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I figure it’d be helpful if I assembled links for all the tech I use. That list keeps growing as I get more upgrades, so I knew eventually it’d make more sense to make a webpage rather than add more and more links to my video descriptions.
If you were ever wondering what I use, here you go! This page will be updated with more products and links over time.
In order, this goes over:
- Camera Gear
- Stream Gear
- Ocarinas I Recommend
NOTE: These are all affiliate links – simply click on the product name to see it on Amazon. Using affiliate links will help support the channel!
Camera Gear
Camera Body – Sony a6600 (Sony E mount)
This camera is a beast and frankly excessive for most users. I got it on sale, but I was planning to purchase the Sony a6400, which has most of the features I wanted in the first place.
However, the in body image stabilization and larger battery have made the a6600 one of my all-time best purchases. NOTE: You’ll want a cold shoe relocator for this, as if you use the existing show, it blocks the screen.
Main Lens – Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for Sony E
This lens can’t zoom, but it’s sharpness, depth of field, and overall amazing quality more than make up for it. By far my best and favorite lens. I’ve used this for 100% of my main vlogs since purchasing it.
Keep in mind it’s rather large and heavy for a 16mm lens
Kit Lens – Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6
I recommend this lens to start. It’s great quality for the price and gives you lots of flexibility with its zoom range for a variety of shots. I still use it to this day when I need to zoom more, though my main lens is the Sigma.
Telephoto Lens – Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3
This lens is by no means the best telephoto lens, but it gets the job done, is light-weight, and has a crazy zoom range. I’ve definitely taken some photos I’m very proud of using this lens.
Action Cam – GoPro HERO8 Black
This is a POWERFUL little guy. My occasional vlogging cam, especially when in nature. I use it with the Media Mod and 3-way mount, but I would recommend the HERO9 if you were to buy a new GoPro
Gorilla Mount – Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K Kit
This thing gets the job done. Need an arm for your camera while vlogging? Boom. Need to mount your camera on an oddly shaped spot? Yup. Need a basic tripod? Done.
It also has a quick release plate, so if you want to remove your camera to charge, do some photography, or anything else you need, it’s super easy.
Secondary Camera – Sony HDRCX675*
I use a slightly different model I bought in Japan (HDRCX680) with the only difference being that mine has 64GB built-in storage.
This camera’s image stabilization is absolutely AMAZING, and its zoom goes crazy far, so if you need a easy, small camcorder for vlogging with a bit of action, this is your camera. You quite literally don’t need a steady hand to shoot smoothly, even when zoomed a bit.
Shotgun Mic – RODE Video Micro
This thing is awesome. While it’s not the best cold shoe mic you can get from RODE, it’s relatively inexpensive, doesn’t require additional batteries (super important when traveling), and still has great directional audio.
Stream Gear
Capture Card – AVerMedia Live Gamer DUO
I am 100% biased, as I literally work for this company, but this is one of the best capture cards you can get. It has TWO inputs and one passthrough, with up to 4k60 HDR/1440p144 on that passthrough and 1080p60 capture on both inputs.
This is a streamer’s best friend – connect your console to one input and your camera to the other.
USB Microphone – AT2020+ USB
I use the old version (not the plus), but this is a solid mic. I’d recommend mounting it on an arm and using a windscreen to get it close to your mouth, but this is simply a solid mic that I use for streaming, music recording, and more.
Webcam – AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 513
This webcam is amazing. It shoots 4Kp30, saves your settings between uses, and has an amazing picture. However, ONLY use it if you have a solid lighting setup – doesn’t need to be fancy, just needs to exist.
Ocarinas I Recommend
BEST Starter Ocarina – Night by Noble
This Ocarina is incredible. Many plastic ocarinas have flaws. This one has few, if none. It’s not the best ocarina you’ll ever play (it’s plastic), but if you want to make sure the ocarina isn’t the problem while you learn to play, this is by far one of the best ocarinas to start with.
BEST Starter Ocarina #2 (My most-used plastic) – Korean Night by Noble
This ocarina is just as good as the Night by Noble – in fact it IS a Night by Noble. It uses different subhole placement and is tuned to A=444 rather than 440. While I might prefer the more popular night by noble more now, this Ocarina is the one that’s travelled literally over 30,000 miles with me
Best Budget Ocarina of Time – STL OoT Replica
If you want an ocarina of Time Replica, do NOT buy the lowest price one you see. Most of those are trash. Always buy ocarinas from trusted vendors and makers, and STL is one of them.
It’s not the best OoT replica, but the quality you get for the price is great.
Andy Cormier 