Why I STILL use an 8 year old, $300 camera in 2021 @NigelBarros
Why I STILL use an 8 year old, $300 camera in 2021  @NigelBarros
Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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In This video, I cover why I still use an 8-year-old, $300 camera in 2021 and some of the biggest pros of doing so!

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Camera:
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Why I STILL use an 8 year old, $300 camera in 2021

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