{"id":115481,"date":"2019-06-21T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=115481"},"modified":"2019-06-19T10:59:04","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T15:59:04","slug":"3-cheap-filmmaking-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/3-cheap-filmmaking-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Cheap, Underappreciated Cameras Filmmakers Should Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"research-demonstrates-that-in-a-crowded-marketplace-sometimes-your-best-options-arent-always-the-biggest-most-expensive-brands\">Research demonstrates that in a crowded marketplace, sometimes your best options aren\u2019t always the biggest, most expensive brands.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Olympus are quality, big-name manufacturers, but it feels more and more like Canon, Sony, and Blackmagic dominate the digital filmmaking camera market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the fact of the matter is that we\u2019re currently in the salad days of highly capable and highly competitive companies pushing out some great products at an absolutely insane rate. Gone are the days of year-to-year lulls between major announcements, and spec and price point breakthroughs \u2014 the game seems to be changing by the month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, while the allure of the latest headline is strong, it&#8217;s in your best interest to do your research and consider every option currently on the market. In fact, here are some good resources to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/6-best-filmmaking-cameras-under-1000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The 6 Best Filmmaking Cameras Under $1,000<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-mirrorless-cameras-filmmakers-videographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Best Mirrorless Cameras for Filmmakers and Videographers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-a-cam-b-cam-setups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Camera Insights: The Best A-Cam and B-Cam Video Setups<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"author-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-holder\">\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, take a look at some of these <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/4-older-cinema-cameras-that-hold-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">older-generation cameras<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, before you pull the trigger, here are three affordable and highly regarded \u2014 yet underappreciated \u2014 digital cameras you should consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"fujifilm-x-t3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm.com\/products\/digital_cameras\/x\/fujifilm_x_t3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Fujifilm X-T3<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ruWE49mrORA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While they&#8217;re known for their photographic exploits and classic-film looks and style, Fujifilm has quietly released one of the best filmmaking cameras of the past year. With a 26.1 megapixel APS-C format sensor and internal 4K 10-bit video recording at 60 fps, you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to find better specs without jumping up to a much higher price range.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 Sensor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-Processor 4 with Quad CPU<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHD 4K60 Video; F-Log Gamma &amp; 10-Bit Out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.16m-Point Phase-Detection Autofocus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.75 x 3.69m-Dot OLED Viewfinder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0&#8243; 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; Sports Finder Mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather-Sealed Magnesium-Alloy Body<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price: $1,399<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"lumix-g95-with-12-60mm-lens\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.panasonic.com\/cameras-and-camcorders\/cameras\/DC-G95MK.html#start=1&amp;cgid=cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Lumix G95 (with 12-60mm Lens)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VAxkPxEZEnY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At $1,199, including a stock f\/3.5-5.6 12-60mm lens (here\u2019s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/reasons-use-cameras-stock-lens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great article on why you should use and love your stock lens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), this micro four-thirds mirrorless Lumix is a surprisingly comparable alternative to Panasonic\u2019s popular GH5 and GH5s options. A 20.3 megapixel sensor that pushes 4K UHD up to 30 fps with V-Log recording pre-installed for 12 stops of dynamic range, makes the G95 worth your consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venus Engine Image Processor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UHD 4K30p Video, Pre-Installed V-Log L<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-Axis Sensor Stabilization; Dual I.S. 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.74x 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0&#8243; 1.24m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi Connectivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f\/3.5-5.6 Lens<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price: $1,199<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"olympus-om-d-e-m1-mark-ii\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getolympus.com\/us\/en\/e-m1-mark-ii.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QKe5b2sRQIQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another solid micro four-thirds mirrorless camera on the market, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II (rolls right off the tongue, doesn\u2019t it?) is one of the better low-light cameras for its price point, with great auto-focus technology and a comparable sensor size (20.4 megapixel) with 4K DCI up to 24 fps and UHD up to 30 fps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.4MP Live MOS Sensor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TruePic VIII Dual Quad Core Processor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micro Four Thirds System<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.36m-Dot LCD Electronic Viewfinder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0&#8243; 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DCI 4K\/24p &amp; UHD 4K\/30p Video Recording<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual F.A.S.T. 121-Point Autofocus System<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather-Sealed Construction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Price: $1,499.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm.com\/products\/digital_cameras\/x\/fujifilm_x_t3\/product_views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Fujifilm<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Want more camera buying resources and filmmaking insights? Check out some of these articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-dj-stipsen-dp-what-we-do-in-the-shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Industry Interview: DJ Stipsen, DP of \u201cWhat We Do in the Shadows\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/finding-using-vintage-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Where to Find Vintage Lenses (and Tips on How to Use Them)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-power-options-for-the-bmpcc4k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Best Power Options for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/lighting-and-shooting-product-shots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Efficiently Lighting and Shooting Product Shots for YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-tutorials-cinematic-look-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">7 Tutorials on Adding The \u201cCinematic\u201d Look to Your Videos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research demonstrates, in a crowded marketplace, sometimes your best options aren\u2019t always the biggest, most expensive name brands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":115486,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4519,5340],"tags":[1093,5383,5031],"class_list":["post-class-post-115481","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-cinematography-2","post-class-category-video-gear","post-class-tag-cinematography","post-class-tag-photography","post-class-tag-video-gear-2"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v21.5) - 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