dubanhernandocastanedamora7196 2 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton ok bro thanks

@mongini1 2 ай бұрын

Great image quality, but the AF is atrocious. Would not recommend exept for static subjects

@BlueBomberTurbo Ай бұрын

A bit of a clunker. NEX-6 runs circles around it. Even A7 II wasn't much to talk about. A7R II was the first Sony camera that still feels modern today.

@june_yah 2 ай бұрын

What happened to the outro?

@unbroken1010 2 ай бұрын

The economy they created are it up

@tomjanowski8584 2 ай бұрын

Am I the only one who thought the OM-D pics were overall pretty bad? They didn't look like they were properly focus and the colors, when not shooting in full sun, were really dull.

@unbroken1010 2 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with 1080 p.

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely no one said there was 🤷🏻‍♂️

@unbroken1010 2 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton I just think that everyone thinks not having 4k is deal breaker.

@unbroken1010 2 ай бұрын

Keep scrolling that dial like that and it will break in a week...😮

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

Have a day off mate, it's not made of paper 🤣

@unbroken1010 2 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton it's the first the thing that's breaks. 😂

@puturadith 2 ай бұрын

22mm f2, not 22mm f2.8

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the correct - my mistake!

@gutsroll 2 ай бұрын

他的眼睛鼻子跟神情好像鳳小岳

@HertWasHere Ай бұрын

wtf is this image ratio?

@astonmatthews185 2 ай бұрын

The video just stopped, was it planned that way?

@TomCalton 2 ай бұрын

Yeah. I've decided to cut out the "well, that's it for now" type stuff at the end. No one watches those parts anyway 😅

@rudolffoldvary5654 2 ай бұрын

@@TomCalton some of us does :)

@k8tv546 2 ай бұрын

Reson people skip m43 cause nowaday : M43 daker 1 stop than crop or 2 ev than ff. And ff/crop camera is much cheaper than in the past. For exp u can get zve10 for 600 usd or a7r2 for 1000 usd used or a72 for 500 usd used. If u buy nikon like d610/d750 or canon 5d3 it even cheaper. In where i live u can buy d610 used for 300 usd. And the iq is so much better. And dslr lens is so cheaper too. 2 . so many good lens and cheap lens for crop. Exp sony or fuji. U have sigma, tamron, samyang. Cheaper u have ttarsian, 7artsian, youngno, tokina. Exp youngno. Their cheap 50 1.8 for crop only 110 usd brand new. buy crop camera like nikon z30/zve10 or fuji xt30 with china prime lense is a wise choice than m43 with exspensive lense for most of people. M43 now i think suit for people with special require like 4k film no over heat, ibis for action video. Their ibis is good for vlog but too bad their af suck . m43 vs 1 inch not much diffrent so buying dj pocket 3 for vlog is better than buy expensive g9 + lecia 11 f1.8 with

@paulanderson24 2 ай бұрын

MPB used to be good. So sick of these photography influencers shilling for them. Their quotes are garbage now and generally they downgrade. I had an Olympus 12-40 that was used to record a couple of gigs and they claimed it was “well used”.