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If you want a more compact camera, there are lots of flagship DSLRs and mirrorless cameras up for grabs used. In terms of filmmaking DSLRs, Canon leads the way, and MPB has used EOS-1D X Mark III bodies from £2800 and EOS 5D Mark IV from £720. Mirrorless cameras are more popular, and there’s a wide choice of Panasonic’s latest full-frame range, like the flagship S1H from £1880, plus the Micro Four Thirds kingpin – the GH6 – from £1709. Take a look at the Super 35 Fujifilm X-H2S, a stunning filmmaking tool with a stacked sensor, now in stock used from £1980. The most popular on the site are Sony mirrorless cameras. Your choice includes the most recent A7S III flagship video-focused mirrorless from £3300, and all-rounder A1 flagship from £5000. Canon professional models include the cinema-focused EOS R5 C from £4080, or the stacked-sensor R3 from £4700. And there are lots of stocks of Nikon’s Z 7 and Z 6 full-frame mirrorless models. Also look out for Leica SL2-S and SL2, OM System OM-1 – and even Sigma’s quirky fp. WHY NOT GO COMPACT? including the current range-topping, full-frame C500 Mark II. But perhaps the best bargain is the Super 35 flagship, the EOS C300 Mark III, which has a Dual Gain Output sensor with up to 16 stops of high dynamic range for great HDR recording and low noise. The EF lens mount is also interchangeable with a PL mount, so there are hundreds of lenses you can fit. MPB has a few in stock starting at just £5089, which is more than 40% off buying brand new.
“The newest in used Sony cinema camera stock is the full-frame FX9, which has been incredibly hard to get hold of – even new” the Dragon-X 5K and 6K, Weapon MG 6K, Scarlet-X and Scarlet-W, Epic-W Helium 8K and Epic-X Dragon. Prices start at just £1800 for an older model. All the Red cameras bring a unique look to footage, loads of dynamic range thanks to the Raw pipeline and a solid build quality that’s made to take a beating from professional use. They’re great buys, and most models have interchangeable lens mounts so you can fit your own glass. When it comes to Japanese cameras, Sony is the most popular at MPB, and there’s a large choice of the FS7 and FS7 Mark II Super 35 cinema cameras. The original FS7 is now a bargain from around £1400, or spend £700 more for the Mark II. There are also stocks of the legendary F5 and F55 cameras. The F55 has a global shutter, to avoid any nasty skewed lines from conventional rolling shutters. But the newest in used Sony cinema cameras is the full-frame FX9, which has been incredibly hard to get hold of – even new. The FX9 uses an oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor to shoot 4K, and takes E-mount lenses. MPB has an excellent example in stock for £1600 less than new. For fans of Canon’s Cinema EOS range, there are lots of cameras to choose from
There’s a selection of Panasonic cine cameras, like the EF mount Super 35 EVA1, which records in 5.7K, and the legendary Varicam LT Super 35. It shares the same sensor as the Varicam 35, which has dual- native ISO ratings of 800 and 5000. It’s capable of capturing 14 stops of dynamic range when using V-Log and recording up to 60fps at 4K, and up to 240fps at 2K. And always great value is the Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro, available in various models including the current G2 and now the 12K version – which is in stock used and ready to ship for just £4500. That’s an incredible price for a current high-end camera, almost a third off the discounted new price. With such high resolution and a body that’s built to last, it’s a small investment in a flagship camera that will give service for a long time. That’s why buying used, high-end cameras can make so much sense.
FULL-FRAMER The Sony FX9 is a current camera in Sony’s range and available used at MPB
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