Move from Nikon D7100 to YouTube video setup?

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I've had this Nikon D7100 setup for many years
  • Nikon D7100
  • Tamron 17-50 2.8
  • Sigma 70-200 2.8
  • Sigma 18-35 1.8
  • Nikon 18-140 3.5-5.6
  • SB-700 Flash
Honestly, in the past 3 years I've used the 18-140 for my daughters summer dance shows and that's about it. For the rest of the time it just sits there gathering dust.

I've started getting into YouTube type videos at home and wondered whether to sell all this Nikon stuff and buy something else as the my old Nikon does not seem the best fit for this? Even the best D7500 DX seems to have video limitations?

I'm currently using a Hollyland Lyra 4k webcam and an audio interface / dedicated mic, so audio is sorted.
So wanting to connect the camera over USB to the PC so it appears as a device (or through something like an elgato cam link?)

As well as something like a 16mm 1.4 (or any prime) for talking head stuff, i'd still like to be able to do the dance show stuff, so using a 18-140 replica zoom.

Any suggestions on what sort of body/lens I could go away and look at?
It doesn't have to be the latest and greatest body as long as it does what I want.

Thank you.
 
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I'm sort of thinking the Sony A6400?

Gives me very good 4k video along with the elgato cam link.
But I could still shoot the dance stuff with a zoom lens.

The viewfinder of the A6400 appeals over the video only ZV-E10 (although the ZV-E10 would do all the video stuff I needed).

Just thinking the A6400 would give some longevity? (despite it already being 7 years old!)
 
I'm now considering keeping most of my F mount lenses and getting a Z50 II and FTZ adapter.

The 18-30 1.8 sigma I've got looks like it might make a cracking talking to camera fixed lens?
 
Zarch said:
I'm now considering keeping most of my F mount lenses and getting a Z50 II and FTZ adapter.

The 18-30 1.8 sigma I've got looks like it might make a cracking talking to camera fixed lens?
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I would go this route. The Z50ii is very capable and you can keep your lenses.
 
What do you mean by "YouTube type videos"? Live stream, record then edit, live stream while walking down the street talking to camera?

You mention you wanted to connect the camera to the PC so I guess you will be live streaming. I always find this very difficult. I have done it for work and only once on my own channel. I use Sigma cameras as they are small and connect directly to USB. I have tried using Elgato and Sony cameras but personally I find them a bit flaky. Lots of people use them however so what do I know?

I would have thought the D7100 would have been OK, not the best but OK for HD video. If you are looking for new kit you might need to define how you plan to use it more than just "YouTube type videos", it's a broad church. Let's not forget good old Cell phones, I have had the easiest live stream experience with phones and actually even recording and post production can be good.

For what it's worth this is the one live I did on my own channel. a lesson in how not to do it! I use OBS software.
View: https://www.youtube.com/live/ikqVYauutNU?si=z7y2Xx0nOGVZeIEQ


When I record a video and edit it offline I use DaVinci resolve. Audio is always the stumbling block. On that note you might want to check Amazon for Joby Wavo microphones as they are being sold off very cheaply.

I think in summary doing it is better than not, use what you have and find your way and what you need to achieve what you want. Then go and buy more
 
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