Originally Posted by fitzmulti

Especially with non-pro equipment, the MORE light you have, the better.
If you need video only, that may be a good way to go, if that's all your budget will allow.
If you need photos...scratch and claw and save up, and get tthe still camera, also...or later.

Originally Posted by Red Ezra

you can use the 60d for video for youtube - u don't have to buy a separate video camera - the audio is important - be sure to research what you need for best audio using a 60d. as far as lighting goes you can buy photo flood tungsten practical bulbs that are 3200 Kelvin (white) at a pro camera store that will screw in a clip on lamp until you can afford a pro level light like a kino-flo - bounce the light off a piece of white poster board or white styrofoam insulation sheet to get a nicer look similar to what the guy in the link is doing.