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Canon G7X Camera ( vlogging )
This point and shoot is the best vlogging camera I’ve had yet. It’s so perfect I sometimes forget to use my DSLR. Focus is sharp and fims in 60fps so images are smooth. I pack three extra Canon G7X NB-13L batteries.
I upgraded my 5C to the 7; it’s a big upgrade. Waterproof + GSM/CDMA! Recommended: Buy your unlocked phone from the Apple Store. You’ll know it’s unlocked to use SIMs in any country/server. See specs
Canon 70D DSLR Camera (Landscape/Portraits)
Touch focus, WiFi enabled DSLR with flipout screen.(Watch my review.) I pack 2 backup Canon 70D LP-E6N batteries. Before my upgrade, I used a Canon EOS Rebel T2i for many years. Love it and still recommend it for beginners.
Possibly the easiest 360 video camera to use for travelers who want an innovative edge to selfies. The Insta360 Nano only operates on the iPhone 6 and higher or standalone.
GoPro Hero5 Black
Waterproof, touch screen LD screen back, wide angle lens with 4 modes and films in 4K. This is for rugged action shots and water sports.
This is my backup vlogging camera. It has great image quality, decent audio quality and you can swap lenses. Watch my review
Canon EFS 10-22 Wide Angle lens.
As a travel photographer, you’ll always feel your lens is never wide enough to capture epic landscapes. The 10-22 is wide to the point it’s almost fisheye lens. The best investment I’ve made in a lens.
Great zoom lens. Operation is smooth for video work. I can get great closeup shots of people or action at a far distance. Couldn’t be happier with it.
Audio quality with the Rode Video Mic Pro is decent and directional. Due to footage ruined by wind noise, I bought a Micover Wind Screen to fit over my shotgun mic to filter the sound.
This alien octopi tripod makes a great travel tripod over normal ones its height. You can form it around trees, fences, rocky surfaces, you name it. This means I can vlog in my hotel room.
DigiPower Selfie Extreme Stick.
This stick is sturdy and can handle GoPros and pocket cameras. Not only do I use it as a selfie stick but a monopod. This stick extends to 5 feet and is enough to stabilize a shot. T
Sandisk Extreme MicroSD 64GB with SDcard adapter
When traveling, I can never have enough memory cards. I’ve used Sandisk cards a lot. The Extreme: good weather durability and can be used on HD, GoPro and 4K video. Read speeds up to 90MB/s; write speeds up to 60MB/s
CowboyStudio Photography 6 x 9ft White Muslin Backdrop
Sometimes, I shoot my stand-ups with a white backdrop. It’s very similar to what studio photographers use and presents a clean back for your shoots.
Computer & Video Editing Software
Apple MacBook Air 11.6-Inch Laptop:
This laptop I take with me on all my travels. Light-weight, small, thin; it’s exactly what I need to conduct things on the fly.
Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for Mac
I’ve been Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for years. I’ll be needed ot upgrade to the creative cloud pretty soon. Adobe Premiere isn’t the most intuitive video editing software out there, but it does the job needed of professionals.
I always take 2 hard drives to back up my video and photos. Seagate is a highly recommended brand for stability. The weight is around 2x an iPhone 6
insignia USB card reader
I always pack a USB card reader for transferring footage from my memory cards to my laptop/external hard drive. This one is conveniently small and built like a USB stick so it fits anywhere.
Free software for Mac/PC that lets me watch or encode any video format. It also lets you do quick screen grabs for thumbnail covers. It’s a powerhouse software that’s open source.
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Hostgator is my favorite hosting company and great for bloggers starting out. They have cheap monthly prices, an easy interface and good customer service. I have a Baby Gator plan which houses multiple sites for around $71/ six months. I recommend them.
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