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What is vlogging?
Vlogging is shooting and sharing your thought on a subject in video blogs (vlog) to the internet. Vlogging is now massive with over 37 million Youtube channels and counting. Also, many countries have their own vlogging platforms as well, so, it will take some efforts and the right tools in order to stand out from the crowd.
Vlogging is shooting and sharing your thought on a subject in video blogs (vlog) to the internet. Vlogging is now massive with over 37 million Youtube channels and counting. Also, many countries have their own vlogging platforms as well, so, it will take some efforts and the right tools in order to stand out from the crowd.
Best vlogging camera that fits your need!
1-Action Cameras --Pros, if most of your vlogs will be around running, jumping, diving. Easy to use and small and lightweight. Cons, would be only one fisheye lens, very noticeable lens distortions, no built-in mic jack. If you plan to do more causal shootings, product close ups, you may also need to look into a mirrorless type video cameras, infinity focus.
2-Compact gimbal cameras--Pros, great for traveling and daily recording. Small and portable and usually under $500. Cons, lack interchangeable lenses, lighting, no built-in mic jack, flipscreen and 1/4" screw mount. May need additional cameras if you don't want just the wide angle lens.
3-Smartphones-- Pros, great for daily shooting. You have your smartphone with you all day long, high end phones have multiple lenses. Cons, high end video smartphone camera typically cost around $1,000, not comfortable to hold, you will need a gimbal, no flipscreen when using the main front facing camera, no interchangeable batteries, limited storage, heaviest compact setup, no1/4" screw mount, phone can't be use while shooting video.
4-Mirroless--Pros, great image quality, interchangeable lenses for most systems, good lens selection. Cons, more expensive for camera and lenses, most heavy, more complicated to use, need gimbal for good stabilization.
5-IDOLCAM--Pros, great for vlogging, portraits, telephotos, macrophotography, and microscopy, starts at $350, interchangeable lenses, lighting, 3 axis gimbal, flip-screen, small and compact, 4K @ 100mbps, no setup time needed, 7 lens to choice from. Cons, lighting not powerful enough to be key light (just fill in shadow), manual focus for some lenses.
1-Action Cameras --Pros, if most of your vlogs will be around running, jumping, diving. Easy to use and small and lightweight. Cons, would be only one fisheye lens, very noticeable lens distortions, no built-in mic jack. If you plan to do more causal shootings, product close ups, you may also need to look into a mirrorless type video cameras, infinity focus.
2-Compact gimbal cameras--Pros, great for traveling and daily recording. Small and portable and usually under $500. Cons, lack interchangeable lenses, lighting, no built-in mic jack, flipscreen and 1/4" screw mount. May need additional cameras if you don't want just the wide angle lens.
3-Smartphones-- Pros, great for daily shooting. You have your smartphone with you all day long, high end phones have multiple lenses. Cons, high end video smartphone camera typically cost around $1,000, not comfortable to hold, you will need a gimbal, no flipscreen when using the main front facing camera, no interchangeable batteries, limited storage, heaviest compact setup, no1/4" screw mount, phone can't be use while shooting video.
4-Mirroless--Pros, great image quality, interchangeable lenses for most systems, good lens selection. Cons, more expensive for camera and lenses, most heavy, more complicated to use, need gimbal for good stabilization.
5-IDOLCAM--Pros, great for vlogging, portraits, telephotos, macrophotography, and microscopy, starts at $350, interchangeable lenses, lighting, 3 axis gimbal, flip-screen, small and compact, 4K @ 100mbps, no setup time needed, 7 lens to choice from. Cons, lighting not powerful enough to be key light (just fill in shadow), manual focus for some lenses.
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IDOLCAM features Sony's industry leading 1/2" sensor technology and Ambarella's cutting edge video processing for the best of color science and image detail.
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IDOLCAM Affiliate Program
When you share IDOLCAM with your social networks that results in sales, we will pay you 16% commission.
When you share IDOLCAM with your social networks that results in sales, we will pay you 16% commission.
Video Launch Program
We share IDOLCAM user captured videos with our user base to help build your audience.
We share IDOLCAM user captured videos with our user base to help build your audience.
IDOLCAM Design Awards
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FAQ
3 axis Gimbal: A mini 3 axis gimbal with close-loop sensors and motors that stabilize the lens to achieve stable video.
Total Weight: 275g with battery, 250g without battery.
Magnetic Interchangeable Lens: One of the kind lens mounting system leveraging the readily available M12 lens from the action camera and security camera industry. Making lens changes a snap!
