The YouTube Setup I Wish I Had From Day One (2026)

Gear used in this video (affiliate links) Camera: Sony ZV-E10 Mark II (with kit lens) - https://amzn.to/42WpWD1 Camera: Sony ZV-E10 Mark II (without kit lens) - https://amzn.to/3Nap0pG Lens: Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 - https://amzn.to/4jy9Ma5 Sigma mc-11 Mount Converter - https://amzn.to/49uozOa 7artisans ef-se - https://amzn.to/4qeosgW Key Light: Zhiyun Molus X100 - https://amzn.to/49LyKPM Softbox: Godox QR-P70 - https://amzn.to/3YxlsA7 Fill Light: Neewer RGB LED Panel - https://amzn.to/49huDuU Microphone: Saramonic Air - https://store.saramonic.com/products/air Microphone: DJI Mic Mini - https://amzn.to/3YwGzm9 Monitor: Viltrox DC550 - https://amzn.to/4bpH3SA Tripod: Neewer LiteTrip LT07 - https://amzn.to/4br1qPn Top-Down Mount: Ulanzi Table Mount - https://amzn.to/4pPTN8Z (different model) Background Light: SmallRig Portable Light - https://amzn.to/4ssvMah Teleprompter: Ulanzi RT02 Foldable - https://shorturl.at/xHQ2k Sony ZV-E10 MII 4k 120fps License: https://creatorscloud.sony.net/app/en-ca/licenses-4k120p/ In this video, I’m breaking down the exact gear I use for my YouTube videos in 2025 and more importantly, why this setup works best for my workflow. After being on YouTube for almost a year, I’ve tested a lot of different gear setups. Big rigs, small rigs, overcomplicated setups, and honestly… most of them slowed me down. This is the setup I finally settled on because it’s fast to set up, comfortable to use, and reliable for daily content creation. I’ll walk you through: • The camera I use for 95% of my videos • My lenses for talking head, b-roll, and top-down shots • My lighting setup for clean, cinematic results • The mic setup I trust for YouTube audio • Monitoring, tripod, teleprompter, and workflow gear This setup isn’t about buying the most expensive gear. It’s about using practical tools that don’t get in the way of creating videos. Who this video is for • YouTube creators • Solo content creators • Tech YouTubers • Anyone building a clean, efficient home studio • Creators who care about workflow, not just specs If you have questions about this setup or want me to review your current gear, drop a comment. I read them all. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe for more honest tech and creator content. Chapters / Timestamps (10:31) 00:00 Intro 00:43 Camera 02:35 Lenses 03:35 Key Light 04:20 Fill Light 05:02 Microphone 05:58 Monitor 07:11 Tripod 07:38 Top-Down Shot 08:11 Background Light 08:53 Teleprompter 09:52 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up Follow me on my socials Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/tornike_gulashvili/ TikTok Link https://www.instagram.com/tornike_gulashvili/ My Stock Footage: Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/211742063/tornike ShutterStock: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Toko_Gula/video Pond5: https://www.pond5.com/artist/tornikegulashvili478 #sony #zhiyun #saramonicair #saramonic #djimicmini #neewer #ulanzi #sigma #samsung 🔔 Subscribe for more tech reviews, comparisons & tips: / @thetokogula 👍 If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to like & comment your thoughts #techreview #smartphones #cameras