Best camera on Reddit

385 reviews from r/Cameras, r/AnalogCommunity, r/canon and 43 more subreddits
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#1

Canon

4.6
(61)
"If so the R7 would be great as airplanes move fast when in the air."
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"I'm Canons world, the R10 is the best starting point for that money."
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"This is a much better camera than the current one he has."
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"Make absolutely sure that you get a flip screen camera though. It’s absolutely going to be worth the extra money."
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"People get amazing results with the Canon T3i."
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"Still a great camera."
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"Great camera for professional use."
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"This lens is perfect for capturing starry skies with its wide aperture and versatility."
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"I bought my vixia hf r50 mint for $70."
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"Since you already shoot Canon the R5 will be a fantastic upgrade."
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#2

Nikon

4.5
(46)
"I am simply amazed at how great this camera is."
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"Both are tremendous lenses."
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"The 14-24mm is excellent for astrophotography, providing sharp images and great low-light performance."
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"The D850 is an excellent choice for those looking to upgrade."
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"Huge difference in terms of keepers when switching from a D700 to a D5."
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"The 200-500mm lens is perfect for shooting horse shows."
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"The D850 is terrific for shooting stills."
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"The best thing you can do is get professional level lenses first."
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"The Z6III is a great choice for wedding photography, delivering fantastic results."
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"Dual Z6II cameras produced fantastic wedding photos."
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#3

Sony

4.3
(34)
"A fantastic lens for night sky photography, with a fast aperture and stunning clarity."
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"Your audio setup is much more important for ASMR."
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"The Sony A7III offers better lens compatibility compared to Canon."
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"Excellent choice for food photography."
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"Excellent choice for food photography."
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"Compact, affordable, and offer excellent image quality"
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"Fantastic choice for beginners in 2024"
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"Fantastic entry point into the world of mirrorless cameras"
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"Should be all you need for photos and 4K30 video"
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"Good for all-around use but great for traveling"
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#4

Apple

4.7
(13)
"Modern phones have much better cameras than any type of budget webcam."
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"Pretty much every modern smartphone can produce 4K ASMR pretty reliably."
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"The iPhone's camera is top-notch."
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"The iPhone 14 is way more than capable of taking photos, outperforming any point-and-shoot camera under $300."
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"The iPhone 15 Pro Max takes amazing concert photos when going for fun."
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"The iPhone 14 Pro Max also takes amazing concert photos."
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"Best camera for video recording is iPhone."
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"IPhones are known for their excellent camera quality."
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"IPhones are always best for videos or content creation."
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"Iphones are known for having the best camera for videos."
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#5

Pentax

4.0
(15)
"A really cool vintage camera for someone who loves vintage."
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"Whether you're a beginner or an expert, the Pentax 17 is a fun camera for everyone."
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"Budget isn't a concern?? Buy the Pentax 17!"
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"Known for its durability, simplicity, and manual controls"
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"Fantastic choice for beginners"
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"Simple & Sturdy"
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"Brand new and with a manufacturer's warranty."
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"I imagine it’s a great camera to learn on and it’s reliable since it’s new."
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"The only good new one is the Pentax 17."
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"Buy a point & shoot zoom from the 1990s/2000s like the Pentax Espio line."
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#6

Leica

5.0
(11)
"The Leica M6 is essentially the same camera with an easier to use rewinding system."
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"The Leica MP is a solid camera built to the highest standards of manufacturing."
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"The 35mm Summicron is also recommended for travel."
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"The 28mm Elmarit is a great choice for travel."
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"Another excellent lens choice for travel."
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"A great lens for travel."
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"Budget truly isn't a concern."
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"Having owned both, new, I can tell you from experience they are lovely, unique, and totally over the top as far as pricing goes."
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"Having owned both, new, I can tell you from experience they are lovely, unique, and totally over the top as far as pricing goes."
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"Excellent for storytelling shots."
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#7

