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What camera does James Charles use?

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James Charles has been reported using the Canon 1DX II (shotkit.com, January 2025). James Charles has not confirmed it. Other cameras with sources: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Microphone: DJI Mic 2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case (reported).

Sources checked 2 November 2026See the equipment and evidence ↓

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Diva Ring Light Nova with StandReported January 2025
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Profoto A1X Air TTLReported January 2025
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Profoto D2 Air 1000 TTLReported January 2025
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James Charles' equipment: sources and history

Sources checked 2 November 2026. Dates are the publication dates of the sources. Verified means James Charles said or showed it in their own material; reported means someone else did.

EquipmentUsageEvidenceDate
Canon 1DX IICamera Primary camera (reported) December 2023 to January 2025
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCamera Secondary camera (reported) December 2023 to January 2025
DJI Mic 2 TX + 1 RX + Charging CaseMicrophone Microphone (reported)
  • amazon.comJames Charles's Amazon Page
    QuoteThis is the LAV microphone I use when I film in public with loud noise or music playing, so it only picks up my voice
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Diva Ring Light Nova with StandLighting Key light (reported) January 2025
Kino Flo Diva Light 415Lighting Key light (reported) January 2025
Profoto A1X Air TTLLighting Key light (reported) January 2025
Profoto D2 Air 1000 TTLLighting Key light (reported) January 2025
Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3Microphone Microphone (reported)
  • amazon.comJames Charles's Amazon Page
    QuoteThis is the microphone I have above my head in every single YouTube video. It's the absolute best.
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Common questions

What camera does James Charles use?

James Charles has been reported using the Canon 1DX II (shotkit.com, January 2025), but has not confirmed it.

What lens does James Charles use?

No source we checked names James Charles' lens.

What microphone does James Charles use?

James Charles has been reported using the DJI Mic 2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case (amazon.com, ), but has not confirmed it.

What editing software does James Charles use?

No source we checked names James Charles' editing software.

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