Video Camera reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 148 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Video Camera brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cameras, r/Filmmakers, r/weddingvideography, r/videography, r/fujifilm. Top-rated brands include Sony (4.4/5), Panasonic (4.3/5), Canon (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews148

Subreddits31

Posts56

Brands25

Products89

Top communities

r/Cameras27 r/Filmmakers24 r/weddingvideography14 r/videography9 r/fujifilm8

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Sony

4.4

(46)

"A7c ii would be an ideal choice for u, which has a 33 megapixel and its full frame."

"Best would be A7S range of cameras or any other camera with the same sensor."

"ZV-E10 with Sigma 16mm"

"FX30-FX3 are very videography specced."

"The A7SIII is just perfect."

"FX30 BABY🕺🏽"

"Sony a7s iii and LUMIX S5iix are both really solid options."

"Sony a7s3 is pretty standard and well recommended"

"The ZV-1 offers a lot for the money for a starting videographer."

"Great for low light conditions."

Panasonic

4.3

(25)

"Off the bat, the Lumix S5II is a great choice even with the 20-60mm kit lens."

"Get a real camera. Good budget, but not European option is Panasonic Lumix G80 + 12-60mm kit lens for like 450€ new if you're lucky."

"I just picked up a G7 + 25mm 1.8 for £170 (around $210). I doubt there's any camera that can come close if you can find one cheap honestly."

"Easily the best value video cameras on the market."

"The LUMIX G7 is capable of shooting up to 4k and produces beautiful colors in footage."

"The Lumix G85 looks fantastic and is a great setup to learn on."

"The Lumix 20mm 1.7 lens is fantastic and a great addition to the setup."

"The GX85 produces stunning results and is one of the best value video/still hybrid cameras out there."

"Go for Lumix S5 mark2 if you want video"

"If you’re outfitting a whole new kit and shooting low light in the field, I’d go with the S5iix."

Canon

4.3

(22)

"XF605 is a beautiful camera but might be out of your budget."

"Every camcorder ever built can do what you are asking, buy from canon, sony, panasonic or jvc."

"Get Canon C100 Mark 1. I got one for $400 on eBay and shot 4 feature films with it already."

"Canon R50 could be a good choice. It’s a mirrorless camera with 24 MP APS-C sensor."

"The R5C which I own and definitely has the best image quality I have seen in such a small body."

"The grandfather of all filming SLRs, a solid choice for any filmmaker."

"The newer Canon stuff like the XA70 performs well in low light and can run all day with proper power and memory."

"The XA series is decent too."

"Have a look at the Canon HFG series. For what you are doing, they will be good."

"Sony a7iv and Canon R6ii are good budget options for video/hybrid purposes."

Apple

4.5

(11)

"TLDR, use an iPhone Pro."

"Filmmaking accessories for the iPhone enhance storytelling capabilities."

"High Flying Bird was shot on the iPhone 8 by Steven Soderbergh."

"Unsane was shot on the iPhone 7 Plus by Steven Soderbergh."

"Tangerine is an award-winning feature shot on the iPhone 5."

"Iphone pro for video imo."

"Just get an old iphone 7 with 256gb of storage. 1080p 60fps with good colors, kinda nostalgic even."

"If she has a new iPhone download the blackmagic app."

"Nice job. That iPhone video is tough to digest."

"Newer iPhone models are easier to film with due to advanced film settings."

Fujifilm

3.8

(8)

"Xt5"

"Could go X-M5 with a gimbal since it’s so small and light you can probably get away with a cheaper one."

"Get the xm5, used fuji 18-55 and a pancake lens from ttartisan for walk around."

"I had one probably best bang for buck used Fuji in the market but it is huge."

"I would consider upping the budget a little bit to get X-S20, even consider X-S10."

"X-H1 serves me well. Great deals available now."

"So if you're willing to invest in a good tripod the X-M5 might be your best bet."

"If you don’t care about ibis you should go for a used X100V or X100F."

DJI

4.7

(6)

"It is the most shoot ready camera he can get without breaking the bank."

"I am using dji pocket 3 because if the feature: Active Track."

"Amazing and great right out of the box."

"The stabilizer is fantastic for capturing smooth videos of idols and cosplayers!"

"Osmo Pocket has better video quality with its 1 inch sensor but is more fragile due to the gimbal."

"DJI Osmo Action is a good little video camera that starts recording quickly and is easy to use."

GoPro

4.5

(6)

"Sounds like you’re getting a GoPro then."

"In terms of ease of use and durability, it's hard to beat a GoPro."

"The GoPro is an amazing camera for capturing adventures!"

"Good image stabilization, waterproof, compact, and hard to break."

"GoPro?"

"They're pretty alright in capturing 4k60."

Lumix

4.7

(3)

"I think the s5iix from lumix is amazing for that type of content. It just has great ibis and a lot of QOL features."

"LUMIX S5iix are both really solid options."

"Lumix S5IIX. If you miss the braw, you can get it back by adding a Blackmagic video assist."

Insta360

4.0

(3)

"Insta360 or gopro"

"I was planning on getting an Insta 360 and put it just by the one of the two net poles."

"The only cameras for this are gopros, insta360, and some dji cameras"

#10

Vivo

4.5

(2)

"Currently using a Vivo X100 Pro and it for me has the best zoom of any of them."

"Or vivo v40 for around 32kish"

#11

Google

4.5

1.0

(1)

"Indoors, the TZ 80 performs poorly due to its tiny sensor."

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