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This Pocket LED Video Light is one of our favorites for create studio-grade videos at home. It comes out noticeably bright despite its compact size, and offers a wide range of colors and effects. You can adjust the color temperature to your lighting conditions, or tap the effect to mimic lightning. It attaches to your camera via a cold shoe.
It’s not as bright as the Boling above, but this Aputure video light is magnetic, so it can attach to a variety of surfaces for easy installation. It comes in a variety of effects and color options, and you can recharge it via USB-C or with a Qi wireless charger.
This stand is very stable and the two ends of the clip act as cold shoe mounts, so you can connect a microphone and compact video lights for a complete studio. Our only weakness is that you cannot adjust the height.
If you’re standing directly in front of your camera, a shotgun microphone will be one of the best ways to capture audio. This one from Deity fits the shoe sole on top of the camera. Just plug in and you’re ready to go. It does a great job at picking up sound, and it will also plug into your phone if that’s how you scroll.
Camera Bags and Backpacks
Now that you have all the extras needed to capture great photos and videos in the field, you need a way to carry it all comfortably. If you don’t see what you want below, check out our guide to The best camera bags, straps, accessories and backpacks.
This is our top camera backpack for most people in Guide to the Best Camera Bags. It’s relatively small, but can still fit a DSLR or mirrorless camera, additional lenses, and a small tripod in the side pocket (with a ring to secure it). There’s a luggage strap, a padded laptop area, and an upper compartment for everything else. The best part is that it comes in a lot of fun colors.
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Pair this spacious backpack with two of Wandrd’s Essential Camera blocks (Total $278), and you can match ton equipment and there is space for clothes and other equipment. I took this bag, which can be converted into a duffel (with space to stash straps), on my trip around Iceland, and it couldn’t be more perfect. Just know that it may not count as personal items on the plane but as carry-on baggage. You can learn more about it in Guide to the Best Camera Bags.