“Which video camera is best for Nigerian makeup artists?”
This question has been an ongoing debate for quite a while now, with no side of the divide emerging on the right or wrong side.
As a makeup artist, your craft must be seen as much as how beautifully they look.
With the growing number of makeup artists in Nigeria, the only way you can convince a potential client to work with you is by showing them something they can see.
This is where the importance of owning a professional camera as a makeup artist comes in.
As a professional makeup artist, it is important that you own a professional camera with a good lens to document your works for your clients, for memory sake as well as a testimonial to show new and potential clients.
So, the next question is, what is the best camera for a makeup artist?
As the saying goes, “it is not in the tool but how well you use it”, there are different brands of cameras in the market, from Sony Camera to Canon Camera, Nikon Camera to Panasonic Camera, etc.
So which camera is the best for a makeup artist?
The best camera is any camera that allows you to swap lenses, easy to use, and is affordable!
So, if you are looking for a camera to use as a makeup artist, I would recommend interchangeable lens cameras – which are DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.
It doesn’t matter the brand, what matters is that you can change the camera lens when the need arises.
Also, since a camera would not be the only item you need to carry about (you are a professional makeup artist, not a photographer lol), it is important also that you go for a lightweight camera you can easily carry along with your main tools.
Below is a list of some of the best cameras you can choose from (in no particular order)
- Canon EOS Rebel T100 / EOS 4000D / EOS 3000D:
The EOS 4000D – also known as the Rebel T100 in North America and the EOS 3000D in the Asia-Pacific region is an entry-level camera; this means that it is suitable for a beginner or hobbyist photographer. It doesn’t need much of the technical knowledge to be used. This makes it even more suitable for a makeup artist.
Being an entry-level camera, the standard lens that comes with it may not give you the best possible shot, but the good thing is, you can change the lens to a better lens whenever you are ready to do so.
It has a sleek build and beautiful contours that make it easy to handle. The camera also comes with basic functions which are just adequate for a makeup artist to capture their work for social media and other forms of adverts or portfolio.
The features of this camera include;
- DIGIC4+ processor
- ISO 100-6400 (exp. to 12800)
- 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
- Full HD (1080p) video recording, up to 30fps
- Video Snapshot mode
- 3fps burst mode
- 9-point AF system
- Pentamirror optical viewfinder, approx. 95% coverage
- 2.7in LCD, 230k dots
- Wi-Fi (no NFC)
- 500-shot (approx.) battery life
- Canon EOS M200
What I particularly love about The Canon EOS M200 is how portable it yet measures up to most bigger sized cameras, making it one of my favorite pocket-friendly cameras.
As a makeup artist, you have a couple of other important items to pack in your bag when going for a job, the Canon EOS M200 makes it even easier since you wouldn’t need so much space for it to fit in.
It comes with a couple of other great features such as Bluetooth and wifi connections, a good battery life.
Other key features of the Canon EOS M200 include;
- 24MP APS-C sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus
- Digic 8 image processor
- Face and eye detect autofocus
- 4K/24p video capture (1.7x crop)
- 3″ tilting touchscreen
- 6.1fps burst shooting (~4fps with AF)
- CIPA rated to 315 shots per charge, USB charging
- Wi-FI and Bluetooth
- MSRP of $599 USD with 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 kit lens
It is generally a great camera that would work well for when you don’t want to carry something heavy yet captures great photos.
- Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-A7 is another entry-level camera I love, not just because of how portable it is, but because of its smooth design and super cool features such as a touch screen, wifi, and Bluetooth connectivity.
This camera looks small, but the quality of photos this camera captures will amaze you.
Some of the key features that make this camera an awesome choice include;
- 24 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- Fully-articulating 2.76M dot 3.5” touchscreen
- 4K/30p video capture, uncropped with a 10-minute time limit
- Mic input, but no headphone jack
- Hybrid autofocus system with 425 autofocus points, 8.5 times the phase-detection points as the X-A5
- Can shoot bursts at 6 fps with continuous autofocus
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for image transfer
- Rated at 270 shots per charge
- Can be charged via USB
It is a very good choice of camera to carry when you don’t want to be overwhelmed with too many heavy items. Fujifilm X-A7 is a great choice for makeup artists.
- Panasonic Lumix GX80
The Panasonic Lumix GX80 is a mid-range camera that comes with a 4k photo and video mode.
Its size makes it suitable for Makeup Artists who need a small camera they can carry along with their tools while going for a job.
Don’t be deceived by its size, this Camera is one of the best cameras you can find out there, it takes great quality photos as well as videos.
