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13 Best Filmmaking Cameras for Beginners and Students
Photodoto TipsIn the quickly evolving world of camera technology, if you are a student or beginner filmmaker, it is often difficult to know what to look for in a camera, especially if you are not up to date. But don’t worry.
We have examined dozens of cameras and weighed them against several parameters before listing the top 13 that we feel are the best filmmaking cameras for beginners.
What makes an excellent filmmaking camera? A variety of parameters, really. The first thing is the ability of the camera to shoot DCI 4K or at least 4K UHD. These days 4K is the bare minimum when shooting films. Whether you’re a filmmaker shooting a documentary or a YouTube content creator, you need to make your films and videos future-proof. And 4K is mandatory for that. Filmmakers also look for the option to record crisp audio quality. An overwhelming number of filmmakers, beginners and pros alike, use external mics to record crisp audio quality. That’s why they need the option to plug in an external mic using a mic port. Budget is also important to someone who does not make a living as a professional from filmmaking.
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