hands of fellow visual storytellers – in what some call a full-circle moment. CAMERAS The Sony ZV-1 is a compact 4K camera that has become a go-to tool for vloggers and social media filmmakers. It has a 20.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and 24-70mm zoom lens. The camera will retail for around £660, but you can get a used, like- new ZV-1 from MPB for £519 – or one used and still in excellent condition for £484. Another great option is the Canon PowerShot G7 X III, which is also a 4K vlogger favourite. It too has a 20.1-megapixel sensor, but a slightly longer focal length than the Sony ZV-1 as well as a hotshoe. The PowerShot G7 X III is a touch more expensive, but you can get a like-new refurbished model for £629 from MPB. If you’re looking for higher-end videography, the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 is a solid choice, with great
image stabilisation and the ability to shoot 180fps at 1080p. You can get the body from MPB in excellent condition for £699, but will also need to acquire glass. Luckily, a Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm starter lens in good condition will run at £204. SUPPORT The type of camera support you need will depend on your requirements, but a compact and quality tripod like the
line-of-sight sound transmission between mic and camera. Designed to be incredibly simple to use, the transmitter operates as a clip-on mic or a beltpack you can plug a different mic into. A Wireless Go in excellent condition will cost £129. A camera-mounted shotgun mic is a good idea if you intend to do on- the-move shooting. These directional mics capture the sound source at which they’re aimed, excluding noise and sound coming
MAKE THE CHANGE You can get a great recording set-up for less when shopping for pre-owned kit
Benro Aero 4 Video Travel Angel can be purchased from MPB in excellent condition for £179. Another way to go is a mobile camera mount like the Panasonic DMW- SHGR1 tripod grip, which can be used for handheld shots
from other directions. Sennheiser’s MKE 400 stereo is a small, highly directional shotgun mic you can get from MPB in excellent nick for £89. Or if you don’t mind having an MKE 400 that looks like it’s been around the block – but still works perfectly – you can get it as low as £61.
A SMART – AND ALSO GREENER – WAY TO GO IS TO BUY USED EQUIPMENT
or folded out into a mini tripod. The
grip features simple camera controls, too. Buy it like new at MPB for £33. MICROPHONES A mic is a must. A simple lapel mic like the Rode Lavalier is perfect for hands-free, unobtrusive sound recording with fast, easy set- up. A just-like-new Rode from MPB will come in at around £51. For a fully mobile solution, Rode’s Wireless Go allows up to 70m
GOOD TO GO For under £700, you could be up and running with a quality camera, mics and support that will transcend your production capabilities to broadcast- quality territory. With a 100% circular business model that is plastic-free and works on a cloud-based platform using 100% renewable electricity, getting kit from MPB certifies your production with that crucial green tick for sustainable practice.
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