{"id":23918,"date":"2022-07-19T08:01:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23918"},"modified":"2022-07-19T08:01:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:01:48","slug":"what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos","title":{"rendered":"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed460f4c1fe\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed460f4c1fe\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed460f4c1fe\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\/#What_is_a_Good_Cheap_Camera_For_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?\">What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\/#Canon_PowerShot_G7_X_Mark_III\" title=\"Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III\">Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\/#Sony_ZV-1\" title=\"Sony ZV-1\">Sony ZV-1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\/#Canon_XF405\" title=\"Canon XF405\">Canon XF405<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\/#Panasonic_Lumix_G7KS\" title=\"Panasonic Lumix G7KS\">Panasonic Lumix G7KS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\/#Sony_HDRCX405_Handycam\" title=\"Sony HDRCX405 Handycam\">Sony HDRCX405 Handycam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Good_Cheap_Camera_For_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a camera to make YouTube videos, there are several good options available. Here are some of my favorites. The Panasonic Lumix G7KS. Depending on your needs, you might want to consider the Sony ZV-1. The Canon XF405 also has a lot to offer. For budget-conscious YouTubers, the Panasonic Lumix G7KS may be the best choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canon_PowerShot_G7_X_Mark_III\"><\/span>Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever thought of using a digital camera to make YouTube videos, you should definitely consider the Canon PowerShot G7 X MarkIII. This camera&#8217;s inbuilt live stream function is great for broadcasting your videos live. Whether you&#8217;re creating a beauty &#8220;how to&#8221; video or capturing a must-see moment, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III has what it takes to make your videos a hit! The compact camera&#8217;s cinematic image quality is sure to please the eyes of your YouTube audience!<\/p>\n<p>With a 24-100mm equivalent lens and a 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IV has an impressive feature set for capturing close-up images and videos. The touch screen and 180-degree tilt function make it easy to take selfies and edit your videos after they&#8217;ve been shot. The camera&#8217;s zoom capabilities allow you to capture the perfect moment from any angle and even reposition the camera&#8217;s screen to make your videos look more professional.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sony_ZV-1\"><\/span>Sony ZV-1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a camera that&#8217;s ideal for vlogging, the Sony ZV-1 is a good choice. Its three-capsule internal microphone is a vast improvement over most compact cameras, but it&#8217;s still not able to match the clarity of professional-quality recordings. The camera also includes a windshield, a 3.5mm microphone port, and a hotshoe for attaching accessories.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-70mm lens is ideal for vlogs and product reviews. The maximum aperture is f\/1.8, making it easy to get shallow Depth of Field even in low-light situations. You can also use the camera&#8217;s BSI sensor for clean stills even in low light situations. The camera also comes with a flash, which is essential for recording in low light.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canon_XF405\"><\/span>Canon XF405<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is the Canon XF405 good for YouTube videos? The XF series of cameras has been a disappointment to me. The XF405 is a midrange option, but its lack of a pro feature set makes it a poor choice for making YouTube videos. For the price, however, you don&#8217;t get much more than an XA series camera. I also find the lack of a video recording feature to be disappointing, but that&#8217;s only a minor quibble.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to upgrade to a higher-level camera, consider the Canon XF405 DSLR. It has an 800% wide dynamic range and great color. Although it&#8217;s a little more expensive, it has many advantages over the XF405 and comes with a 15x optical 4K UHD zoom lens. The XF405 also keeps the 4K video resolution, which is important for making YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panasonic_Lumix_G7KS\"><\/span>Panasonic Lumix G7KS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are an amateur YouTuber, you&#8217;ll love the Panasonic Lumix G7KS camera&#8217;s streamlined controls and high-resolution display. This camera also has a high-resolution EVF, a 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD, and built-in Wi-Fi for sharing videos. Its main exposure dial offers a variety of different shooting modes and controls, including a dedicated drive mode dial. You can also switch between single drive mode and continuous drive mode, 4K Photo mode, and bracketing drive mode. Another advantage is the camera&#8217;s 11 custom function buttons, which you can customize by browsing through the 14-page menus.<\/p>\n<p>The Panasonic Lumix G7KS camera is the perfect choice for video enthusiasts, thanks to its high-resolution 2360k-dot OLED live view finder. It has a large viewing angle and is bright enough for use in direct sunlight. It also includes expandability options and intuitive controls. Its camera also comes with a 3&#8243; LCD touchscreen, which is tilt-enabled and can be rotated to be turned sideways for better video viewing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sony_HDRCX405_Handycam\"><\/span>Sony HDRCX405 Handycam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sony HDRCX405 Handycam is one of the newer cameras available, and it&#8217;s designed with your video-making needs in mind. The camera features a large, flip-out lens, an adjustable hand strap, and a 2.7-inch LCD display. The camera also has a full-sized USB cable that allows you to connect the camera to a computer and charge the battery. It has a short, but permanent, USB connection. Its display, which is inverted, flips out from the right side, is located on the front panel, with buttons for recording, zooming, and still photos.