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YouTube Content Creation Gear
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items Starting as a content creator can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to figure out what gear is worth buying. I created this list of the best video gear for content creators to help. These are reliable cameras, microphones, lighting tools, and creator essentials that you can use as a beginner. This is all the camera, lighting, and audio gear I ...
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Gear For Long Form Videos
Gear For Short Form Videos
Gear For Long Form Videos
This is everything I use for video, audio, lighting, and editing for my long form videos for YouTube! It doesn't have to be expensive to start and get good quality!
This is the camera I use for my YouTube videos. It's been working for me since 2021 and is a great beginner camera!
Canon EOS M50 DSLR Camera
I use this camera lens with my Canon M50 for better quality video.
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 AF DC DN Lens Canon EF-M
I use this microphone with my camera for the audio in my videos. It's great for vlogging too!
RØDE VideoMicro II Ultra-Compact On-Camera ...
I use a manfrotto tripod for my camera and teleprompter for my YouTube setup.
Tripods & Monopods – Photo & Video Stability
This is the lighting system I upgraded to after using a ring light for a lot of years.
GVM 100W Bi-Color LED Video Light, Photography ...
I use this teleprompter for my videos when I have to follow a script word for word. I love using this with my iphone.
NEEWER Basics X12B Aluminum Teleprompter 12
I use this microphone for making tutorial videos or anything with voiceover content so the audio is crisp and sounds great.
Logitech Yeti Multi-Pattern USB Microphone with Blue VO! ...
I switched to Capcut for all editing because it's so user friendly.
CapCut AI Video Editor: Smart Online Video Editing with ...
Gear For Short Form Videos
This is all the gear I use to create my short form videos for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. You can use your phone and get great quality video for short form content.
my mic
DJI Mic Mini - Carry Less, Capture More - DJI United States
My iPhone for short form content
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
This tripod made filming short form content so much easier for me. It's also easy to travel with for filming anywhere.
70" Magnetic Phone Tripod, Selfie Stick ...
For filming in my car I use this little magsafe car mount. It's great for on the go videos.
REOKILY 2026 Upgraded Magnetic Car Phone Mount
I use CapCut on my phone to edit my short form videos. I'll sometime switch to desktop but the mobile app is amazing.
CapCut AI Video Editor: Smart Online Video Editing with ...
If you want stabilized on the go footage the DJI Osmo is a great option! Great for vlogging.
Osmo Pocket 4 - The World In My Pocket