Free camera and gear guide
Choose the right documentary camera for your budget
Four budget levels, from beginner kit (including the iPhone you might already own) up to professional cinema cameras. See which cameras suit your film and my top pick at every level, plus the lenses, sound, lighting, drones and editing kit to go with them.A free guide to cameras and kit at four budget levels, from beginner to expert, with my top picks.
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What's inside
A simple guide to documentary cameras and kit at every budget
In the guide
- Six sections: cameras, lenses, sound, lighting, drones and editing
- Four levels in each, from beginner to expert, with a budget range
- My top picks marked. For beginner cameras, it's the Sony FX30
- Who each level suits, and the pros and cons
I'm Sebastian Solberg. I've spent nearly 20 years in film and TV, and I've shot documentaries on four continents. I put this guide together to help you pick the right camera and kit without spending more than you need to.
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