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Pulling together all the gear you need to start your YouTube career can be overwhelming when you’re building your equipment stash up from scratch. Fortunately, a number of camera companies offer bundles that give you everything you need to get a jumpstart without having to dive in and research every individual item yourself. Not sure which content creator kit, if any, is right for you? Read on…
The Benefits of Buying a Content Creator Kit
Anytime you can get all the basics in one fell swoop is guaranteed to save you potentially hours of research. Content creator kits generally provide the things you’ll need right up front—a camera plus a variety of accessories, sometimes including a tripod, microphone, memory card, and more. This way, you know off the bat that every item is compatible and don’t get overwhelmed trying to learn all sorts of things about your potential new equipment before you even have it in your hands.
Because the items are bundled, they usually come in at a lower price point than they would if you were to purchase them individually, as well, which is great for anyone operating within a specific budget. It stops you from blowing all your money on a couple of pieces of equipment only to realize there are other things you need before you can get started.
