INSTANT UPGRADES
SONY ZV-1F
ONE JOBY GORILLAPOD 500
Sony makes a vlogging handle for the ZV-1F, but you don’t need it – just get this vastly cheaper GorillaPod, whose flexible legs can be wrapped around fence railings or branches, or splayed in a traditional tabletop tripod fashion. The 500 is sturdy enough to hold the ZV-1F, plus these other two accessories along with it…
£39 / joby.com
TWO RODE VIDEOMICRO II
This broadcast-quality miniature microphone plugs straight into the ZV-1F’s 3.5mm socket, giving it a real audio upgrade without adding much bulk (it’s a mere 39g). Its suspension mount prevents unwanted sound from shocks and vibrations being picked up, while foam and furry windshields take the sting out of blustery weather.