VIDEO KITS | YouTuber

Gear & app suggestions for those focusing on solo YouTube and/or vlogging.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

YouTubers, social media users (TikTok, etc.), travel video creators, mobile journalists, and some hobbyists & beginners (depending on the type of videos you want to make).

WHAT DO WE RECOMMEND?

These simple all-in-one kits are similar to our Minimalist suggestions, but with more focus on making solo YouTube videos and/or social media & vlogging. Thus meaning setups that make it easy to film yourself. Also, these are great options for those that want a "one-stop" solution as all the gear comes in one box ready to shoot.

These are suggestions based upon years of hands-on experience. And please note, some of these options could be mixed & matched within different setups.

YOUTUBER • SETUP #1

This can work with a variety of phone models:

Note - if you have an iPhone 15 or 16 Pro/Max some of these items won't work (see optional list below).

RODE Vlogger Kit (all-in-one for Lightning iPhones)
RODE Vlogger Kit (all-in-one for USB-C / iPhone 15 /Android)
*Moment Case (choose correct M-Series case for your phone)
Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to Moment M-Series case for ND filter)
Moment 52mm VND filter

YOUTUBER • SETUP #2

This can work with a variety of phone models:

JOBY GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit (all-in-one w/ tripod, mic & light)

*Moment Case (choose correct M-Series case for your phone)
Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to Moment M-Series case for ND filter)
Moment 52mm VND filter

YOUTUBER • SETUP #3

This can work with a variety of phone models (good mobile journalism setup too):

SmallRig Professional Phone Video Kit - Amazon or B&H (all-in-one w/ tripod, mic, light, cage & handles)
*Moment Case (choose correct M-Series case for your phone)
Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to Moment M-Series case for ND filter)
Moment 52mm VND filter

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Moment M-Series cases are for iPhone 13 or earlier. If you have a 14 or later series device, then get a T-Series (and if you do that then the Moondog Filter Mount will not work, so consider a snap-on filter mount from Moment for your specific phone).

YOUTUBER • OPTIONS for iPhone 15 or 16 Pro/Max

Sandmarc or Freewell Sherpa Case (any case will work, but these are good if you decide to add lenses later)
Moment T-Series Case (nice option, but their lenses are hit or miss with the 15 series phones)
Moment QuickLock VND Filter (for iPhone 15/16 Pro/Max cases)
Moment Snap-On Filter Mount (for T-Series case and 15 Pro/Max)
USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter (for mic)

Any of the other tripods or mics mentioned will work with the 15 or 16 series phones.

VIDEO CAMERA APPS

ALTERNATIVE & OPTIONAL GEAR

Sandmarc Cases, Lenses & Filters (different ecosystem, but solid choice)
ShiftCam ProGrip (nice universal grip with a built-in battery)
Tiffen 52mm ND Filter Set
Moment Filter 67mm Mount (optional style mount)
Neewer Ring Light (for studio shots)
MOZA Nano SE Gimbal (pocket sized, but big performance)
Aputure MC RGB LED (build your own setup)
RODE VideoMicro II (build your own setup)
Apple 3.5mm to Lightning Adapter (for mic)
Joby "Bendy" Tripod
Ulanzi Tripod Mount (build your own setup)
Ulanzie U Rig Pro (build your own setup)
Smallrig Smartphone Rig (build you own setup)
RODE AI-Micro (record 2 discrete analog mics into an iPhone)
Manfrotto Tabletop Tripod (build your own setup)

For more gear suggestions be sure to check out the main Apps + Gear page
and/or the Buyer's Guides from the menu above.

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