What sort of equipment do I need for making YouTube videos?

Paula's son wants to try making YouTube videos. Should she find a good camera now, or start with a laptop or a smartphone?

My son wants to start posting YouTube videos. Can you recommend a decent camera? It will be used for taking videos of himself talking. Paula

You can use any of a vast range of devices to make YouTube videos. A laptop with a built-in webcam is probably the easiest option, but the obvious alternative is a smartphone. Most digital cameras can now shoot video as well.