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Testing Cheap Vs Expensive Cameras to See the Difference

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Source: Katie Steckley
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  • description: Get unlimited stock media for one subscription: https://www.storyblocks.com/katie | Cameras can be really expensive, but what if they don’t have to be? What if you could get a 4K camera with all the features of that viral, name-brand camera for way less money? That's the promise of the cameras I'm investigating in today's video. I’m always trying to look for more affordable options to recommend to you guys, so I started researching dupes to popular cameras from DJI, Insta360, and GoPro - and what I ended up finding was way more than just cheap cameras. It was an entire industry not based on selling dupes, but on duping you - the customer. This is the world of scameras, and I wanted to investigate how the quality of these cameras compare to their expensive counterpart, and why some of the knock-offs seem to have familiar, trust-worthy brand names. 🎬 Get my team of editors to edit your YouTube videos! 👉🏻 https://www.creatorlymedia.com 🚐 Watch my van life / travel channel https://www.youtube.com/@KatieandDan 📸 Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/katiesteckly My video on the DJI Ban: https://youtu.be/oIepODGwyDE?si=AK_dIX7JNUlUJfGH My ultimate gear guide for creators: https://youtu.be/oBujGS-BZ9w?si=sidchhjpwgqoKmPB 📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕 00:00 cameras are so expensive - do they have to be? 00:34 scameras - the products taking over amazong by duping creators 00:57 the Insta360 Go3S (and it's cheap "dupe") 02:36 the knock off is only $70 CAD - how is that possible? 02:54 oh, it's because the footage looks like this 03:45 a reliable way to get high quality b-roll for your videos :) 04:30 Go Pro Hero 12 vs "Polaroid" Dupe 05:49 audio test (warning, it's awful lol) 06:17 the wide angle lens is SO important, and the dupe does not deliver 06:43 so wait, it's from Polaroid?? 07:10 the underground world of scameras 11:04 a dupe that is NOT a scamera (maybe not even a dupe) 🔗 LINKS 🔗 *some of these are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase on the site after clicking these links, I could earn a commission at no extra cost to you. thanks for supporting the channel! 🎧 where I get music for my videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/6x4f73 🎬 stock footage & animations I use: https://www.storyblocks.com/katie 📹 Camera Gear: Main camera: https://geni.us/kszve1 Lens: https://geni.us/ks1625 Vlog camera: https://geni.us/kszve10ii Microphone: https://geni.us/djimicmini Tripod: https://geni.us/ksulanzi 👉🏻 See all my gear here: https://katiesteckly.com/gear 👋🏻 ABOUT ME Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I also run a small agency that provides video editing services for YouTubers and podcasters. If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com ----------------------------------------­-------
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