u/Lapydos

Hi everyone!

I have a tight budget of £800, and I would like to build a lightweight, solo travel gear setup - I am planning to do mostly documentaries (interviews, run and gun... both inside and outside.) I already own a base, but I am not sure what to add next or how to prioritize my purchases.

My Current Setup:

• Fujifilm X-T5: I mostly do photography, so I am not planning to upgrade the camera body anytime soon.
• Lenses: 16mm f/2.8 | 23mm f/2 | 50mm f/2 (Question: Should I make another lens a priority for video? If yes, which one?)
• DJI Mic Mini: I'm really surprised by the quality! However, I am a bit worried that if I shoot with both this and my shotgun mic, I won't have internal backup recording on the Mic Mini. Should I upgrade it?
• Rode VideoMic Pro+

What I am thinking of adding:

Here is my current wishlist. I would love some feedback, insights, and your thoughts on what I should consider an absolute priority for a travel setup:

• **Freewell Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod (**worth the price?)
• Sennheiser IE 100 PRO
• Lighting: Aputure MC RGBWW LED?
• A reflector or a small light box?
• A Y-splitter to record both the DJI Mic Mini and the Rode VideoMic simultaneously.
• Gimbal: Is it worth the weight/space for travel? If yes, which one would you suggest?
• External Monitor: Do I really need one for the X-T5 in a lightweight setup?

Thank you all for your time and advice! :)