Best Holiday Gifts for Content Creators

The holidays are just around the corner and that lingering question “what should I get everyone on the list?” is on our minds! Well, if your friend or loved one is a content creator, this guide will surely come in handy. For content creators, gear lets them actualize their passion. Here are our must-haves and necessities for every type of content creator.

Perfect for the beginner YouTuber or content creator, the Sony ZV-1 camera is super compact and powerful — it’s made for platforms like YouTube. The features on this camera are easy to use for the beginner content creator, who will get a head start before progressing to more complex cameras.

The Canon PowerShot is hands down one of the best vlogging cameras out there. It is lightweight and easily fits in your pocket, making it great for travel. The kit comes with the handheld tripod — the perfect grip for the camera — and its flip lens makes it super easy to on-the-go videos.

The super compact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 with audio input makes this camera another great option for both vloggers and photographers alike. The mic input is also a dream for most vloggers! The photo quality on this digital camera is simply amazing.

I’ve always been a fan of mirrorless cameras and the Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 is no exception! This one is especially awesome as the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera is designed with vloggers and content creators in mind, thanks to the 4K 24p/30p video capture, Frame Marker, V-LogL recording, and so much more.

The Nikon Z50 is another great vlogging camera, equipped with selfie mode for solo content creation, and it’s also ideal for low light settings. The camera is mirrorless, offering top quality along with extras such as the JOBY tripod mentioned earlier, the Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, filter kit, and more.

Have a podcaster in your life? This retro-looking microphone looks just as great as it sounds. It consistently rates as the best USB mic by top content creators, and its automatic install makes setting it up super easy too! Simply plug in and play.

For the content creator or artist who spends hours in the studio, this Focusrite Scarlett pro recording bundle includes headphones that are super comfortable on the ears, plus a microphone that produces crisp audio. This bundle includes everything you need to get started, all at an excellent price point.

Since AKG has been a longtime recording and studio standard, you’re bound to get the best quality sound with these headphones. These headphones are best for creating and mixing, so audio content creators, this is for you!

This incredible light stick offers 14 kinds of built-in FX light effects containing 39 presets (from fireworks to lightning) as well as a built-in mic for music. The stick comes with a wireless remote control to allow complete control of the lights.

This super sturdy and well-made tripod is perfect for the iPhoneographer in your life. The phone grip is also removable which can turn it into a regular tripod as well. The flexible legs allow you to wrap the tripod wherever you wish and the price point is unbeatable for the high quality.

With a 90Whr long-lasting battery, the 16-inch monitor is perfect for the content creator who uses their laptop for hours on end, editing videos or creating graphics. The thunderbolt volt offers super high-speed file transfers which is music to any content creator’s ears!

Also a plug-and-play USB microphone, thisAudio-Technica AT2020USB+ produces super sharp sound. I love the mini tripod desktop stand that it comes with, so if you’re looking for a professional mic setup on a budget, this one’s for you.

This setup is perfect for those on the go and creators who want to lessen the amount of equipment they carry without sacrificing quality. The kit also has a mobile app that allows the user to change the settings right from a smartphone.

The StabiLens Gimbal Ring allows you to save valuable time when switching lenses. No more fumbling while swapping because the gimbal ring balances for you without having to rebalance every time a lens is switched.

Perfect for both outdoor and studio settings, the Glow ArcLight II enhances the beauty and light the photographer is trying to capture. The reflector is ideal for fashion, portrait, and beauty photographers and the kit includes everything needed for seamless set up.

This is truly one of the best audio recorders around. It’s compact, easy to use and great for not only things like podcasting but also for recording outdoor sounds or even interviews. It has all the features one needs to record, all at a great value.

The Rotolight is the perfect tool to enhance lighting, especially in your home. This kit is not only for content creators but also for people who are now using Zoom more often and need better lighting in their space. The Rotolight works wonders!

Sony headphones getting better with each generation, and the WH-1000XM4 is the latest and it’s more comfortable and feature-packed than the previous. The wear sensor is also a great feature that detects when you’re wearing them and taking them off, and turns them on/off accordingly.

A pocket-sized gimbal? Amazing! Highly functional and great for both beginners and pros, this gimbal is perfect for those on the go. It’s also super easy to use — just press the main button to switch from horizontal to vertical shooting.