When I wanted to get started as an aspiring vlogger, the first problem I had was the initial money I had to invest in equipment. Thankfully, the options new vloggers have are much better than when I started almost 10 years ago. Nowadays, I like recommending cameras around $500 because it’s the best range to … Read more
Ever since I started recording videos for YouTube, I never liked camcorders. But they can still be a good option. In fact, one of the biggest YouTubers—PewDiePie—has been using camcorders since he started. So who am I to judge? I will explain briefly the reasons why I don’t like them in this post. But I … Read more
As a vlogger, the cameras that I find the most friendly for this job are Sony. They manage to bring together the best of DSLRs and compact cameras in a single product. They’ve improved their autofocus system so much over the last years, that now have arguably the best eye-tracking autofocus. It’s fast, accurate, and reliable, and … Read more
These last few years, cameras that can record in 4k have become the norm. I’ve been writing camera reviews for almost 10 years now, and basically, most models are offering 4k. However, some do 4k much better than others. For example, many of the cheap cameras apply a crop to your images if you use … Read more
At the moment Panasonic is the camera brand I’m using the most. I wasn’t too convinced about their smaller sensors, but it turns out that using Micro 4/3 sensors comes with tons of benefits for vloggers like myself. They don’t offer a huge amount of camera models, but the ones I’ll review on this list … Read more
Mirrorless cameras are basically compact cameras that can record high-quality video just as well as a DSLR even in low light. As a vlogger, even though I always appreciate the portability of a point-and-shoot, mirrorless is my go-to choice. They just hit that sweet spot between lightweight and image quality. Thankfully, the market is not … Read more
As someone who travels a lot, the only thing that beats a smartphone with a good camera is a P&S that is good for video. In this post, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite compact cameras for recording videos. Before you even start reading, know that you won’t find cameras here under the $400 … Read more
Webcams are extremely useful for streaming and YouTube gaming channels. They are incredibly cheap and they’re good enough to get started. In fact, I built my channel to almost 10,000 subs with the camera you see in the picture above. It can be a pain to choose the right webcam because there is an impressive … Read more
One of the first things I struggled when I started streaming on Twitch was choosing the right camera. As live streaming continues to grow in popularity, the competition is tougher and streamers are looking for ways to stand out from the rest. I was worried that my camera would hinder my channel’s growth, so did … Read more
It’s not enough to record high-quality videos. You also need high-quality audio, and the best and most efficient way to get better audio is by using a camera that allows external mics. Not having to sync audio to the video can save you a lot of time. In the end, it will basically make filmmaking, … Read more