{"id":158481,"date":"2021-12-28T10:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T18:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=158481"},"modified":"2024-02-10T06:11:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T14:11:19","slug":"top-vlogging-cameras-flip-screens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/top-vlogging-cameras-flip-screens\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 9 Most Practical Vlogging Cameras With A Flip Screen"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
When I was given the opportunity to write articles on the best vlogging cameras with a flip screen, I simply couldn\u2019t say no \u2013 there\u2019s nothing I love more than keeping up to date with the best video-recording technology. Having worked on various projects myself, including music videos, short films, and vlogs, I was thrilled to dip back into some relevant research. So today, I will talk about the top 9 vlogging cameras with a flip screen, and I\u2019ll be giving my honest recommendations and opinions on each one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
I know that searching the Internet for that ideal camera can be a bit frustrating \u2013 there are so many reviews out there clearly intending to sell a product without having done the proper research. So you\u2019ll be happy to know that this will be an in-depth article full of pros (and some necessary cons) for each camera, as well as a vlogging guide and buyer\u2019s guide at the end of the reviews, with some useful advice for those at the start of their vlogging journey. This will also be an informative article for anyone looking to buy the best vlogging camera with a flip screen as a gift for a loved one or just wanting to learn more about some of the best flip-up cameras.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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I decided to give each flip up camera I researched an individual accolade, highlighting its best trait so that you can quickly find the best vlogging for you. There are options here that will suit all types of needs, differing in price, size, and quality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Before we jump into this in-depth article, I would like to introduce you to our number one favorite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Without any further suspense, here are the top 9 vlogging cameras with a flip screen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
I already spoke a little bit about this amazing Canon EOS M50 in my article on best vlogging cameras<\/a>, so it\u2019s natural I would want to include this impressive, yet compact, Canon camera with a flip screen in this ranking. This is a great entry-level mirrorless camera, and as more cameras keep coming out, there are definitely benefits to many other models. However, what I find extremely important is considering what will actually work for you as a content creator and asking yourself what you need, as opposed to instantly buying the latest release by Canon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The reason I think Canon EOS M50 is still a very good purchase in 2022 is that it\u2019s easy to use and has everything you could possibly need to learn both photography and video (and at an extremely reasonable price too). I can\u2019t tell you how many of my friends rushed into purchasing the latest camera on the market and have ended up frustrated, having spent a load of money, with an excellent camera in their hands that is just way too advanced for them to use. The M50 is extremely simple to use, while at the same time having all the more advanced modes that you\u2019ll need in order to grow as a content creator.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Another huge advantage of the M50 is its outstanding autofocus, which is one of the key features you should never compromise. While you will definitely be banging heads with people who are defendants of manual focus mode, that\u2019s okay. Don\u2019t forget you\u2019re shooting video and vlogging, so your universal shooting style will be different. When you\u2019re recording video, autofocus is one of the most important features you should be looking at, especially if you\u2019re into vlogging. Whether you decide to use the electronic viewfinder or the LCD flip-up screen, the M50 uses Canon\u2019s dual-pixel autofocus system, which is a favorite of mine. This gives the M50 the edge over other Canon cameras with flip screens.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The M50 can still use the dual-pixel autofocus but only via the LCD screen. The M50 also has face and eye tracking for photography and video, as well as subject tracking. You can simply choose a subject that\u2019s in the frame, click on it, and watch as the M50 follows it wherever it goes, while simultaneously keeping it in focus as it\u2019s moving in the frame. You can understand how this is an extremely desirable feature when shooting yourself in vlogging format, as you can flip the screen, select yourself as a subject, and record. And to be honest, in video mode, the camera can automatically track you with its pristine face tracking. The flip screen falls at the top of the body, which in my opinion is the better way of positioning a rotatable screen because you can put the camera on a tripod.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The M50 is packed with amazing features, and in my opinion, it is one of the best beginner Canon flip screen cameras out there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Last update on 2024-10-14 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The flawless ergonomics of the extremely portable Nikon D5600 make it easy to immerse yourself in the shooting process. You can create eye-catching compositions with the high-quality optical viewfinder, which provides an incredibly clear view through the lens. When you want to focus on a subject, shooting through the viewfinder allows you to block out the sunlight and any other distractions. You can also hold the camera more firmly when using a telephoto lens. The well-designed control dial and multi-selector button make it easy to change settings during shooting. The monolithic body is reinforced with carbon fiber, making this camera light and sturdy enough to bring with you anywhere. You can record videos in Full HD in 50\u201360 fps, which is the sad part \u2013 this camera doesn\u2019t have 4K movie resolution.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The continuous autofocus in Live View mode will keep the subjects clear, even during fast-paced action. Likewise,if you're shooting with the AF-P NIKKOR lens kit, any mechanical drive noise will be virtually nonexistent later in the video, thanks to the built-in stepper motor. Movies shot with the D5600 can be easily shared via the SnapBridge connection offered by this Nikon camera.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This DSLR has an extremely intuitive and flexible flip screen. All you have to do is flip, tilt, or rotate the large 8.1cm (3.2-inch) variable-angle touchscreen to compose the perfect photo or video: you'll have a clear view regardless if the camera is high up, low down, or away from your body. Use the touch screen to focus and shoot just like you would on a smartphone. You can also use the touch controls during shooting through the viewfinder or when looking back on images. When shooting with the viewfinder, the Fn touch function offers an intuitive alternative to the manual control dial or multi-selector: you can now select the focus point or adjust other important settings, such as Aperture, Auto Sensitivity, and others, via the large touch screen. During image playback, the fast motion also present in Nikon's professional D5 and D500 cameras allows you to scroll through images quickly. You can also pinch with your fingers to enlarge and quickly crop an image. This is by far one of the best and most affordable cameras with flip screens by Nikon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Last update on 2024-10-14 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n I have already spoken about this amazing camera by Sony in my Best Vlogging Cameras of 2022 article, and if you\u2019ve read my opinion on it, you\u2019ll know I am a huge fan of this nifty little Sony flip-up screen camera. Instead of giving you guys an extensive list of reasons why this camera is perfect for vlogging, I\u2019ll try and focus on some of its most appealing features \u2013 the flip-up screen and autofocus system. The ZV-1's sensor display screen makes it possible to select the focus and tracking points, as well as other settings during shooting, making it extremely easy to control while you take selfies or if you\u2019re shooting vlogs. The Sony ZV-1 can also add meta tags to vertically captured videos, allowing an instant upload to platforms suitable with your smartphone device \u2013 meaning you won\u2019t need to cut or rotate the footage on a your computer (bear in mind you\u2019ll need to install sony\u2019s Imaging Edge Mobile app to do that) which is great news for on-the-go vloggers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Of course, I can\u2019t talk about this camera without mentioning some very important autofocus features. If you\u2019re the type of vlogger that talks a lot about the advertisement of different products on your channel, you can take your product presentations to the next level with the Product Presentation setting for a quick and precise shift of focus. The custom C2 button activates the Default Product Presentation setting, removing the focus from your face to widen the field of view. Just placing a subject in front of the camera will effortlessly shift the AF, without having to block your face with your hand (like most cameras with face detection will require). The high-performance hybrid AF sensor with focal plane phase detection will allow for high precision, high-speed focusing. The sensor uses 315 focus points to detect a total of 65% of the screen area, switching quickly between subjects. When taking selfies, the camera can change the focus with just one touch of your fingers, switching from your face to the background and back, so bright and accurate focus is easily achieved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The rotating LCD screen allows you to keep an eye on the framing of your shots when recording videos or shooting selfies, without blocking the view by accessories such as microphones jacks (a problem unfortunately present in the Canon EOS M50). The Sony ZV-1 is a compact multimedia camera designed specifically for vloggers and influencers, and it has some of the best flip screen functions I have seen so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Last update on 2024-10-14 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Canon EOS 70D is the replacement for the Canon 60D, a semi-professional DSLR. Upon its release, it introduced new features like the dual-pixel CMOS autofocus, WiFi, and touchscreen display. The Canon 7D, the sort of \u201colder brother\u201d of the 70D, held the top spot for several years and was considered a game-changer for independent filmmakers and vloggers. However, eventually, the lack of some useful features like a headphone jack, higher bitrate, and autofocus made the 7D redundant. So when the 70D was introduced, many independent video content creators went crazy over it. One of its most important features is the continuous autofocus in video mode, which can be controlled through a single tap on the touch screen. Depending on the lens you decide to use with this DSLR camera, the focus will be just as good as the focus from a camcorder. There\u2019s very little focus bumping or moments that are super blurry or out of focus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All the controls and menu options can be accessed and changed via the LCD screen, which could be an issue for people with bigger hands (as the setting buttons are quite small). Some people also complained that the settings can be changed by accident, so they prefer not to use this function of the flip screen constantly. But worry not \u2013 the good news is, this feature can be switched off according to your preference. In terms of video quality, this camera has had a huge improvement \u2013 giving this Canon 70D a higher bitrate (which essentially means you can color correct and color grade footage, without the presence of too many artifacts, but there's a chance you\u2019ll still get some aliasing). Essentially, this camera was a huge step up at the time it was released. It\u2019s still pretty good now, especially if you\u2019re just starting out and don\u2019t want to invest in a lot of external memory \u2013 it shoots in Full HD mode, so you\u2019ll be compromising on the now popular 4K quality. You can shoot 30 full minutes of continuous video, but bear in mind this file will be split into two clips if it\u2019s larger than 4GB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The low light performance is not so different in comparison to previous models, but the main difference will be the noise \u2013 while the Canon 7D had a very \u201cdigital-looking\u201d noise, especially when filming at an ISO higher than 1600, the 70D will surprise you with its great performance. The noise will look a lot more like film grain, much like the noise from a Canon 5D Mark III. Still, this camera lacks the headphone jack feature, but it allows you to view the audio levels on the flip screen (so you can see if it\u2019s overmodulated), or you can simply plug in a microphone to guarantee a better sound. This is an extremely cheap camera to start shooting on and also why I think it\u2019s the best budget Canon with a flip screen. The interchangeable lens system makes it an appealing first vlogging camera. For more information on cheap vlogging cameras with a flip screen<\/a>, check out our other article.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Last update on 2024-10-14 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is an entry-level mirrorless camera, especially suitable for vloggers and street photographers. It has an amazing vintage look (so typical for Olympus cameras to maintain a stylish design) which comes in a variation of colors \u2013 black, brown\u2013beige, and white finishes (there\u2019s also a rarer blue version I have spotted during my research), making it a classy and unmissable video camera with a flip screen, which will definitely catch the eyes of passers-by. It has a 16-megapixel 4\/3 sensor, 4K video, great built-in stabilization, and, of course, a tilting touch screen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The E-PL9 is the successor to the E-PL8 with a boosted grip, making it a sturdy camera that won\u2019t slip while you\u2019re shooting videos outdoors and on the move. There is a built-in pop-up flash, and the camera doesn\u2019t come with a viewfinder to save on space. This means that composing your shots and scenes will happen entirely through the screen, which you can angle up at 90 degrees for waist-level shooting or down by 180 degrees to face the subject for selfies and vlogging. Screens that fall below the body of the camera may avoid being blocked by a flashlight or viewfinder on the top; however, it does, in turn, mean you won\u2019t be able to mount the camera on a tripod when the screen is flipped out, which can be slightly disconcerting. You can, of course, turn the camera upside-down if you prefer to have the screen above the camera, but that won\u2019t solve your tripod issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The E-PL9 employs the same megapixel 4\/3 sensor as its predecessor, but couples it with some of the greatest image processors out there to support a UHD video at 24, 25, or 30 p. Compare that to Fujifilm's XA5 that also films 4K but only at 15p for five-minute clips. As always, you can tap the screen to pull focus during filming, but as a contrast-based system, sometimes the E-PL9 can\u2019t help but overshoot a little to confirm the focus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As you have probably already guessed, this camera is also aimed at vloggers who can enjoy great image stabilization and face detection. This camera has an interchangeable lens system, so if you\u2019re unhappy with the kit lens, you can always invest in a different lens type, making way for more diversity in your video creation. The 14\u201342mm lens will make everything look a little flat and won\u2019t do much for giving your videos a softer, blurred background, so do keep that in mind. This is a very intuitive and user-friendly camera that I would highly recommend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Last update on 2024-10-14 \/ Affiliate links \/ Images from Amazon Product Advertising API<\/p><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Before I even start telling you about the amazing Panasonic GH5, I need to warn you \u2013 this is an exceptional camera and one of the most complex cameras in its price range. If you\u2019re not too confident in your skills as a video creator, you might want to choose one of the cameras above. On the other hand, if you\u2019re up for the challenge, the GH5 may as well be the camera for you. This is a pretty expensive camera, which is probably the only negative thing I have to say about it. The GH5\u2019s video and footage quality is definitely something to be talked about \u2013 it is astounding. You can shoot almost up to 5K in addition to the standard 4K, cinema 4K, and standard Full HD. It also has wildly good DUAl IS2 image E-stabilization in comparison to all previous models I have mentioned. It is also a pretty compact mirrorless camera. With most smaller DSLR or mirrorless cameras, you need to invest some money to build your kit to get more impressive video and audio quality, but with the GH5, you can rig things up very simply, and at this price, this better be an impressive stand-alone video recording tool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This camera is extremely customizable, and the settings it offers are endless. One of the greatest things is the joystick feature available in this model, which you can use to jump and navigate across the menus. You can also change the rear dial to control the ISO. What I\u2019m saying is you can pretty much select which buttons you can use and allot them to your personal preference, as opposed to conforming to what the camera has been set to by manufacturers. There are several other jaw-dropping features such as slow motion, which is just flawless on this camera; stop-motion timelapse functionality; scopes; and exposure features, so you can truly create cross-media content with this one single camera.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One setback I would like to mention is the continuous autofocus on this camera \u2013 it's not as great as other cameras which have been designed specifically for vlogging, like the Sony ZV-1. Of course, as a vlogger, AF will be a priority to you, and the main reason this camera lacks in autofocus features is pretty simple \u2013 it\u2019s packed with so many different video shooting settings. It\u2019s bound to have a drawback somewhere. It doesn\u2019t really hold up to Sony\u2019s phase detect or Canon\u2019s dual-pixel autofocus. So if you\u2019re relying heavily on autofocus, it\u2019s better you know this head-on. Other than that, this is an incredible professional-grade camera with a flip screen, especially for people prepared to get into the more complex world of video creation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPros<\/h4>\r\n
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2. Best Vlogging Camera With A Flip Screen By Nikon \u2013 Nikon D5600<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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4. Best Budget DSLR Vlogging Camera With A Flip Screen \u2013 Canon EOS 70D DSLR<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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5. Most Stylish Vlogging Camera With A Flip Screen \u2013 Olympus PEN E-PL9<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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6. Best Mirrorless Camera With A Flip Screen \u2013 Panasonic Lumix GH5 4K Digital Camera<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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