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Hey all. Having a hard time finding the right camera to start making battle reports with. Im looking for something that shoots 1080p 60fps and is good for close up shots. My budget is around $200. Do any of you have any experience or recommendations with cameras that would fit the bill? Audio is not a big deal or needed at all. Id appreciate any leads!

iPhone.

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 Mr. Grey wrote:
iPhone.

What is this $200 iPhone you speak of?

Seriously, I would lean towards a budget DSLR or Mirrrorless camera that can do video, but overheating can be a problem for long video shoots. Alternatively, start with the absolute minimum that meets your needs, perhaps a good web cam, and use that to better determine your needs and use case as to avoid paying features you will not need and skimping on ones you had not anticipated needing.

Hiseadmose wrote:

 Mr. Grey wrote:
iPhone.

What is this $200 iPhone you speak of?

Seriously, I would lean towards a budget DSLR or Mirrrorless camera that can do video, but overheating can be a problem for long video shoots. Alternatively, start with the absolute minimum that meets your needs, perhaps a good web cam, and use that to better determine your needs and use case as to avoid paying features you will not need and skimping on ones you had not anticipated needing.

If OP has a smartphone, then he already has a camera capable of shooting at least 1080p, and should stick with that until whatever his endeavor is gets popular/successful enough to require more dedicated camera equipment. That's why I suggested an iPhone - because almost everyone has a smartphone of some kind these days. I'm a couple years behind on current phones, but even mine shoots in 4K.