My 2020 Vlogging Gear

This is the equipment I currently use, which I also filmed with in 2019. Roll over the items and click photo for product details.

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MAIN CAMERA & ACCESSORIES

Panasonic Lumix GH5 Newer model is here.

Panasonic Lumix GH5
Newer model is here.

LUMIX 8-18mm Lens

LUMIX 8-18mm Lens

Manfrotto Mini Tripod

Manfrotto Mini Tripod

Rode VideoMic GO

Rode VideoMic GO

Mic Windshield

Mic Windshield

Hoodman 64GB Memory Card GH5 camera holds 2 cards at a time

Hoodman 64GB Memory Card
GH5 camera holds 2 cards at a time

Extra batteries for GH5 camera

Extra batteries for GH5 camera

Camera Strap

Camera Strap

For your reference, majority of this video in Canada was filmed with the GH5. Shoots in 4K, so you can zoom/crop into video clips while editing and still have crispness (unlike G7X). Sometimes I grab screenshots from GH5 video clips and use them for photos in blog posts.

 

BACKUP CAMERA

Canon PowerShot G7X Been using this since 2016. Newer model is here.

Canon PowerShot G7X
Been using this since 2016. Newer model is here.

SanDisk Ultra 32GB Memory Card I carry 3 or 4 cards while filming

SanDisk Ultra 32GB Memory Card
I carry 3 or 4 cards while filming

Canon Battery Pack I carry 3 or 4 batteries while filming

Canon Battery Pack
I carry 3 or 4 batteries while filming

Extra Battery Chargers Necessary if you’re charging multiple batteries a day

Extra Battery Chargers
Necessary if you’re charging multiple batteries a day

This video in Vietnam was shot with the G7X. All my airplane food videos as well. Does well in low light and good price for what it offers. If you have a small budget, I’d go with the G7X instead of the GH5. Also much lighter and compact than the GH5.

 

ACTION CAMERA

GoPro HERO7 Black Compact, waterproof and discreet.

GoPro HERO7 Black
Compact, waterproof and discreet.

SanDisk 64GB Memory Card One card has been sufficient for my filming purposes

SanDisk 64GB Memory Card
One card has been sufficient for my filming purposes

 

The underwater shots in my Cebu video were filmed with this GoPro. Took it inside the float pod, too. Perfect for action shots and taking to the beach. No worries on getting it wet! Note: The audio recordings on this GoPro are not as clear as my other cameras. After you take it out of the water, wait a few seconds before talking.

 

BACKUP AUDIO FOR TRAVEL

Digital Voice Recorder I occasionally use this as backup or when I’m talking far away from the camera. Be sure to get clip-on mic.

Digital Voice Recorder
I occasionally use this as backup or when I’m talking far away from the camera. Be sure to get clip-on mic.

Rode Lavalier Microphone

Rode Lavalier Microphone

Rode Cable Adaptor for Mic

Rode Cable Adaptor for Mic

Protective Carrying Case for Audio Recorder

Protective Carrying Case for Audio Recorder

 

OTHER GEAR

Blue Yeti USB Mic I record my voice-overs at home on this microphone. Be sure to get a pop filter.

Blue Yeti USB Mic
I record my voice-overs at home on this microphone. Be sure to get a pop filter.

Mic Pop Filter Helps eliminate popping sounds while recording on mic

Mic Pop Filter
Helps eliminate popping sounds while recording on mic

4TB External Hard Drive These are lifesavers. Always save and backup your files!

4TB External Hard Drive
These are lifesavers. Always save and backup your files!

SD Card Reader

SD Card Reader