2024 Complete Camera Set Up Guide to Video Record Youth Sports - Baseball - DJI Action 4 or GoPro
Here are all the affiliate links to each camera setup from basic/most cost effective to the fancy schmancy setup that I use. I put the prices so you can see what you can expect to pay for each set up.
This is how I record my son's baseball games using my DJI Osmo Action 4. I switched over from GoPro several years ago due to GoPro's reliability issues.
DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo: https://amzn.to/3Lxckpg - $399.00
Action camera thumbscrews and wrench: https://amzn.to/4bNwpmx - $9.99
Basic setup with phone:
Manfrotto Super Clamp: https://amzn.to/49shqNm - $40.79
SmallRig Magic Arm 5.5": https://amzn.to/3TbeIWE - $15.99
Phone tripod mount (2 pack): https://amzn.to/3UTRxS1 - $6.98
Total: $63.76
Basic setup with action camera:
Manfrotto Super Clamp: https://amzn.to/49shqNm - $40.79
SmallRig Magic Arm 5.5": https://amzn.to/3TbeIWE - $15.99
Action camera tripod mount: https://amzn.to/3SV5xZ4 - $9.99
Total: $66.77
Action camera setup with external battery:
Manfrotto Super Clamp: https://amzn.to/49shqNm - $40.79
SmallRig Magic Arm 5.5": https://amzn.to/3TbeIWE - $15.99
Action camera tripod mount: https://amzn.to/3SV5xZ4 - $9.99
Anker Powerbank (10,000 mAh): https://amzn.to/48A7znk - $29.99
or
Anker Powerbank (5,200 mAh): https://amzn.to/3OVeUH8 - $21.99
Total: $88.76-$96.76 (depending on which powerbank you get)
Super deluxe camera setup with metal cage, external audio, and battery holder:
Manfrotto Super Clamp: https://amzn.to/49shqNm - $40.79
SmallRig Magic Arm 5.5": https://amzn.to/3TbeIWE - $15.99
Action camera tripod mount: https://amzn.to/3SV5xZ4 - $9.99
Anker Powerbank (10,000 mAh): https://amzn.to/48A7znk - $29.99
DJI Osmo Action 4 mic USB-C mic adapter: https://amzn.to/49rZtOZ - $59.00
Smallrig cheese plate: https://amzn.to/3T9rhSw - $10.99
Smallrig power bank holder: https://amzn.to/42Rzb68 - $23.90
Smallrig action camera cage: https://amzn.to/3I92RSS - $39.90
Sony Vlogger Shotgun Mic ECM-G1: https://amzn.to/42QNLuO - $148.00
or
Sennheiser MKE 200 directional mic: https://amzn.to/3OYJbF8 - $70.00
Total: $300.55-$378.55 (depending on which mic you get)