🎥 My Filming Setup for ToolVerdict

Welcome to the gear bench. Here’s everything I currently use to film ToolVerdict videos; includes honest notes and affiliate links to help you build your own content creation kit.

📷 Camera

Sony ZV-E10
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Why I chose it: Great 4K video quality, compact body, and interchangeable lenses make it perfect for project and review shots.

🔍 Lens

Sigma 16mm f/1.4
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Crisp, wide, and great in low light — especially for tight workbench spaces.

🎤 Audio

Rode Wireless GO II
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Crystal clear audio, compact, and easy to use even when I move around or switch camera angles.

💡 Lighting

Aputure amaran COB 60xS
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Bi-color lighting I use for all photography and video lighting. I almost always use it at 5600k and 80-100% power in order to get clear lighting that best shows of the detail of the tools.

Aputure Amaran Light Dome Mini SE Softbox
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Softens the hard spotlighting and makes a very noticeable difference in the lighting quality.

🎥 Tripods, Mounts & Extras

Tripod – Ulanzi MT-44
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Metal Phone Tripod Mount
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SD Cards & Extra Batteries
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Camera Remote / Interval Timer
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🔄 How I Use This Setup

Most videos are shot at the bench using a top-down or angled front view. Audio is captured on my wireless mic. I use soft lighting with bounce cards to reduce shadows and keep the tools clearly visible. As I update and improve my setup these gear links will change with my current product usage.

🙏 Affiliate Disclosure

Some links above are affiliate links. If you buy something using these links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps fund more honest reviews and tool testing. Thank you!