Buying My First Camera - What I Wish I Knew

Buying a camera, especially a first camera, is a daunting task for most as they enter into the photography or videography world. Here are some of the things I wish I had known before I went and bought my first camera!

Also the lighting is finally fixed! No more light changing with the weather! Now I just have to learn this new Godox light...

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My Gear
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Canon R6
Canon EF-EOS-R Adapter
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Sigma EF 85mm f/1.4 DG
Mavic Air 2
GoPro Hero 4
PgyTech Onemo 25L Camera Bag

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[mela]

Thanks for this. I've been so overwhelmed with trying to figure out the best camera to purchase and with all the videos and camera speak out there, it started to feel like I was drowning in confusion. Your advice was just what I needed to hear. It simplifies things in a great way and will make the process a lot easier. I hope you continue to explain things in this way. It allows people like me to keep my head above water. :-) Thanks again.

[m.singleton]

I've just purchased the Canon 650D...nervous but excited 😂😂😂....aww an the "nifty 50" lens. Thanks for your advice....very helpful 😊

[baldopineda]

i recently bought the canon 6D mark ii, absolutely love it.

[Ali-yluk]

Great video! Couldn't believe you had just 82 subs, after watching the video I thought it had to be a couple of 100 K's, I got an 80D at around 2019 with a 50 and I can catch myself thinking maybe I could've went with something cheaper like a 200D but I've grown to love my 80D so this video was relatable. Keep up the good work!

[charliejg]

When I started getting into photography again I started with my phone, the Pixel 2XL. If your main display method is going to be social media, a phone is plenty given their quality today. But, it was a way to see if I was really going to enjoy photography enough to move to a camera system. This is what I would recommend for any amateur. Not only will you save yourself some money, you'll be able to focus on composition in the beginning. As you mentioned, the photographer makes the equipment and good composition is one big variable in the image quality equation. Phones today even have rule of thirds guides. And, you'll also be able to save money on editing software by using the editor built into your social media platform and or the LR app or another free editing app. Once you decide you want to move to a camera system, you will have gained knowledge about photography and you'll have a better idea to do with a camera system. This will make shopping easier or at least more purposeful. Buy used. "Yesterday's flagship" is still a great camera that will serve you well for a long time. Sometimes if you ask around within your family somebody might have that hidden gem you can "inherit" in their closet. Finally, have fun. Don't take yourself too seriously. Find a YouTube channel or two that teaches photography. Look at others' and see what genres/styles you like. Then go out and shoot. Make mistakes and learn how to fix them because that is where learning takes place. Have fun!!

[richardclarke]

Just watched your video and like the advice. I’m fairly new to photography have been dabbling for past 5 years now decided to get more serious so I upgraded my camera body from 6D to R5. I chose to change bodies as I know I’m not going to be changing very often so now I’m concentrating on getting the best glass plus my wife will be using the 6D after agreeing to the upgrade. Looking forward to more videos I like the style. Simple

[SchardtCinematic]

I always reccomend a Canon Rebel with the 18-55 kit lens. Learn the ropes of how it works. A camera that shoots at 18Mp is plenty. My first was the Canon T3i. It took great stills and videos. It blew away my Sony HD mini DV handy cam. Even though it was high def. The sensor was smaller and smaller lens. But even the bottom of the line Canon Rebel can accept the $24, 000 L glass.

[Fifthimagez]

Great video I started with canon as well I Started with the T7i And now I’m on the EOSR i’m looking to pick up the R6 later this year as my main camera body and using the EOS R for studio work

[maureenkane]

Great advice - I'd be interested on your views 're bags for cameras. I've found they are too bulky and have fittings made of flimsy material. I've had to re-inforce my bags. Even when I look in camera shops the quality is poor. The bags themselves are fine just the connectors which keep the straps on and catches to close the bags.

[Chris-NZ]

Hays don’t knock yourself man everyone starts somewhere and mistakes are made, speaking from the point of view of a retired person thats been taking photos for over 55 years !!. I fully agree with your focus on glass, mine has outlasted multiple bodies and from the resale perspective holds its values a lot better than bodies. I think the matter of f4 L glass vrs primes vrs fast zooms depends largely on your use case and pocket, but as you get older lugging around heavy fast glass becomes shall I say “less attractive” 😀. Good luck in your future career and from the equipment capability point of view its a hell of a time to be a photographer!!. 😀

[AADmrstangerbanger]

Bought sony A73 and it's way to much for your first camera lol 😆 But after 4k I got it figured out lol 😆 😅

[kptktp_]

I'm no a great photographer.
I would call myself that I'm a guy holding a camera 😂
So I decided to go with very easy-going cam SONY here I come 🙈
I don't wanna take photos while have to think if it's out Focus or something LOL

[ExclusivelyReclusive]

''Like don't shoot with Nikon'' that's pretty ignorant. Why don't you make a video explaining why? since i shoot with a Nikon d850.

[miriivlog]

Great video. Thank you so much this really helped !! 🤍