The essential content creator kit guide: What you’ll need, the best kit, used vs new price

Want to give your Reels, TikToks and YouTube content a boost? There’s never been a better time to upgrade your gear. If you’re worried about splashing the cash on the latest and best gear for your videos, take a look at the prices at MPB – compared to the cost of buying new – you could save more than you might ​​think. 

MPB’s pricing is based on five condition ratings that affect the price ranging from ‘Like new’ to ‘Heavily used’ – so the price you see will reflect the condition of the gear. 

We’ve picked out some great deals on the ideal gear for content creators to help you get started with finding some bargains. 

1. Canon PowerShot G7X II

MPB Price: £249 – £499 New Price: £569

This pocket-sized powerhouse is perfect for creating videos and pictures on the fly. With its large one-inch sensor a slim body, it’s an ideal all-rounder that can be with you all the time. Great features include a 4.2x optical zoom, focus tracking and a wide aperture lens for beautiful low-light shots. The flip-out screen means you can capture your shots and movies from all angles, making presenting to camera a doddle. You can pick it up for over half the new price with MPB and get the same great kit.

2. Sony ZV-1

MPB Price: £304 – £614 New Price: £699

A camera which has been designed especially for vlogging and content creation has a great blend of features to up your game. You get a 24-70mm equivalent lens, with a fast aperture for low-light shooting and creating lovely shallow depth-of-field effects. The fast Hybrid AF system makes for super-quick autofocusing between face and background and works well in both video and stills. The compact design makes it ultra-portable for vlogging on the fly and travel content. Save nearly £200 by picking it up from MPB rather than brand new.

3. DJI Osmo Pocket 2

MPB Price: £134 – £264 New Price: £339

If you want something which really is ultra-portable, then the Osmo Pocket 2 is perfect. With its 64-megapixel sensor and 3-axis motorised gimbal, it’s ideal for capturing super-stabilised video no matter where you are. Features such as Active Track 3.0 ensure subjects are superbly detected when recording video, while great audio is also provided via four directional stereo microphones with DJI Matrix Stereo audio zoom. If you want to grab the odd still or two, that’s also possible, making it a great all-rounder. Get it for as little as a third of the new price with MPB.

4. GoPro Hero 9

MPB Price: £159-£319 New Price: £379

The go-to name in action cameras, the GoPro Hero 9 is a previous flagship model now available at bargain prices. With it, you can capture high-detail 5K30p video in a range of high-octane scenarios. With waterproofing down to 33 feet and a tough build, it’s the perfect model for adventure content creators. Whether you like windsurfing, mountain biking, skiing or something else entirely – a GoPro can handle it. Other useful features include HyperSmooth 3.0 to keep all those videos smooth and steady and 8x Slow-Mo for really showing off the details of the action. You can save over £200 by getting the Hero 9 from MPB. 

5. Sony Alpha A6400

MPB Price: £404 – £814 New Price: £899

For the content creator that wants to do a bit of everything – videos and stills – a mirrorless camera makes a huge amount of sense. This light and compact model from Sony has a raft of features that see it impress just as much as its full-frame siblings. Stunning details are captured thanks to 425 phase-detection AF points, as well as clever eye recognition (for both animals and humans). The large APS-C 24.2-megapixel sensor, plus high ISO capabilities, make it ideal for shooting in low light, while there’s high-quality 4K video recording. A tilting screen can be used to grab content from a variety of angles, including most importantly, selfies and recording to the camera. Pick it up for as little as half the new price when you buy from MPB.