Camera Setup reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 132 Reddit reviews across 37 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Camera Setup brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cameras, r/AskPhotography, r/PartneredYoutube, r/Ubiquiti, r/videography. Top-rated brands include Sony (4.1/5), Canon (4.5/5), Nikon (4.3/5).
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Reviews132
Subreddits37
Posts56
Brands64
Products56
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#1
Sony
4.1
(24)
"DSLR/mirrorless generally are the way to go if you want REALLY good image quality."
"An FX3 with the 24-70 GM and a 2 channel receiver mounted straight on the digital shoe is pretty much as run and gun as it gets."
"For 500-800 Euro, that used a6400 you mentioned will beat the pants off an old DSLR."
"The $1,498 Sony a6700 with the 16-50mm power zoom lens is probably your best bet for stills and video in this price class."
"If you are not shooting video and only want pics the Sony a7 II is in your budget."
"At least D3200 ,but preferably Gh2/3 or a5100."
"Probably a Lumix GX85 or a Sony A6100 would be the cheapest cameras with decent video recording capabilities."
"I really like Sony Alphas like the a6600."
"For a good camera for video meetings, I would say, have a look at the Sony Alpha a6400."
"Sony a6700 with the matching 16-55mm F2.8."
#2
Canon
4.5
(14)
"I recently got the R7 and RF100-500mm for bird photography, and it has blown me away!"
"Absolutely love both the camera and the lens."
"A Canon R7 with the RF100-400mm and RF24-105mm lens would be perfect for you."
"R6 mark II is just the premium version of the R8, with better battery life and controls/dial, and IBIS which you don't need on a gimbal."
"I've done Minesh's course and all of his photos are done with his canon set ups and diffusers."
"We shot two Canon C70's RAW with a 24-105 f4 and a mic."
"Recommend Canon R50. It has vehicle AF."
"After testing several setups, I ended up with the Canon R10 + 35mm + 16-300mm."
"Honestly for $200/$300 your best bet is a likely 10 year old plus Canon or Nikon DSLR that'll come with a kit lens or two."
"An old Canon and Nikon DSLRs ought to work. Couple that with a fast longer lens. A 50 mm f/1.8 lens is a bargain."
#3
Nikon
4.3
(8)
"Nikon Z6iii is probably the best hybrid mid range camera on the market right now"
"Bought a used Nikon D5600 body for $445 and love it."
"Recommend Z5 II."
"Nikon Z5ii and 24-120 F/4 lens. Cant be beaten as a starter combo in that price range"
"Alternatively, you could go for a used DSLR like a Nikon D7100."
"For bird photography, I'd recommend a used bridge camera like a Nikon P900."
"I have owned a Nikon D7100 and a Canon EOS 6D, both very capable cameras."
"My set up is a Nikon D5200 and a Nikon 55-300mm lens!"
#4
Fujifilm
4.7
(6)
"The X-T5 has a superb 40MP sensor, fast autofocus, stunning color straight out of camera, and a compact, classic design perfect for street shooting."
"The Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM: nice color science, excellent ergonomics, film simulations, IBIS, and a 40MP sensor in a compact body."
"Guaranteed, you'll love the Fuji colors."
"Think about getting a Fuji X100VI (or the mark V) for great image quality."
"This, the XT20 is a great camera and there are lots of used ones."
"You could pick up a Fuji X-T20 and an XC 16-50mm lens for that price."
#5
Insta360
4.3
(4)
"Get an Insta360 setup. Or at least the Tri-Mount."
"An action cam like a GoPro, DJI Action Pro or Insta360 could work."
"The little Insta360 Go pellet probably gives you the most flexibility."
"Camera Mount sa handlebar + insta360 cam."
#6
GoPro
4.0
(4)
"An action cam like a GoPro, DJI Action Pro or Insta360 could work."
"You’re gonna want a GoPro, attached to the end of a 12 gauge pump action shotgun."
"GoPro."
"How about a GoPro mounted to their chest strap?"
#7
Panasonic
4.3
(3)
"Personally I like the Panasonic aw-ue160. With an rp-150."
