Your Equipment Doesn’t Define Your Creativity
It can be easy to be overwhelming when looking for your first camera. There is increasing pressure on the consumer to have the best equipment they possibly can. This narrative couldn’t be further from the truth. You don’t need 8K 120FPS Cinema cameras to be creative and make great films. It is much smarter to learn the basics on a cheaper camera and upgrade when you’re confident in your abilities at the beginner level.
Use Smartphones
Almost everyone owns a smartphone with a great camera now. If you’ve been procrastinating creating films because you can’t afford a camera, you have no excuse as there’s likely one in your pocket right now. While smartphone cameras wouldn’t be ideal for someone trying to take film more professionally, they are a perfect no risk alternative to learn filmmaking.
The Lumix G7
Finally, if you are willing to shell out some cash for a better camera, I would suggest the Lumix G7. I just purchased this camera myself. For the price, this camera is an incredible deal. For just 500 dollars, you can have a high quality 4K camera with good low light performance. This camera will allow you to make great films at a low cost and learn the fundamentals of filmmaking. I just had the chance to test this camera out a couple weeks ago, you can find the test video below.
In Focus 