He's 14 and Shoots Like a Pro: Yusei's Story With the XTRA MUSE

"I am a 14-year-old filmmaker, and I dedicate my time to capturing the beauty of Japan."

That's how the message started. And honestly? It made our whole team stop scrolling.

When Yusei (@camera_channel1357) submitted his work for our creator campaign, we had to do a double-take. Fourteen years old. Still in junior high. But the cinematic world he captures — quiet streets, fading light, the ordinary beauty of everyday Japan — looks like it was shot by an industry veteran.

Sponsoring a junior high student wasn't exactly on our bingo card. But that's exactly why we did it.

Why a Kid With a Pocket Camera Stopped Us Cold

Here's what got us: Yusei isn't working with a crew, a rig, or a studio. He's chasing the sunset after school with a camera small enough to fit in his bag — and coming home with footage that feels like a film.

That's the whole point of a great vlogging camera. Not the spec sheet. Not the jargon. Just the ability to walk out the door, catch the light before it's gone, and come back with something that actually looks the way the moment felt.

For Yusei, the XTRA MUSE removes the usual barriers between a young creator's imagination and the real world:

• He can see himself while he films — the rotatable screen means no guessing and no filming blind.
• A 1-inch sensor gives him real cinematic depth of field — the soft, film-like background blur you simply can't fake on a phone.
• 4K video with a built-in 3-axis gimbal — sharp, detailed footage that stays smooth whether he's walking or chasing the light.
• It's small enough to actually carry — so it's with him when the light is perfect, not sitting at home.
• He can frame the shot from his phone — mount it somewhere out of reach and compose from the app, hands-free.

Age Is Just a Number

It's genuinely unexpected for a brand to officially sponsor a 14-year-old. But watching Yusei's after-school sunset shots — the pure, unfiltered drive behind them — reminded us exactly why we make cameras in the first place.

We don't build XTRA gear just for the spec sheets. We build it so creators like Yusei can close the gap between what they imagine and what they can capture — whether they're a pro on a set or a kid chasing the fading light after class.

That's what a pocket camera should do: get out of the way, and let the story through.

Want to Start Where Yusei Started?

You don't need a studio or a decade of experience. You need a camera you'll actually carry, and the drive to point it at something. Yusei had both.

If his story sparked something, the XTRA MUSE is built to meet you exactly where you are — a proper 1-inch-sensor vlogging camera with 4K video and a built-in gimbal, in a body that fits your pocket. Creators are calling it one of the best portable camera deals for the money right now.

Ready to chase your own light? Check current XTRA MUSE portable camera deals at the Official Store.

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