Here's the best travel camera and YouTube gear for 2018. This is the setup I'm currently using for my channel, SoloTravelBlog, and I must say I am MIGHTY pleased with the performance so far! CAMERA LINKS: ► Sony RX100 M3: http://amzn.to/2BYgmR6 This camera is a BEAST for close-up shots and minimalist travel. ► Canon EOS M6 with 15-45mm Kit Lens: http://amzn.to/2Caa41U This is the best all-around Travel Camera, perfect for vlogging. AUDIO GEAR LINKS: ► RODE Micro Microphone: http://amzn.to/2ykHkAp Small enough in size to be a perfect fit for the Canon EOS M6. ► Mini Gorillapod: http://amzn.to/2z5QQuF Useful for attaching the RODE mic to the Canon. ► 1/4 Inch to Hotshoe Adapter: http://amzn.to/2AQ3UU7 Allows you to connect the Gorillapod to the RODE mic. ► Zoom H1: http://amzn.to/2AfeYt4 The classic on-the-scene, reporter-style mic. ► Samson Go Mic: http://amzn.to/2BYT3a3 Extremely small USB mic, excellent for voiceovers. ADDITIONAL GEAR I USE: ► Small Tripod: http://amzn.to/2Cbzv2T I use this for my voiceover microphone. ► Medium Tripod: http://amzn.to/2AQzlOe I use this for my camera while filming food. ► Large Tripod: http://amzn.to/2APTaVV I use this to film myself if I'm sitting or standing in one place. ► Hood for 15-45mm Lens: http://amzn.to/2ykNIHT Cuts light from shining indirectly onto the camera lens. ► Lens Protector for 15-45mm Lens: http://amzn.to/2AP9eHf Protects lens from getting damaged or scratched. ► Canon EOS 22mm Lens: http://amzn.to/2AzR2ow When used with a polarizing filter, takes incredible photos. ► Polarizing Filter: http://amzn.to/2APnOyy Enhances colors and cuts reflective light, and protects lens. ► Sandisk 32GB Memory Card: http://amzn.to/2ARCUDW This is the memory card I use for both cameras. ► Peak Design Leash: http://amzn.to/2AQ2M2Q This camera neck strap can attach and unattach in seconds. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DISCLAIMER: Links I have posted to Amazon.com are affiliate links. I make a small commission on sales from Amazon.com, and this helps to support SoloTravelBlog. This video is not sponsored, and I have purchased all products mentioned in this video with my own money. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOLLOW STB: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solotravelblog ► Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/solotravelblog ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoloTravelBlog ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravelSoloBlog SUPPORT STB: ► Patreon Crowdfund: https://www.patreon.com/SoloTravelBlog ► Gachapon Shop: https://solotravelblog.info/collections/gachapon ► Apparel Shop: http://bit.ly/2mxgceR ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVMKXavGz0A

► Check out the next Buckwild Adventure: http://bit.ly/1OL6TyX Behold the bizarre spectacle of Rajasthani camels being sold wholesale in India. It's an incredible sight to witness. The beasts are brought to a massive market in Pushkar once every year. The camel market, mela, and camel festival draw a colossal horde of foreign tourists who snap endless photos of the miserable flocks of livestock. Incredible India, indeed. That advertising campaign could never do this scene justice with its rose-colored commercials. SoloTravelBlog is international travel with a sarcastic edge. Currently, I'm living in Japan and exploring all the weird and wonderful things this country has to offer. Subscribe for more updates on my exploits in Asia. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoloTravelBlog Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravelSoloBlog * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * Hey there, are you interested in making your own YouTube videos? If so, here is a list of gear I use to make the videos. If you have any more questions about it, feel free to message me at solotravelblog@gmail.com ;) CAMERA & AUDIO EQUIPMENT I USE: Camera: Sony RX100 M3 ► http://amzn.to/2sLZDis Voiceover Mic: Samson Go Mic ► http://amzn.to/2sSc3FY In-Field Mic: Zoom H1 ► http://amzn.to/2sLXovV Tripod: Manfrotto Pixi ► http://amzn.to/2sLNrOX EXPLANATION: I try to keep my equipment as simple as possible. 90% of the time, all I use to film is my Sony RX100 M3, and all I use for audio is my Samson Go Mic (which I use to record voiceovers after filming). Occasionally I use the Zoom H1 for audio if I want to record audio in-field. As for the Pixi tripod, I sometimes use it while filming food, but most of the time I use it to mount my Samson Go Mic on a desk for voiceovers (in conjunction with the other accessories, listed below). MODULAR COMPONENTS I USE: Smatree SmaPole S3 (hollow pole only) ► http://amzn.to/2sLI7ee Joby Action Arm (arm only) ► http://amzn.to/2toE0CN Joby Hand Grip (hand grip only) ► http://amzn.to/2sSe3y0 Joby Hub Adapter ► http://amzn.to/2toDJ2E EXPLANATION: Because I'm often traveling, I prefer to have the lightest, smallest, most versatile components available. Therefore, I use bits and pieces from the above gear sets, and these bits and pieces can be connected together in a huge variety of ways. For example, they can be made into a long selfie stick, they can be mounted to my tripod to make it extra-tall, and they can be used with my tripod and Go Mic to position the microphone directly in front of my face while I'm recording voiceovers at a desk. MICROPHONE ACCESSORIES I USE: Foam Mic Cover ► http://amzn.to/2sSagRo Pop Filter ► http://amzn.to/2sSJSHf EXPLANATION: To improve sound quality for voiceovers, I place a mic ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCHy5gpwHH8

