I’m a solo vlogger and these are the 6 pieces of gear I recommend for creating content that shines

I’m a solo vlogger and these are the 6 pieces of gear I recommend for creating content that shines Features (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Tim Coleman) See the SmallRig light mounted to the Insta360 2-in-1 mini tripod(Image credit: Tim Coleman) Timothy Coleman published Vlogging gear essentials that make my life much easier as a solo vlogger As Cameras Editor, I shoot a fair bit of social media content for TechRadar - mainly solo on-the-go vlogging as I try out new camera gear, capturing my first impressions for TechRadar's TikTok and YouTube . For such tasks, I want a lightweight setup of the highest possible quality, fuss-free, to make my solo shooter life as fuss-free as possible. I have fine-tuned my gear selection over a couple of years with several top products that are fit for the task. I'm not saying my selections are the best picks for everyone, which is why I have included additional options in my best vlogging cameras , best wireless mics, best camera bags, and best camera phone guides - you'll be sure to find your dream vlogging gear in one of those guides. But which items are my personal essentials? Let’s take a look at each item one by one and why each item has made a home in my bag, starting with the bag itself! What's in my bag Ulanzi 9L bag sling bag Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera phone Godox Cube-C wireless mic kit SmallRig Mini LED Video Light 25W (x2) Neewer neck holder Mini selfie stick-cum-tripod Ulanzi 9L Sling Bag Rating 5/5 Small, lightweight, comfortable, rugged, protective, surprisingly spacious, and quick access to what’s inside, those are the attributes I look for in a bag for my content creation gear, and the Ulanzi 9L Camera Sling Bag ticks all of those boxes. Slung over one shoulder and resting on my midriff, with a top zipper for the main compartment and a padded divider inside (which can be folded away inside the bag to create one single large compartment, I have quick access to all of the items listed above, right from where my hand can rest. A full-size backpack, though it could fit a wide range of camera gear, is excessive for my needs, and most such bags are slow to access gear. No, I need the smallest possible bag with easy gear access, and Ulanzi's does the trick! Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. See my Ulanzi 9L Camera Sling Bag with Tripod Holder B122 review for more details. Xiaomi 15 Ultra Rating: 5/5 You’d think my camera of choice would be a ‘proper’ one - a top vlogging camera like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (which I do indeed also use), or a video heavyweight mirrorless camera from the likes of Sony , Canon , or Panasonic . But alas, for vlogging content, I usually rely on a flagship smartphone, and all...

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