{"id":98517,"date":"2018-05-01T19:38:48","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T19:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=98517"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:30:49","slug":"the-best-youtubing-gear-for-any-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-best-youtubing-gear-for-any-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"The best YouTubing gear for any budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you want to be a YouTuber? Here&#8217;s the truth about YouTube gear. The gear you need depends on four factors:<strong> your level of experience, your personal preferences, your budget, and the type of videos you create<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re launching a video gaming channel, for example, you might need to record your screen, but if you&#8217;re launching a daily vlogging channel you can probably go without buying a screen recorder.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you can make a quality video on YouTube whether you have a big budget or not. Read on for our recommendations for every budget.<\/p>\n<h2>The best YouTubing gear for every \u00a0budget<\/h2>\n<h3>The basic YouTube gear setup<\/h3>\n<p>There are YouTube channels that use only voice overs and animation, but if you\u2019re not going to have a channel like this, you will need the basic gear listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A camera<\/li>\n<li>A microphone\/sound recording capability<\/li>\n<li>Lighting<\/li>\n<li>A tripod<\/li>\n<li>Memory cards<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Editing software<\/li>\n<li>A computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might also find that an external hard drive is useful &#8211; video files are enormous.<\/p>\n<p>This might seem like a lot of stuff, but some of these items you have already and probably don\u2019t realize it. For lighting, you can use daylight. For a camera, you can use your smartphone. For editing, you probably already have access to a computer. In either case, let\u2019s look at some of the best gear for YouTubing for different budgets.<\/p>\n<h3>BUDGET #1 &#8211; YouTube gear for beginners with a smartphone and no budget<\/h3>\n<p>Some people think you need a professional studio to create YouTube videos. But actually, you can shoot, edit, and upload to YouTube right from your phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> People who are new to filming tend to shoot with their phone vertically. For some phones, turning your camera horizontally can prevent the black bars on the side. See the image below as a reference.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-98518 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_0-1024x313.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_0-1024x313.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_0-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_0-768x235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_0-1200x367.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_0.jpg 1675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Camera<\/h4>\n<p>A lot of the latest phones have remarkable video quality. Regardless of the brand you have, test out the camera and see how you like the quality. For iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, here are model recommendations that have decent video quality:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone 6 up to the latest iPhone model<\/li>\n<li>Galaxy S4 up to the latest Galaxy model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For HD, set your camera resolution to <strong>1920&#215;1080<\/strong>. Some newer phones also give the option to shoot in 4K. Go to your camera settings on your phone to select your preference.<\/p>\n<h4>Sound Recording Capability<\/h4>\n<p>There are cell phone lavalier microphones; however, a quality inexpensive one may be difficult to find. If you seriously have no budget, just use your phone.<\/p>\n<h4>Lighting<\/h4>\n<p>If you have no budget, use daylight. Start shooting after the sun rises and before it starts setting. Give yourself time to record. You could make mistakes and need to re-record. If you start shooting when the sun starts setting, that leaves you no time to re-record if you mess up.<\/p>\n<h4>Tripod<\/h4>\n<p>As ridiculous as this may sound, if you have no money for a tripod, use a bookshelf or stack books on a chair, and then find a way to keep your phone standing up so you can record.<\/p>\n<h4>Editing Hardware and Software<\/h4>\n<p>Editing can be done on your phone. There are video editing apps you can download for free or for purchase. It will be basic editing, but you can still add text, cut between clips, and add music.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few editing apps we recommend for iPhone:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imovie.en.softonic.com\/iphone\">iMovie<\/a> (Note:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-weight: 400\">If you film with your phone vertically and then try to edit in the iMovie app, it\u2019s going to cut off the top of the video and the bottom. Shooting horizontally fixes that problem.