Spec me a set up - £500 budget

kiawill

kiawill

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Hi guys,

I want to start making YouTube videos that have decent quality.

The set up will be in my bedroom. I will need a decent enough DSLR that can blur the background, so I will need a lens?

I will want a mic I can attach to the camera for decent sound.

I would also like a screen so I can see myself whilst I am filming.

I will also require some decent lights.

That’s all I need isn’t it?

I have a iMac, and Final Cut pro.

My budget is around £500

Thanks guys
 
The camera I have is the 600D, In my opinion and many others it is one of the best entry level DSLR's there are. I got mine for 249 pounds without the lens and the lens separately for 60 quid.
The benefits for you is that the screen is rotational so you will see yourself when filming ( I personally love this feature)
A mic I would recommend is a Rode videomic Go which you can get for 60 quid.
I would also recommend getting a few lens addons like an ND filter which is like 2 quid and lens hood for like 4 quid
All together you're looking to spend around 370-380 for a very good DSLR kit
 
What I use:
DSLR: Sony Alpha a3000 - £192
Mic: Samson c01u - £32
Lights: LimoStudio 700W Softbox Lights - £45

What you need that I dont have, but want:
Low Aperture Lens: DT 50mm F1.8 SAM Prime Lens - £109
External Monitor: LILLIPUT 5DII-H 1080p LCD - £124
 
8FrameFilms said:
The camera I have is the 600D, In my opinion and many others it is one of the best entry level DSLR's there are. I got mine for 249 pounds without the lens and the lens separately for 60 quid.
The benefits for you is that the screen is rotational so you will see yourself when filming ( I personally love this feature)
A mic I would recommend is a Rode videomic Go which you can get for 60 quid.
I would also recommend getting a few lens addons like an ND filter which is like 2 quid and lens hood for like 4 quid
All together you're looking to spend around 370-380 for a very good DSLR kit
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Thanks, what lens would you reccomend?
 
Hi Kiawill, I'd recommend the Canon 650d DSLR if you're wanting a good camera with a flippable screen that would allow you to see yourself from different angles.

If you want a lens that allows an very shallow depth of field (blurry background), then I'd suggest one of the most popular Canon lenses, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens.

One of the most commonly used microphones is the Rode VideoMic.

I hope this helps!
 
Personally I don't get why DSLRs are "vogue" for shooting YouTube videos (perhaps someone can explain this) as it seems overkill since they are designed primarily as still cameras. For me logically a video camera makes sense for videos. I'm using a Canon Vixia and am happy with the quality I get; AND it has a flip screen which is a must for me.
As far as lighting; soft boxes and umbrella lights you can get either on ebay or amazon at a fairly decent price. For less than $150 (american) I have 3 umbrella lights, 2 quad bulb soft boxes and a screen with about 20 bulbs (many spares).
 
echoraven said:
Personally I don't get why DSLRs are "vogue" for shooting YouTube videos (perhaps someone can explain this) as it seems overkill since they are designed primarily as still cameras. For me logically a video camera makes sense for videos. I'm using a Canon Vixia and am happy with the quality I get; AND it has a flip screen which is a must for me.
As far as lighting; soft boxes and umbrella lights you can get either on ebay or amazon at a fairly decent price. For less than $150 (american) I have 3 umbrella lights, 2 quad bulb soft boxes and a screen with about 20 bulbs (many spares).
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Because they offer the best quality for the money, and the highest level of control. It's not because they were designed as still cameras that they shouldn't be used for video!
 
Styxie said:
Because they offer the best quality for the money, and the highest level of control. It's not because they were designed as still cameras that they shouldn't be used for video!
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I've been flirting with the idea of replacing my Canon SX30is still camera, and looking to make the jump up to a DSLR. The feature set I'm looking for (mostly that flip screen) would set me back close to $700.
Now when I shoot with my still camera. The strap is usually around my neck as I move and contort to get the best composition and hold my breath to pull the trigger.
When I shoot video, I pop that sucker on a tripod set up the lights and shooting area and then do my work. What I want from my video camera is the same thing I want from a still; lots of pixel data to use. I feel safer setting my $249 video camera (that does 1080) on a tripod then a $700 DSLR.
I guess people are just different.
 
echoraven said:
I've been flirting with the idea of replacing my Canon SX30is still camera, and looking to make the jump up to a DSLR. The feature set I'm looking for (mostly that flip screen) would set me back close to $700.
Now when I shoot with my still camera. The strap is usually around my neck as I move and contort to get the best composition and hold my breath to pull the trigger.
When I shoot video, I pop that sucker on a tripod set up the lights and shooting area and then do my work. What I want from my video camera is the same thing I want from a still; lots of pixel data to use. I feel safer setting my $249 video camera (that does 1080) on a tripod then a $700 DSLR.
I guess people are just different.
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It's all down to video quality and control really. DSLRs are great for both of those, but they aren't right for everyone, or every task, so you are right.
 
You have to get comfortable with your gear and working around it. With a good tripod and not running around like a bull in a china shop putting a camera on a tripod is no big deal. I put my very expensive camera on one all of the time. Will i put it on a garbage tripod? No way!
 
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