Cameras, microphones, lights and more! All the things I’ve been using on my YouTube setup.
Research
Cameras and Lenses
- Camera body (Sony a6400 mirrorless camera – my primary camera): https://amzn.to/2ASSyQc
- Better for sit-down, talking head videos — Camera lens (Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens): https://amzn.to/2ATRFGU
- Better for wide angle shots (i.e. workout video) — Camera lens (TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8 DI III-A RXD for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras): https://amzn.to/3A62OEm
- Alternative option: Sony – E 10-18mm F4 OSS Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (SEL1018),Black https://amzn.to/3QQEn3S
- Budget alternative: Rokinon 12mm F2.0 AF Ultra Wide Angle Auto Focus Lens for Sony E Mount (IO12AF-E): https://amzn.to/3xSmZD8
- Best webcam: Logitech Brio 4K camera: https://amzn.to/39TbuTW
- Xenvo Pro Lens for iPhone: https://amzn.to/39cSM3n
- Canon G7X: https://amzn.to/2zLmCfX (sits nicely on a basic tripod like this: https://amzn.to/2MPDdYL)
- GoPro 7: https://amzn.to/2LgT0MI (great with a travel tripod like this one from Manfrotto: https://amzn.to/2zJ3ejA)
Memory cards and small accessories
- 128GB Memory Card (Pro): https://amzn.to/2nrtwEJ (If you think I need it)
- Simple remote control: https://amzn.to/31X9MaV
- ULANZI PT-5 Vlog Cold Shoe Bracket https://amzn.to/32J18MV
Microphones
- Rode Wireless Go mic: https://amzn.to/3fzM5S6
- Rode mic (compact): https://amzn.to/2O62BaK OR
- Rode mic (lightweight): https://amzn.to/2QcdnyZ
Lights
- Neewer two-pack standing light kit: https://amzn.to/2IT86HJ
- Neewer ring light kit: https://amzn.to/2QrtVSP
- BrightTech LED room light: https://amzn.to/2xfpDHr
- BrightTech Maxwell shelf floor lamp: https://amzn.to/3bmjGHk
Tripods and camera holders
- Plexicam to hold your webcam in perfect position (with a see-through holder).
- Mactrem professional camera tripod with ball-head: https://amzn.to/2WOIdRF
- AmazonBasic lightweight tripod (60-inch): https://amzn.to/2vNzhRk or (50-inch) https://amzn.to/3brh4s1
- Manfrotto travel tripod: https://amzn.to/2zJ3ejA
- Bendable tripod such as: https://amzn.to/39dt8LJ or https://amzn.to/33HtAAS
Design (including YouTube thumbnail templates)
- Canva DIY design for non-designers (templates for social, book covers and more)