Gopro

3.8
(12)
"Best for taking videos to remember and share experiences."
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"No issues with GoPro Hero 12 with an external battery, it has been rock solid for me"
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"Used a GoPro as part of my setup for around 10 years"
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"Really good stabilization"
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"A full gopro if you can carry it"
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"Regular GoPro7"
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"The GoPros are reliable for getting good footage."
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"None"
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"Lacks the ability to bookmark on-the-fly, making it hard to find important moments later."
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"Never slowed down to address some of their big issues and are being left behind by serious users"
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#8

Lumix

4.8
(9)
"Stupid cheap"
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"Fixed lens super zooms that are designed specifically for wildlife photography and are weather sealed"
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"Fixed lens super zooms that are designed specifically for wildlife photography and are weather sealed"
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"Great choices that would also fall well under your budget"
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"Great choices that would also fall well under your budget"
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"Getting killer reviews"
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"Premium compact camera, small and discreet"
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"User-friendly mirrorless camera with excellent video capabilities and in-body image stabilization"
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"A very long zoom"
#9

Olympus

4.3
(8)
"I recently chose Olympus em 10 mark ii for its weight and functions."
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"Smaller lenses and overall kit"
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"The ultimate walk-around camera"
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"Simple to use, great for videos and pictures."
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"Another excellent option for underwater photography on a budget."
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"A great budget-friendly entry for underwater photography."
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"4K video recording, weather sealing, and built-in image stabilization"
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"You are not a bodybuilder."
#10

Insta360

3.9
(8)
"I use insta360 because it’s easy to film 😂"
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"Ease of use and convenience of mounting options"
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"Where I’m headed for my next action camera purchase"
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"Neat when you have a LOT of time later to reframe your shots"
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"None"
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"Neat when you have a LOT of time later to reframe your shots"
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"The Insta360 is worth it for the novelty and the creativity of shots you can get with it"
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"Not recommend using"
#11

Fujifilm

4.4
(7)
"If money TRULY isn't an issue then I think the Fuji GFX 100s II is the best choice if you don't mind the additional size and weight."
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"The Fujifilm GFX 100 is highly desired for its exceptional quality."
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"The GFX100S II is an excellent choice for professional photographers."
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"The Fuji GFX medium format system is the best for landscapes with its 102Mpixel sensor."
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"Lust after a Fuji GFX series camera for landscapes."
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"Easy to use, Portable and sleek, Decent image quality, Fun features"
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"You have aesthetic sensibilities."
#12

DJI

4.3
(7)
"I just got the DJI Osmo Action 5."
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"Just got the dji osmo action 4 and really happy with it."
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"The DJI Action 4 has better colour balancing and requires less editing time."
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"Amazing and great right out of the box."
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"You can't go wrong with an Osmo Action."
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"The 360 would be great for paintball."
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"Awful performance at night, resulting in 'bouncy lights' on recordings."
#13

Fuji

4.1
(7)
"I personally use a Fuji 975 discovery that I had since 1992 and I love it. It takes some of the sharpest and most balanced exposures I’ve ever seen from a point and shoot."
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"Packed with creative features like double exposures, a self-timer, and even a bulb mode. Plus, its film is both affordable and high-quality – the best value I've found."
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"Cheap used, designed to go in the pool/take a fall, and damn near indestructible"
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"Lots of good brands available out there that are really good like Fuji, Olympus, and Minolta for under $200 (after shipping) brand new."
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"None"
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"Vastly cheaper than Polaroid film and, in my opinion, delivers much better results."
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"Fuji simulations built in camera are overrated"
#14

Google

4.5
(6)
"The Pixel has an excellent camera quality."
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"The Pixel 7a had the best pictures over a variety of scenes, reminiscent of flagship Samsung quality without excessive post-processing."
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"Won the most votes in mkbhd camera test beating the hyped up expensive flagship models."
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"Google Pixel has a good smartphone camera."
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"The ability to adjust brightness and shadows is a significant advantage."
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"The manual controls are only available in the pro models, which limits options for users."
#15

