Watch this before you buy a Z Cam E2-M4 | Price is a Blessing and a Curse
The Z Cam E2-M4 is the entry-level option into the Z Cam flagship series. And this offering is a STEAL. But the low price isn't without additional initial investment in time and learning if you're new to a brain-style cinema camera. This camera line has been receiving a lot of undue complaints from the YouTube community -- in large part because of a misunderstanding of what exactly this camera is. Ultimately, there's a conflict between expectations and reality. It's a $1,500 camera with a $15,000 learning curve. And if you're prepared to onboard yourself and transition from a mirrorless or even large sensor video camera system to a brain-style cinema camera, then you're going to love the value you're getting at such a low price point. 00:38 - "Cinematic Cameras" | Three Categories/Price Tiers 00:57 - Mirrorless Hybrid | $600 - $6,000 01:41 - Large Sensor Video Camera | $6,000 - $15,000 03:15 - Brain-style Cine Cameras | $15,000 - $50,000+ 06:52 - Cost of Affordable | $1,500 with a $15,000 Learning Curve 07:42 - Cost = Comlexity | Except When it Doesn't 11:36 - Value Misunderstood | This Camera is a Steal! 13:43 - Initial Impressions | Better Image than the GH5 15:36 - Closing Remarks ============================= GEAR LINKS ============================= Z Cam E2-M4 - https://amzn.to/3kZvw0p SmallRig Cage for Z Cam E2-M4/S6/F6/F8 - https://amzn.to/3edESnI SmallRig Baseplate 1674 - https://bit.ly/3kEqRQZ https://amzn.to/3sY3sxb RVLVR Right-Side Remote Clutch Handle with LANC Camera Control - https://bit.ly/3sz4bEK SmallRig Top Handle 1984 - https://bit.ly/3q6vW5J https://amzn.to/38cypFY FEELWORLD F5 - https://amzn.to/2OnW4fl Powerextra Multifunctional Battery NP-F9XX with DC and USB Out - https://amzn.to/3rxcCjX ===================== CONNECT WITH BRYCE ===================== 📷 Instagram: / storytelligent 🐤 Twitter: / storytelligent 🎧 Storytelligent Podcast on Brand Storytelling: https://apple.co/3a5bs86 https://spoti.fi/3oBloOT 📰 Monthly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3yl7NNU 💻 Website: https://mcnabbstorytelling.com/ ============================= DISCLAIMERS ============================= We are a participant in the SmallRig Referral Program and Amazon Associates, affiliate advertising programs. By using the links above, at no additional cost to you, we are able to earn a small commission to help us continue to make videos like this. This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. No gear was supplied to me for this video. The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.

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