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Top Cameras for Every Budget: Best Picks for 2025

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“Money is no object” is crazy😂😂
Comment from : @Viewer-986

What did I mostly learn from this brConfirmed that I'm too broke for cameras brI'm going to have to buy a second hand camera if I want a good one for my meager budget
Comment from : @seb1500

A lot of people tend to shy away from lens mounts that are waning in popularity, but in my opinion, I'd actually steer most people TOWARDS a mount like that brbrI shoot Nikon F mount, and I've found that as mirrorless adoption increases, the deals on the used market are unbelievable - something like a 70-200 28 might cost less than half of what the equivalent Z lens does, despite being similar in terms of optics, build quality, etcbrbrObviously there's something to be said for being on the cutting edge too, but most people don't really need that Heck, some of my most used lenses are Nikon D lenses from the 90s
Comment from : @jasonandrews7355

everything under 600$ is phone quality no joke the only difference is that you can switch the lense
Comment from : @Rocashu

Great quality content Your comparisons are concise, but descriptive
Comment from : @Valadi14

Pentax are affordable & feature-packed Pentax DSLR cameras have several key selling points that make them stand out from competitors like Canon and Nikon brbrPentax is known for maintaining strong firmware support for older cameras, extending their usability rather than pushing users to upgrade frequentlybrbrPentax offers great value for money, often providing high-end features (weather-sealing, IBIS, 100 viewfinders) in lower price brackets compared to Canon or Nikonbrbr1 Weather Sealing & Durabilitybrbr2 In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)brbr3 Backward Lens Compatibilitybrbr4 Optical Viewfinders with 100 Coveragebrbr5 Pixel Shiftbrbr6 Astrotracerbrbr7 AA Filter Simulatorbrbr8 Pixel Shift Resolutionbrbr9 Astrotracer: Uses GPS to compensate for Earth’s rotation, brbr10 Strong Battery Life
Comment from : @Kaufeetimevideo

To bad the r8 isn't weather sealed is what kept me from making the purchase
Comment from : @the256punisher3

The Olympus is 1200 ? I can’t find one under 300
Comment from : @Smokinstrainstation88

What are all these companies In my area all I have available are Sony, Nikon and Panasonic!
Comment from : @MrSomethingdark

Mark, Thanks for your video! IMO as owner for the past three years, of the EOS M50 no, I would not recommend the camera I would highly suggest going with a different camera maker The EOS M50 is discontinued and most importantly so is their so-called "repair service" as they will not repair the camera, but will offer you, for a fee of $22900, plus your camera, a refurbished, or compatible one of which is void of any rating or description of the condition
Comment from : @stephenwill9792

No Nikon Z6III in the $2500 bracket?
Comment from : @lmhkt

Great video! If I was looking at something around the $1500 price range, more for shooting sports videos (pictures here and there) would you recommend the Cannon or the Fuji in the at category?
Comment from : @NinaBonitaFitness

Thanks for creating such a great video Very helpful
Comment from : @elinat2

Thank you for this video! Your content is always informative and well delivered Never a bore to watch
Comment from : @Minastudying

I find it interesting that the Sony a7 iv is included, but the Canon R6 Mii is not In my opinion, they are strong competitors to each other do I think it's missing or have I missed something, why shouldn't the R6 Mii be included?
Comment from : @DrayDorx

I'm looking for a Fujifilm XT1 or XT2 and all of them are above $500 :(
Comment from : @milaronix_data

Is that legendary jazz/ session guitarist Lee Ritenour at 30:37 ?
Comment from : @deanrobertnoble138

In my experiences, the Canon R8 Af was not the greatest I always had to use manual focus because the camera would not lock on to my subject
Comment from : @CodLegend123

What do you think of the canon m6 mark ii? It look like a lot of good features
Comment from : @gregyong7167

For how much should i get a a6600 for it to be worth it?
Comment from : @gyrozepelix

Great video brLove it
Comment from : @Username-u5e

What about the Canon EOS 250D for 500€ new? I'm looking to take photos with family while travelling
Comment from : @__alves_

I got a Sony a7ii for 675 with a Sony 28-70 35f was it worth?
Comment from : @andrewfelix209

No Nikon recommendations?
Comment from : @Alsayid

no a6000? Surprising as it can be found used for 300 consistently
Comment from : @H3LSAY

Very nice video Who is the maker of the lens attached to Fuji X-T1 (25 mm f17)? Thanks
Comment from : @erguy6319

спасибо за видео!
Comment from : @ArtemCYOU

Do you think the nikon z50 mk ii with a 16-50mm and 50-250mm is good for its price point? I'm looking for a hybrid camera, and I only photograph cars so would that be a fitting choice
Comment from : @Dutch_wheels4u

Canon 5D MK3 is like 300 bucks used and these are still absolutely awesome cameras
Comment from : @manuelsen69