Samsung

4.5
(6)
"Samsung offers great camera features."
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"They have good camera."
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"Best camera for zoom is Samsung S24 Ultra."
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"Samsungs are also good smartphone cameras."
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"Good versatility with Divevolk housing."
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"Samsung misses too much real detail in photos."
#16

Panasonic

3.8
(6)
"Great quality for shooting concerts and events."
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"If video is your focus, the Lumix is hard to beat in its price class."
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"Smaller lenses and overall kit"
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"4K video recording, weather sealing, and built-in image stabilization"
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"Maybe you want to make money with video but aren’t quite sure."
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"Affordable (below 500), plenty of reach, decent autofocus (for a bridge), but will make bad photos in low light"
#17

GoPro

3.8
(6)
"I'm really, really happy with the pictures and videos I've taken."
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"I love my hero10, does 4k 60 fps and that’s all i need."
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"GoPro 11s - 13s take really nice video."
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"The GoPro Hero 7 Silver provides excellent recording time of 1 hour and 45 minutes in 4K and captures clear images."
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"The Hero 7 Black is recommended for its better battery life."
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"Newer GoPro models are unreliable, barely recording for 1 hour."
#18

Mevo

4.5
(4)
"Switching to the MiFi made live streaming reliable."
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"Easier for me"
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"Especially if you’re also the scorekeeper. It’s set it and forget it."
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"Field of view is fairly narrow"
#19

Instax

4.5
(4)
"Creative powerhouse with double exposures, self-timer, and slow shutter mode"
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"Gives your photos that iconic Polaroid vibe, like stepping back into a vintage snapshot era"
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"The Instax 360 also provides reliable footage."
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"Get creative with panoramic compositions"
#20

Ricoh

4.0
(4)
"Great for food photography."
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"Good photo quality compared in the lower price segment"
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"Ricoh series have fixed lenses"
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"Expensive even second hand"
#21

Nanit

5.0
(3)
"I love my Nanit! It allows me to check on my baby remotely and has many useful features."
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"Nanit was also considered for its security features."
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"The only one I felt comfortable with was the Nanit because they have such a high quality encryption."
#22

Vivo

4.7
(3)
"Best camera for stills images is Vivo X100 Ultra."
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"Vivo also offers top tier smartphone cameras."
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"The flagships from Vivo are among the best at the moment, especially for photography."
#24

WYZE

5.0
(2)
"They’re cheap, use an app so you can watch on any device and on WiFi so you can watch from anywhere."
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"Works great!!! We have WYZE cameras all over the house including baby’s room now."
#25

Phase One

5.0
(2)
"You might have to go second hand for your budget."
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"You are probably a billionaire, flying your private jet all over the world."
#26

Wireless Flash

5.0
(2)
"A game changer for food photography."
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"Game changer for food photography, allowing flexibility in lighting."
#27

Dji

5.0
(2)
"Nice little action camera that is as good if not better than GoPro"
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"I’d like to check out a DJi action camera too. I have a dji drone and it’s amazing"
#28

Oppo

4.5
(2)
"Oppo has top tier smartphone cameras."
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"Oppo's flagship models are also highly regarded for their camera capabilities."
#29

Camera

4.5
(2)
"Better just get yourself a standalone camera. Most modern camera has wifi transfer to your iphone."
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"A lens upgrade might be better than a camera upgrade."
#30

Raspberry Pi

4.5
(2)
"Works wonderful. Doesn't require new USB ports and adds a TON of functionality to the printer."
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"The best approach is to buy a Pi and use OctoPrint with a camera."
#31

N/A

4.5
(2)
"A high-end 16-35mm lens is essential for landscape photography."
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"They have tons of used DSLR bodies from about £100 upwards."
#32

Osmo

4.5
(2)
"You can’t go wrong with an Osmo Action."
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"None"
#33

