Best the new release [v2]

For context, I am working with a pretty modest budget so high-end suggestions probably will not land. Not sure if this is the right place to ask, mods please remove if it is not. Been thinking about this for a while and curious what the community thinks.

Been thinking about this for a while and curious what the community thinks. Posting this here because the relevant subreddit has gotten too noisy lately.

For context, I am working with a pretty modest budget so high-end suggestions probably will not land. Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing.