I see there’s 5k cameras, but it feels superfluous since mostly everything is 4K. Plus, unsure what device would be suggested for an amateur taking pictures and sometimes video of my nephews baseball games. He’s pitching if that has anything to do with the megapixels for videos and hoping to keep the price around $100-$150?
If there is still a camera shop near you, It might be worth seeing what used gear they have. The one near me has cheap kit lenses, look for a used telephoto lens and a DSLR camera body. You can take fine pictures with old gear, you’re not looking to be on Sports Illustrated. YouTube has plenty of instructional videos for every make and model of camera. More knowledge will get you better results than top of the line gear.
Edit: I just looked at the used gear at B&H website, you can find a body and lens there for $200
Sadly, there is nothing like what you want in that price range. Any mid-high end phone that perhaps you already have would do this with alacrity though.
Had a feeling, but my sister seemed sure I was giving up to easily.
How much would you say a camera for this purpose would run?
$500-$600
A pretty good chunk of change, I had a feeling, thanks.
What are your minimum requirements? I would heartily recommend doing just a smidge of research. This site has been my one and only go to for, I dunno, like 15-20 years or something. https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1328199596/buying-guide-what-to-know-before-buying-your-first-interchangeable-lens-digital-camera
That’s just for the right lens, too.
Probably at least in the 1k range
Had a feeling this would be the answer, thanks.
just use your phone. you’re taking pictures and video for the memories, not for flawless record-keeping or streaming on live tv or post-game analysis.
Photos and video are two different things.
A photo camera should be easy enough. Just get a used camera body with an option for sports shooting. The lens will probably be more expensive since you need a decent zoom to the camera.
For video, you may want to consider if HD is good enough. Do you really need 4k for baseball?
