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This will serve as an evolving list of every tool I use to make my YouTube videos

My YouTube Set-Up

A collection of small versatile tools you can use to make better videos or save time. 

Useful Tools

Everything I recommend to make the iPhone a pro video camera. 

iPhone 17 Pro Video Set-Up

The core of my video set-up for the iPhone 17 Pro

SmallRig Mobile Dual Handheld Kit for iPhone 17 Pro Max

A magsafe video monitor useful for framing yourself when you shoot solo. 

SmallRig Wireless Video Phone Monitor

This is the magnetic ND filter adapter for using the SmallRig Magnetic ND Filter with this rig. It provides enough clearance for SSDs as well if you want to use the set-up without the cage.  

SmallRig FilMov Attachable Filter Adapter for iPhone 17 Pro Max

SSD Holder for rigging any size SSD to record ProRes RAW HQ. Is magsafe or can be mounted on a cold shoe.

SmallRig MagSafe/Cold Shoe Universal 2-in-1 SSD Holder

The Hawklock quick release I use on all my small tripods. Great for this rig or any mirrorless camera. 

SmallRig HawkLock H38 Quick Release Mount for Arca-Swiss, QR-Slide Camera Mount With Two 1/4"-20 Screws, Silicone Pad and Threaded Hole for Manfrotto or Tripod- 4486

Great for mounting a full size V-mount battery to any rig. For the iPhone 17 Pro I rigged this with the Magsafe cheese plate for a clean power solution. 

SmallRig Mini V-Lock Assembly Kit

Use this magic arm to rig the iPhone 17 Pro basically ANYWHERE

SmallRig Super Clamp with Magic Arm Kit

The magnetic VND from SmallRig super useful if you want a fast VND

SmallRig Attachable VND Filter with T-Mount Adapter (67mm, 1 to 5-Stop)

The 67mm VND I recommend most for the iPhone since it's color is pristine when shooting video. 

NiSi True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano Variable ND Filter (67mm, 1- to 5-Stop)

Use this to mount a threaded 67mm ND filter to the iPhone 17 Pro Rig

SmallRig Threaded 67mm T-Mount Filter Adapter,Compatible with 67mm Filters and LED Video Lights 4873, for T-Mount Phone Cages and Lens Backplates Durable Aluminum Alloy -5172

The shotgun mic I used with the iPhone 17 Pro. Good for scratch audio. 

SmallRig Forevala S20 On-Camera Shotgun/Lavalier Microphone

For Pro I/O on the iPhone 17 Pro (Full-size HDMI, Type C ports, Mic and headphone jacks.)

Blackmagic Design Camera ProDock

The SSD I most often use with the iPhone 17 Pro 

SABRENT External SSD 1TB, Portable Hard Drive NVMe USB 3.2x2 1500 MB/s Read, USB 3.2 Cable C to A and Type A to C Included, External M.2 SSD Aluminum Shell 2.85 in Length (SB-1TB-NAV2) - 1TB

I used this to make it quick to put the Blackmagic Pro Dock on and off. 

Kondor Blue Mini Lock Quick Release System (Raven Black)

If you want a fixed top handle for the iPhone 17 Pro this is the one I used. 

SmallRig HawkLock H21 Quick Release Top Handle Kit

Use this to extend the Blackmagic Pro Dock cable to fit into the SmallRig Type C port for the iPhone. 

Poyiccot USB Type C Extender Adapter, 240W USB C Extender Adapter, 40Gbps USB C Male to Female Extension Adapter with 8K Video Display for iPad, iMac, MacBook, Thunderbolt 3/4, 1Pack - 240w - Usb C Male to Female

Magsafe cheese plate I used to rig the SmallRig 50wh V-Mount

SmallRig Mount Plate for Magsafe Phones

Power the iPhone 17 Pro for an entire shoot day with this. 

SmallRig VB50 Mini V-Mount Battery (50Wh, Black)

Use this Type C extension if you want to use SSDs like the Samsung T5 for recording ProRes RAW HQ from the iPhone 17 Pro 

Poyiccot 180 Degree USB C Adapter 240W, 2-Pack U Shape USB C 180 Degree Angled USB 4.0 Type C Extender Connector Support 40Gbps Data & 8K Video for Thunderbolt 4/3, Laptop, MacBook - u shape usb c adapter 240w

I used this to extend the 180 degree type C adapter for the iPhone 17 Pro when recording to an SSD like the Samsung T5

Poyiccot USB-C Male to USB-C Male Adapter 3Pack, 40Gbps 8K USB C Adapter, PD 100W USB C Male to Male Data and Charging Thunderbolt 4/3 Extender Connector Compatible for iPad, MacBook Pro, Phones - Purple Usb C to Usb C

This is my main YouTube camera and has been for two years. Still holds up even going into 2026. 

Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Camera Body - Black - Camera Only - Body

I use this every time I have to deal with any delicate tech or small camera build.

Precision Multi-Bit Screwdriver

18-50MM F2.8 DC DN | C for Fuji X Mount - Lens Only

Camera I use for quick shots, BTS, timelapses, and video calls remotely. 

Canon PowerShot V1, Hybrid Camera, Built-in Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens, 4K Video, Vlogging, Live Streaming, Content Creation, Compact Design

The key-light I use for my A-Roll set-up. 

ZHIYUN MOLUS G300 [Official], 300W COB Bi-Color LED Video Light, Bowens Mount, 500W MAX Extreme Mode, App Control, Ultra Quiet, 2700K-6500K, CRI 95+ TLCI 97+ 15500Lux/1M,14 Lighting Effects - 300W

Kondor Blue Cage for FUJIFILM X-H2S (Raven Black)

Kondor Blue Talon XL Top Handle with Trigger REC for Select Cameras (Raven Black)

The camera monitor I currently use. Affordable, Allows you to load LUTS, includes the power cable to use it with a V-Mount battery.

PORTKEYS 7" HDMI/SDI High-Bright Monitor with Wireless Camera Control

Aputure Amaran F22C RGBWW Flexible Led Video Light 2500K~7500K,200W Output LED Panel Light,15 Lighting FX with Honeycomb Grid Soft Box,Support App Control for Photo Studio Photography Lighting

RGB Light I use for colored backgrounds and color effects. 

Aputure Amaran 300c RGB COB Video Light Bowen Mount 2,500K to 7,500K CCT with G/M Adjustment 26,580 lux @ 1m with Hyper Reflector Support APP Control - Grey (300c)

A light I have permanently fixed in my studio for b-roll

Aputure Amaran 60D S,Amaran 60D COB Daylight LED Video Light,65W 5600k Bluetooth App Control 8 Built-in Lighting Effects DC/AC Power Supply

Main SSD I work off of when working remotely 

SABRENT 4TB External Aluminum SSD, Rocket Nano V2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 1500 MB/s Transfer Speeds [SB-4TB-NAV2] - 4TB - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

The best 82mm variable ND filter I have ever used. Color is fantastic. 

NiSi - 82mm Swift True Color ND-Vario, 1-5 Stops (ND2-ND32) Variable ND Filter, Waterproof Nano Coating Optical Glass, with Lens Filter Case and Lens Cap - Compatible with NiSi Swift System Filters - 82mm

Super useful for rigging V-Mount batteries to any mirrorless camera without rails or a baseplate. 

SMALLRIG Foldable V Mount Battery Plate, Tool-Free, All-in One Mounting Solution for Mirrorless/DSLR Cameras, with Modular Plate for Arca, Compact Camera Video Rig, for NEEWER V Mount Battery PS099E - Basic

Power any mirrorless camera almost all day with this. 

SMALLRIG V Mount Battery VB99, 99Wh / 6800mAh V Lock Battery with 100W Output, 2H Full Charge, with USB-C, D-TAP, USB-A, Dual DC Port, OLED Screen, for Camera, Camcorder, Monitor, Video Light - V Mount Battery

The quick release system I use for every tripod. 10 years later still amazing. 

Kessler Crane Kwik Release Receiver V2

Tascam Canon Kit XLR Microphone Adapter for Mirrorless Cameras, Black (CA-XLR2d-C)

Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 4-Bay Desktop NAS, Intel N100 Quad-core CPU, 8GB DDR5 RAM, 32G eMMC, 2X 2.5GbE, 2X M.2 NVMe Slots, 4K HDMI, Network Attached Storage (Diskless) - DXP4800 4-Bay

SABRENT Rocket CFX PRO 512GB CFexpress Type B Memory Card R1800MB/s W1700MB/s [CF-XXIT-512] - 512GB

Media I use for every camera I work with or review. 

SABRENT Rocket v90 256GB SD UHS-II Memory Card R280MB/s W250MB/s (SD-TL90-256GB) - 256GB - V90

YC Onion PINETA Peak Carbon Fiber Tripod with Coconut 75mm Bowl Head, 35kg/77lbs Payload with Bowl Head, Adjustable Legs, One Step Release Travel Camera Tripod for Mirrorless, DSLR

Video tripod head I use for everything from YouTube to a professional job. 

SCG T8 Heavy Duty Tripod Fluid Video Head with 75mm Ball Base Alloy Tripod Head with Detachable Handle Quick Release New Fluid Head for Video Cameras DSLR Cameras Load up to 10 kg/22 lbs

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