Below is the video gear I’ve compiled and where to buy it.
Here’s the stuff you need to film to an iPhone. It’s about $150 all together.
Below will have Amazon.com links to read more and buy the items:
Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone – $25
iPhone 1/8 inch microphone adapter – 3.5mm 4 conductor TRRS Male to 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack – $25 (Not available at amazon.com)
iPhone Tripod Mount – $13
NEEWER CN-216 216PCS LED Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light – $30
Heavy Duty Photography L Bracket with 2 Standard Flash Hot Shoe Mounts – $8
Last thing = a tripod. Generally anything in the $50-$100 range is a good tripod
Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Compact Photo-Movie Kit (Black)
The above will allow you to film from an iPhone.
Now if you really want to get serious about it and film with a real camera, here’s the next level:
TAKSTAR SGC-598 Photography Interview MIC Microphone for Nikon Canon Camera DV Camcorder – $60
Blogger Cam or Video Camera
Any video camera or DSLR camera that’s HD is good, but here’s some features to must have:
A flip out screen so that you can view yourself while filming,
A stereo mic port to plug your microphone into,
Here’s the one I like: Canon VIXIA HF R50 – $300