{"id":10480,"date":"2018-12-12T21:11:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T21:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/?p=10480"},"modified":"2018-12-12T21:11:50","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T21:11:50","slug":"best-youtube-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/best-youtube-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Camera for YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BestCreating videos is more popular than ever. Fortunately, cameras that can be used for YouTube<\/a> are widespread and not hard to come by. Today\u2019s camera market is saturated with excellent choices. So knowing exactly how to sort through them beyond \u201cdoes this camera record video and is it expensive?\u201d is important.<\/p>\n

Do you need 4K video or is Full HD sufficient? What sort of ports should I be looking for in content creation? Let\u2019s take a look at how to choose the right YouTube video camera.<\/p>\n

Things to look for in a YouTube Camera<\/h2>\n

Ease of Use<\/h3>\n

Ask to open the box and pick the camera up. Scroll through the menus. Find the video, file size, aperture setting and other basic functions. How well can you navigate the camera without the user manual? Does it feel good in your hands? Nice grip, rugged construction? Do you want a sleek, retro film-styled camera like the Olympus mirrorless line or a classic DSLR look like the Canon Rebel series?<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t like using it, there\u2019s a good chance you won\u2019t. It sounds silly, but it\u2019s very true. Choose a camera you like looking at, operating, and is intuitive to use. If a camera has all the features you want but has an annoying menu system, it can be a lot harder to keep your workflow going strong (looking at you, Sony).<\/p>\n

Available Ports<\/h3>\n

An HDMI output for an external recorder is a great feature to have on a YouTube video camera. HDMI ports can allow you to set up an external screen for viewing while recording instead of using the much smaller LCD screen that comes with video cameras. Having a separate screen also means you can adjust the camera as needed without affecting your viewing angle. And if you need to shoot live video HDMI is mandatory for your viewers using another screen.<\/p>\n

Another port to look out for is a microphone port. Any camera capable of video will have a built-in microphone. But it will be much more limited in scope compared to a dedicated external mic. And it will be either stereo or mono.<\/p>\n

Both stereo and mono mics have their uses but being limited to one or the other is a definite drawback unless you know you don\u2019t want the different variety. If you create YouTube content centered around sitting in front of the camera playing tunes a built-in mono microphone may be plenty.<\/p>\n

Mono mics are designed to screen out sounds from all but a specific recording zone while stereo mics create a sense of space by recording across a wider coverage area. But if you decide to do an interview one day you may find your internal mono mic won\u2019t necessarily pick up the voice of a quiet speaker very well.<\/p>\n

Video Quality<\/h3>\n

The debate generally runs around whether to record in 4K or Full HD. 4K resolution comes in two flavors: UHD (3,840 x 2,160p) and DCI (4096 x 2160p). UHD has an aspect ratio of 16:9 making it perfect for sites like YouTube and TV displays. DCI, on the other hand, uses a 16:10 aspect ratio. The added width makes it better for theater screens.<\/p>\n

Every camera that shoots DCI can also do UHD. The extra width can come in handy in case you intend to do editing involving cropping. So unless you\u2019re doing a lot more than vlogging you needn\u2019t be too worried about DCI 4K.<\/p>\n

4K brings significantly more resolution and sharpness than Full HD (1920 x 1080p). But it\u2019s not always immediately obvious. And if your viewers don\u2019t have 4K displays, they won\u2019t get the full effect. Videos will be downsampled from 4K to Full HD, though. And because there\u2019s still more video information to work with, the downsampled videos will actually look better compared to native Full HD. But whether it\u2019s worth choosing one camera over another is up to you.<\/p>\n

One reason not to record in 4K is the sheer size of the video files. A Full HD file of 1 minute at 30 frames per second will use up around 130 MB of space. But a 4K file at the same frame rate will be as much as 350-400 MB of space. YouTube does have a limit of 128 GB for individual files, so you\u2019re unlikely to worry in that regard. But editing files is a much more onerous task when dealing with massive, high-quality video, especially if you don\u2019t have large amounts of RAM and processing speed.<\/p>\n

The Best Cameras for YouTube<\/h2>\n
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GoPro Hero 6<\/h3>\n

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Of all the cameras here the GoPro Hero 6<\/a> is the YouTube camera that you\u2019ll feel 100% confident about taking anywhere, anytime. It\u2019s designed to create high-quality content no matter the shooting conditions. Rain or shine, held or clipped to your helmet, adventure-seeking YouTubers and vloggers will find that the Hero 6 will keep up no matter what.<\/p>\n

Bullet-Proof Action Camera<\/h4>\n

While not quite bulletproof, the GoPro Hero 6 is natively water resistant down to 33 ft. (10m) of depth. The provided outer casing also provides shock resistance in case of drops or knocks while adventuring. While the Hero 6 is relatively inexpensive and simplistic in design, it can create incredibly high-resolution 4K video files at up to 60 frames per second.<\/p>\n

Intuitive Controls<\/h4>\n

The GoPro Hero 6 is one of the easiest cameras to operate right out of the box. It\u2019s so simple it only has two buttons that operate the entire unit. The side button controls the Power\/Mode\/Tag functions while the top controls Select\/Shutter functions. In case you don\u2019t want to fiddle with the buttons it also has a touchscreen LCD for fast and easy mode selections and adjusting the field of view for video recording.<\/p>\n

And voice controls allow you to operate the unit even if you need your hands to scale a sheer cliff or maintain balance on a surfboard. The 12 voice commands consist of GoPro Start Recording, GoPro Turn On, GoPro Shoot Burst, and even That Was Sick, to add a HiLight tag to the recorded video.<\/p>\n

The GoPro app adds another layer of flexibility by allowing you to sync the unit up to a smartphone or tablet. With the GoPro app, you can control the camera via the smart device to short photos and record video from a greater distance than your hands would allow and without spoiling your video with voice commands.<\/p>\n

Overall?<\/h4>\n

While it lacks in features, it definitely fulfills the needs of YouTube content creators who need a device that can keep pace in extreme situations. It doesn\u2019t come with swappable lenses or Log footage, but micro-HDMI and even an extra mic port ensure that the Hero 6 is a smart choice for nearly any Youtuber.<\/p>\n\n

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