01-04-2021 11:06 AM
Hello and thanks in advance for any advice. I'm starting to film some guitar demos and interviews in my makeshift home studio. I'm a beginner and have narrowed down my camera choice to the Rebel SL3. I might find a reason to spend a little more on a better camera but the SL3 seems like a good entry-level option for video.
I'm trying to pick a lens. I have basic LED lighting and a variety of backgrounds to use. Most shots will be of one or two subjects, filmed from 4' -12' away. It would be great to have something versatile for other projects, and as I grow I intend to get a variety of lenses and do some outdoor work but the main focus, and 90% of my usage will be the former.
There are a lot of kits offered with an 18-55mm lens. Is this the best choice for my use?
-Tele
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01-04-2021 12:56 PM
The "STM" version of the EF-S 18-55mm kit lens is ideal for video with cameras that have Dual Pixel AF sensors.
01-05-2021 09:18 AM
Thanks for the reply. There are some sellers that bundle that lens with the body but It's a little confusing because some don't list the STM in the ad title but when you read further it says it has the kit. Others have the 18-55mm but no STM kit. Prices differ and there are a lot of out of stocks. Fun times with Covid:)
01-04-2021 12:56 PM
The "STM" version of the EF-S 18-55mm kit lens is ideal for video with cameras that have Dual Pixel AF sensors.
01-05-2021 09:18 AM
Thanks for the reply. There are some sellers that bundle that lens with the body but It's a little confusing because some don't list the STM in the ad title but when you read further it says it has the kit. Others have the 18-55mm but no STM kit. Prices differ and there are a lot of out of stocks. Fun times with Covid:)
01-05-2021 09:51 AM - edited 01-05-2021 09:53 AM
@Telecaster wrote:Thanks for the reply. There are some sellers that bundle that lens with the body but It's a little confusing because some don't list the STM in the ad title but when you read further it says it has the kit. Others have the 18-55mm but no STM kit. Prices differ and there are a lot of out of stocks. Fun times with Covid:)
Reputable vendors will always only offer the camera kits with the STM lenses, and will clearly label the lens as such.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-rebel-sl3-18-55-black-kit
02-20-2021 02:41 PM
Just a note, you mention you have good LED lighting. Some LED's flicker at a frequency that is not noticeable to our eyes but may affect the camera. If you lighting is made for photography this will not be a problem.
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