I thoroughly enjoy testing cameras. When it comes to vlogging, you have to consider things beyond the scope of resolution. Vlogging is an event in itself. Yes, it’s easy to get started, but when you’re vlogging in certain scenarios, you’ll need to know your camera can keep up with you.
For example, how’s the audio going to sound if you’re shooting in a windy location? I can answer that for you — horrible. So, your camera will need to have an audio jack that allows you to install a shielded microphone to help cut down on mic rumble.
Another example — sometimes a scenario will look better in slow motion. Vlogging isn’t just filming yourself. There’s also b-roll to help enhance the story you’re telling. So, I like to check if there’s any slow-motion capability in the cameras I test. Not all have 120 frames per second recording. Some don’t even have 60 frames per second. This may or may not matter to all creators, but it’s worth noting.
When discussing products I’ve not had my hands on directly, I lean on my trusted colleagues in the creator space that have had hands-on time with a particular camera. They’re great resources and will always give me the honest truth about the vlogging camera at hand, without a sales pitch.
