I never plug my camera in to transfer. Just pop out the memory card and use the card reader.
Totally agree with the built in Mic. It works in a pinch. The audio levels are good but lacks a full range. Very tinny like you said.
Make sure you turn on the beauty filter. It works great and it's not overkill. Just smooths out faces a bit.
This is what I have for the camera case. https://www.amazon.com/JJC-Compact-Olympus-Zippered-Battery/dp/B07FLMD13C/ref=sr_1_13?crid=29Q0KCO7WQR8O&keywords=neoprene%2Bcamera%2Bcase&qid=1655905513&sprefix=neoprene%2Bcamera%2Bca%2Caps%2C392&sr=8-13&th=1
Basically, I throw it in my wife's purse. Case can hold 3 extra batteries. (Two in the zipper pouch, one with the camera). I put the handle in lock mode and also put the mic in. So it's three pieces (Camera,handle,mic) that could go in a larger bag.
I just saw this lol answered my own question https://www.tubebuddy.com/affiliateprogram
Interesting would this let me use the TB logo on my stream and allow me to say sponsored by them? its not really paid until people sign up so possibly an option?
Hey I went through your comments and found a link to your channel. The lighting is not terrible and the audio is passable as well. My personal opinion would be maybe to go the audio route. I use a small wearable mic that I got for less than $15 off of Amazon. You obviously could get a better mic if you have the budget for it. But if not then this is a cheap alternative PoP voice Professional Lavalier Lapel Microphone Omnidirectional Condenser Mic for iPhone Android Smartphone,Recording Mic for Youtube,Interview,Video https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016C4ZG74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_inhhEb9VS746H . The lighting is not bad, but my boyfriend got me a ring light for Christmas and o think it was quite a game changer for me. I think with the ambiance of your channel maybe go for a dim background with candles or clear Christmas lights with a ring light focused on you. It may give it a “magic like feeling”.