The key features include;
- 16MP Four Thirds MOS sensor
- Electromagnetically driven shutter
- Depth from Defocus AF
- 2.76M-dot field sequential EVF
- 1.04M-dot tilting touchscreen display
- 4K video / photo
- 5-axis image stabilization with Dual I.S.
- Bouncable pop-up flash
- Wi-Fi
The Panasonic Lumix GX80 is a great camera choice for makeup artists.
- Nikon D5600
The small, lightweight Nikon D5600 is another great camera that suits a beginner in photography, its easy-to-use nature, lightweight and modest size makes it another great choice for MAkeup artists.
Carrying the Nikon D5600 alongside your makeup tools/kit is not a hassle at all as it perfectly fits in the pack.
Finding your way around operating the camera is also easier than using some more advanced cameras, so you don’t have to worry about how long you would spend learning how it works. With just a little familiarisation, you would be good to go.
Some of the great features of the Nikon D5600 include;
- Sensor: 24.2MP DX-format CMOS (Expeed 4)
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX format)
- Memory: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror viewfinder, 95% coverage
- Max video resolution: Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) at 60, 50, 30, 25 or 24p
- ISO range: 100-25,600
- Autofocus points: 39 (9 cross-type)
- Max burst rate: 5fps
- LCD screen: 3.2-inch, vari-angle, touch-sensitive, 1,037k-dot LCD
- Shutter speeds: 1/4,000 sec to 30 sec, Bulb
- Weight: 465g (with battery and memory card)
- Dimensions: 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Power supply: Lithium-ion EN-EL14a battery, 820 shots
The greatest new feature in the D5600 is Nikon’s wireless SnapBridge technology, which allows the camera to maintain a low-power Bluetooth LE connection with your smartphone or tablet.
The Nikon D5600 is a small and lightweight camera but its deep and well-sculptured grip compliments in making it easy and comfortable to handle.
Ready to buy the Nikon D5600? Get it from our store for just =N= 250,000.00
- Sony A6300
The Sony A6300 camera is one good camera that has been around for a while now, an advancement from the older model Sony a6000 it is a great choice any time, any day.
The size and sleek design make it suitable for use by makeup artists. It is also known for longevity, durability, and great performance and is considered to be one of the best mirrorless cameras out there.
Here are some of the great features of the Sony A6300;
- 24MP Exmor CMOS sensor
- 425 phase-detection points to give ‘4D Focus’ Hybrid AF
- 4K (UHD) video – 25/24p from full width, 30p from smaller crop
- 2.36M-dot OLED finder with 120 fps mode
- Dust and moisture resistant magnesium-alloy body
- Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC connection option
- Built-in microphone socket
like other Sony cameras, the Sony A6300 is customizable to help you adjust the camera to suit the way you take photos and this is an easy process to learn, so if you are a makeup artist, this camera is a great choice.
Ready to buy the Sony A6300? Get it from our store for =N=550,000
- Nikon D3500
Looking for one of the best performing and affordable DSLR cameras for makeup artists? The Nikon D3500 cuts it!
The D5300 delivers a straightforward, easy to use camera that doesn’t need the expertise to operate or use.
The Nikon D3500 isn’t just Nikon’s cheapest and simplest DSLR, it’s also its lightest, weighing just 415g.
for beginners, with simplified controls and a built-in Guide Mode to help new users learn the basics. It can also work with a wide range of Nikon lenses.
Other great features of the Nikon D3500 are;
- Sensor: 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 4, 23.5 x 15.6mm
- Image processor: EXPEED 4
- AF points: 11-point AF, 1 cross-type
- ISO range: 100 to 25,600
- Max image size: 6,000 x 4,000px
- Metering zones: 420-pixel RGB sensor
- Video: 1920 x 1080 at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
- Viewfinder: Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage
- Memory card: SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS I
- LCD: 3.0-inch fixed, 921K dots
- Max burst: 5fps
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Size: 124 x 97 x 69.5mm (body only)
- Weight: 415g (body only, with battery and memory card)
Ready to buy the Nikon D5300? You can get it for just =N=180,000 from our camera store.
- Canon EOS 200D
The EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D is another great camera which has a number of great features with a mount that accepts an endless list of lenses.
This camera has a small size, with great battery life and generally good performance.
The camera is a suitable beginner camera which makes it suitable for a makeup artist, it is not sophisticated in its operation but is generally a good camera.
Some of its features are;
- Excellent battery life
- Great Dual Pixel CMOS AF system
- Small, light body with good handling
- Touch controls implemented well
- LCD is very responsive
Ready to buy the Canon EOS 200D? Get it for =N=250,000 from our camera store.
Are you a makeup artist looking for the best camera for your works?
You can pick any camera from the list above and I promise it will serve you just well, for photos or videos of your work as a makeup artist.
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