How to choose "Camera for Vlog"? Introducing recommended models [October 2021 version] --Fav-Log by ITmedia

"Vlog" is a video that conveys what you want to convey, such as daily life and travel. The number of people starting Vlog is increasing due to the compactness of the camera that shoots videos and the enhanced environment for uploading videos.

Many people use smartphones as cameras for Vlog, but recently, many cameras optimized for Vlog shooting have been released. In this article, I will introduce how to choose a camera for Vlog and recommended products based on it.

Vlog is a coined word that is a combination of "Video" and "Blog". While blogs use text and images to convey what they want to convey, Vlog uses videos instead of text to convey what they want to convey.

The video you shot may be uploaded to the video distribution service as "take it out" as it is, but in general, trimming (cutting unnecessary parts, rearranging scenes) and audio / voice / with a video editing application on your computer or smartphone In many cases, after adding characters, export (generate a new video) and upload.

Adobe's "Adobe Premiere series" and CyberLink's "PowerDirector series" are famous as video editing apps. Both have PC apps and smartphone apps, and especially for PCs, multiple editions are available according to the editing level.

Especially for smartphones, there is also a video editing app that you can use for free. However, when using it for free, it is common that there are some restrictions such as the watermark of the application being added to the exported video and the time limit for the exported video.

Of course, you can upload videos to "YouTube", but depending on the person (viewer) you want to see, you can also choose "TikTok" or "Instagram". .. If you specialize in domestic users, "Nico Nico Douga" will be a powerful upload destination.

Many people use smartphones as a camera to shoot Vlog. With that in mind, recent smartphones tend to enhance not only the photo shooting function but also the video shooting function. In particular, it is not uncommon for high-spec (high-performance) layer models to be equipped with "4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) / 60fps shooting function" and "optical image stabilization function that can also be used for movies."

With a smartphone, you can handle everything from shooting to editing and uploading with just one device. Smartphones are perfect for people who want to upload Vlog as soon as possible!

However, smartphone cameras are generally not good at zooming. When you try to zoom with a smartphone camera, it is generally a "digital zoom" that cuts out a part of the image captured by the camera. The image quality of digital zoom has been improved recently, but compared to optical zoom (zoom using a lens), it gives a "forced enlargement feeling".

Also, shooting videos on your smartphone consumes more power than you can imagine. In other words, the battery will dry up quickly. There is a lot of fever, so if you shoot in a warm place, the recording may stop with the message "You cannot continue shooting due to fever".

For that matter, it's hard to "hold" your smartphone and shoot. It's okay if it's a short time, but it's difficult to shoot for a long time. If you use a "selfie stick" or "smartphone stand", you can shoot for a long time without difficulty, but as mentioned above, the problems of battery life and heat generation cannot be solved.

In that respect, the camera for Vlog covers the "weaknesses" of smartphones. For example, a camera equipped with an optical zoom lens can approach a distant subject with smoother and higher image quality than digital zoom. If you have an interchangeable lens camera, you can replace and attach the lens that best suits the characteristics and distance of the subject you are shooting (lenses are basically sold separately). It is also easy to take pictures (still images) used for "thumbnails" of videos.

With the "action cam," which will be described later, you can install the camera in a place that does not burden your hands, such as the backpack's shoulder strap or hat. If you prepare a separate mount, you can also shoot "onboard videos" of bicycles, motorcycles, and automobiles.

Cameras and action cams for Vlog are also strengthened in cooperation with smartphones. You can edit / upload on your smartphone by transferring the captured data to your smartphone via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) or Bluetooth. Depending on the model, it can also be used for live distribution such as YouTube via a smartphone.

There are various cameras used for Vlog shooting, but if you place importance on mobility and wide-angle shooting (wide-angle shooting), we recommend the "Action Cam (Action Camera)".

One of the attractions of the action cam is that it is extremely compact and can be installed anywhere by combining the attached / separately sold attachments. It is attractive that it is easy to make active images.

Keep in mind that many action cams are prone to unique distortions at the edges of the image due to the emphasis on wide-angle shooting. If you are interested, we recommend checking with the actual machine displayed at home electronics mass retailers.

It is the latest action cam of GoPro (GoPro) that has a large market share in action cams. The camera is equipped with a 23-megapixel sensor and supports 4K / 120fps shooting with a new processor. It also has optical image stabilization and waterproof performance up to a depth of 10m. It also has a live view monitor, so it's easy to shoot without a smartphone.

In addition to the main unit, the standard kit includes a 32GB microSD memory card, USB Type-C cable (for data transfer / charging), screw (for fixing a tripod), camera case, mounting buckle, curved mount, and battery. Depending on the sales channel, "gift boxes" that include optional items according to the shooting scene are also on sale.

It is an entry model of Sony Action Cam and supports full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) / 60fps shooting. The lens is made by "ZEISS" in Germany and is combined with the "Exmor R" sensor developed in-house. Underwater photography is easy with the included underwater housing. Image stabilization is digital.

However, since the main unit does not have a live view monitor, if you want to check the image in real time during shooting, you need to use a smartphone or purchase a set product (HDR-AS50R) with a dedicated live view remote controller (dedicated). Live view remote control is not sold separately).

It's reasonably priced as an action cam, so it's also recommended when trying out "what is an action cam?"

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This action cam is a DJI handheld action cam that supports 4K / 100fps shooting. Equipped with a 3-axis gimbal, it realizes powerful image stabilization. Slow motion shooting is also possible.

It is equipped with an adapter that can be "directly connected" to a smartphone equipped with a USB Type-C terminal or Lightning terminal, and it is also possible to use the smartphone as a large live monitor (the main unit also has a live monitor). You can choose the body color from black and white (white is available only in the "combo" that comes with some accessories)

For those who want higher quality photography, we recommend a digital camera optimized for Vlog photography.

Some models are based on a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with interchangeable lenses, while others are based on a compact digital camera (condigi) with a fixed zoom lens. We recommend the mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera-based model (and optional lens) for those who want to capture the best image for the subject, and the point-and-shoot-based model for those who want to emphasize mobility.

It is a camera for Vlog developed based on Sony's "Cyber-shot RX100", and a set model (ZV-1G) with a camera unit model and a grip that is convenient for self-shooting is available.

The "wind screen", which has a lot of useful functions and accessories for Vlog and alleviates the "wind noise" when shooting outdoors, should be appreciated by outdoor Vlog photographers (Vlogger).

The lens is made by ZEISS and supports 2.7x optical zoom (* 1). Of course, it is also possible to zoom during shooting. Video is compatible with 4K / 30fps and full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) / 60fps shooting.

(* 1) Up to 11x when used with digital zoom

Panasonic's "LUMIX" interchangeable lens mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera comes with a 12-32mm compact lens, and a model (DC-G100V) with a tripod grip (a grip that can also be used as a mini tripod) is also available. Video is compatible with 4K / 30fps and full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) / 60fps shooting.

In order to optimize for Vlog shooting, we have adopted a body that is more compact and lighter than the conventional mirrorless single-lens type LUMIX. In addition, the audio recording technology "OZO Audio" developed by Nokia makes it easy to record the best audio for your scene. It also has a selfie mode.

The interchangeable lens adopts the "Micro Four Thirds" standard advocated by OM Digital Solutions (formerly Olympus) and Panasonic. You can easily use lenses with various characteristics sold by multiple manufacturers including both companies (* 2).

(* 2) Lenses that depend on special functions installed in the body (camera body) cannot be used.In addition, it may be necessary to update the firmware on the lens side before using it.

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