Oh, I totally get you, I went through the same confusion when I started last year! Honestly, you really dont need the most expensive camera or fancy lighting right away. For me, the most important essentials were a decent camera (even a smartphone with a good camera works), a tripod for stability, and a microphone that captures clear audiotrust me, viewers will forgive a slightly shaky video but not poor sound. Also, lighting can make a huge difference; I use a simple ring light and it completely changed how professional my videos looked. I actually followed a great beginners guide that breaks all of this down, including examples of gear that wont destroy your wallet. Heres the link if you want to check it out: liven app. It really helped me focus on the essentials first and then upgrade as I grew my channel.