Best type of digital camera for lightstudio

cdgalwegian · 05-12-2024 10:21AM #1

Hi guys,

Anybody have advice on the best type of camera for use in setting up a lightstudio for filming lectures? There's plenty of Youtube videos on the set-up of such a studio, but there's very little info on the best type of digital camera to use, even on non-youtube internet searches. I think the presenters of the videos demonstrating the set-ups assume there is at least a basic knowledge of digital camera recording equipment, but I have none. Digital cameras seem to get very expensive pretty quickly, so I'm looking for entry level: obviously, choice of camera for a lightstudio involves lighting level issues, I know sound quality is important, and there shouldn't need much editorial work on the content. The plan is to gauge receptivity of the lectures first using entry-level, with the aim of investing in better equipment if it's warranted.

I had a look around the site here, but couldn't find anything. Even if ye'd know of good websites for advice on choosing the most appropriate camera for lightstudio setup that'd be great.

kirving · 10-02-2025 07:53PM

What's your budget?

What do you mean by lightstudio? Do you have a picture?

At minimum, you'll want a decent microphone as it's for a lecture, and a tripod.

After that, I would suggest using a phone camera to begin with, if you have a decent high-end phone from the past 5 years or so. If the lighting quality is good, a phone should be find to begin with.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058383371/best-type-of-digital-camera-for-lightstudio

cdgalwegian · 10-02-2025 09:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123156608#Comment_123156608

Yeah, I plan to try out a demo introductory lecture using my smartphone, to play around with. After that, I suppose the budget would around 500 Euro.

The lightstudio is a studio for a light-board:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXJu6-4u7UY

kirving · 10-02-2025 09:54PM

Your biggest cost here IMO is going to be the board, background curtains, and lighting to make sure both you and the board are evenly lit.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123157015#Comment_123157015

MPB can be a good place to buy 2nd hand gear.

Avoid Adverts if you don't know exactly what you're looking for. I bought a camera from someone there which was great, but I know what I'm looking for. It's a mixed bag of people being totally fair, and dreamers who think their 5yo camera is worth more than a new one.

cdgalwegian · 11-02-2025 09:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123157092#Comment_123157092

Yeah, I've looked at MPB. I actually moved this query to a different thread (in case the link doesn't show up it's under photography, cameras and accessories):

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058384883/best-type-of-digital-camera-for-lightstudio

Best type of digital camera for lightstudio

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