"The G85 is also effectively the same camera, but with a mic input port, and would probably be even better."
"Lots of options used like GH4, GH5, S5 etc."
#8
Apple
4.0
(3)
"The best camera is the one you have available. I made quite a bit of money with just an iPhone 6."
"IPhone, ring light, and cheap mic will be fine"
"What I have is way overkill. What others are saying about a phone is good."
#9
Reolink
3.7
(3)
"Have a look also at Reolink cameras before making any decisions. I’m considering moving away from Eufy at some stage…"
"Reolink has a wide variety of options including solar WiFi. With a good WiFi access point, you can achieve a long range."
"I went with Reolink and attempted Frigate, but in my opinion, it was not easy to set up."
#10
Microphone
4.5
(2)
"Good microphone - don't use a headset microphone because those are very bad."
"The microphone is more important for quality."
#11
DJI
4.0
(2)
"DJI POCKET 3."
"Osmo pocket 3."
#12
Camcorder
4.0
(2)
"Have you considered something more traditional like a camcorder considering its for students?"
"For a static shot, go camcorder."
#13
Apple iPhone
4.0
(2)
"EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW YOU DONT NEED THE LATEST N GREATEST YOUR IPHONE SHOOTS UP TO 4k!!"
"Honestly you don't even need to buy a fancy camera just use an iphone."
#14
Ricoh
4.0
(2)
"Oh yeah, the Ricoh GR III / GR IIIx looks awesome for a compact option!"
"Ricoh GR3III or GRIIIX is a good option for something pocketable."
#15
Eufy
2.0
(3)
"I’ve got some Eufy cameras set up around my place, including one on my cattle pasture. I don’t know if they can be set up to “live cast” to a screen full time."
"Most of the Eufy cameras don't work right now due to constant software bugs from upgrades."
"DO NOT invest in Eufy. Trust me. I've wasted a lot of time and money with these clowns. Avoid."
#16
Ring
3.0
(2)
"I have ring cameras. Batteries last a month or so, you get sound and night vision, free version is available, but it cost $100/yr to save videos to the account."
"A ring worked just fine for me. Had a spotlight. It does depend on how far away it is."
#17
Ultron
5.0
(1)
"The 40mm ultron sl2 is by far the best lens purchase I have ever made."
#18
Wyze Cam V3
5.0
(1)
"I have a WYZE V3 Pan Cam running 24/7 on 1 tank!! can take snapshots etc.. Love mine"
#19
Samsung
5.0
(1)
"I can highly recommend you Egoist config of gcam for Samsung devices."
#20
Ubiquiti UNVR Pro
5.0
(1)
"I ended up just getting the UNVR Pro. It's way overkill, but with the free G4 Pro camera, it's not much more."
#21
Smallrig
5.0
(1)
"Smallrig makes a nice LED video panel."
#22
HUDL Camera System
5.0
(1)
"Look up the HUDL camera systems."
#23
Nikon D8xx
5.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the D8xx camera series from Nikon. Even one decade since release they are pretty much unmatched in terms of versatility and quality."
#24
Sigma 14mm f/1.4 and 15mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"Sigma makes the excellent lenses for widefield astrophotography."
#25
Amcrest
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Amcrest cameras. They allow you to use an SD card and their app to avoid a subscription fee"
#26
Canon R8
5.0
(1)
"Go with the R8. You get the same sensor and processor found in the R6 mk II"
#27
PTZOptics
5.0
(1)
"PTZOptics Move4K bundle. 3 ptz 4K cameras with the SuperJoy controller."
#28
Lighting Equipment
5.0
(1)
"I would definitely invest in some good bright lighting for sure. With a softbox."
#29
Logitech
5.0
(1)
"There are purpose built products for this like the Logitech Rally."
#30
G5
5.0
(1)
"Ended up getting 6 G5 Turret Ultras along with G4 Pro Doorbell and Chime so went with the UDM SE."
#31
Canon 5D Mark I
4.0
(1)
"Was a professional camera then is a professional camera now just minus the price tag."
