Tech gear for aspiring travel vloggers
- Triplist
- Jul 18, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 26, 2022
Beginner-friendly gear for content creators.
The barrier to becoming a successful content creator has never been lower. You don't need high end gear especially when first starting out, with enough creativity and hard work, anybody can become successful with entry level equipment. In fact many get started simply with their smartphones! Our advice is to always start with the gear you have. Below is our pick of beginner friendly gear that will take your content creation journey a few steps further!
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging Camera
Camera created for creatives
The ZV-1 is a video-centric camera from Sony that has a plethora of features geared specifically for content creators. The vari-angle LCD touch screen is designed to be flipped around for help with framing shots. Spec wise, the camera is more than capable of delivering excellent shots with 4K 30fps HDR recording.
If your budget can stretch further, a microphone and handgrip bundle is available. The microphone helps enormously with reducing unwanted wind noise and isolating voices, the handgrip makes an excellent tripod and has recording and zoom buttons for greater control.
Small, lightweight design with excellent controls.
Real-time eye tracking technology locks on and tracks people's eyes.
Various settings to handle different scenarios such focus switching for foreground objects and automatic background blur control.
Joby GorillaPod GripTight PRO 2
Bendy tripod for unlimited angles
GorillaPod tripods are a mainstay of many content creatives for good reason. The versatility of the bendable legs means you can shoot in all sorts of orientations and environments. Build quality is very good giving you peace of mind your device is secured.
Securely holds smart phone device in place.
Flexible but sturdy legs wrap around any object.
Additional attachments can be mounted via the Cold Shoe Pro mount.
DJI Pocket 2
Pocket-sized steady cam
DJI Pocket 2 is a 3-axis stabilised camera able to record buttery smooth 4k 60fps video. The device turns on in just one second so you're ready to go at anytime. Capturing slo-mo content as well as stunning time-lapses is incredibly easy and simple to do, the perfect little camera for capturing B-roll content.
Incredibly small and lightweight.
ActiveTrack 3.0 feature follows a subject.
93 degree field of view.
Modular base allows various accessories to be added to expansion with accessories.
Creator Combo option - Includes Do-It-All handle, wireless microphone & tripod.
DJI Mini 2
Ultralight drone that packs a punch
The Mini series from DJI are the most well rounded and portable drones from DJI . Despite its diminutive size, the camera module is excellent, capable of shooting 4k 30fps. A notable upgrade over its predecessor is the Ocusync technology which results in much lower latency and a greater transmission range. Weighing under 249 grams this ultralight drone doesn't require registration with the FAA, though always check the local laws regarding the use of drones as they can sometimes be strict.
Excellent balance of price, camera quality & performance.
Stable performance in winds up to 38kph.
30 min flight time.
Flight range up to 10km with HD video transmission.
Fly More Combo option - Includes charging hub, additional batteries and shoulder bag.
Peak Design Everyday Totepack
Versatile backpack for all your gear
Peak Design are known for their excellent and durable travel bags. The Totepack is our pick of the bunch. A sleek stylish design can be used as a convenient backpack as well as a tote, with lots of secure storage options for a laptop and camera gear. Internal FlexFold dividers can be configured horizontally or vertically to give customised, protective storage.
20L storage capacity.
Extra wide top access. Sealed via magnetic clasp or weatherproof zip.
Dual weatherproof side zips for additional quick access.
100% recycled 400D weatherproof shell.
SanDisk Extreme 500GB Portable SSD
For storing all that footage
Your epic video footage needs to be stored somewhere. 4k videos in particular can be very large files, possibly too large for your phone's storage capacity. A durable, high capacity, portable SSD is never a bad idea.
Range of capacities up to 4TB.
2000MB/s read and 2000MB/s write speeds.
Up to 2 meter drop protection, IP55 water and dust resistant.
Carabiner loop for securing to belt loop or backpack.
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