There Are Pandas, and Then There Are Pandas.
And this isn't either of them! The Pandas we're talking about here, are watches, not bears. And what got me thinking about them (again) was a link posted this morning by @cm.rook who pointed a few of us to the very attractive (and not terribly priced) Yema "Rallygraph" Panda which, in it's most traditional arrangement, looks like the one on the left, but can also be had in the version on the right: The model on the left is a true Panda, while the model on the right is called a reverse Panda. The reason for that distinction is clear--Panda bears, only come in the first arrangement. Now at this point, everyone should be thinking about the most well-know Panda, The Rolex Panda, which is actually a Daytona, and among Rolex Daytonas, the most famous of which is the Paul Newman Daytona, which was famous first, because it was Paul's, and second because it sold at auction for $17.8 million (US Dollars). The story of that auction is well-known so I'll only...
Nov 8, 2019
If you're using a DSLR, you'll want a gimbal. It'll help stabilize and position the camera when you're pointing it at yourself. The audio can come from a directional shotgun mic or camera-mounted mic mounted on the camera. If you use a lapel/lavalier mic, they tend to be omnidirectional which will pick up even the slightest wind and all the surrounding noise, plus you are now tethered to the gimbal system. If the mic doesn't come with a fluffy furry windscreen you'll definitely want one.
You can also record into a portable recorder so you can set your levels appropriately for the situation. You may not need this if the mic takes care of it for you. If you do, you'll need an attenuator to send the signal to the camera so you can sync the audio in post. You'll also likely need a bracket (depending on the gimbal) so you can mount the camera, the recorder, and the mic appropriately. This is getting heavy so make sure you can hold it up for lengths of time.
You'll also need a lens with a short focal distance since you can't hold the gimbal out so far. If you're on the Canon system, the nifty 50mm f/1.4 is great because it can be used close, has a nice natural framing (assuming you're using full frame), is a fast lens at f/1.4, AF motor is relatively quiet, is small and light, and is relatively inexpensive. It'll be great for journo-style photos as well.
If this sounds like you can't handle it, there are other options. You can go with an action camera like a GoPro, or use your mobile phone. But the general idea stays the same. They'll still be mounted on a gimbal (or maybe a selfy stick but that's not as stable), you'll still want a good shotgun mic, etc. But it's less weight and bulk.
Whatever you choose, do some vlogging around the home, outdoors, in busy/noisy places and test your kit and abilities out.