3:20 this camera is $1000 dollars
Comment from : @QtheProducer

Which one do you prefer with about 700_800dollar olympus omd e1mark 2 or sony a6100 or another one? Thank you
Comment from : @arashday

What do you remind for lowlight pics?
Comment from : @Joedirt7909

Since olympus pen e pl7 or 8 got flip screen Rather using it than buying sony again on budget category
Comment from : @joandreas1490

Going on an Alaska cruise looking to spend around 500brWhat would you recommend looking towards compact
Comment from : @daveeckers3222

What is the low price 4k (image & video)b from canada
Comment from : @ganeshutopia2197

Can u recommend new and used camera under 1000both video and photo balanceprefer photo color near to sony rx3
Comment from : @timevisitors

I prefer the smaller size & weight of the APS-C cameras AND lenses For me the price is what it is I could afford a Leica but like smaller cameras for my everyday all day use Unfortunately re: Fuji T3 the deal breaker for me is no IBIS I like hand held shooting so as a second camera for use in good lighting the T3 is excellent
Comment from : @Festvangelist

25:19 Fuji style (x) , FM2 style (o) 😂😂 Anyway, Zf is a beautiful camera!
Comment from : @반달곰-y8q

If you go with the M4/3 Olympus as ur photos caméra u can use the Lens u buy on the blackmagic pocket cinema 4K who is still a very good film caméra, so the Lens are not « lost » they are still some cols M 4/3 options Even tho they are less and less common ( but the quality / price of the Lens is unbeatable exactly because everyone is moving away from it)
Comment from : @soldbenjamin2195

Can you put the name of the cameras on the video itself when speaking about
Comment from : @Allawy1234

The elephant question in the room…why isn’t Nikon here? I think it got one honorable mention There must be a reason…it’s a glaring absence
Comment from : @ericmartin2778

You say under 300$ for the OLYMPUS, but which dollars are these ^^ ? In France it's priced 900€
Comment from : @franck2k5

Hey Mark I was wondering what is your personal favorite out of the ones you showed? Like what would you recommend me buying?
Comment from : @shalanijayasuriya1873

Hey Mark did you try out that new X-S20 310 Dec 19th 2024 firmware? It fixes AF issue continued off of 30 I believe Just wondering if this update makes the X-S20 or any other camera sharing in a similar fix more viable? The X-H2S is better now Would love to hear your take on it? brbrThe firmware update Ver310 from Ver300 incorporates the following issue:brbrThe AF algorithm has been partially revised to improve focusing accuracy and subject tracking performancebrbr30brThe camera focuses on different subject in the face frame even though AF is detecting the pupil
Comment from : @tomoprime217

Great video Very digestible info for non professionals You got me more confident considering other brands too Subscribed!
Comment from : @ILoveLegosDontYou

Would you recommend the Fujifilm XT-5? I'd like it for travel and landscape photography without having to make a big sacrifice in video capacities (in the future I'll surely get a BMCP 6K) But I'm having doubts with the XT-50 and the XT-20S as more affordable options
Comment from : @marcosbarbasgarcia8814

It's disappointing to me that you barely mentioned Nikon cameras I have been shooting high school and a rare collegiate sports for the last 4 years and I use Nikon exclusively due to the stats and lens availability My main body is the Z9 but I also have a Z6 and a ZF The Z6 is my oldest one and I shoot all my senior photos for banners and most senior photos with the Z6 It does a fantastic job for me Honestly I didn't expect to hear Nikon mentioned in this program The new Z lens are so fantastic and sharp All weathered sealed, tough built using titanium construction OK I am helping a friend who asked me to help her find a proper camera lens combo for a beginning photographer I like what Canon and Nikon has to offer the beginner D5500, d7200, Z6 Z6 seems to hold its own in video Anyhow take care
Comment from : @tedk2814

The Sony A7IV hybrid camera is truly a great full frame camera for the money! Great pictures and videos!
Comment from : @J-Dawg-1

This is high quality content!
Comment from : @J-Dawg-1

Is Nikon z30 suitable for a beginner now？Someone recommended this one to me,but I think this camera has an early release dateOr practice taking pictures with my phone first?I am a student, and I need to think carefully about my money
Comment from : @user-yog93

Great channel and video'sbrOne of the best📸
Comment from : @HaykeBerden

Merry Christmas 🎁 brCost no object…HASSELBLAD😊
Comment from : @carminedesanto6746

The OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 is around 600 bucks 😅
Comment from : @keatonHCG

I don't think he likes Nikon
Comment from : @Prim0rdiaL7

What's going on Mark, looking for a starter camera been looking at the Sony a5100, Sony nex6 and I recently came across Sony a6000 for 250 wanted your input since I came across your video
Comment from : @fabianramirez1216

Nice to recognise some Australian places in your videos The Blowhole at Kiama, plus one of my favourite photography spots ever is Bombo Quarry, also at Kiama, New South Wales I'm from Canberra Great video content too
Comment from : @MichaelReid2

