OVERHYPED CAMERA GEAR beginners should avoid!

Wall Art and Prints 👉 https://foxandlens.com/wall-art-and-prints Spending money on gear you don't need or will never use is the worst... Today we're chatting about overhyped photography and filmmaking/videography gear: a couple of pieces of gear that I think are overrated because they're terrible (plus what to get instead), and we'll also explore some camera gear that gets a lot of hype, but that aren't great purchases at the beginning of your photo or video journey - items that aren't terrible, but that beginners should avoid until they have a bit more experience and know what direction they want to go. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= ► My favorite compact, sturdy vlogging tripod/handle - https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Let's talk (overhyped) gear 0:44 - I've made this mistake, too 1:54 - Does this make me a real YouTuber? ;) 4:30 - Stop buying pointless lens filters 5:28 - A few reasons UV filters are pointless 8:31 - A favorite of landscape photographers 9:46 - The problem with "getting it right" in camera 11:15 - But does that camera fly? 14:34 - A good piece of kit, but wait 16:01 - Thoughts on camera bodies 16:57 - When is it time to upgrade? 17:53 - My planned approach to gear advice on this channel 19:13 - ಠ_ಠ ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Shimoda: https://geni.us/shop-shimoda 🛒 Adorama: https://geni.us/shop-adorama 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #foxandlens #cameragear #cameraequipment