Hello!
I am looking for a hybrid camera (preferably DSLR or mirrorless) with lens and my budget is limited to $1500 in purchasing such a camera. Can you tell me what are the best cameras both on the photo and video side but not exceeding the budget?
Thank you!
I am looking for a hybrid camera (preferably DSLR or mirrorless) with lens and my budget is limited to $1500 in purchasing such a camera. Can you tell me what are the best cameras both on the photo and video side but not exceeding the budget?
But be well aware that you might spend more on accessories than the camera body itself. Lenses of course, tripod, lighting gear, and don’t forget a computer fast enough to edit video and with a good enough monitor to pleasantly edit your photos and a drive capacious enough to store your work, as well as a backup.
Hello!
I am looking for a hybrid camera (preferably DSLR or mirrorless) with lens and my budget is limited to $1500 in purchasing such a camera. Can you tell me what are the best cameras both on the photo and video side but not exceeding the budget?
Thank you!
Get a Panasonic GH5. I would look for one with V-Log (but be sure it comes with the V-Log license), or budget $100 for the firmware. Used will run you around $800 these days (maybe less if you are lucky).
For a lens, the Panasonic Leica 12-60f/2.8-4 would be a good choice for general use. Used will run you around $450.
Yes. And I meant to say mirrorless in my original post, but the D780 has been referred to as a hybrid camera also.
A lot of references I see equate "hybrid" to "mirrorless" (interchangeable lens camera that doesn't use a mirror), perhaps the most common definition today, which would make my original answer incorrect with respect to current camera industry usage.
I have also seen "hybrid" used to refer to cameras that can do both stills and video, hence my original response. When I wrote that I was remembering some RFP (Request for Proposals) that I worked with where "hybrid" as part of a requirement to be satisfied was specified to mean capable of both stills and video and had nothing to do with the technology of the imaging platform.
As I noted in another post above, that seems to be the consensus definition today. And that corresponds to how it is defined in some on line English dictionaries
Hello!
I am looking for a hybrid camera (preferably DSLR or mirrorless) with lens and my budget is limited to $1500 in purchasing such a camera. Can you tell me what are the best cameras both on the photo and video side but not exceeding the budget?
Thank you!
You really need to explain how you intend to use this camera. There is a camera for every purpose, though keeping in your budget will eliminate top-of-the-line models. If you need professional-level video features you will be more limited.
Hello!
I am looking for a hybrid camera (preferably DSLR or mirrorless) with lens and my budget is limited to $1500 in purchasing such a camera. Can you tell me what are the best cameras both on the photo and video side but not exceeding the budget?
Thank you!
There are bargains to be had from time to time. I bought a new Olympus E-M1 MkII this time last year for £640, body only. These have sold out now I believe.
Have a look at a new or slightly used Panasonic G9, which may come with a kit 12-60 [24-120 full frame equivalent and 5Xzoom] within your budget. Probably the best hybrid camera bargain available today anywhere. Superb for both photography and video and very high quality with a peerless reputation for reliability. For less money you could have one model down, the G85, which is another camera you should seek a review of through Google or YouTube [or this web site].
No, I do not have either one although in some insane moments I do consider upgrading my G7, but frankly the G7 is itself a great hybrid and mine is as new but not worth much to exchange.
Don’t forget that you will need a lens if purchasing a body only and you will need a spare battery [a cheap off-brand will do], a couple of 128GB quality cards [maybe $50 the pair] and a bag with enough room for at least one, ideally two extra lenses you may or may not buy in future. I think all the above examples will be within budget but the G9 may be pushing it a bit with all the extras listed included.
Hello!
I am looking for a hybrid camera (preferably DSLR or mirrorless) with lens and my budget is limited to $1500 in purchasing such a camera. Can you tell me what are the best cameras both on the photo and video side but not exceeding the budget?
Thank you!
Hmm that puts you at about $1,000 for a body, give-or-take. Options around there:
X-S10 + One of the Sigma F1.4 primes - Autofocus is "Fuji off", but you get IBIS and good video specs. Sigma 1.4 primes make XF affordable at introduction, but certain lens focal lengths will get very pricey.
A6400 + Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 - This Sigma lens is quite nice for video - fast, inexpensive, and almost free of focus breathing. Unfortunately the A6400 does exhibit rolling shutter in 4K and lacks IBIS, so you'll eventually want a gimbal.
A6100 + Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 - The A6100 drops picture profiles (e.g., S-Log /HLG), but that Tamron is almost parfocal and adds stabilization.
EOS R10 + ??? - Looks decent as a hybrid, but RF APSC is pretty underdeveloped. No IBIS.
Nikon Z50 + ?? - Weak all around: few lenses, weak AF, etc.
M43 +?? - Could be a good option for a video-focused hybrid shooter, but you will take a hit on light gathering and blurred backgrounds for stills. I'm not up to date on the sweet spot, here. Maybe a Panasonic G9?
...and some older ones too, if we broaden the definition to include still and moving images more generally. I remember selling the Agfa Family system around 40 years ago which was a still frame/movie capable camera and projector for Super 8 film.
Around 100 years ago you could shoot 1/2 frame photographs or movies on 35mm film:
