At Pinch of Yum, we love using DSLR cameras for shooting cooking videos. If you are looking to purchase a new camera, here are some things to consider: Full Frame vs. Cropped Frame – Full frame cameras tend to come with a higher price tag than cropped sensor cameras. Full frame cameras will give the true focal length of a lens, while a cropped sensor camera will be slightly more ‘zoomed in’ with the same lens. For example, a 35mm lens on a cropped sensor camera will behave more like a 50mm lens. There are many different equipment set-ups that will work for cooking videos but these are all points to consider and research before purchasing any new equipment. Focus – Choose a camera that has tracking focus and/or continual autofocus during video mode. Because of the movement during video shoots, it can be frustrating to try to keep the action in focus manually. DSLR vs. Point and Shoot vs. Phone – We prefer using DSLR cameras for our cooking videos. Like natural light, it helps to mimic the overall style of food photography on Pinch of Yum. If your DSLR does not have video capability or you are looking to keep costs down, consider looking into using your phone or a point and shoot camera. There are a variety of portable cameras on the market, such as the Canon G7X that give you great control over your video, have tracking focus, great color, and a flip-up screen to help you monitor your video while shooting. Monitor/Tethering Capabilities – When choosing a camera for cooking videos, consider its ability to tether or shoot in such a way that you are able to see the action while shooting. Canon cameras often come with a free software for your computer that allows you to live view film. This is helpful for seeing what is in frame while shooting a video. Some cameras have flip-up screens that can be helpful, too. Be aware of the size and ease of watching these screens while shooting. You can also purchase a separate HD monitor to connect to your DSLR camera in order to view what your camera is recording in real time. Having a monitor or tethering set-up is extremely helpful particularly if you are recording videos solo.