Was wondering what the best camera would for somebody starting out? Like somewhere around $500 for a DSLR or something like that.

Edit: Bought body only. Need lens recommendations.

If your gonna invest in a camera go big or go home

I just use my phone. It's really all in the lighting, props, and effects these days anyways

Nice. Can I ask what you typically shoot?

low budget music videos lol. But im really into editing mainly

Cool. Ever thought of upgrading your equipment?

You could get a used Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for around that price (500). I haven't done videography in years though so take my advice with a grain of salt.

Buy a GH5.

He’s only starting out, disagree with this. Buy something quality yes but he doesn’t need to overextend himself past a certain price range.

This isn’t your forever camera. It’s the first. And there will be many over the years as you hone your craft.

Carry on with this perspective @op

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iPhone camera

Like this one or nah?

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Just an iPhone? I am assuming with attached external sound and lenses?

gimbal + tripod

Do you plan on recording audio too? I don’t think you need lenses for an iPhone

sony a7iii baby

Gh5 is a major step up from g7 image and quality wise, def worth the price increase

I have both cameras

spend just as much if not more on lights. LED's if possible. Also get a nice mic

You're not getting a good camera with $500 bucko

don't listen to him OP you have a camera in your pocket right now that's better than any camera from even just 10 years ago.

This is nice though.

also learn color correction

This looks hella nice. Thanks for the recommendation.

Thank you for the recommendation. If I may ask, what do you typically shoot?

I would say rent different cameras for different needs, same goes to lenses and other things.

My main job is actually editing for fashion vids but I do some freelance videography for local businesses and whatnot.