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 £897
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II
https://amzn.to/3FaHu5h
Best affordable Sony Lens £418
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 £885.22
Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera Kit – RF-S 18-45mm Lens – Creator Kit
https://amzn.to/3DWmkrp
Recommended Tripod £164.90
SMALLRIG AD-01 Video Tripod, 73″ Heavy Duty Tripod
https://amzn.to/3Dudyk4
Recommended Gimbal for DSLR camera £289
Zhiyun Weebil S (light with two hand grips)
https://amzn.to/4bE2a1B
Recommended pocket gimbal £619
Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo with mice
https://amzn.to/4ko6cPI
Smartphone Filming Kit
Smartphone (i-phone option) £1,549
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 1 TB: 5G Mobile phone
https://amzn.to/3DcqH1f
Smartphone (android option) £1,009
Samsung Galaxy S25+ AI Smartphone, Galaxy AI, 12GB Memory, 512GB Storage
https://amzn.to/4iC2111
Smartphone Camera Cage £91.90
SMALLRIG Universal Quick Release Phone Cage Kit Basic
https://amzn.to/4bBSuon
Desk Tripod £36.67
Manfrotto MTPIXIMII-B, PIXI Mini Tripod with Handgrip, Black & MCLAMP
https://amzn.to/4hgK8ng
Smartphone Gimbal £99
DJI Osmo Mobile 6, 3-Axis Phone Gimbal
https://amzn.to/43qCiEm
USB Hub £39
Belkin CONNECT USB-C™ to 4-Port USB-C Hub
https://amzn.to/4hgKDxE
Camera Light £39.99
RALENO LED Video Light, Camera Light with Mini Stand
https://amzn.to/3XADbqb
SSD Storage £254
Samsung 4TB SSD T7
https://amzn.to/4krxZid
USB-C Cables £12.99 each
MoKo Short USB C Cable 5 inch (x3)
https://amzn.to/4bzGhjZ
Clamps for Hub, SSD and Battery £13.65
Manfrotto MCLAMP, Universal Smartphone Clamp
https://amzn.to/3F7sLIe
Screw Adaptors to attach clamps to the Camera Cage 2 x £5.99
SMALLRIG 1/4″ to 1/4″ Male Threaded Screw Adapter
https://amzn.to/3Ddn9vI
Sound & Lighting
Recommended wireless microphones £296.89
DJI Mic 2 – 2 transmitters, receiver and charging box.
https://amzn.to/4bw3Fio
Recommended Closed Back Headphones £100
Sennheiser HD 569 Around-Ear Closed Back H
https://amzn.to/4kwZgQn
Recommended LED Lighting Panels Set of 3 (RGB & Bi-Colour) £299
GVM RGB LED Video Light Kit with Wireless App Control, 60W
https://amzn.to/41NRk5O
Recommended Reflector £27.40
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