I learned a fun factoid about Japan regarding umbilical cords. Pretty much, most every Japanese person keeps his or her umbilical cord after being born. Apparently they throw that badboy into a traditional box, let it dry out, and keep it as 'day of birth' memorabilia. It's an interesting concept to say the least. SoloTravelBlog is international travel with a sarcastic edge. Currently, I'm living in Japan and exploring all the weird and wonderful things this country has to offer. Subscribe for more updates on my exploits in Asia. SoloTravelBlog: http://solotravelblog.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoloTravelBlog Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravelSoloBlog * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * Hey there, are you interested in making your own YouTube videos? If so, here is a list of gear I use to make the videos. If you have any more questions about it, feel free to message me at solotravelblog@gmail.com ;) CAMERA & AUDIO EQUIPMENT I USE: Camera: Sony RX100 M3 ► http://amzn.to/2sLZDis Voiceover Mic: Samson Go Mic ► http://amzn.to/2sSc3FY In-Field Mic: Zoom H1 ► http://amzn.to/2sLXovV Tripod: Manfrotto Pixi ► http://amzn.to/2sLNrOX EXPLANATION: I try to keep my equipment as simple as possible. 90% of the time, all I use to film is my Sony RX100 M3, and all I use for audio is my Samson Go Mic (which I use to record voiceovers after filming). Occasionally I use the Zoom H1 for audio if I want to record audio in-field. As for the Pixi tripod, I sometimes use it while filming food, but most of the time I use it to mount my Samson Go Mic on a desk for voiceovers (in conjunction with the other accessories, listed below). MODULAR COMPONENTS I USE: Smatree SmaPole S3 (hollow pole only) ► http://amzn.to/2sLI7ee Joby Action Arm (arm only) ► http://amzn.to/2toE0CN Joby Hand Grip (hand grip only) ► http://amzn.to/2sSe3y0 Joby Hub Adapter ► http://amzn.to/2toDJ2E EXPLANATION: Because I'm often traveling, I prefer to have the lightest, smallest, most versatile components available. Therefore, I use bits and pieces from the above gear sets, and these bits and pieces can be connected together in a huge variety of ways. For example, they can be made into a long selfie stick, they can be mounted to my tripod to make it extra-tall, and they can be used with my tripod and Go Mic to position the microphone directly in front of my face while I'm recording voiceovers at a desk. MICROPHONE ACCESSORIES I USE: Foam Mic Cover ► http://amzn.to/2sSagRo Pop Filter ► http://amzn.to/2sSJSHf EXPLANATION: To improve sound quality for voiceovers, I place a mic cover on the Samson Go Mic, then use an elastic band to hang the pop filter on top. This is not the best audio protection available, but it is the most minimalistic ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Rsds0B1E4

What's up everybody, welcome to the Japanese Food Tour in downtown Tokyo. What we got here is a calorically-dense dish called Abura Soba noodles and personally, I think it's pretty nice. It's a one-of-a-kind Japanese fast food experience, let's just put it that way. So grab yourself a treat and take yourself a seat because the show is about to begin. PREVIOUS FAST FOOD EPISODES: ► Akihabara Ramen Tour Video: http://bit.ly/2Bxq4L4 ► Wendy's No-Bun Burger: http://bit.ly/2zjsmMj ► Indian Pizza Hut: http://bit.ly/2ziLo9d * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * JAPANESE FOOD IN THIS VIDEO: 1. Spicy Abura Soba (Jumbo Bowl) RESTAURANT LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/d7q6Au1rki12 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOLLOW STB: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solotravelblog ► Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/solotravelblog ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoloTravelBlog ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravelSoloBlog SUPPORT STB: ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SoloTravelBlog ► Blog Shop: https://solotravelblog.info/collections/gachapon * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CREDITS: Portrait Art Courtesy of Davkro (Twitter handle @Krooked_Glasses) Intro / Outro Music: "BirdBrainz" by Otis McDonald Maps, Flags, and Other Pictures from Wikipedia (license: http://bit.ly/2nLZQQ5 and http://bit.ly/2s8k7mN)y * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIDEO SCRIPT: So I was strolling and patrolling around the mean streets of Shinjuku when I got the sudden urge to visit a Japanese fast food restaurant. I mean don’t get me wrong, these city lights were looking pretty decent, but truth be told, I wanted to embark on a fast food tour of epic proportions. I wanted to consume a large quantity of calories in a short span of time, so I figured I’d sprint on over to a restaurant called Abura Soba. Now, word on the street is this is a pretty good place to get yourself some noodles in Tokyo, so I waltzed on into there and started scoping it out. Now, they got different soba bowl sizes here but they’re all the same price, so I figured I might as well go for the jumbo size of the spicy variety. After all, you only live once baby. Might as well make it a spicy life. So I made my purchase and gave my tickets to the maestro, and when she brought out my bowl of soba I was feeling a tad contemplative and feeling a tad confused. I mean, I did order the spicy soba but it wasn’t looking too spicy to me and then suddenly the maestro there gave me the low-down on the situation. Apparently the first step is you’re supposed to put some chili oil and vinegar into the mix. So I grabbed that vinegar and supposedly for the jumbo size I gotta do ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7yOfpPLUQ0