Please mention what you like/dislike about particular models, tell us why you would recommend it and if you want - also share your podcasts! :)
Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
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Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#2Ive used my phone (Redmi Note 10S) to record decent video. Post work with KDenlive.
Mind your settings.
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#3If you have a mid- to upper- range phone made in the last 4 years, that's probably the best low-budget option by far. Save your money and get led panel lights instead.
And a good audio recorder will do wonders. Zoom h1n is a quite good budget option. Try searching YouTube for "h1n vs" - there are tons of great options.
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#4Any camera except a webcam will work. Focus on lighting and microphones, ones you have a reason to upgrade your setup, you might consider dslr cameras that are used for serious video productions
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#5Sorry,I'm confused. Aren't podcasts audio by definition?
Unless your audience is going to be mainly on a video platform (and even then, the following advice will apply) you should focus your budget on audio equipment, and possibly build a recording booth.
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#6A used Sony a6000 + kit lens + cheap HDMI to USB dongle.
The nice thing about this sort of setup is that you can upgrade the lens as needed without having to redo the whole system.
As for lighting, DIY some diffusers for and stick them on some lamps.
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#7Sorry,I'm confused. Aren't podcasts audio by definition? Unless your audience is going to be mainly on a video platform (and even then, the following advice will apply) you should focus your budget on audio equipment, and possibly build a recording booth.
They're calling them "vodcasts", it's the hot new format.
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#8Sorry,I'm confused. Aren't podcasts audio by definition? Unless your audience is going to be mainly on a video platform (and even then, the following advice will apply) you should focus your budget on audio equipment, and possibly build a recording booth.
Joe Rogan for example is a “podcast” but also films all their episodes so you can watch the host and guests reactions and body language during the segment. “Podcast” doesn’t just mean audio anymore, the definition has evolved.
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#9Your smartphone with external wireless mic
Re: Ask HN: Which low-budget camera would you recommend for recording podcasts?
#10Sorry,I'm confused. Aren't podcasts audio by definition? Unless your audience is going to be mainly on a video platform (and even then, the following advice will apply) you should focus your budget on audio equipment, and possibly build a recording booth.
Joe Rogan for example is a “podcast” but also films all their episodes so you can watch the host and guests reactions and body language during the segment. “Podcast” doesn’t just mean audio anymore, the definition has evolved.
What I've seen is that it might be easier to promote a podcast if it has video because the web is a visual space and audio-only can be hard to make visual, unless one creates audiograms with text subtitles, but still not as compelling visually.
Plus, YouTube and other visual platforms seem to have better discoverability.
But I'm open to being proved wrong, as I'd love to record audio only lol.