My YouTube Gear

Curious what gear I use to film my rural Japan YouTube videos? Here’s my full vlogging setup—cameras, mics, bags, and editing tools. Read my in-depth review.

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FUJIFILM X-T5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body - Black

FujiFilm X-T5

My trusty Fujifilm camera for both video and photography.

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS

FujiFilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R lens

My first kit lens, and still my most used.

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Rokinon 12mm F2.0

A budget-friendly wide-angle lens.

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FujiFilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R

A bit heavy, but wonderful for getting those close-ups of shy wildlife in the distance.

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Rode VideoMic GO II

Rode VideoMic GO II

A directional mic for great recording (Get these windshields to reduce wind noise).

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DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case)

DJI Mic 2

Easy to use, and the charges seem to last forever (and come with two transmitters, one receiver, a charging case, and other essentials).

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VEO Adaptor S46 Black Camera Backpack

Compact, sleek, and affordable for my two-camera, three-lens system (though the side pockets may take some getting used to). 

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Tenba Solstice 7L sling bag

Tenba Solstice 7L sling bag

Great whenever I’m feeling like travelling light with a one-camera, one-lens type system.

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Post Production

Adobe Premiere Pro

A professional standard for video editing, though also one of the most expensive.

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beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Great noise isolation, professional-level clarity, and exceptional comfort for long sessions.

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SanDisk Professional 4TB PRO-G40 SSD

SanDisk Professional 4TB PRO-G40 SSD

4TB of high-speed storage that allows me to edit video projects directly from the drive without lag.

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Royalty-free Music

Plus sound effects, graphics, and whatever else you need.

uppbeat

UppBeat

My recommended budget-friendly starter pack for beginners. They even offer a free account, but to get the most bang for your buck, I recommend the Creator plan.

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$7.99 / month for Creator plan, includes:

Music
SFX
LUTS
Graphics
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Artlist

A significant step up in library size and music variety once you outgrow Uppbeat (though its search interface is slightly finicky).

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Use this for a free 2-month extension on a yearly plan.

$9.99 / month for Music & SFX plan, includes:

Music
SFX
Stems
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PremiumBeat

My current favourite for high-production-value, sweeping, cinematic scores (even though the multi-step download process is a bit annoying).

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Use Code ITTBSHSE for 25% off your first purchase.

$9.99 / month for Creator Plan, includes:

Music
SFX
Stems

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