Complete YouTube starter kit under ₹1 lakh (camera, mic, light, tripod)

Short answer: for about ₹95,000 you can buy a complete YouTube kit: the Canon EOS R50 kit, a Hollyland Lark M2 wireless mic, a Godox SL60II D light with softbox, a tripod and a V30 memory card. Spend on audio and light first; they matter more than the camera.

Kit 1: complete channel, about ₹95,000

Item	Pick	Approx. price
Camera	Canon EOS R50 + 18-45mm	₹67,000
Wireless mic	Hollyland Lark M2 Combo	₹14,000
Light + softbox + stand	Godox SL60II D + 90cm softbox + stand	₹17,000–19,000
Tripod	Digitek DTR 550 LW	₹1,500
Memory card	SanDisk Extreme PRO 128 GB	₹2,300

Add a spare LP-E17 battery (or run the camera on USB-C power at your desk) and you’re ready.

Kit 2: phone first, about ₹25,000

Already have a good phone? Buy the mic, light and tripod now, and the camera later:

• Hollyland Lark M2 or DJI Mic Mini
• Godox SL60II D with softbox and stand
• A tripod with a phone holder

Kit 3: video-first, about ₹1.3 lakh

If you’ll grade footage or film long sessions, step up to the Sony ZV-E10 II (10-bit 4K, much bigger battery) and a RØDE Wireless GO II. Add the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 later for cleaner indoor video.

Why audio and light come first

• Audio: viewers leave videos with echoey or distant sound. A clip-on mic fixes it instantly. See best wireless mic for creators.
• Light: a softbox makes skin look smooth and the camera’s job easy. See home studio lighting on a budget.

Setting up your room

1. Sit at least a metre from the wall to avoid shadows and add depth.
2. Softbox at 45°, slightly above eye level, as close as possible.
3. Turn off overhead tube lights or match colour temperature.
4. Hang curtains or add a rug to reduce echo.
5. Camera at eye level, about 1–1.5 m away.

Camera settings to start with

4K 25p or 30p, shutter 1/50 or 1/60, the widest aperture, auto ISO with a sensible limit, face/eye AF on, and white balance set to the light’s 5600K.

Want help choosing? Message us your budget and what your channel is about, and we’ll put a kit together, or come to the store and try it.