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VLOGGING IN STYLE The idea of vlogging – basically blogging, but with video – has really caught the imaginations of people the world over, and these days there are some brilliant products around to help anyone capture the stuff that matters, without needing to carry heavy equipment around. Cameras built for vlogging are lightweight and compact, designed to handle the hard stuff automatically. They’ll keep things in focus, keep the image stable, and let you flip the LCD screen to see what you’re shooting – all while capturing stunning 4K video. Some even have tiny gyroscopes to keep the image stable and level.

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If you’re serious about publishing your videos online, look for a camera that has the ability to plug in a microphone when you need it. Be sure to use extra lighting like a ring or key light in dark environments. PICK UP: As many extra memory cards as you can, and a card reader to get your video onto your PC.

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The biggest social thing of the past few years has been the huge evolution in camera tech to help us capture every important moment of our lives. Everyone now has the ability to get out in front of the camera and share their adventures with the world – or to stay behind the camera and capture spectacular images and video to share with friends The latest products for camera fans make it easier and more fun than ever to express yourself!

What to Buy:

Canon EOS M50 Mark II Only 388 grams, but packing 24 megapixels of image quality, with smart subject tracking for its 4K video mode. $1,099

Sony ZV-E10 A 4K camera with Product Showcase mode, perfect for influencers who want to show off products without manually focusing. $1,399

Nikon Z FC with 16-50mm Lens Black Classic design meets the latest technology, this compact mirrorless features 4K video for content creators and a 20MP sensor for sharp stills. $1,649

INSTANT GRATIFICATION Back in the day, instant cameras used to be everywhere. Taking a photo and watching the camera spit out a photo that developed as you watched was a big deal for a while – and eventually became an art form in its own right. Instant cameras are now back, and many of them are using more

YOU’RE THE VOICE If you’re a content creator – or want to get started doing it – you’re going to need a quality microphone. While most cameras have mics built in, the sound quality from them won’t cut it on social media, where you want to be heard clearly. If you’re going to be talking on camera, a “Lav” mic that clips onto your clothing and clearly picks up your voice is what you’re after. If you’re doing voice-overs or narration though, look for a quality full-size mic that lets you add your voice to your video during editing. There are some excellent options that plug straight into USB for easy set-up.

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advanced technology to improve picture quality while keeping the spontaneous fun of instant pictures alive!

Instax Mini Link Printer Pokemon Pikachu $199

Shoot pictures in brightly lit locations for the best results with instant cameras. PICK UP: Extra packs of photo paper.

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Instax Mini Point, click and print your photos. $109

Did You Know?

Not-so-instant Cameras The instant cameras that we’ve got today are mostly using clever printing tech to deliver their instant photos – basically, they’re a teensy colour printer inside a camera. Back in the early days of instant photos, things weren’t quite so instant.You’d take a photo, pull it out from the camera, and wait while the picture slowly formed before your eyes.These days you can still get that authentic experience with Polaroid’s range of cameras.

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