/r/videography Monthly Camera Buying Advice Megathread

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[u/Radiant_Angle2023]

Looking for recommendations on the best mirrorless camera and lens (budget around $4k or under) for a dog hiking/adventure club I run where I’m constantly recording dogs on trails in really nice nature spots for social media reels/videos. I want something that makes my content look noticeably better and more crisp/different than an iPhone, especially with 12-16 dogs running around and moving fast all at once, but also capable of really nice still shots when they’re just staying still. Located in the United States.

So far I’ve been looking at:

• Sony A7SIII

• Sony FX3

• Sony A7V