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Roberto Blake
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Style analysis
Roberto's setup leans cinematic for a talking-head channel — a full-frame Sony body with a fast prime locked at a flattering distance, plus key-and-fill lighting that gives his shot a polished, magazine-cover look. The kit signals authority to his audience of aspiring creators: he isn't filming on a webcam, and that itself is part of the pitch.
cameraSony A7S IIIconfirmed
Listed on his own gear page as his 'Primary Video Camera for YouTube Content, Mostly Paired with 24mm F/1.4 Lens.'
Budget pick: Sony ZV-E10 II — The A7S III is a $3,500+ low-light specialist; a beginner doing the same desk shot in a well-lit room can get most of the look from Sony's APS-C creator body for a fraction of the cost.
cameraSony ZV-1confirmed
Used as his secondary 'YouTube Vlogging Camera and Camera for YouTube Clips and YouTube Shorts.' Useful example that even creators with flagship bodies still reach for a fixed-lens compact for short-form.
Budget pick: Sony ZV-1F — The non-zoom, fixed-wide variant of the same camera at a significantly lower price — better entry point for a beginner whose first goal is just shooting Shorts.
lensSony FE 24mm f/1.4 GMconfirmed
His primary talking-head lens, paired with the A7S III. A wide-and-fast G-Master is unusual for a sit-down shot — it lets him work in a small studio while still getting strong subject separation.
Budget pick: Samyang/Rokinon AF 24mm f/1.8 FE — A third-party autofocus 24mm that hits the same focal length and a similar wide aperture for roughly a fifth of the price of the GM — close enough for a talking-head shot at desk distance.
lightElgato Key Lightconfirmed
Used for his live-streaming setup. Designed to clamp onto a desk and be controlled from the computer — exactly the kind of plug-and-play lighting that solves the 'I can't be bothered to re-rig the studio' problem.
Budget pick: Neewer 660 RGB LED Video Light (2-pack with stands) — Two stand-mounted panels for less than the price of one Elgato Key Light. Less ergonomic for desk-only shooters but more versatile when you eventually move the camera around.
supportDJI Ronin Sconfirmed
His handheld gimbal for moving B-roll. Listed alongside multiple Manfrotto tripods (whose specific models are not given on the page).
Budget pick: DJI RS 3 Mini — A newer, lighter DJI gimbal that handles the same kind of mirrorless rigs at a much lower price than the original Ronin S — the right pick if all you need is the occasional walking B-roll.