If you’re watching this, you’re probably in the same place I was: you want a camera with clean HDMI, at least 1080p, and interchangeable lenses — without paying £600 for something like a Sony ZV10. I’ve recently moved the repairs side of my business into the back of the garage (lighting isn’t great), and I needed a solid overhead/bench camera so I can properly film real-world repairs. Over the last few weeks I’ve bought and tested a bunch of options, including the Sony a6000, several Lumix bodies, and even a couple you should avoid. In this video I break down the two best-value picks I landed on: the Panasonic Lumix GH3 (make sure you get the clean HDMI version) and the Sony NEX-VG20 camcorder with Sony E-mount. The GH3 has been basically flawless for clean HDMI capture and just works, while the VG20 surprised me with a genuinely beautiful clean HDMI feed where you can keep autofocus running without the constant “face hunting” issues I ran into on the a6000. I also show you how I shop these on eBay (watch list/basket tricks) and what extra costs to expect, like chargers and batteries, so you can budget properly.