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What camera should you use for travel vlogging? |
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Q: I'd like to become a travel creator, but I'm not sure what kind of camera I should buy. What do you recommend?
A: Believe it or not, having an expensive camera is not a requirement to become a travel creator. When it comes to creating photo and video content, technique matters a lot more than gear.
A good photographer or videographer can produce beautiful images even with a cheap camera. And if you hand an expensive camera to someone who's not good at photography or videography, they're not going to be able to create good content.
So instead of rushing out to buy an expensive new camera, take stock of what you already own. Do you have a basic point-and-shoot camera already? Do you have a smartphone with a decent camera? Most likely, you already own some gear that will work just fine.
Once you've mastered some basics of composition and simple editing, only then should you consider going out to buy new gear. We've got a video about the top 5 cameras for travel vlogging, which breaks down the pros and cons of each. Happy shooting!
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Take care,
Carmen Sognonvi
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Instagram Hosted The Met Gala, But Snubbed The Fashion Influencers Who Built Its Platform |
For all the talk about an influencer takeover at the Gala, no one seemed to point out they are mostly talking about one type of influencer: video creators. This year, only YouTubers and TikTokers were added to the list. This is strange because so many of the biggest names in Instagram influencing and blogging write and create content about fashion.
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Facebook documents show how toxic Instagram is for teens |
Facebook has repeatedly found that its Instagram app is harmful to a number of teenagers, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Tuesday. The Journal cited Facebook studies over the past three years that examined how Instagram affects its young user base, with teenage girls being most notably harmed.
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TikTok reportedly overtakes YouTube in US average watch time |
TikTok’s users now spend more time each month watching content than YouTube users, according to a report from app analytics firm App Annie. In the US, ByteDance’s app first overtook YouTube in August last year, and as of June 2021 its users watched over 24 hours of content per month, compared with 22 hours and 40 minutes on Google’s video platform.
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Don't Miss Out on the 100,000 Bonus Points Offer! |
Our favorite travel credit card just raised its signup bonus to 100,000 points! If you sign up now, you'll get your travel points in time for all your big fall and winter travel plans.
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U.S. to ease travel restrictions for foreign visitors who are vaccinated against Covid |
The U.S. will ease travel restrictions for international visitors who are vaccinated against Covid-19 in November, including those from the U.K. and EU, the White House said Monday. Noncitizens visiting the United States will have to show proof of vaccination and a negative Covid test taken within three days of departure.
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Will young kids be vaccinated in time for holiday travel? Here’s what we know |
Pfizer announced it would soon seek authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 on Monday, Sept. 20, sparking a vaccination timeline that may result in kids being able to get at least one dose of the vaccine in time for holiday travel.
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New travel restrictions will require unvaccinated Americans to face additional testing |
Unvaccinated Americans flying back to the U.S. will be subject to stricter reentry testing requirements starting in early November, the Biden administration announced Monday, Sept. 20, as part of the administration’s plan to reopen U.S. borders to international travelers.
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iPhone 12 Pro Max
What's the best camera to use for travel vlogging? Unless you're already a proficient videographer, I always recommend starting with an iPhone! It's so easy to use and the quality is amazing.
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Insta360 GO 2
If you want an action camera that is super unobtrusive, the GO 2 is a great choice! The stabilization is amazing, and because it's so tiny, it allows you to get some really creative shots!
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GoPro Hero 9
There's a reason GoPro has been popular with creators for so many years - it's a fantastic all-purpose action camera. Stabilization is great, and it's hardy enough to handle wear and tear.
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Insta360 ONE X2
If you haven't hopped on the 360 camera bandwagon yet, this is your sign to do it! These cameras capture what's in front, back, above, below all at the same time!
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13-Inch Macbook Pro
This laptop pretty much powers my entire business as a travel creator. Not only do I use it to edit all my photos and videos, but it's also a great productivity tool for email, writing, and research.
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Tascam DR-10L Audio Recorder
Viewers can forgive bad video quality, but they won't put up with poor audio. This audio recorder is my go-to for capturing crisp, clear audio. It's so easy to use and the output always sounds great.
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How to Shoot Cinematic B Roll for Beginners |
Lots of great tips from Pascal Basel in this video on how even beginners can shoot good B-roll. I'm definitely going to try his spiral notebook trick!
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COOPH presents a photography tutorial with 9 tips and tricks on photo composition, using the help of Steve McCurry's incredible photographs.
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How To Shoot A Sequence of ANYTHING! Our Go-To Formula + Free Template |
How do you make sure you capture that story on the fly with no planning? Becki and Chris break down the 7-shot sequence. This is their go-to formula anytime they're shooting something unexpected, to make sure they capture what they need.
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How to Avoid Getting Stuck in a Foreign Hospital |
What if you’re on a trip, but you suddenly have a medical emergency? Travel insurance or credit card benefits will only get you to the “nearest acceptable facility" -- not your home hospital.
Medjet is the premier global air medical transport and travel security membership program for travelers. If you become hospitalized internationally, Medjet will arrange medical transportation to a home-country hospital of your choice for inpatient care.
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Traveling to Toronto WITHOUT My Family This Time! |
What's it like when I travel without the kids? Enjoy this casual vlog about my trip to Toronto to see my sister!
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We Skipped the Beaches of Aruba and This Happened! |
When you think of Aruba, you probably imagine gorgeous white sand beaches, turquoise waters and clear blue skies. But is that all there is to the island? On our recent trip to Aruba, we decided to take a break from the beaches and explore what lies just off the beaten path. And what we found surprised us.
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The Surprising Truth Behind Top Flight Family - 50K Subscriber Q&A |
How did Top Flight Family get started? Did we travel when we were kids? How did we meet? What jobs did we have before we did this? Why did we decide to focus on luxury travel? We answer all those questions and more in this special Q&A to celebrate reaching 50K subscribers!
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Stay Safe When You Travel |
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We Never Travel Without This |
Anytime you connect to a public WiFi network, there’s a risk that hackers can get to your passwords, financial details, or even your emails. One thing that brings me peace of mind is knowing that our devices are protected by ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN encrypts your internet connection using the highest standards of encryption currently available. We’ve been using ExpressVPN for years now, and I always recommend it to everyone.
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