What Are the Best Entry-Level Cameras Right Now?

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With the recent announcements of the Fujifilm X-M5 and the Nikon Z50 II, the entry-level segment got a sudden burst of new interest. With that in mind, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake share their thoughts on the best entry-level cameras you can get right now.
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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro (daily updates from Portland's Japanese Garden)
• 13:22 - Apple is acquiring Pixelmator
• 19:31 - Apple's week of Mac updates: New Macbook Pro, new Mac mini, and new iMacs
• 25:17 - Nikon 28-135mm f/4 Power Zoom is its first full-frame cine-first lens
• 30:13 - Canon adds 24mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4 primes
• 32:46 - Canon's new 70-200mm f/2.8 is designed for hybrid photo/video, comes in black or white, and costs $3,000
• 35:36 - Panasonic updates it camcorder line for the first time in six years
• 38:16 - Nikon announced the Z50 II: https://petapixel.com/2024/11/06/nikons-z50-ii-camera-adds-fuji-like-styles-and-robust-video-features/
• 41:18 - What are the best entry-level cameras right now?
• 58:09 - What have you been up to?
• 1:00:18 - Jordan's Movember is live:
• 1:04:18 - An update on the iPhone 16 Pro's durability vs Chris's dad wallet
• 1:05:14 - In the Nikon Museum Tour video, it's not Jordan's fault the sensor is dirty
• 1:06:30 - Never read the comments
• 1:16:25 - Tech support
• 1:35:48 - Feel Good Story of the Week