Iphone

4.5
(2)
"Marginally better"
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"Versatile, good quality images, and in your possession all the time for when those moments pop up."
#34

Point and Shoot

4.0
(2)
"Point and shoot cameras from the 90s are more versatile and higher quality."
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"Better to get a point and shoot from the 90s for versatility and quality."
#35

Elgato

4.0
(2)
"Impressed with the image quality for this exact use."
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"Impressed with the image quality for this exact use."
#36

Hawkeye

4.0
(2)
"Good quality with stabilization"
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"Good quality with stabilization"
#37

Linux

4.0
(2)
"It's a great little camera with solid build quality. Plus, it's even cheaper."
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"It's a great little camera with solid build quality."
#38

Eufy

3.5
(2)
"Battery powered 4g cameras that last months without charging"
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"Eufy cameras may not provide the best performance compared to wired options, especially in terms of detection and recording capabilities."
#39

ZTE

3.0
(2)
"Nubia Z70 Ultra is also a good option with a native 35mm camera."
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"Nubia Z60 Ultra has a native 35mm camera and decent performance."
#40

Bronica

5.0
(1)
"The best are medium format."
#41

Thingiverse

5.0
(1)
"Printed a housing for it and got a longer flex cable. Doesn't require new USB ports and adds a TON of functionality to the printer."
#42

Logitech

5.0
(1)
"It's amazing."
#43

Tamron

5.0
(1)
"The 35-150 Tamron is an awesome lens to pair with it."
#44

CuboAI

5.0
(1)
"Cubo has excellent encryption and two-factor authentication, making it a secure choice for monitoring."
#45

Nifty 50mm

5.0
(1)
"The 50mm f/1.8 lens is perfect for close shots and inconspicuous photography."
#46

Godox

5.0
(1)
"The lighting setup is excellent for food photography, creating soft and even illumination."
#47

Polaroid

5.0
(1)
"Best £200 I've ever spent, we had a blast with it! It's a great fun camera, it doesn't take itself too seriously."
#48

LeapFrog

5.0
(1)
"I've been super happy with it. It shows temperature and allows me to talk to my toddler."
#49

Zowiecam

5.0
(1)
"Look at the Zowiecam POV. It’s under $300 and offers great features like USB, SDI, HDMI, NDI HX, and direct streaming."
#50

OnePlus

5.0
(1)
"Oneplus 12 has excellent camera. I have been very pleased with it and with the price being hundreds of dollars cheaper than Samsung or iPhone flagship phones."
#51

Hasselblad

5.0
(1)
"The obvious answer is Hasselblad for what you’re supposedly shooting."
#52

Cubo AI

5.0
(1)
"Cubo has excellent encryption and two-factor authentication, and we’ve loved it."
#53

Nooie

5.0
(1)
"Great picture and sound, 360 rotate, and night vision."
#54

Lomography

5.0
(1)
"They are fun and easy to use, and they will prepare you for the next step."
#55

Octoprint

5.0
(1)
"Cura shows me a preview while it's printing, as well as my octoprint phone app. It's fantastic."
#56

Xiaomi

5.0
(1)
"Xiaomi is considered a top tier smartphone camera."
#57

H35N

2.5
(2)
"I’ve seen some good results from the H35N, but it’s basically a reusable disposable camera."
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"The H35N is a good camera, but you’re limited because it lacks any focus or zoom, and I don’t think it has any exposure controls. She may not be happy with the resulting images."
#58

Praktina

5.0
(1)
"Magnifier"
#59

Ubiquiti

5.0
(1)
"Point to point wireless bridge"
#60

Fenceclip

5.0
(1)
"FenceClip for fence and a basic tripod for net."
#61

Sigma

5.0
(1)
"Fantastic low-light performer"
#62

Insta

5.0
(1)
"Looked very well and its a small camera"
#63

Netgear

5.0
(1)
"Switching to the MiFi made live streaming reliable."
#64

Caddx

5.0
(1)
"Cheap, light and good quality"
#65

Tapo

5.0
(1)
"Works very good with frigate"
#67

Wyze

2.5
(2)
"An alternative is something like a Blink or Wyze cam."
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"An alternative is something like a Blink or Wyze cam, but it won't integrate with printing."
#69

