We all know GoPro as the brand for action cameras. However, that’s not the only way you can use them. Many YouTubers like Casey Neistat, Tim Schmoyer and Louis Cole are using GoPros to create vlogs and other videos for their channels. So the question is: Is using a GoPro for vlogging a good idea? And if so, which is the best choice?

Why using a GoPro for vlogging is a great idea

GoPros have many benefits when you compare them to other cameras:

Buying a webcam is a pretty straight-forward process for most people. That’s because most people only ever need a webcam in order to Skype with their mom when they're on vacation. However if you want to make YouTube videos, finding the best webcam requires a little more effort than just selecting the camera with the highest star rating on Amazon.

That’s why in this article I wanna talk about how to find the right webcam for your YouTube channel. I will also review 5 webcams that are popular among YouTubers.

Before you start shooting your own YouTube videos, there is one thing that you need to have: a camera. In this article I will review 5 camcorders from 2017 - some of them very cheap and beginner-friendly, others more oriented towards semi-professional users. You can jump directly to the reviews using the following table of contents:

However, maybe you’re still asking yourself if you should buy a camcorder or a different kind of camera. In that case, here are some considerations: