What to consider in buying a Vlogging Camera

Are you ready to take your vlogging game to the next level? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your gear, choosing the right vlogging camera is essential. Here are some key features to look for when making your selection:

Fully Articulated Screen

When you are setting up your shots you need a way to see how the shot is composed and if you like the positioning. A typical camera or phone doesn’t accommodate this so you need what is called a Vlogging Camera with an articulated screen. You can find great options for this where the screen flips up above the camera, which some people prefer because of the centered position to the lens, or versions where it flips to the side still allowing for a shotgun microphone to be mounted to the camera hot shoe on top. The side articulation is popular for this versatility.

Extended Screen Connectivity

If you are working in the same stationary setting for each Vlog episode you may prefer to have a large television display alongside your camera showing what your camera see’s in great detail. To do this requires that the camera has either an HDMI output or supports USB-C video output.

Continuous Auto Focus

Vlogging often involves many transitions during the shoot from a focus on your face, to a product and then back again. This requires continuous auto focus while recording capability and is important to not end up with blurry un-focused results.

External Microphone Jack

Built in camera microphones are usually adequate but if you want to ensure you have superb audio in your vlogs you are going to want a camera that includes an external microphone input. This enables you to upgrade the audio quality without having to worry about synchronization issues in post production. Many of these external microphones are designed to be conveniently attached to the hot or cold shoe at the top of the camera if your camera is equipped with one.

Optical Image Stabilization

If you aren’t using a tripod are gimbal stabilizer and are recording with your camera in your hand you will need the camera to have an Optical Image Stabilization feature built in. Constant shakiness in video is very annoying and can push your audience away.

4K Resolution Video Recording

If you are outputting your video in 1080p resolution which is typical you should be recording in a higher resolution to give you the flexibility to zoom in and scale your content while you are editing. If you only capture in the same resolution your final file will be in, then anything you zoom or scale in post production could end up pixelated. Capturing with a 4k camera avoids this problem and produces sharp, detailed video.

With these features in mind, you’ll be able to choose a vlogging camera that will help you create engaging and professional-looking content. Happy filming!

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