I came back to this video, and what you said about the Sony A7IV (if my life depended on it) summed up my current "challenge" I've got two bodies: Fuji X-T5 (fun), Sony A7iii (dependable) I'm a hobbyist If I wanted ONE body, I'm at a loss Would the Nikon Zf be the answer? (Side issue: I'm in love with vintage lenses, so adaptability is an issue) I shoot street, travel, some candid portraits
Comment from : @ChrisBrogan

Thank you for your time and efforts I miss this type of vids from other YouTubers
Comment from : @youtech4594

Hi Mark, brBig fan of your videos Can you recommend a camera and 150-600mm lens under $500 each for wildlife photography
Comment from : @babbu9

You missed the legendary canon 5d mark 2 or 3 ?
Comment from : @fernanddurler4709

Thanks for the great comparison and adding comments that make the comparisons easy to understand It would have been nice to include lens costs in the comparison : 50-45 equivalent and medium zoom No matter what camera you pick the lenses are key to image quality so their cost is also part of the budget calculations Thanks again for your thoughtful comments
Comment from : @kenethemail

the best teacher
Comment from : @abdullahshah2813

Wow great info
Comment from : @BayAreaMusicVideos

subscribed after this time 33:00
Comment from : @abdulrhmanqotb9408

Apologies in advance but the one thing that really grates on me about your otherwise excellent work is that sometimes you will review a camera or lens without saying what is For example, you don’t say even once that the first camera is an A5000 during the 2 minutes you are talking about it Kind of drives me nuts
Comment from : @DB-zi9un

Mark, what cheap/affordable combo camera-lens would you recommend for mountain photography? Something little, as light as possible (to fit in my backpack), useful in cold conditions, with good image quality for still photography (I'm not really interested in video) I will appreciate your recommendations Thank you!!
Comment from : @fernandojaviercalderoncorn1640

This is witchcraft, or Poland is such a sick country The first camera shown is from Sony, prices for a used one are from $250 and up, the average price is about $400 The second Olympus, prices for a camera without a lens are from $600 and up A disaster An interesting film that raises hopes that I will find something interesting for up to $500 because I plan to return my current Sony ZV-1F to the store (I've had it for 5 days) and I see more and more flaws in it Generally, I have a question, because in the mentioned Sony, in order to change the exposure compensation, I have to set automatic ISO, when I do it, you can only see that the camera actually increases the ISO sensitivity when you raise the exposure and that's it Is this how it's supposed to work?
Comment from : @ztejstronymarcin

Watching this on my moderately priced monitor I'm like "I see zero difference between that 'money no object' camera and the 1st cheap camera"
Comment from : @ChrisM541

Donate one to me 😭
Comment from : @ambersanchez2021

The Olympus is Litterally 800$ lol
Comment from : @chris19bozworth11

amazing video
Comment from : @justinsantiago5030

It's interesting that the X-T5 did not make this list It is the same sensor as that in the X-H2 but with a lesser processing power so video and burst shot is less capable Still usually some 400-500 euros less
Comment from : @FGGiskard

Problem with Canon are lenses cannot be 3rd party on FF as far as I know I just don't want to be caught in those shenannigans
Comment from : @FGGiskard

Why is sony a5000 12k usd in india?
Comment from : @parthmehrotra1599

a7c vs canon r8 which one is better for food photography
Comment from : @richardgouw730

sunset, sunrise and cloud pictures and some video is what i want Want to be able to zoom in on certain places
Comment from : @SHANECatLovingGenXHistorian

What is best camera for indoor 90 of time! For my reptiles detail pic quality! will it be better than my samsung s23 ultra im using? new to cameras ! budget around £1500
Comment from : @26Tacklereviews

I'm more than halfway through the video and no nikon yet 🤔
Comment from : @awolsniper

so great video, thnak you 👌👌
Comment from : @sebofpv3219

i love this video
Comment from : @EthanMeeks

Excellent video but i honestly couldn't take it all in all i wont is top quality pictures and videos for under 600 pounds uk or better to many to choose from any help woukd be appreciated
Comment from : @sergionotarpippo7660

if i want to take photos in disco,pubs, also while dancing, what mirrorless camera should I buy?
Comment from : @carmykapritchard

You missed EOS R Just pick one up for $700 with the battery grip
Comment from : @yuzhouzhou5533

Love the video and the great explanations of the cameras but the prices are way off I understand the video is a few months old but prices are much higher than you've stated
Comment from : @stevejackson2624

Newbie question but these vs go pro or Dji action?
Comment from : @timj4755

Thank you so much for this video!! It's concise, tells pros and cons, offers different solutions per price range, and features newer and older cameras which is something I really appreciate Just bought my first camera and the information your provided really helped :D
Comment from : @mad_crows