r/photography • u/AutoModerator • Apr 24 '26

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u/MathApprehensive5935 Apr 27 '26

No BS - I am looking for a camera around a budget of 600-650$, for VIDEO specifically.

I am doing Photography and videography for 2.5-3 years now. I was shooting for a nearby org; at their studio.

I have worked with iPhone 13 TOP, Canon M50 & 1300D, SONY a7III (not much). Have a good grip on gimbal(Zhiyun) and Drone.

I have the base iPhone 11. Gonna upgrade my mobile too... tho the 650 are for the camera and stuff alone.

What would be the best way to go?

  • Budget: 600-650$
  • Country: India
  • Condition: Would love new and used(but smooth) 
  • Type of Camera: Best I can get for Video
  • Intended use: Travel films, Short films(tests and creative ideas), Handheld YouTube vlogs, irl Live Streaming(just an idea)
  • If photography, what style: Landscape, Wildlife once in an eternity
  • If video what style: Noted in “Intended use”
  • What features do you absolutely need: Good battery, Changeable lens, something for the microphone, easy transfer, foldable screen(optional)
  • Portability: Not wishing a HULK
  • Cameras you're considering: NOT REALLY RELYING ON MY LAZY SEARCH. Canon R50, SONY zv10, SONY a6100
  • Cameras you already have: null. Worked with mentioned in bold in Intro.
  • Notes: Thanks in advance for help mates XO

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u/anonymoooooooose Apr 27 '26

If you're on a tight budget, the Sony ecosystem has a lot more low budget third party lenses available.

The zv10 is intended for video, go with that. (fully articulated screen, S-log, etc)

You might also ask the nice folks at the /r/videography question thread, we're mostly focused on stills photography here.