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/video-editor-videorama-fx-and-music-movie-maker.en.softonic.com\/iphone\"><strong>Videorama<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vivavideo.en.softonic.com\/\"><strong>Viva Video Best Video Editor<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are a few apps we recommend for Android:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerdirector-video-editor.en.softonic.com\/android\"><strong>PowerDirector Video Editor<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kinemaster.en.softonic.com\/android\"><strong>Kinemaster<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/downloads\/viva-video\"><strong>Viva Video Free Video Editor &amp; Photo Video Maker<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/quik-free-video-editor.en.softonic.com\/android\"><strong>Quik Video Editor<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/filmorago-free-video-editor.en.softonic.com\/android\"><strong>FilmoraGo<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>BUDGET #2 &#8211; YouTube gear for small budgets<\/h3>\n<h4>Video Cameras for YouTube (under $600)<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a tight budget, your cell phone could still be the best camera for YouTube. If you\u2019re ready for a camera, here is a brief list of options under $600:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/AaDM\">Nikon D3300<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/AmvK8Oe\">Nikon D3400<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/vCBU\">Nikon D5300<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/rq4p\">Canon PowerShot S120 12.1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/LBXfgKj\">Canon EOS Rebel T6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/rKNs6h\">Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Microphones (under $85)<\/h4>\n<p>You could use the microphone that comes with your camera; however, it makes a big difference to use a microphone that\u2019s not inside your camera.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/HWGAj\">TAKSTAR SGC-598<\/a> Interview Microphone<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/qKUsA\">Pixel MC-50<\/a> Professional Recording Microphone<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/PzVB27\">Comica CVM-D03<\/a> Mono\/Stereo Detachable Muti-functional Dual-head<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/UpTlG8w\">Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Microphone<\/a>\u00a0for smartphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lighting ($25 to $280)<\/h4>\n<p>Daylight still looks amazing no matter what your budget is. A lot of makeup gurus are known for shooting with ring lights. Other light options include umbrella lights and soft boxes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/t1tx\">LimoStudio Photography Studio 20 x 28&#8243; Light Soft Box<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/FeBgu\">Fancierstudio Lighting Kit 3 Point<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/GCai\">CowboyStudio Umbrella Continuous Triple Lighting Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/khbV\">Square Perfect 2816 2000 Watt Light Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Iqw54\">Neewer Ring Light 14-i LED 36W 5500K Lighting Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/w6Aj\">Diva Ring Light Super Nova 18<\/a>&#8220;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tripods ($13 to $150)<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-98519 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tripods are tricky. In some cases, the cheaper the tripod, the easier it is to break. Some tripods are better for traveling, while others are better for indoors.<\/p>\n<p>If you know you&#8217;re only going to be using a smartphone to shoot, a cell phone tripod is an option worth considering. However, you can also buy a regular tripod and a smartphone mount. Here are some options worth considering.<\/p>\n<h5>Cell phone tripods<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Nichqz\">GripTight GorillaPod<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/vd1mfno\">Manfrotto PIXI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/kCDsJOO\">Acuvar 50&#8243; Tripod and Smartphone Mount<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Regular tripods<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/qJWeM\">AmazonBasics 50&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/CxYprq\">Fotopro 39.5&#8243; Aluminum Camera and Smartphone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/idgTFNg\">FotoPro DIGI-3400<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/e8ab8\">Sunpak PlatinumPlus Ultra 7000 2-in-1 70&#8243;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Yyxu9\">Dolica AX620B100 62\u201d Proline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 19px;font-weight: 900;letter-spacing: 0.13333em;text-transform: uppercase\">Computers for Video Editing (under $600)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finding the best computer for video editing on a budget is tough. You\u2019ll need a computer that can handle video editing programs and large files. There are a lot of good options for video editing; however, a lot of them are pricey. If you are truly on a budget, these options below are all under $600.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/JEyulG\">Dell Inspiron 2in1 133 Laptop Intel Core i3 8GB Memory 128GB<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/PMTtiP\">HP Pavilion 17<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/m4Lk\">Lenovo IdeaCentre 720<\/a> &#8211; 18IKL Desktop Intel Core i5 8GB Memory<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/q1Kjq\">NVIDIA GeForce GT 730<\/a> &#8211; 1TB Hard Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-98520 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_2-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_2-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_2-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_2-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_2-1200x613.