Here are our current suggestions for the production equipment you will need if you want to create high quality video content. Please bear in mind that we are updating these suggestions and pricing on a regular basis so please revisit often. If you are purchasing multiple cameras we suggest that you stay with the same make and model.
We have outlines suggests whether you go down the smartphone or affordable DSLR route. In the Smartphone section we have given i-phone and android options depending on your preferences.
If you have any suggestions please email them to peter@videomastery.co.uk
DSLR Camera Kit
Best affordable Sony DSLR Camera
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II
Best affordable Sony Lens
Sony SELP18105G E PZ f/4.0 G, APS-C, Power Zoom Lens, Black, 18-105 mm
https://amzn.to/3Dv4488
Best Affordable Canon DSLR Camera
Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera Kit – RF-S 18-45mm Lens – Creator Kit
https://amzn.eu/d/0cdBbqCk
Recommended Tripod
SMALLRIG AD-01 Video Tripod, 73″ Heavy Duty Tripod
https://amzn.to/3Dudyk4
Recommended Gimbal for DSLR camera
Zhiyun Weebil S (light with two hand grips)
https://amzn.eu/d/0ivbyssJ
Recommended pocket gimbal
Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo with mice
https://amzn.eu/d/04kpqxO8
Smartphone Filming Kit
Smartphone (i-phone option)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 1 TB: Mobile phone
https://amzn.to/3DcqH1f
Smartphone (android option)
Samsung Galaxy S25+ AI Smartphone, Galaxy AI, 12GB Memory, 512GB Storage
https://amzn.to/4iC2111
Smartphone Camera Cage
SMALLRIG Universal Quick Release Phone Cage Kit Basic
https://amzn.to/4bBSuon
Desk Tripod
Manfrotto MTPIXIMII-B, PIXI Mini Tripod with Handgrip, Black & MCLAMP
https://amzn.to/4hgK8ng
Smartphone Gimbal
DJI Osmo Mobile 8, 3-Axis Phone Gimbal
https://amzn.eu/d/0coUyK13
USB Hub
Belkin CONNECT USB-C™ to 4-Port USB-C Hub
https://amzn.to/4hgKDxE
Camera Light
RALENO LED Video Light, Camera Light with Mini Stand
https://amzn.to/3XADbqb
SSD Storage
Samsung 2TB SSD T7
https://amzn.eu/d/0ckgXocD
USB-C Cables
MoKo Short USB C Cable 5 inch (x3)
https://amzn.to/4bzGhjZ
Clamps for Hub, SSD and Battery
Manfrotto MCLAMP, Universal Smartphone Clamp
https://amzn.to/3F7sLIe
Screw Adaptors to attach clamps to the Camera Cage 2 x
SMALLRIG 1/4″ to 1/4″ Male Threaded Screw Adapter
https://amzn.to/3Ddn9vI
Sound & Lighting
Recommended wireless microphones
DJI Mic 3 – 2 transmitters, receiver and charging box.
https://amzn.eu/d/09JEXQdW
Recommended Closed Back Headphones
Sennheiser HD 569 Around-Ear Closed Back H
https://amzn.to/4kwZgQn
Recommended LED Lighting Panels Set of 3 (RGB & Bi-Colour)
GVM RGB LED Video Light Kit with Wireless App Control, 60W
https://amzn.to/41NRk5O
Recommended Reflector
Neewer 43″ / 110cm 5 in 1 Collapsible Disc Light Reflector with Handle Grip, 3/8″ Thread, Translucent/Silver/Gold/White/Blac
https://amzn.to/3DkyCtm
Prices as of 7th March, 2025