Best Budget Vlogging Camera for YouTube | Panasonic Lumix ZS45 Review

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  • What is the Best Vlogging Camera for CZcams? If You need a Budget Vlogging Camera the Panasonic Lumix ZS45 is a cheap vlogging camera with great quality and features.
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Komentáře • 120

  • @GoHerping
    @GoHerping Před 7 lety +10

    Cool. Any idea why there's a smudgy look around lights? i.e. the reflection in your glasses and the ceiling lights of stores. Also, how wide is the lens compared to, say, a smartphone's front facing camera?

  • @FunWithTheBugs
    @FunWithTheBugs Před 7 lety +3

    Wow, $200 bucks sounds like a steal. As for sound, with my Sony A6000 I had the wind noise reduction set to on and when I turned it off it was like night and day better.
    It looked like the camera had image stabilization unless you did it in post editing? Nice review.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      It has a little bit but I did use some warp stabilization on the talking head parts but not on the parts shot in the real world.

    • @FunWithTheBugs
      @FunWithTheBugs Před 7 lety

      Roberto Blake Thank you

  • @UnwillingVegan
    @UnwillingVegan Před 7 lety +1

    yay! Thanks so much for this review.

  • @MelissaAndAlex
    @MelissaAndAlex Před 7 lety

    I met him today at Vloggerfair and I can attest. The few minutes I spent with it I was very impressed with this camera.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      +Melissa and Alex thanks, it's great for the price!!!

  • @Tyiece
    @Tyiece Před 7 lety

    I have the older model now from 4 years ago , but I'm ready to upgrade

  • @KangPardi
    @KangPardi Před 6 lety

    thanks... for your information.

  • @NERDSoul
    @NERDSoul Před 7 lety +1

    Them Flavs/Uptowns/Airs/Air Force Ones/AF1's (depending on where you're from lol) are CRISPY PLAYA! SO CLEAN!!! I see you! :D

  • @thisdudesam4332
    @thisdudesam4332 Před 7 lety

    Came here after seeing a comment you left on a Ask Gary Vee episode. Just sub'd. Great stuff.

  • @kaysha
    @kaysha Před 7 lety

    I'm waiting for the panasonic LX15. That one will be my next vlogging camera

  • @Barnacules
    @Barnacules Před 7 lety +2

    Did you apply a warp stabilizer to any of the footage? It seems very floaty like it's image stabilized. Also, I find that for the money this camera is absolutely awesome but a few things I noticed that I didn't like is the lack of contrast and saturation in the recording, a lot of this can be restored in post processing but it just looks washed out compared to some other cameras I've used like the Canon Powershots and the Sony's. Also, the autofocus seems to be all over the place constantly changing and shifting when the camera moves and it's mostly noticeable in the background. The audio quality isn't half bad, I bet if you added just a little bass to it in post it would sound comparable to like an iPhone microphone. But honestly, for the money, it seems like a great camera for vlogging.
    If you're going to start a CZcams channel just start with your cell phone and work your way up.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      +Barnacules Nerdgasm a little on the talking head stuff but none of the other footage. In the field the in camera stabilization, color and zoom is better.

  • @gloryb-tv
    @gloryb-tv Před 7 lety

    Thanks for posting this, Roberto. Having a display screen that flips around is so important for vlogging. Good to know there is this affordable option! ~Glory

  • @pluutoop
    @pluutoop Před 7 lety +3

    Yesss I'm getting it next month.

  • @Herfinnur
    @Herfinnur Před 7 lety +3

    Hi Roberto. It looks like your lens is perpetually smudged with something oily. Either that, or there is a coating mistake from Panasonics factories. Get some appropriate whipes for camera lenses and see if those light smudges and foggines doesn't go away. If not, I recommend you send it in for repair, because it is only going to get worse if the coating is at fault

    • @xscaped
      @xscaped Před 7 lety

      That's what I was thinking. If this were the quality of the camera I'd rather not want to have it, but I assume the lense is smudged.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      Turns out it was which I didn't notice beforehand

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka Před 7 lety +1

    your new vlogging camera looks bless!!!!

  • @msdeemonique
    @msdeemonique Před 7 lety +1

    I'm going to try my hand at vlogging one day, great video!

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      If you're getting started this is a good camera for it.

    • @msdeemonique
      @msdeemonique Před 7 lety

      I have to build up some courage first but I will use your link when I convince myself I will be fine, lol.