Garmin

4.0
(1)
"I'm planning on a garmin mini 2 or 3."
#70

Motorola

4.0
(1)
"The main camera from Motorola Edge 50 Ultra looks promising."
#71

3rd Party

4.0
(1)
"3rd party apps offer manual controls, but you miss out on HDR+."
#72

RexingUSA

4.0
(1)
"This camera looks like an upgrade with its features and capabilities."
#73

Huawei

4.0
(1)
"Huawei's flagship phones impress with their photo quality."
#74

iPhone

4.0
(1)
"Great for videos with Divevolk housing."
#75

R6

4.0
(1)
"Used R6 is enough and can get it at a good price"
#76

Sport Cub

4.0
(1)
"The Sport Cub S 2 RTF is suitable for low wind conditions."
#77

ELRS

4.0
(1)
"The ELRS Radiomaster Pocket is a recommended radio transmitter."
#78

AR Wing

4.0
(1)
"The AR Wing Pro is interesting for those with amateur flight experience."
#79

Nebula

4.0
(1)
"The Nebula Pad upgrade is essential for using the Nebula camera with the SE."
#80

Backscatter

4.0
(1)
"Great macro strobe for small critters."
#81

Lomo

4.0
(1)
"It's a really fun camera with an interesting lens."
#82

Eachine

4.0
(1)
"The Eachine EV800D is a compatible FPV box goggle."
#83

DxOMark

4.0
(1)
"Great resource for comparing camera performance at different ISO values."
#84

ZOHD

4.0
(1)
"The ZOHD Drift is a great option for aspiring pilots, especially with the FPV kit."
#85

Ikelite

4.0
(1)
"Great for larger subjects, powerful strobes."
#86

Akaso

4.0
(1)
"The quality of the videos is great and more than enough for a starting diver / underwater photographer."
#87

Rexing USA

4.0
(1)
"This camera looks like an upgrade with its features and capabilities."
#88

Rollei

4.0
(1)
"The new Rollei 35AF would be brilliant."
#89

Aeroscout

4.0
(1)
"The Aeroscout 1.1m RTF is a good alternative if an onboard camera isn't required."
#90

Camo Studio

4.0
(1)
"Camo studio is a great tool for linking your phone and PC."
#91

VTech

4.0
(1)
"Our VTech has worked out great. The app works fine."
#92

Dslr/Mirrorless

4.0
(1)
"You'll get a significantly less "finished" photo which you then can process yourself and potentially improve further than the automated version."
#93

Zv-1

4.0
(1)
"None"
#94

Trail Cam

4.0
(1)
"Can record"
#95

Fence Clip Pro

4.0
(1)
"I think the fence clip pro is a better idea, but have the other so have trouble justifying it."
#96

Lynkspyder

4.0
(1)
"All fixable. But like the original better."
#97

808

4.0
(1)
"Good video quality, micro SD card"
#98

Runcam

4.0
(1)
"90$"
#99

Eos

4.0
(1)
"Nice crop sensor DSLR"
#100

Honor

3.0
(1)
"Honor phones are decent, but not as impressive as others."
#101

SJCAM

3.0
(1)
"Good resolution and able to read plates and street signs fine."
#102

P950

3.0
(1)
"A decent option"
#103

Arri

2.0
(1)
"Hollywood grade Arri cameras are the most expensive (But ridiculous)."
#104

Minolta

2.0
(1)
"Prices are wildly inflated."
#105

H35

1.0
(1)
"The H35 is a frustrating purchase with poor photo quality and a flimsy build."
#106

Kodak

1.0
(1)
"Low quality cameras, prone to failures"

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