The ultimate video gear guide for creators
This is the exact video gear setup I use to create high-quality content, whether I'm filming for YouTube, on the road, or running a virtual summit.
5.0(1 rating)Find the video gear I use and recommend, by type, budget and what you film. Navid's picks come first, and each one opens its own page.
This free video gear finder has the gear I film with, in 1 place you can search.
Open a type like cameras or audio, a budget, or what you film, like YouTube, podcasts or travel, then open any piece to see what it's for.
Here's what the video gear finder is, how to use it, and what to buy first. I may earn a commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you.
TL;DRKey takeaways
What is a video gear finder?
A video gear finder is a list of cameras, lenses, mics, lights and accessories you can search by what you need. You pick what you film and your budget, and it shows the gear that fits.
How to find the right video gear
What to buy first
Start with sound, then light, then the camera. A clear mic and 1 good key light do more for a video than a new camera body.
Your phone is a fine first camera. Test your setup with my webcam test, record your screen with my screen recorder, and plan what you'll say with my video script generator.
Navid's picks
Navid's picks are the gear I use myself every day. They come first on the list, and the rest are alternatives I've tested or would buy if my setup were different.
Who is the video gear finder for?
It's for YouTubers, podcasters and creators who film themselves:
- Video gear finder – finding the right camera, mic or light
- YouTube channel finder – finding channels to learn from
- Podcast finder – finding shows to learn from
More tools are on my free tools page.
Final thoughts on video gear
The best gear is the gear you'll actually use. Buy the next piece when your setup holds you back, not before.
FAQs about the video gear finder
Questions about the video gear finder? Here's what to know.
A video gear finder is a list of cameras, lenses, mics, lights and accessories you can search by what you need.
You pick what you film and your budget, and it shows the gear that fits.
Most of it, yes.
Navid's picks are the gear I use every day; the rest are alternatives I've tested or would buy if my setup were different.
Start with your phone.
Pair it with a simple tripod and a wireless mic, and you have everything you need to make good videos.
A mic, then a light.
Clear sound and 1 good key light change a video more than a new camera body does.
Yes.
Most of it works for all 3, and each use case has its own page, like YouTube equipment and podcast equipment.
Yes.
They're Amazon affiliate links, so I may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.
Whenever I change my setup or find something better.
Each page shows the date it was last updated.
I did.
I'm Navid Moazzez, and I made the video gear finder as one of my free tools on navid.me.
More about me.
Navid Moazzez
AI business strategist & AI OS builder
Navid Moazzez helps creators and founders master AI and build their own AI Operating System (AI OS) to automate their business and life.
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