My Filming Gear
Updated: Sep 19
Let me start off by saying that you don't need any specific or fancy gear to create quality content. I film plenty on my iPhone and don't use the most expensive gear.
If you're interested to see what I am using, check out this list.
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Cameras
GoPro HERO9 Black
This is the camera I use most consistently when I travel. While I love this camera most of the time, it does have some drawbacks that I'll outline below.
Pros:
Shoots in 5K Ultra HD
Super compact and lightweight
Waterproof up to 33 feet
Timelapse capability
Easily adjustable video settings
20MP photo shooting
Front and rear screens to easily film yourself
Live streaming capability
Great stabilization and horizon leveling
Awesome customer service
Removable battery
Cheap for being able to shoot such high quality
Can be mounted in tons of ways for unique shots
Cons:
Need to buy an external battery charger to be able to use the camera and charge spare batteries at the same time. Otherwise the camera itself needs to be plugged in to charge the battery inside.
I've had issues with this camera not wanting to turn on at colder temperatures, ie. below ~50F.
Screen cracks easily. I've replaced mine already and the new one cracked pretty quickly. The touchscreen still works and it is still waterproof though, even with the crack.
Stabilization has been buggy on slow panning shots for me.
Microphone isn't the best. Need attachments to add mic or other accessories.
Doesn't work well in low light situations
Canon Powershot G7X Mark II
This was my first vlogging camera and I got a great amount of use from it. I loved the flip display and found the picture and audio quality more than good enough to start out.
Pros:
Great starter camera, especially for vlogging
Flip up display to easily film yourself
Large screen for previewing images and videos
Compact and easy to fit in bag or pocket for travel
Cons:
Battery life isn't super long, so you'll want to bring a spare
Only shoots up to 720p
In my opinion this camera is better for photos than for video
Lighting
Ulanzi VL49 RGB LED Video Lights
This light is an amazing way to up your content creation game without breaking the bank.
Pros:
Very affordable
Adjustable colors to change the mood of your shoot
Rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours on lowest setting
Universal mount for tripod or mounting to your camera
Compact and easy to travel with
Cons:
Since this light is pretty small, you won't necessarily get studio quality lighting over larger subjects.
Battery takes 2 hours to fully charge, so you need to plan ahead if taking it out for a shoot.
Tripods
Kaiess 62" Tripod, Selfie Stick, & Phone Tripod Stand with Remote
UBeesize Magnetic Phone Tripod Mount Adapter
Microphones
Movo VXR10 Universal Video Microphone with Shock Mount
Dual Interview Lavalier Lapel Microphone Kit (2 Pack)
Other Gear
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD
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