    • @FullyBelieve
      @FullyBelieve Před 7 lety

      You don't have to post your first video on CZcams. Just practice recording and post one that you think you'd watch.

    • @msdeemonique
      @msdeemonique Před 7 lety

      Great suggestion!

  • @ItsJilly
    @ItsJilly Před 7 lety

    they jacked the price up over $300! wow

  • @RickyGarcia_Learning
    @RickyGarcia_Learning Před 7 lety +1

    To be honest, the new iPhone with proper lighting will do just fine to start. However, I use a Canon 80D with an 11mm-16mm zoom and a 24mm-70mm zoom.

  • @manziquotes7830
    @manziquotes7830 Před 7 lety

    Hi Roberto. Awesome vid, seriously considering this camera. One question: does the flip up screen feel solid or does it feel like it can break easily?

  • @RonnRider
    @RonnRider Před 7 lety

    Thanks for another great review Roberto! I must say I wasn't a really big fan of the sound quality or the glare it seemed to either pick up or cause. I've been using my Hero 4 and now 5 Black and it seems to be working really well but I will definitely check out some of your suggestions. Thanks again👍🏾🙏🏾

  • @okorolina
    @okorolina Před 7 lety

    Wow! Merry thanksgiving to me, lol! This is cool! I almost got the canon t3i, but I'm glad I didn't! I will be buying this using your link . Sweet !

  • @emmaschannel4398
    @emmaschannel4398 Před 7 lety

    thanks dude this video helped heaps

  • @RUmlas
    @RUmlas Před 7 lety

    I have my Nikon Coolpix S9900 and is good enough for my needs.

  • @GajuGatera
    @GajuGatera Před 7 lety

    That's the camera I use! I started my channel 4 months ago

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      Nice, how do you like it?

    • @GajuGatera
      @GajuGatera Před 7 lety

      I bought a refurbished version from amazon and I only paid $70. The sound quality is a bit trash but aside from that, it has all the great features you mentioned. Sometimes I remote shoot using the app that comes with the camera. That's something that really comes in handy

  • @ColinBloodworth
    @ColinBloodworth Před 7 lety

    Looks like a good starter for sure. I'd like to have heard some of the audio where you overlaid music...

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      The entire video was shot with the camera so that represents the audio quality.

    • @ColinBloodworth
      @ColinBloodworth Před 7 lety

      Oh, for sure, I hope I didn't come across as accusatory! I just meant I'd like to hear the outdoors with that wind reduction feature like you were saying. My bad. Stoked to see you this weekend!!

  • @liammatlock3211
    @liammatlock3211 Před 7 lety

    Could you perhaps somehow get a better microphone for this camera? I would like to get it, but I would prefer slightly better sound quality.

  • @maidahweh
    @maidahweh Před 7 lety

    Great video..I just need something a step up from my phone..

  • @kettlebellmusclegain
    @kettlebellmusclegain Před 7 lety +1

    I just grabbed the Sony rx100iv.
    on your recommendation. looking to increase the quality of my channel.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      that's one of the best out there.

    • @kettlebellmusclegain
      @kettlebellmusclegain Před 7 lety

      yeah man its wonderful thanks !

    • @Barnacules
      @Barnacules Před 7 lety +1

      The Sony sensors are amazing, I shoot an FDR-AX33 and AX53 as my vlogging cameras (little bigger than most people like but love the features). The reason I didn't pick up an RX100IV is because the battery life is terrible and you can only record 4k for 5 seconds and I record absolutely everything these days in 4k since CZcams is really pushing it.

    • @kettlebellmusclegain
      @kettlebellmusclegain Před 7 lety

      Barnacules Nerdgasm why only 5 seconds? memory card limits?

  • @ChronicChristy
    @ChronicChristy Před 7 lety +1

    Nice informative video, Roberto! what's the price point of the Sony RX 100?

    • @Barnacules
      @Barnacules Před 7 lety +1

      Almost $1000 for the latest model, 5x the cost of the camera he is reviewing.

    • @Barnacules
      @Barnacules Před 7 lety

      ... However, you can find 3X 100 3's for like ~$600 used and they are very similar just have slower focus (still good though) and no 4k support.

  • @MooksNiles
    @MooksNiles Před 7 lety +1

    We're using two Panasonic HC-V160 camcorders. Nothing too fancy, but they definetely do the job. We do need to invest in lighting or a softbox, because that would really improve our video quality. Got any budget suggestions?

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      I got a link to the lights I use in the description from Square Perfect.

    • @MooksNiles
      @MooksNiles Před 7 lety

      Thanks I'll look into it!

  • @edventures9884
    @edventures9884 Před 7 lety

    The best vlogging camera.. so debatable when everyone prefers different cameras. Low light cameras are incredible though! The new iPhone seems legit.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      Best budget vlogging camera as in value for lowest price. Better stabilization than iPhone believe or not and color quality.

  • @baakjinhan
    @baakjinhan Před 7 lety

    Love your show always !
    Just a quick question.
    Which GPU would u recommend for 4K video editing?
    Quadro M2000M (Lenovo P50) or GTX 1080 (Razor Blade Pro)?

  • @JunoMacRC
    @JunoMacRC Před 7 lety

    Are you going to show anything for the Holiday Sales?

  • @cutthenoise
    @cutthenoise Před 7 lety +3

    Is there a significant advantage to using this over an iPhone? (other than zoom?)

    • @willis251
      @willis251 Před 7 lety

      cutthenoise don't use an iPhone for vlogging unless it's the 7. iPhone cameras are very zoomed in and aren't stable and very shaky.

  • @LooneyLad
    @LooneyLad Před 7 lety

    Hi mate, loving the channel, you make things really clear and I like the fact you seem genuine and honest. Also it seems you cover a lot of what people on CZcams need help with in your videos.. I have a question was going to pm but can't from my phone.. Could you give me an estimate of how many views/subs you would need to just make a standard small income off youtube.. say £1-1500 a month. Not just from Adsense... using sponsors, affiliate marketing maybe your own t shirts etc.. Also check out Ko-fi if you don't know of it. Pretty simple cool way of getting donations for your channel. Peace bro, thanks for the great advice. Best CZcams advice channel I've come across 👍🏼

    • @LooneyLad
      @LooneyLad Před 7 lety

      I do love doing CZcams. But I also really want to have it as my job/income.

  • @sameenaarr9595
    @sameenaarr9595 Před 7 lety

    Wow - quality is amazing! X

  • @popseworld28
    @popseworld28 Před 7 lety

    What's going on Roberto I have a question for you I would like to start making money online and eventually doing it has a full time job how do I start would you suggest starting with Amazon affiliate or godaddy

  • @NathanLaValley
    @NathanLaValley Před 7 lety

    I have been looking for a second camera for my channel to get multiple angles on things. do you think this camera would match my video quality I currently have on my channel??

  • @buayadarat2140
    @buayadarat2140 Před 5 lety

    The best

  • @spitemeta
    @spitemeta Před 7 lety

    Would this be a good upgrade from my dmc-sz10? it costed me $300 when i brought it and this is $300 where i live but is it a decent upgrade from my sz10?

  • @VioletKrumble
    @VioletKrumble Před 7 lety

    I have this camera but it gives me a super shitting white noise when recording. Does yours do that too? I am not sure if its my recording settings or the camera itself causing it.

  • @jmaataschannel
    @jmaataschannel Před 2 lety

    I’m thinking of getting this for travel purposes? Is it recommended ?

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 2 lety

      It’s outdated now. You can get some really good new cameras used from Sony and Canon tho

  • @redeigaming7303
    @redeigaming7303 Před 7 lety

    Cool

  • @RNAMusic
    @RNAMusic Před 7 lety +1

    Do you prefer cameras over handycams?

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      +RNA MUSIC yes

    • @RNAMusic
      @RNAMusic Před 7 lety

      Roberto Blake is there a specified c reason? I've had great results from a Panasonic HDC - SDX1 and a JVC before that, pros and cons on handy vs regular cam? Thank you for your answer and time!

  • @webfam4ever813
    @webfam4ever813 Před 7 lety

    What's your thoughts on the GH 4?

