Thinking to Start Vlogging: Here’s a list of Equipment and Accessories required for Vlogging | TechNeg

Last Updated on June 25, 2023 by Ajay Kumar

In the past few years, the popularity of Social Media and Online Publication and Sharing Platforms has increased including YouTube, TikTok and more. Which in turn has increased the interest of people in things such as Blogging, Vlogging, Content creation and similar activities. 

What is Vlog / Vlogging

Vlogging is a similar term that refers to A video blog or video log, sometimes shortened to vlog, which is a form of blog for which the medium is video. Vlog entries often combine embedded video with supporting text, images, and other metadata. Entries can be recorded in one take or cut into multiple parts.

With the increase in the popularity of YouTube the biggest video-sharing platform to date. YouTube has over 1.9 billion active users, watching over a billion hours of video and approximately 72 hours of video content being uploaded every minute. 

And the most important factor is the earnings you get by creating such content on different platforms. Some users make Lakhs in just a single month and even more. 

Just like any other profession or job or career, in Vloggig you need some specialized equipment and accessories to be successful and productive in your work. 

Some equipment or Accessories required for Vlogging includes A primary Camera, Camera Stands (Tripod, Gimbal), Lighting Equipment, and more 

Equipment or Accessories required for Vlogging 

1. Camera (Vlog Camera)

Vlog Camera

Although any other video recording camera would do as a Vlogging Camera, these days there are many options to go with if you’re thinking about Vlogging. 

Many Camera manufacturers make special Vlog Cameras including Sony, Xiaomi and GoPro, most Vloggers use the GoPro Vlog Camera. Some of the cameras are even integrated into the Gimbal itself for ease of use and portability.

Recommendations for Best Vlog Camera

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GoPro HERO9 Black

Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 5K Ultra HD Video 20MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization, Dual Screen, HyperSmooth 3.0 and Time Warp 3.0

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DJI OSMO Pocket Handheld 3-axis Gimbal with Integrated Camera

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Sony Digital Vlog Camera ZV 1

Compact, Video Eye AF, Flip Screen, in-Built Microphone, Bluetooth Shooting Grip, 4K Vlogging Camera and Content Creation

2. Gimbal / Tripod Stand for Camera

Along with a Good Camera, a good Stand is also required to shoot stable and better videos without blur and haziness. For such use, you can use a Tripod or a Gimble for bet results.

What is Tripod?

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A tripod is a portable three-legged frame or stand, used as a platform for supporting the weight and maintaining the stability of the Camera.

What is Gimble?

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A gimbal is a pivoted support that permits the rotation of a Camera about an axis. A set of three gimbals, one mounted on the other with orthogonal pivot axes, may be used to allow a Camera mounted on the innermost gimbal to remain independent of the rotation of its support

Recommendations for Best Gimbals / Tripods for Vlogging 

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DIGITEK 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer

Smartphones & GoPro with Face & Object Tracking Motion, Various Time-Lapse Features & Upto 12 hrs. Operational Time

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DJI RSC

Lightweight and Compact, Superior Stabilization, 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Mirrorless Cameras, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, 360 Degree Movement, 2kg Tested Payload, Axis Locks

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AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag

3. Lighting for Indoor Shoots 

Sometimes you might be required to shoot indoors in low-light conditions, where you’ll need the help of light to brighten your videos. 

Softboxes are great vlog lighting choices. A softbox is preferred as the main or key light and LEDs to fill and backlight. As alluded to earlier, they emit a soft diffused light on subjects which are not easily simulated with LED lights

Recommendations for Best Vlog Lighting

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DIGITEK (55cm) Lightweight & Portable Soft Box

Comes with S2 Type Bracket & 2 Diffuser Sheets | Carrying Case | Compatible with All-Flash Speedlights

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DIGITEK (DRL 12C) Professional 30.5cm (12 inches) LED Ring Light

with Tripod Stand for Mobile Phones & Camera, 3 Temperature Mode Dimmable Lighting, Photo-Shoot, Video Shoot, Makeup & More

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