Reddit mentions of Samson SB100 Studio Boom Stand

Yes, that's an expensive camera. You can put an entire 4K studio together for less. Here's how:

Camera and Sound

• [Panasonic G7 with kit lens and free Audio Technica AT8024 shotgun mic - $597.99] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2FIPCDMCG7B.html) ([this video from Wistia] (http://wistia.com/library/choosing-a-microphone) explains why a shotgun mic on a boom is better than a lapel mic)
  
  
• [Wheeled studio microphone boom - $99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QCKWD2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000QCKWD2&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [20-Feet Premium Stereo Male to Stereo Female Extension Cable - $11.58] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JU84XE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002JU84XE&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  Support
  
  
• [Amazon Basics Video Tripod w Fluid Head - $74.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CEH7VG8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CEH7VG8&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) - I own the [Ravelli AVTP Professional] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00139W0XM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00139W0XM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) - which has the same fluid head as this tripod - and it pans and tilts very smoothly
  
  Studio Lighting and Backdrop:
  
  
• [LimoStudio 3 light continuous lighting kit - $49.50] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005FHZ2SI&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  For background, you might want to consider green photographic paper instead of stands, crossbars and unwieldy sheets of muslin, as seen in [this video from Wistia] (http://wistia.com/learning/diy-office-video-studio):
  
  
• [Savage 9' x 36' background paper for chromakey - $66.80] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B782NO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000B782NO&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Duck Tape - chromakey green - $4.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TOL43M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002TOL43M&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  For less than the price of a [$948 Sony RX100 IV] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZDWGM34/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ZDWGM34&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (which has no mic jack, by the way) you'll be able to produce well-lit 4K content with decent sound and a stable image with smooth pans and tilts.
  
  You will also have a basic chromakey studio with which to add special effects.
  
  Here are some examples of what this camera can do:
  
  Narrative
  
  
• [Stars] (https://vimeo.com/137538379)
  
  Documentary
  
  
• [Fotograf Anna Ejemo] (https://vimeo.com/141640603)
  
  
• [Indianapolis 500 in 4K] (http://vimeo.com/130565657)
  
  Travel/Nature
  
  
• [Bahamas] (https://vimeo.com/136657243)
  
  
• [Away From The City ~ Panasonic G7 [4K] 42.5mm F1.7] (http://vimeo.com/132028570)
  
  Timelapse
  
  
• [Clouds Time-lapse] (https://vimeo.com/139023972)
  
  Timelapse and Slow Motion
  
  
• [Oostende Koerse 2015] (https://vimeo.com/138394549) (shot with its big brother, the Panasonic GH4)
  
  And here are a few examples from YouTube (please watch at 2160p and your monitor's highest resolution):
  
  
• [Voigtlander Nokton 10.5mm F0.95 Lens - Examples on a Panasonic G7 [4K]] (https://youtu.be/zLIc0n9K8Pk)
  
  
• [LUMIX DMC-G7 Sample Video in 4K by Colin Witherill] (https://youtu.be/fZllpp_y8Is)
  
  
• [Panasonic Lumix G7 / G70 Launch - 4K - 4KPhoto Modes] (http://vimeo.com/128536456) (shot in photo/video mode - each frame is an 8MP still photo)
  
  It's a pretty good still camera too: https://www.flickr.com/groups/panasonic-lumix-g7/pool/
  
  In my view, this is the best still/video, large sensor interchangeable lens camera you can buy in this price range and a very good value for your money.
  
  Hope this is close to what you're looking for - good luck with your YouTube channel - and best of the New Year!
  
  EDIT: As of this revision, the price of the [G7/AT8024 deal from original source increased] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018J8EZVE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B018J8EZVE&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), so I substituted a less expensive option.