Purchase DSLR camera

[Danielle242643331qoa]

All,

I am getting into photography.  I have been doing videography for about 3 years with my go pro and iphone and am looking to upgrade to a DSLR Camera that doesn't completely break the bank

In addition to taking sick photos, I need it to do the following

1) Capture 4K Video

2) Has an input for an external microphone

Budget is around $1000-$1500.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Danielle

[Abambo]

Go to your local camera store and check the used cameras on stock. They will be great. As a Canon user, I would say that a 5DMark4 would be great, a Mark3 does not do 4k video. You can also go for a different brand: Nikon, Sony…, but I would stay in the full frame range.

Please keep in mind, that you also need good lenses, and if your budget also includes the lenses, that it could be tight. 

[Danielle242643331qoa]

Thank you!

What is a good lense to pair with this camera to begin with.

[Jill_C]

I use the Canon 5D Mark IV primarily with a Canon 24-105 F4.0 L lens which has been my favorite lens for 10 years, mainly because it's a great travel lens due to the focal length range. If you're in the U.S., CraigsList.org might be a good resource for used cameras / lenses, particularly since many photographers are updating their gear to mirrorless.  

[ricky336]

Hello,

I'll just add to this - really, keep in mind getting good lenses. Better to get good lenses and an ok camera, rather than a great camera and ok lenses.

Another thing you should also consider is looking at Mirrorless cameras. They are lighter than DSLRs.