cptcrunch97
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So lets say i want to start doing vlogs when i get a DLSR in order to do them would i need to get softboxes or can i just record with the Fan lights on and a Lamp? Also what type of DSLR should i get brand,model,etc...
What do i need with a DSLR?
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Katie Hull
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You could record with pretty much any light. If you can't afford studio box lights, just move some lamps around and try for the "3 point lighting setup" (google it). As far as DSLR goes, check to see if it comes with a kit lens, if not, you'll need to buy a lens as well. When choosing a DSLR, look for features that you may want. Do you want a flip out screen? Do you want an audio in jack for external audio etc? Ask yourself these questions and try to find a camera (Canon and Nikon are the most popular) that has everything you need!
Fudgetruck
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It all depends really. If you're looking to start getting serious with shooting video, DSLR is probably one of the cheapest ways to get more professional looking video. The cannon T3i tends to be the most recognizable camera, and rightfully so. Since the newer cameras have been coming out, T3i is becoming easier to get your hands on price wise. You'll notice a lot of people that use DSLR when shooting video say the same thing about audio however. Since the pre-amp in the camera isn't that great, you will often get a considerable amount of noise. For this I would recommend looking into an outside audio source such as a Zoom H1 on a boom pole, if you are looking into doing studio shooting. For lighting it's always best to use a 3 point lighting system. As well as having the light completely shut out from the area you are filming in. The reason this is, is because of the color temperature difference in studio lighting that you might be using and the lighting from the outside. It's always best to have one kind of light source, so that is something you will want to consider.
Also, it depends on if you even need softboxes. Do you need to filter out your light? Is the lighting you have now too harsh? Those are questions you'll have to ask yourself as you set up your set. Also, what kind of lighting are you using? Are you using a white light? What is the color temperature of the lighting you are using? I find that when recording studio wise daylight bulbs are the best. They give off very nice white light as opposed to the more yellowish hue that a lot of standard bulbs have.
Something to note if you are getting a DSLR. Generally they are ready to go out of the box (If you know how to use one already) There isn't really anything you need other than stated above to get started. (Other than extra batteries and cards for storage) The kit lenses are fairly good for what you want to do with them as well, so there is no need to really invest in another lens unless you plan to do something else other than Vlogs.
Also, it depends on if you even need softboxes. Do you need to filter out your light? Is the lighting you have now too harsh? Those are questions you'll have to ask yourself as you set up your set. Also, what kind of lighting are you using? Are you using a white light? What is the color temperature of the lighting you are using? I find that when recording studio wise daylight bulbs are the best. They give off very nice white light as opposed to the more yellowish hue that a lot of standard bulbs have.
Something to note if you are getting a DSLR. Generally they are ready to go out of the box (If you know how to use one already) There isn't really anything you need other than stated above to get started. (Other than extra batteries and cards for storage) The kit lenses are fairly good for what you want to do with them as well, so there is no need to really invest in another lens unless you plan to do something else other than Vlogs.
GafferGames
YTTalk's Local Sloth
Depends honestly on how much money you have available. A lot of people on here will recommend the Canon 60D or the 600D, or something along those lines, and that's a lot of money to fork out when you are just getting started. What I did was I got a Bridge Camera, which is essentially a DSLR with a fixed lens, and I'm incredibly happy with it! The quality is on par with big vloggers (bear in mind my first recorded video with it is still in editing, so no examples yet) and it was for the much cheaper price of £150, while the other two mentioned cost about £400 (at least here) and that's not necessarily with a lens. All I sacrifice getting the bridge is manual focus and lens changing, I have no need to change the lens, and the auto-focus is so customisable that it might as well be manual! Just something to consider 
As far as lights go, with a high enough quality camera, soft boxes aren't needed unless you intend to use a green screen type effect. I can use a normal energy saving filament light, at night, and still get perfect quality!
As far as lights go, with a high enough quality camera, soft boxes aren't needed unless you intend to use a green screen type effect. I can use a normal energy saving filament light, at night, and still get perfect quality!
PressRecord
Daily Vlogs on a Daily Basis!
You can record in whatever you want, however if you can get better quality then why not do it? Your videos will thank you.
DSLR's can range from anywhere from 300 to thousands of dollars. So what is your price range?
DSLR's can range from anywhere from 300 to thousands of dollars. So what is your price range?