#32
Canon Rebel T3i
4.0
(1)
"Is a perfect beginner dslr camera, not too expensive either."
#33
Nikon D3300
4.0
(1)
"The setup was only around $250 (used)"
#34
OM System
4.0
(1)
"The bigger setup would be an OM1 mark 1 + 12-100 f/4 pro lens."
#35
Elgato
4.0
(1)
"Something like an Elgato Facecam (Pro?) would probably be a solid bet."
#36
Ubiquiti Cameras
4.0
(1)
"I want to replace the existing uniview cameras with ubiquity cameras as the existing NVR is old and I can’t download recordings off of it."
#37
Externally Powered Cameras
4.0
(1)
"If the barn has power you would be far better off with externally powered cameras."
#38
Duo 2
4.0
(1)
"Completely switching directions thanks to your feedback. Cell service by the barn is terrible and using PoE is not really an option so I'm definitely going to need a wifi extender."
#39
Wi-Fi P2P Bridge
4.0
(1)
"A POE Wi-Fi hybrid solution works, I have installed it many times for outbuildings and barns."
#40
TP-Link
4.0
(1)
"A desktop PC running Blue Iris, perhaps a TP-Link TL-SL1218P poe switch, and then some on"
#41
Ubiquiti RJ45 Cable
4.0
(1)
"Get the existing RJ45 cables Ubiquiti sells, they have a more flexible head."
#42
UDM
4.0
(1)
"Go with a big name service and pay subscriptions or just pay more up front."
#43
Z8 24-70mm f2.8
4.0
(1)
"Solid option."
#44
Arlo Camera
4.0
(1)
"First 5 cameras with Arlo are free to use the app."
#45
Grand Cam Camera Rig
4.0
(1)
"I use a tripod and Grand Cam arm for my soft tip Gran Cam."
#46
Camera Mount KO
4.0
(1)
"Best camera mount ko is chest, or handlebar."
#47
Ubiquiti Dream Machine SE
4.0
(1)
"I was looking for the gear for new setup, decided to get UDM SE to put it all in one."
#48
Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro SE
4.0
(1)
"Get a UDMP SE not CK."
#49
Arlo
4.0
(1)
"First 5 cameras with Arlo are free to use the app."
#50
Viltrox 13mm F1.4
4.0
(1)
"Viltrox 13mm F1.4 is good for astro"
#51
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
4.0
(1)
"Look at the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. It's better than a smart phone"
#52
Sony ZV-1F
4.0
(1)
"At that price point, all I can think of are point and shoots like the ZV-1F."
#53
Ring Jobsite Camera Kit
4.0
(1)
"Ring makes a jobsite camera kit"
#54
Sony ZV-E10
4.0
(1)
"I have the song zve10."
#55
MikroTik
4.0
(1)
"I ended up using a MicroTik hEX S Gigabit Ethernet Router with SFP Port (RB760iGS) ~$60."
#56
Hunting Camera Traps
4.0
(1)
"I use hunting style camera traps. Small, easy to hide, rugged, clear video day or night."
#57
Ubiquiti
4.0
(1)
"I have a ubiquiti camera setup (4 cameras plus door bell) at my apartment."
#58
Birddog
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a birddog ptz perhaps"
#59
Wireless Camera
4.0
(1)
"There are some wireless cameras too that’ll display to your phone - I’m looking at a pair for my car atm."
#60
Inexpensive Action Camera
3.0
(1)
"What's an inexpensive action camera for that you could attach to your helmet?"
#61
Frigate
3.0
(1)
"Frigate, especially if you want to integrate it with homeassistant, is a bit of a hassle to get working properly."
#62
Canon 3D 180/360 Camera
3.0
(1)
"Currently there are only a handful of cameras capable of this available though and they are pretty expensive."
#63
Trail Cameras
3.0
(1)
"Cheap trail cams and many of them"
#64
Transcend DrivePro 20
3.0
(1)
"Gamit ko transcend drivepro 20 yung mukhang flashlight pede mong ikabit sa helmet"
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