Cameras
In choosing a camera, you must first decide what kind of video content you’ll
be doing. If you are doing mostly a talking-head video where you’re just
talking to the camera, you don’t need a full-featured camera. What you intend
to do with your videos will help you decide which camera to use.
Here are the types of cameras you can choose from:
- Point-and-shoot cameras
These no-fuss cameras are so easy to use that you can use straight out of the
box. You can select one of the many presets available depending on the type
of video you’re recording. They deliver full HD image quality and are ideal
for vlogging.
- DSLR cameras
This is the camera to use if you want high-quality images in full HD. While it
has the most professional-looking results, here is a learning curve before you
can operate the camera properly. You have to learn how to focus the lens and
be familiar with the settings. DSLR cameras are typically used in shooting
scenes with cinematic effects. Videos shot with DSLR look more
professional and well-thought-out.
- Smartphone Cameras — Although phone cameras now deliver high-
quality images, they don’t quite match up with standalone cameras. Many
YouTube creators use their smartphones when they are vlogging. They use
the selfie mode to record themselves as they go through their daily activities. - Webcam – These are tiny cameras that you can use if you’re doing
video game walkthroughs, demos, and screenshare. - Action Cameras – These are small compact cameras used to record
first-person point of view of events. They are best used in capturing fast
movement because of their superb image stabilization system. They are ideal
for recording extreme sports and underwater shots.