If you’re thinking about starting slice-of-life vlogs, I made this beginner’s guide to break down the three things that actually matter: cameras, essential equipment, and having a creative process that keeps you consistent. I go through three camera options that I genuinely think cover most people’s needs—your phone (I talk about iPhone 14 Pro settings like 4K and why built-in stabilization is such a cheat code), the Insta360 GO Ultra for super portable, creative vlogging, and my current main camera, the Sony ZV-E10, as a budget-friendly “upgrade” option. I also get into the stuff that saves you time and effort long-term: tripods for controlled vs uncontrolled environments, what SD card sizes I’d recommend (128–256GB is plenty if you offload often), and why I personally use a solid state drive (SSD) as my central hub for footage. Then I share my own workflow—planning in Notion, filming with my “10 second rule,” getting at least three angles for repetitive actions, shooting intentional thumbnails, and editing in CapCut (it takes me around 10 hours for a 15–16 min video). The goal is simple: make your setup efficient so you can focus on making realistic, cozy content that you can actually keep posting.