<\/p>\n<p>The HDRCX405 is classified as a video camera, but it can also capture still images, with a resolution of 9.2 MP. It features a ZEISS lens that captures images at a wide angle. The HDRCX405 also offers two-mode recording, which lets you switch between recording video and snapping photos. When not recording video, the HDRCX405 records a steady stream of still images.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe height=\"234\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QXxymuXP94M\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"418\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos? If you&#8217;re looking for a camera to make YouTube videos, there are several good options available. Here are some of my favorites. The Panasonic Lumix G7KS. Depending on your needs, you might want to consider the Sony ZV-1. The Canon XF405 also has a lot to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.7 (Yoast SEO v21.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos? - Zeru<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos? If you&#8217;re looking for a camera to make YouTube videos, there are several good options available. Here are some of my favorites. The Panasonic Lumix G7KS. Depending on your needs, you might want to consider the Sony ZV-1. The Canon XF405 also has a lot to [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Zeru\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-07-19T08:01:47+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-07-19T08:01:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-a-Good-Cheap-Camera-For-YouTube-Videos_23918.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Lizzie Yates\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Lizzie Yates\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\",\"name\":\"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos? - Zeru\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-07-19T08:01:47+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-07-19T08:01:48+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61005d9ec00b94bc50fbaf11b78aa55e\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Zeru\",\"description\":\"Blog\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61005d9ec00b94bc50fbaf11b78aa55e\",\"name\":\"Lizzie Yates\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-150x150.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-150x150.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Lizzie Yates\"},\"description\":\"A content marketing strategist with the Zeru team for a little over 5 years, Lizzie Yates specializes in everything digital media with a particular focus on social media and technology. Her passion? To follow how the social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are maturing over time, and what businesses can do to keep up. She shares her insights on our blog in a true outpouring of knowledge and expertise. Her knowledge about technology and social media is vast, and she is always willing to share her insights with businesses to help them stay up-to-date with the latest trends.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/author\/writer\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos? - Zeru","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?","og_description":"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos? If you&#8217;re looking for a camera to make YouTube videos, there are several good options available. Here are some of my favorites. The Panasonic Lumix G7KS. Depending on your needs, you might want to consider the Sony ZV-1. The Canon XF405 also has a lot to [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos","og_site_name":"Zeru","article_published_time":"2022-07-19T08:01:47+00:00","article_modified_time":"2022-07-19T08:01:48+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1280,"height":720,"url":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-is-a-Good-Cheap-Camera-For-YouTube-Videos_23918.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Lizzie Yates","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Lizzie Yates","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos","url":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos","name":"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos? - Zeru","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2022-07-19T08:01:47+00:00","dateModified":"2022-07-19T08:01:48+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61005d9ec00b94bc50fbaf11b78aa55e"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cheap-camera-for-youtube-videos#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What is a Good Cheap Camera For YouTube Videos?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/","name":"Zeru","description":"Blog","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/61005d9ec00b94bc50fbaf11b78aa55e","name":"Lizzie Yates","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-150x150.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/19-150x150.jpg","caption":"Lizzie Yates"},"description":"A content marketing strategist with the Zeru team for a little over 5 years, Lizzie Yates specializes in everything digital media with a particular focus on social media and technology. Her passion? To follow how the social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are maturing over time, and what businesses can do to keep up. She shares her insights on our blog in a true outpouring of knowledge and expertise. Her knowledge about technology and social media is vast, and she is always willing to share her insights with businesses to help them stay up-to-date with the latest trends.","url":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/author\/writer"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23918"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23918"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23923,"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23918\/revisions\/23923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}