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      +Web Fam 4ever! It did really well when I used it at CZcams. I can't wait for the GH5

  • @jk-ou8tw
    @jk-ou8tw Před 7 lety

    I have the D7100 Nikon camera
    And after shooting i see a red points
    I checked the manual and nothing mentions that
    I want to remove them
    Do you know how?
    ,Would appreciate your help
    :)

  • @QuinnLIFTS
    @QuinnLIFTS Před 7 lety

    should I stick with my note 5 for now

    • @lol-yi4xv
      @lol-yi4xv Před 7 lety

      QuinnLIFTS stuck to a phone, recording with a note 5 can lead to some risk, such as some one stealing it from you if you use it in public. So I would suggest sticking to a phone for now till you get money for a canon if possible

  • @JohnnieV
    @JohnnieV Před 7 lety

    $290 on Amazon. Thought it was 200??

  • @JhaveriAakash
    @JhaveriAakash Před 7 lety +3

    what level are you on Pokemon Go?

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +4

      I'm level 27 right now. I got 126 Pokemon in my Pokedex captured.

    • @JhaveriAakash
      @JhaveriAakash Před 7 lety

      That's awesome! Good luck man. I am at 21

  • @StephanieGraham
    @StephanieGraham Před 7 lety

    Would you get this over the Sony a5100?

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      +Stephanie Graham I'm not sure but this one is cheaper

  • @Evangelist.Elizabeth
    @Evangelist.Elizabeth Před 7 lety

    is that camera good enough for making youtube videos ?

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      Yes I made this video completely with the camera

    • @imdanhoward
      @imdanhoward Před 7 lety

      Hey Roberto, did you have edit out much audio noise from your recording playback? I just got this camera and was testing it out today and the bad audio feedback/static was a bit too much. I don't notice it in yours (sounds pretty good), so I was wondering if you did much editing to the audio or the camera I received just has bad audio. Thanks in advance man.

  • @bentyreman5769
    @bentyreman5769 Před 7 lety

    the sound isn't great, apart from that I liked it.

  • @dancrippes9801
    @dancrippes9801 Před 7 lety

    video quality on fleek

  • @TheNotBusyLife
    @TheNotBusyLife Před 7 lety

    So I'm late to the party, but picked up one of these so I could stop filming on my Samsung S3!

  • @gooz7984
    @gooz7984 Před 7 lety

    Someone asked me if i wanted to join the community "viewtubers" but i dont trust it , shoulld i join it?

  • @ErnestJ69
    @ErnestJ69 Před 7 lety

    dope

  • @micael2222
    @micael2222 Před 7 lety +1

    blurry screen or dirty?

    • @annelisabethcom
      @annelisabethcom Před 7 lety

      micael2222 Probably grainy because of low light. It doesn't seem sharp in indoor scenes. It probably doesn't have a sensor as good in low light as the RX100 or G7x.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      Grain, sensor is not as good and aperture is not as open as the more expensive cameras. It's great for the price!

  • @samfunfun646
    @samfunfun646 Před 7 lety

    Maybe good for the price, but it's not any better than just using my phone, so not really so good for any price.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      Actually I tested that theory and stabilization, Zoom and color are all better

    • @samfunfun646
      @samfunfun646 Před 7 lety

      Interesting. Maybe do a video with side-by-side? Stabilization isn't something I'd considered.

  • @TechToderici
    @TechToderici Před 7 lety

    the quality is not that good for 240$, for this quality better to record with a modern phone in my opinion

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety +1

      Tested against the phone, camera has better stabilization and is more convenient to take risk with than a phone

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      If you drop an iPhone in water, or set it up on a park bench to get a cool shot and something goes wrong... that a disaster... think about it...

    • @TechToderici
      @TechToderici Před 7 lety

      I don't disagree, I just mentioned the quality, which in some countries 240 isn't really cheap xD but well a smartphone that records better will cost more so rip my opinion xD

  • @GavinVillarrubia
    @GavinVillarrubia Před 7 lety

    ALMOST PERFECT. IT NEEDS A MICROPHONE JACK

  • @Blissmonk
    @Blissmonk Před 7 lety

    I use the Canon HF R70 (check out my channel to get a glimpse of the quality though I'm just getting the hang of it). It's $270 and it's a camcorder. I use two LimosStudio lights since my camera doesn't have a big sensor. I'm just starting to get the hang of it. Beyond that, I use an older Rhode VideoMic, with an extension cord, and a boom stand. I don't record audio separately. What I like about the HF R70 is that I can manually control the audio, and use an external mic. Pretty good setup for me right now. At some point I will get a DSLR.

    • @RobertoBlake
      @RobertoBlake  Před 7 lety

      I have that camcorder too for speaking gigs but for day to day this more convenient