kkushalbeatzz
The original, diabolical, kkushalbeatzz
Yep! This is a good idea!
Anybody know any good affordable cameras?
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TheWillBox
I make moving pictures!
Absolutely, body is 20% glass is 80% at least for photography. For filming some bodies don't support 1080p @29 fps which would be a problem in terms of long term use.
DaMissBurke
Loving YTtalk
Watch this, it may help you. You'll need good lighting no matter what.
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No, I meant with the DSLR you wanted to buy.
Ohhh.... That explains things hahah
TheWillBox
I make moving pictures!
That#s a fair pointThere are a lot of easy ways to get good lighting, probably more affordable than a camera too
Christmas lights in the background, it can make any video look incredibly hipster.
DaMissBurke
Loving YTtalk
Wow, good idea! And yeah, I should have probably explained I meant an ebay special
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That#s a fair point
I was thinking of investing in a studio light as I've seen a few vloggers use them, but those are beast of things and I'd probably kill myself trying to build it :/[DOUBLEPOST=1366238172][/DOUBLEPOST]
Pffttt... I'm hipster enough... Ain't nobody got time for christmas lights
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Sounds good, but I would have to look a bit more into it, as I don't know much about this sorta thing
Crypt
Community Editing Channel
not if the sole purpose is for doing vlogs
DaMissBurke
Loving YTtalk
It wouldn't be, though. I also have a music channel (Search 'Jade Burke') where I do professional recordings, and I would also travel to singing gigs that I do to record my set
unknown_user0004
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I've been running off of the 650D (t4i) for a while now. I will say that you are still going to want good lighting, and it's probably worthwhile to make that investment first. Having gone through the experience, setting up softboxes isn't too hard, and you can get them for pretty cheap
As a vlogger, I'd advise against going any higher (like the 7D or the 5D). The flip-out screen is invaluable
Keep in mind that when you move to a DSLR, you'll be dealing with a comparatively shallow depth-of-field, so you might want to pick up a remote-shutter, so you're not subject to random autofocus snapping.
Also, the microphones are terrible, so plan on either grabbing a shotgun or a lav mic.
Cheers!
skenkee
Mr. Blue
A camcorder will probably shoot better with less lightning.
And yes it's better to invest in a lens than the body. In the future if you decide to buy a new body you can still use the lens.
Also if you for for a DSLR you might also consider buying an external Mic. The audio is not that awful but also not that great.
TheWillBox
I make moving pictures!
Ah I see, well that changes things. Do you already have an external mic? Either something you can plug into your camera or into your computer.
The onboard mic on DLSR cameras are the worse things on earth. Make sure you have enough in your budget to get a proper mic otherwise you will not be happy with the videos you record off the t3i.
If you are getting it off ebay make sure it says, Body + lens. If it's only the t3i body then you will have to buy a lens for it to work. It sounds like it will at least come with the standard kit lens.
Another thing you might want to look into getting is a tripod for the camera if you don't have a surface to plop it on. DSLRs can be front heavy with certain lens.
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As a vlogger, I'd advise against going any higher (like the 7D or the 5D). The flip-out screen is invaluable
False, go Red Epic or go home.