[header] How to make a great first vlog [title] Make sure that you have the right equipment. [step] You don't need an expensive dslr camera and microphone, but you should have a camera that can handle video in 720p at the very least. You should also have an external microphone that hooks up to the camera. 
[substeps] If you have a smartphone (or even a tablet), you don't need to buy any equipment to complement it. Sound is just as important as video, so don't neglect your microphone if you buy a dedicated one.