When should I upgrade from a webcam to a mirrorless?

When your channel consistently earns enough to justify the investment, or when the webcam quality is demonstrably holding back your content. For most creators, that is after reaching 10K+ subscribers.

Do I need a separate editing computer?

Most creators edit on the same computer they use for everything else. A modern machine with 16GB RAM and a discrete GPU handles 4K editing. Dedicated editing rigs are for high-volume production houses.

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