WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I USE?

I consider myself to still have a very long way to go on this journey so on this page, you can watch with me as I build up my list of trusty equipment, as well as have a quick read of my opinion on the product. You will probably find if you are too, starting out, that these prices added all together cans seem daunting as now looking back I am thinking about how I couldn't afford to repurchase everything if it all one day decided to break, but if it is a hobby or a passion you truly are interested in quality over quantity definitely comes into play. When investing in good quality products it is likely they will last you a very long time.
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First and foremost I have my beautiful, trusty Canon EOS M3. I've had this product for almost 7 months now and it is a product that just keeps giving. I paid just under £500 for it, including a lense and I haven't looked back. I almost went for the cheaper model, Canon Powershot SX620 (Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Digital Camera - Black) but I found after lots of long and hard thinking, that it did not have all the features I required to capture film as well as great shots. It didn't even have a microphone port if I remember correctly- but for some that is not important so it would be great.
Canon EOS M3 Compact System Camera EF-M 15-45 mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens - Black

The next product I added to my list of purchases was the Rode VideoMic Compact On Microphone. I bought it around 3 months after I visited Switzerland which was quite dumb as whilst up on the mountains this baby would have been perfect. It comes with a Boom in order to soften those harsh wond breaks as well as ensures your voice comes out crisp and clear. It is reasonably priced at £50.00 for the quality it produces and you can always buy it second hand as I did from Amazon Market Place at around £35.00.

Rode VideoMicro Compact On Camera Microphone




Along with the Rode Mic, I felt in necessary to have some stability in my vlogging life. Along came the Joby GorillaPod Tripod. For my specific camera I had to ensure the tripod would be strong enough to hold everything upright while clinging onto a tree. The smaller size wouldn't cut it for the Canon M3's weight so I went with the next option up- perfect for something inbetween a compact camera and a DSLR. It has an intergrated ball head and holds a weight of up to 1kg- therefore meaning I can use it if I later decide to invest in something slightly more hefty. Before you purchase this product ensure you find out the correct size as the last thing you would want is to spend £40 on the wrong size tripod.

Joby GorillaPod Hybrid Tripod for Compact System Cameras with Integrated Ballhead



My final and most treasured purchase ( I am currently thinking of buying another just incase something happens to this one) is my beautiful 1T External Hard Drive. It is (apparently) military-grade, water resistant and shock proof- so if I drop it, it will survive! With a 3.0 USB port, 1 terabit of memory and compatible with both PC and Mac, I am very happy with my purchase. I keep it on me at all times and I am very protective over my baby, as those of you that have external hard drives (most of the world lol) know that one's life's works can be stored on these little devices. Scary thought ay. Invest wisely as the last thing you would want is for it to randomly stop working. Eeeep.
SP/Silicon Power Armor A60 1TB Military-grade Shockproof / Water-Resistant USB 3.0 2.5-inch Portable External Hard Drive for PC and Mac - Black (SP010TBPHDA60S3KEU)


Other bits and bobs include things like memory cards (duh), battery packs, memory card holders, lenses cleaners and so on- click the images below to find out more and do your own research.