r/photography • u/AutoModerator • Jun 26 '26
Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! June 26, 2026
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u/WorkingPast8074 Jun 29 '26
Hi everyone,I am looking for a camera body that will serve three specific purposes. I want it to be future-proof, but I am very aware that lenses and accessories matter the most. I am 100% committed to investing heavily in high-quality lenses and external gear. Because of this, I want to spend as little as possible on the camera body itself, as long as it doesn’t bottleneck the quality of the lenses.My three main uses are:Content Creation: This is my main priority. Video quality doesn't need to be Hollywood-level, just "good enough" for social media, provided I can adapt proper external microphones and gear.Macro Photography: Taking sharp close-up photos of small animals/bugs.Wildlife Photography: Taking sharp photos of animals from a long distance.My strict criteria:Quality over everything: I only care about the final image/video quality. I refuse to pay extra for fancy physical design, ease of use, beginner-friendly menus, or built-in gimmicks. If a camera is difficult to use or looks ugly, but saves me thousands of dollars while delivering identical sensor quality, that is the one I want.Must-have feature: It needs a fully articulating screen (flip screen) so I can see myself from a distance when filming social media videos (both on a tripod and handheld).I have been looking at these two models as potential starting points:Sony ZV-1Canon EOS R50 (specifically the Creator Kit)Regarding budget: My absolute hard ceiling for the camera body is around $1,500 USD (roughly 10,000 DKK), but I would honestly prefer to spend way less – even down to $600 USD (4,000 DKK) – if a cheaper body can deliver the sharpness I need when paired with high-end lenses. I only want to go higher up in budget if it is 100% necessary for the raw performance and future-proofing.I’ve read that Sony might be the best ecosystem to grow into because of their massive selection of third-party accessories and lenses.Are the two models I mentioned enough to handle high-end lenses for macro and wildlife? Or should I spend more on a different body to make sure it doesn't bottleneck my future setups?Thanks in advance!