Almost Essential Podcast

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Almost Essential Podcast VODs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8I_wBsHZj6ZZK04riYILw

Podcasts: - PodBean - https://almostessentialpodcast.podbean.com/ - iTunes - https://open.spotify.com/show/3vqncMCQi6diY6s3q0jUBG - Spotify - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-essential-podcast/id1578710241

Thanks to AllelujahTV for timestamps and AlbatrossX3 for the art.

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BRAND NEW https://www.patreon.com/AlmostEssential (has Podcast links) Links and timestamps below:

00:00:00 Welcome to Ep.8 / Show road map
00:03:38 What is the deal with the PC gaming ban?
00:10:49 The https://Frame.work Laptop
00:34:04 Camera options for streamers
00:45:52 General Recommendation Sony ZV-1 (or Sony ZV-E10 on Aug 24th)
00:50:35 Comparing zv-1 VS a6400 & why "f-stop" matters
00:53:36 Is full frame overkill or is the wide FOV needed when space is limited?
01:00:03 Lenses, how they affect the image and why a lower mm number affects FOV
01:04:00 Why an upgradable camera is better than a webcam!
01:06:29 SAVE $$$ BY SHOPPING USED!!!
01:08:07 Can I use a starter lens and upgrade later?
01:17:25 PATREON & we are now on many podcast platforms!
01:19:06 How to send us topics for future episodes

Good Cameras: (Check for used) Sony ZV-1 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08965JV8D/

Sony ZV-E10 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BBGN298/ (Aug 24th preorder)

AC power adapter - https://amazon.com/dp/B08N652K3W/

Best Cameras: (Check for used) Sony Alpha a6400 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTWVN3M/

AC power adapter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D67LTIK/

Super MEGA overkill: (Check for used)

Sony Alpha 7C - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HVZLQ4F/

Sigma 16mm F1.4 Lens - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077BWD2BB/

Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Lens - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZSZ5Y4T/

Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Lens - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08556WW56/

HDMI capture: Best: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VWXCXM7/

Budget: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748QYPX9/

Multi Input: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YRNSZGR/

Camera Mounting Arm: https://www.elgato.com/en/master-mount

Mini HDMI adapter for your capture card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GR44V2/

Don't forget lighting!!!

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Almost Essential Podcast VODs here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8I_wBsHZj6ZZK04riYILw

Thanks to AllelujahTV for timestamps.

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E (402965)

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators, Vlogging and YouTube with Flip Screen, Built-in Microphone, 4K HDR Video, Touchscreen Display, Live Video Streaming, Webcam

Sony Alpha 7C Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera - Black (ILCE7C/B)

Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video & Flip Up Touchscreen - E Mount Compatible Cameras - ILCE-6400/B Body

Elgato Cam Link - Broadcast live and record via DSLR, camcorder, or action cam in 1080p60, compact HDMI capture device, USB 3.0

Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2, Internal Capture Card, Stream and Record 4K60 HDR10 with ultra-low latency on PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X, in OBS, Twitch, YouTube, for PC

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 - APS-C Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Vlog Camera - Black

UGREEN Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable Adapter 4K 60Hz Ethernet Audio Return Compatible with GoPro Hero 7 Black Hero 5 4 6 Raspberry Pi 4 Sony A6000 A6300 Camera Nikon B500 Yoga 3 Pro Yoga 710 10FT

Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G Full-Frame Ultra-Compact G Lens

Gonine DK-X1 DC Coupler NP-BX1 Dummy Battery AC-LS5 AC Power Adpater Kit for Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1 RX1R RX100 II RX100 III RX100 IV M2 M3 M4 Cameras.

Gonine AC-PW20 Power Supply ACPW20 AC Adapter NP-FW50 Dummy Battery DC Coupler Charger Kit for Sony Alpha A6000 A6100 A6400 A6500 A6300 A5100 ZV-E10 A7 A7II A7RII A7SII A7S RX10 II IV NEX Cameras.

Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Full-Frame Large-Aperture Ultra-Wide Angle G Lens, Model: SEL20F18G

Elgato Cam Link Pro, Internal Camera Capture Card with 4 HDMI inputs, Stream and Record 1080p60 or 4K30 for Video Conferencing, Teaching, Streaming, Broadcasting on OBS, Zoom, Teams with Multicam, PC

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00:00:05 Welcome back / Show road map
00:02:06 Guest introduction
00:03:34 Mind blowing XLR to Ethernet
00:11:32 Valve's Stream Deck
00:31:21 Netflix as a game streaming service?
00:34:29 Okay, let's talk Elgato
00:41:01 Elgato XLR Wave Deck
00:59:29 Elgato Mic Arm
01:04:14 Elgato Wall Mount
01:06:53 Elgato Light Strips
01:09:44 Elgato Stream Deck
01:16:00 Elgato Facecam
01:33:02 Final thoughts / Thanks for watching

Welcome to our Almost Essential Podcast. We have been wanting to do this for a while so we just decided to punch it out and polish it up as we go. Check us out on Twitter, Twitch, Discord or whatever platform you prefer. - https://www.twitch.tv/CobraVe7nom7 - https://www.twitch.tv/UpATreeZelda - https://twitter.com/CobraVe7nom7 - https://www.youtube.com/UpATreeZelda

Podcast VODs here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8I_wBsHZj6ZZK04riYILw

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Check us out on Twitter, Twitch, Discord, Youtube or whatever platform you prefer. https://www.twitch.tv/CobraVe7nom7 https://www.twitch.tv/UpATreeZelda https://www.youtube.com/UpATreeZelda Podcast VODs here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8I_wBsHZj6ZZK04riYILw