The creator gear database · 2026

See what the world's biggest creators actually use.

Search 588 YouTubers and creators to see the exact cameras, lenses, microphones, drones and editing software behind their videos. Then find the right kit for your own setup.

Popular: Casey Neistat MKBHD Peter McKinnon Emma Chamberlain Sony A7S III DJI Osmo Pocket 3

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Marques Brownlee @mkbhd

Tech · 21.3M subscribers

CameraRED V-Raptor
MicrophoneSennheiser MKH 416
DroneDJI Mavic 3 Pro

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Justine Ezarik @ijustine

Tech · 7.1M subscribers

CameraCanon EOS R5
MicrophoneSennheiser MKH 416
DroneDJI Mavic 3

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Casey Neistat @casey

Daily Life · 12.7M subscribers

CameraCanon EOS R5
MicrophoneSennheiser MKE 600
DroneDJI Mavic 3 Pro

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Creator setups

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Every profile lists the cameras, lenses, microphones and software a creator has used, with the video it came from where we have verified it.

Emma Chamberlain

Daily Life · 12M subs

Canon G7 X Mark III · Rode VideoMicro · Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3

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Arun Maini @mrwhosetheboss

Tech · 22.9M subs · ✓ 3 verified

Sony A7S III · Apple AirPods Pro 2

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Ali Abdaal

Education · 6.7M subs · ✓ 32 verified

Sony A7S III · Elgato Wave 3 · Aputure 120D II

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Kara and Nate

Travel · 4.5M subs

Sony A7C II · Rode VideoMic NTG · DJI Mini 3 Pro

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Sara Dietschy

Tech · 931K subs · ✓ 18 verified

Canon AE-1 · Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM · Apple MacBook Pro M4 Pro

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Peter McKinnon

Photography · 6M subs · ✓ 13 verified

Canon V1 · Aputure InfiniBar · Sachtler Flowtech Tripod

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Browse creator setups by niche and see which cameras, microphones and equipment are most common in your corner of YouTube.

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Creator gear database

The gear creators use most

All 170 products creators use →

See which cameras, microphones, lenses and other creator gear appear most often across the database. Every count comes from creators' own videos and descriptions, with the source on each product page.

CameraDJI Osmo Pocket 3Used by 40 creators

Tony & Chelsea Northrup, Aakanksha Monga + 38 othersSee the creators using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 →

MicrophoneRode Wireless GoUsed by 15 creators

Justin Brown - Primal Video, Kai Wong + 13 othersSee the creators using the Rode Wireless Go →

CameraSony A7S IIIUsed by 15 creators

Arun Maini, Ali Abdaal + 13 othersSee the creators using the Sony A7S III →

MicrophoneDJI Mic MiniUsed by 14 creators

Justin Brown - Primal Video, Vanessa Lau + 12 othersSee the creators using the DJI Mic Mini →

Action cameraInsta360 Ace Pro 2Used by 14 creators

Peter McKinnon, FunForLouis + 12 othersSee the creators using the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 →

DroneDJI Mini 4 ProUsed by 12 creators

Doug Barnard, Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries + 10 othersSee the creators using the DJI Mini 4 Pro →

Vlogging cameras creators use34 models Microphones for vlogging19 models Camera lenses creators shoot with23 models Lighting for video15 models Drones for creators4 models Action cameras and GoPros11 models Gimbals and stabilisers6 models Editing computers15 models Video editing software creators use20 apps

Buying guides

Choose the right gear for your setup

Compare the equipment creators use and find the best option for your budget, filming style and platform.

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Not every creator needs the same setup. A travel vlogger may prioritise a compact camera and a stabiliser, while a studio creator may care more about lenses, lighting and a desk microphone. Start from what creators in your niche actually use, then compare within your budget.

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