Best recommendation for a DSLR camera?

[Jason Jenkins]

How about a used Panasonic GH2 or GH3?

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[Mike Smith]

GH2 looks good for the price.

And to boost your audio potential you might like to think about something like
https://tascam.com/product/dr-60d/ or
https://www.rcblogic.co.uk/m-420-beachtek.aspx?st=33&gclid=CIDR9NnU08ACFabLtAodBmoALg

and to make life easier in the sunshine, maybe one day add something like a ?
https://www.varavon.com/product/loupegh.html

[Philip Cabu]

I have a Nikon D5200,Its quite easy to navigate your way around its settings and controls and it takes great quality action shots.

[Philip Cabu]

https://thedigitalcamera.net/nikon-d5300-vs-nikon-d5200-whats-the-difference/

Check this out to help decide on a suitable model

[David Rehm]

Do you want a DSLR or a “conventional” video camera? You have to answer that first. Do your research.

For $1000 you could get the following:
Canon T3i ($499) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/753760-REG/Canon_5169B001_EOS_Rebel_T3i_Digital.html
Kit lenses are not for film making – avoid them overall.

Canon 50mm 1.8 ($125) lens https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html

Tascam field recorder ($199) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/821259-REG/Tascam_DR_40_DR_40_4_Track_Handheld_Digital.html
I personally would synch sound in post.

With these 3 items you have approx. $725.
Maybe buy a loupe/magnifier for the camerascreen (they range from $20 to $500 – I personally use a $40 one and it works great for what I need).

Maybe also get a shotgun mic (Rode).

With the above equipment you will be able to make very decent videos as long as you learn your craft and equipment.

Remember you will need a decent tripod and sd (class 10) cards too.

Hope this helps,
David

[Anna Finucane]

Thanks! I don’t have a large budget at all so it limits my options. I have $600 set aside just for a camera, but if I have to go over a little I am willing to do that. I am planning from moving from the East Coast to Colorado so I have to consider saving money for the move and finding a job and place for that. I did have a friend recommend to me the T3i

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-18-55mm-discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B004J3V90Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410449165&sr=8-1&keywords=T3i

I do have a simple tripod that can do the job for a little while, and I still would have to find good memory cards. Thanks for all the help!

[Peter Reed]

I would reccomend either the Canon Rebel T5i or the Nikon D3200, both of which are reviewed and compared on this site.

Check them out here