Best gadgets for your travel reels and videos

It’s an age where everyone with a smartphone is a creator. But only a few manage to actually grab people’s attention for long enough to stop them from quickly swiping over to the next Reel.

Quality matters a lot here. Shaky footage, terrible audio, and poor lighting can ruin an otherwise perfect shot. This curated list of gadgets provides the solutions, giving you the power to produce professional content without needing a Bollywood film crew.

These five devices, available on Croma, are all you need to rub Instagram’s Reel algorithms the right way:

1. DJI Osmo Mobile 6

2. GoPro HERO13 Black

3. Boya BY-WM3D Wireless Mic

4. Godox WL4B LED Light

5. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

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1. DJI Osmo Mobile 6

The biggest giveaway of an amateur video is that shaky cam effect, and the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 just happens to be the cure for it. This palm-sized gimbal uses three powerful motors to keep your smartphone footage incredibly smooth.

It also packs an extension rod for better selfies and features a special system called ActiveTrack 5.0 that keeps you perfectly centred in the frame. You also get a Quick Launch feature designed specifically for iPhone users that gets you shooting as soon as you connect the devices.

2. GoPro HERO13 Black

Your smartphone is precious, and it definitely does not belong on the front of a kayak or strapped to a helmet. That’s why, for the truly adventurous shots, you need a camera built for the elements. GoPro’s brand new HERO13 Black is that camera.

This device captures 5.3K video at 60fps and offers a 13x slow motion mode for dramatic action sequences. It also features a magnetic latch mounting system that adds incredible versatility. You also get swappable lenses that let you switch between an ultra-wide point of view and cinematic anamorphic looks.

3. Boya BY-WM3D Wireless Mic

You can have the most beautiful 4K footage in the world, but if your audio is a muffled, windy mess, your video is unwatchable. The Boya BY-WM3D is an incredibly simple fix for terrible sound. This true-wireless system features a tiny clip-on transmitter with a built-in microphone that delivers crisp, clear speech.

Moreover, it is ridiculously easy to use. Just pluck it from its charging case, and it automatically pairs. It comes with interchangeable adapters that plug directly into iPhones, Android devices, and cameras, making it a universal tool for any creator.

4. Godox WL4B LED Light

Bad lighting can make even the most expensive camera look cheap, and your phone’s built-in flash is nobody’s friend. The Godox WL4B is a tiny but mighty cube of light that can transform your shots. It is so compact you can carry it in your pocket, yet powerful enough to beautifully illuminate your subject for vlogs – even in the dark.

It is also completely waterproof up to 30 metres, so even your underwater adventures can be perfectly lit. You can mount it anywhere, too, since it comes with a magnetic back and standard 1/4” threads. Lastly, it boasts a high colour accuracy rating of 97 CRI, which ensures natural skin tones.

5. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Creators have been swearing by the iPhone for years now, and what better model to get for yourself than the latest and greatest – the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Sure, devices like the GoPro HERO13 Black come in handy for specific use cases. But if you want a single device to shoot, edit, and upload, this flagship model is the undisputed king.

The phone is built around a massive 6.9-inch display and the speedy A18 Pro chip. Its triple-camera system is its main selling point for videographers, offering the ability to shoot professional-grade 4K Dolby Vision video at a silky smooth 120fps. Battery is also a major concern when you’re on the go. Thankfully, as described in our review, this phone lasts so long that it “never sees the power plug in the middle of a day”.

The bottom line is that any of this gear will instantly level up your content. That polished look is precisely what you need to cut through the noise and win the algorithm’s favour.