What camera do I need for youtube?

For YouTube, I'd start with the Video guide. It's written for filmmaking, but the same things matter for YouTube. Look for a body that records full-width 4K without a heavy crop, 10-bit colour, and a headphone jack so you can check your audio while you record.

Fast primes or constant-aperture zooms keep exposure steady as you zoom, which helps a lot when you're talking to the camera. You'll also want ND filters for bright daylight.

If you want the simplest setup, a fixed-lens compact is far smaller than any interchangeable-lens kit and nothing needs changing. Tell me what you plan to film and I'll narrow it down.

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