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Editing Software ($70 to $300)<\/h4>\n<p>When you buy editing software,\u00a0make sure to note whether what you\u2019ve purchased is a one-time charge or a monthly or annual subscription. Adobe and Apple carry two of the top video editing applications on the market.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adobe Premiere Pro\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adobe-premiere.en.softonic.com\/\">Windows<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe-premiere-pro.en.softonic.com\/mac\">Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/final-cut-pro.en.softonic.com\/mac\">Final Cut Pro<\/a> (Mac only)<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Premiere Elements (<a href=\"https:\/\/adobe-premiere-elements.en.softonic.com\/\">Windows\u00a0<\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe-premiere-elements.en.softonic.com\/mac\">Mac<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Cyberlink PowerDirector (<a href=\"https:\/\/cyberlinkpowerdirector.en.softonic.com\/\">Windows<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberlink-photodirector-for-mac.en.softonic.com\/mac\">Mac<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>BUDGET #3 \u2013 YouTube Gear for Mid-Sized Budgets<\/h3>\n<h4>Video Cameras for YouTube ($600 to $1750)<\/h4>\n<p>Once you get into the mid-range, you&#8217;ll find that some camera prices include a lens.\u00a0There are SLR, DSLR and 4K camera options. Even though 4K looks amazing, it could also take longer to render and export your videos when you edit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/WGdmD\">Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/S0zK5S\">Canon EOS Rebel T7i EF-S<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/JBEb3TO\">Canon EOS 60D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/2GHn957\">Canon EOS 70D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/WVZpHF\">Canon EOS 77D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/hQawi0H\">Canon EOS 80D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/kvhu\">Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V 20.1<\/a> (Compact camera)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/JzqAFq4\">Panasonic &#8211; LUMIX G7 4K<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-98521\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Microphones ($265 to $330)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/yFreOo\">Azden SGM-250 Shotgun Mic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/qcTv\">Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/ya0z\">Rode VMPR VideoMic Pro R<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lighting ($150 to $300)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/DsSr\">Interfit F5 3-Head Continuous Fluorescent 5600K Daylight Lighting Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/95H4\">Neewer 2 Packs Dimmable Bi-color 480 LED<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/nqStI\">Impact Tungsten Three-Floodlight Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/koEzm7O\">Impact Soft n&#8217; Natural Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tripods ($160 to $400)<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-98522 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/Youtubing_Gear_Picture_4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/jxn2\">Manfrotto MT055XPRO3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/zWrf\">Manfrotto MKBFRC4-BH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/PrNVrW\">Magnus VT-4000<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lens ($150 to $700)<\/h4>\n<p>If you want to upgrade your lens, here are some good options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/0IWidbO\">Sigma 17-50mm f\/2.8<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/NOeW7\">Sigma 18-35mm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/88iCJ\">Panasonic Lumix G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 ASPH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/YtAZLEH\">Canon EF-S 18-135mm f\/3.5-5.6 IS STM Zoom Lens<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Editing Software ($240 to $300)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Adobe Premiere Pro CC (<a href=\"https:\/\/adobe-premiere.en.softonic.com\/\">Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe-premiere-pro.en.softonic.com\/mac\">Mac<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/final-cut-pro.en.softonic.com\/mac\">Final Cut Pro<\/a> (Mac only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Again, make sure you review if what you purchased is a one-time charge or a subscription.<\/p>\n<h4>Computers ($850 &amp; Up)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/gTQXVm\">Dell Precision 5510<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Y5YD2i\">HP OMEN Desktop Intel Core i7 16GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 &#8211; 1TB Hard Drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/Itfa1VB\">HP ENVY x360 2-in-1 15.6&#8243; Laptop Intel Core i7 16GB Memory &#8211; 1TB Hard Drive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/lfFV\">Apple MacBook Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Start shooting!<\/h3>\n<p>Remember, you do not need a professional studio to get started. 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