Video recording camera - for recording trips / blogs / you tube

[CALI FATE]

I am planning a longer trip this year - into the more remote areas the other side of Turkey and thinking about doing a bit of video recording - other than on my iphone.

What do you fancy-pants vloggers and You-tubers use for video recording / editing / movie making. Is it best to choose a digital camera with video option or a Go-Pro type rugged video camera that can do still images. I want something that is fairly simple /automatic that will produce reasonable quality pictures - thanks

 

[BigJohn]

I've been thinking about this as well - have you seen the series 'winter walks' on BBC (available on iplayer), they use a 360 camera with 'disappearing' selfie stick - it's very effective, captures a full 360 video whilst walking & talking and then allows the 'view' to be selected later during editing.

I don't know specifically which camera they use but I'd like to find out - it's really good video & audio quality.

 

[Moakesy]

With regards to video editing, Davinci Resolve is very powerful and free....works on Windows/ MacOS / Linux. There is a paid version, but you don't really need that.

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

As you'd expect, there is a learning curve, but YouTube will get you started and it's not that difficult to get into it.

As for camera types, depends on what you'll be shooting. Will be it be in all weathers, will you want drone shots (might want to check Turkey's rules on drone flying), will you be shooting in the dark or low light etc. What is your budget?

Here may be a good place to start
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-for-vlogging

or..
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-for-videographers

If I were you, I'd download that free software and start messing around with your phone now. Learn the basics of editing and using the camera to tell a story and then decide. If you like the process and enjoy it as a hobby, then you will be more aware of your needs and make a better purchase.

Personally, I sold all of my expensive DSLR kit and lenses as smartphone camera technology hit a certain point. What I've lost in quality, I've made up for in portability and always have the camera with me. I really don't miss lugging around a large camera bag and 10kg+ of kit all the time.

Given the price point of decent dedicated cameras, I wouldn't rule out something like the iPhone 13Pro or a high end Samsung.

Also, remember most people view videos etc on their phone. So whilst the camera captures a tonne of detail and subtlety, most of it is dumped when watching on YouTube on a 6" phone screen.

 

[CALI FATE]

With regards to video editing, Davinci Resolve is very powerful and free....works on Windows/ MacOS / Linux. There is a paid version, but you don't really need that.

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

As you'd expect, there is a learning curve, but YouTube will get you started and it's not that difficult to get into it.

As for camera types, depends on what you'll be shooting. Will be it be in all weathers, will you want drone shots (might want to check Turkey's rules on drone flying), will you be shooting in the dark or low light etc. What is your budget?

Here may be a good place to start
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-for-vlogging

or..
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-for-videographers

If I were you, I'd download that free software and start messing around with your phone now. Learn the basics of editing and using the camera to tell a story and then decide. If you like the process and enjoy it as a hobby, then you will be more aware of your needs and make a better purchase.

Personally, I sold all of my expensive DSLR kit and lenses as smartphone camera technology hit a certain point. What I've lost in quality, I've made up for in portability and always have the camera with me. I really don't miss lugging around a large camera bag and 10kg+ of kit all the time.

Given the price point of decent dedicated cameras, I wouldn't rule out something like the iPhone 13Pro or a high end Samsung.

Also, remember most people view videos etc on their phone. So whilst the camera captures a tonne of detail and subtlety, most of it is dumped when watching on YouTube on a 6" phone screen.

Thanks for the detailed response and links - very helpful.

I agree with you ref the quality from a good iphone and the convenience - i am drawn towards a go-pro 9 with the higher resolution / battery life and waterproof qualities

Many thanks