Content creator guide to curated camera kit
Posted on Jul 25, 2025 by Pro Moviemaker
We highlight a curated selection of cool kit aimed at the growing band of influencers and YouTubers
With the continuing rise of social media and YouTube, video content creators are growing in huge numbers and manufacturers are bringing out lots of new kit all the time.
Let’s take a look at some of the latest hardware that’s aimed at the biggest growth area in filmmaking.
Tamron superzoom now available for Nikon Z and Canon RF
Tamron will soon roll out its 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD optic for Nikon Z and Canon RF APS-C mirrorless camera systems. Previously, the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 superzoom lens was only available for Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
With its 16.6x zoom ratio, the Tamron has a focal range equivalent of 27-450mm on Nikon Z and 28.8-480mm on Canon RF-S. At the wide end, it has a minimum focusing distance of 15cm, enabling a max magnification ratio of 1:2. It features Tamron’s Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive (VXD) linear motor for fast and accurate AF performance, and a Vibration Compensation (VC) system to stabilise handheld shooting. The Canon RF version will have physical controls for AF/MF switching and VC on/off functionality.
Atomos slims down budget Shinobi
Atomos has introduced the Shinobi Go, a lightweight five-inch HDR monitor designed for content creators. The new model offers core features at a lower price point of £258/$249, but doesn’t have advanced camera control features.
A 1500-nit display headlines the new monitor, providing high brightness for outdoor visibility. It includes standard monitoring functions like false colour, zebra patterns, histograms, waveforms and vectorscopes.
Unlike the Shinobi II, it doesn’t support camera control, touch-to-focus or EL Zone. This is a streamlined option, only for essential monitoring.
Polar Pro RoadRunner bags can’t be caught
Polar Pro’s recently released Roadrunner bag series includes two backpacks (8L and 16L), two shoulder bags (6L and 12L) and a 1L sling bag. Each one is constructed from 600D ripstop nylon, with 8mm XPE foam side walls to ensure thorough protection and water resistance.
The backpacks include dual-side access, modular interiors and compartments for cameras, lenses, gimbals and laptops. The shoulder bags and sling offer quick-access storage for smaller kits, including drones and compact cameras.
This fresh range is available now, priced from £50/$50 for the 1L compact case to £180/$180 for the 16L backpack.
Think Tank’s pro backpack range
Think Tank has revealed its Walker Pro backpack series in three sizes; the trio each offer full front access, internal dividers and a padded laptop compartment. The largest version carries two pro camera bodies with lenses attached, several additional lenses and a 16in laptop. Constructed with ballistic nylon, dual-density shoulder straps, a removable sternum strap and lockable YKK zips, other features include a concealed passport pocket and trolley sleeve. The 16L is £245/$230, while it’s £266/$250 for the 24L and £310/$290 for the 30L.
Canon expands compact powershot range
Canon’s £959/$899 Powershot V1 is a pocket-sized 4K compact camera aimed at vloggers and solo shooters.
It features a built-in 16-50mm f/2.8-4.5 lens, a 1.4in sensor and Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system for autofocus tracking. The camera supports 4K/60p and Full HD/120p video and also includes image stabilisation, a vari-angle touchscreen and a built-in microphone.
It’s also possible to connect an external microphone and monitor audio levels in real time via the headphone jack.
This article was first published in the July/August 2025 issue of Pro Moviemaker
