Are the Canon M50 and Sony ZV-E10 still the best entry level cameras for YouTube?

Obviously it depends on the ultimate, end goal of your photography/video hobby.

Canon, despite being an industry leader, was kind of late to the mirrorless game. They were probably late because they did not want to abandon the huge selection of legacy SLR lenses.

Now, I do prefer the way Canon does most things, but Sony has been the real vanguard in mirrorless, particularly in progressing the tech, offering a dizzying array of bodies.

Since you don't look to be looking at removable lens options, the other players to consider would be the Olympus M-10 III and the Fuji XT-20.

5 years ago, with your choice, no question I would have picked the Canon. Today? Probably 50/50 between the Canon and and Sony. I know that doesn't help you.

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You can change the lens on the M50, correct?

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Yeah and I'm sorry. I was actually thinking of another camera. This is their entry level, cropped sensor MILC (sort of the replacement for the DSLR Rebel product line).

I just haven't handled many of these mirrorless cameras. I was doing tons of research on Canon's launch. Mrs. Midnight has a DSLR (A Rebel) with half dozen of the old APS-C EOS lenses. I wanted to be informed before any changes, but it didn't come to anything. We didn't add any new lenses to the stable and we didn't upgrade bodies.

It's a big choice once you start buying lenses, but with the mirrorless I see the potential for a universal adapter down the line. The space requirements between the sensor and the back of the lens is a big part of the gamechanging nature of the technology. The cameras are getting smaller and lighter based on that advancement alone.

As I understand it the M50 has an "EF-M" mount which I guess is their mirrorless version of the EF mount, and they offer an adapter for the camera to accept EF lenses. Also I am basically clueless about the various lenses and mount options, so I'm not even sure if what I just said makes any sense.

I imagine the lens that comes with the kit (15-45mm maybe) will take me a long way in making basic youtube videos. I might do a little bit of photography since I'll have it. Probably just for family stuff though, I have no interest in making photography a major hobby.

Unless there is something obviously better at the price point ($700), or something equivalent for video at a cheaper price, I think I will go ahead and pull the trigger.

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It's overkill for that, for sure.

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Probably, but I want to take it reasonably seriously and I usually have to put some skin in the game to get myself to do that.

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You can use your phone for "zero cost" option to get started

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I considered it, but I need my phone as a phone and if I'm shooting hours of video I'd have to get a second one or have it charging all the time. I might still use my phone occasionally, but mostly so that I can record two angles simultaneously (like face-on plus close-up of work).

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or get a dedicated vlogging camera that won't have the best lens, necessarily, but is a purpose built piece of equipment that is tailored to do exactly what you want. It is a double-edged sword as you have to accept their choices when you buy one.

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Yeah so while I really don't have much idea what I'm doing, I'd rather have at least a few options to fiddle with so that I can learn something in the process. It's going to be a DIY channel so the central theme will be learning stuff. I'll probably end up documenting things I learn about making videos.

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Also, don't ignore lighting. That's the often overlooked piece of it. A great camera is wasted money without a professional lighting solution. Great lighting can make a mediocre camera perform well.

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Yes! I do plan to invest in some lighting. I do security cameras on the side, so I know at least a little bit about imaging and how critical lighting is.


So I guess since you haven't said the M50 is trash, that was my preference from the beginning so I'll probably order one tomorrow after watching a ton more videos about it tonight.