Magnetic Interchangeable Ring light: fill in shadow on user's face. Beauty and spot light are available.
Magnetic Interchangeable spot light: mood lighting on the subject, providing lighting on the central area of the frame.
180 Rotational Touchscreen: easily view monitor from all angle to expand the user scenario.
Moving TimeLapse: Dynamic Time-lapse without the need for additional motorized time-lapse head.
Remote Framing: Allow users to control the angle of the lens with our App through the smartphone. User will be able to preview video and snap the perfect selfies and self narrative video remotely and no longer limited the arms length of your arms.
Frame Rates: 4K/30fps, 4K/25fps, 4K/24fps, 2.7K/30fps, 2.5K/60fps, 2.5K/30fps, 1080/120fps, 1080/60fps, 1080/30fps, 720/240fps. NTSC/PAL MODE available.
Mic Port: 3.5mm TRS jack for external mic to record high quality audio.
HDMI Port: Micro HDMI allow high quality video display to TV, or live-stream.
RC control and Drone Port: enable more applications such as drones, cable cams, wildlife and security.
Battery Life: Approx. 135 mins @ 1080p gimbal off, 80 mins with gimbal on.
4th Axis: A mechanical spring device that reduce in vertical movement from walking, jogging, (optional)
Battery Grip: This serve as a handle and provides additional power for a full day operation and can also charge smartphones too. (Optional)
Total Weight: 275g with battery, 250g without battery.
Magnetic Interchangeable Lens: One of the kind lens mounting system leveraging the readily available M12 lens from the action camera and security camera industry. Making lens changes a snap!
Magnetic Interchangeable Ring light: fill in shadow on user's face. Beauty and spot light are available.
Magnetic Interchangeable spot light: mood lighting on the subject, providing lighting on the central area of the frame.
180 Rotational Touchscreen: easily view monitor from all angle to expand the user scenario.
Moving TimeLapse: Dynamic Time-lapse without the need for additional motorized time-lapse head.
Remote Framing: Allow users to control the angle of the lens with our App through the smartphone. User will be able to preview video and snap the perfect selfies and self narrative video remotely and no longer limited the arms length of your arms.
Frame Rates: 4K/30fps, 4K/25fps, 4K/24fps, 2.7K/30fps, 2.5K/60fps, 2.5K/30fps, 1080/120fps, 1080/60fps, 1080/30fps, 720/240fps. NTSC/PAL MODE available.
Mic Port: 3.5mm TRS jack for external mic to record high quality audio.
HDMI Port: Micro HDMI allow high quality video display to TV, or live-stream.
RC control and Drone Port: enable more applications such as drones, cable cams, wildlife and security.
Battery Life: Approx. 135 mins @ 1080p gimbal off, 80 mins with gimbal on.
4th Axis: A mechanical spring device that reduce in vertical movement from walking, jogging, (optional)
Battery Grip: This serve as a handle and provides additional power for a full day operation and can also charge smartphones too. (Optional)
The Beginning
IDOLCAM was founded in San Francisco in 2018 by Jason Lam, was a New York fashion photographer and drone designer, who was tired of the limitations of compact video cameras that couldn't produce pro looking video for marketing his inventions. It took nearly two years to perfect IDOLCAM to the state it is now and have been in production since. IDOLCAM is now a
do anything, go anywhere palm size camera that gives you all the tools needed to produce powerful visuals just like the Pros.
do anything, go anywhere palm size camera that gives you all the tools needed to produce powerful visuals just like the Pros.
Founder-JASON LAM
PAST CREATIONS
The IDOLCAM Mission
We believe everyone has the potential for greatness.
We believe, every goal and dream can be reached with focus and grit.
IDOLCAM is a fusion of art and tech culture with design influence from New York, San Francisco and ShenZhen. We understand the constraints of the creators and artists are struggling with, thus our goal is to create visual devices that are both fun, practical and liberates your creativity!
Our goal is to be the partner of visual creators and artists to help reach their full potential through better video storytelling!
We believe everyone has the potential for greatness.
We believe, every goal and dream can be reached with focus and grit.
IDOLCAM is a fusion of art and tech culture with design influence from New York, San Francisco and ShenZhen. We understand the constraints of the creators and artists are struggling with, thus our goal is to create visual devices that are both fun, practical and liberates your creativity!
Our goal is to be the partner of visual creators and artists to help reach their full potential through better video storytelling!
