BEST Sony ZV1 WIDE ANGLE Lens? Ulanzi v Zomei | Which to Buy | Test Footage
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Today we look at which wide angle lens is best for the Sony ZV1; the Ulanzi WL-1 or the Zomei Ultra Slim 52mm 0.45x Wide Angle Lens Filter.
We discuss which to buy, go through a detailed comparison and show a huge range of test footage. Which wide angle lens will help fix one of the few big issues with the Sony ZV-1 - a field of view which is too tight for vlogging when filming in 4k with active steadyshot stabilisation? Will the Ulanzi or the Zomei be the best wide angle lens for the Sony ZV-1?
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Overview
01:37 Field of View Comparison - Vlogging
02:44 Field of View Comparison - Landscapes & B-Roll
03:16 Field of View Comparison - Zoom Test
03:41 Image Quality Comparison
04:53 Can The Wide Angle Lenses Balance on a Gimbal?
05:58 Build Quality & Feel
06:35 Price & Value
07:04 Quick Test of the Ulanzi Macro Lens
07:27 Alternative Option - Selfie Stick Test Footage
08:03 Conclusions - And Considerations for Which to Buy
#zv1 #sonyzv1 #widelens #sonyzv1widelens #zv1wideangle
Great review and comparison. Filled with all relevant info while entertaining at the same time without needlessly dragging things out. 👌
Hey Christian, thank you for such a nice comment, genuinely massively appreciated:) You summarised exactly what I hope to try to do haha 😆
Huge thanks for watching, hit me up with any Qs and consider subbing if you like the content.
And of course have a great day 💪👍
Thank you for the video! Great topic, excellent production, and the jokes pushed it over the top. Hang in there, your channel’s going to do really well!
Thanks Richard, really appreciate you watching and sharing the kind words:) Let me know if you have any questions, consider subscribing if you like this sort of stuff and have a great weekend!
I was looking for this comparison. I bought the Zomei a couple of months ago, and then the Ulanzi got released. Thanks for taking the time to create it!
No problem Bruno, thank YOU for watching and I’m glad the vid was helpful:)
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
Great comparison video and funny too! Well done!
Thanks LML, glad you enjoyed the info AND the dubious humour 😆 Let me know if you have any questions and consider subscribing if you like this sort of content:)
Take care and have a great day 👍
love this video, it was very detailed, and love all the comparison videos :) thank you!
And I love that you took the time to drop such a nice comment:)
Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great day!
Great video I ordered both because I was not sure which one was better but I'm happy I have them now
Thanks Sebastien:) I’m the same, I really wanted to try the Ulanzi despite having and enjoying the Zomei already. Now I’m glad to have both given their slightly different looks and advantages vs each other. Hope you’ll have as much fun using yours! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment, consider subscribing if you like this sort of content and have a great day 👍
Hey - this is a very thorough review and the comparisons in various settings/environments really helps. Great job - thanks again for sharing. Much success.
Thanks Lorna, really glad it was helpful and glad the effort to show practical uses adds to things too:) Thank YOU for watching and the nice feedback, consider subscribing if you like this sort of content and have a great weekend!
@@dbvares8745 You're welcome. I will.
Nice review! I find you funny so you have a new subscriber! Thanks for this
Thank YOU Shiyeon - I really appreciate you watching and sharing the kind words:) I'm always happy when people like the humour too - it can be quite subjective haha! Great to have you on board and hope you have a great weekend:)
Great review of the wide lense! Been looking what to buy for the wide lense. Thanks for these tips! Btw, your videos are good quality and a bit funny! Been a fan since you started 👌🤗❤
Hey Meredith, great to hear from you again and hope you’ve been having fun shooting:) Glad this one was helpful and the attempt to inject more humour wasn’t the epic fail it could have been 😆 As ever let me know if you have any Qs and have a great day:)
Great information and humor earned a subscriber!
Thanks Greg - I saw this having replied to your other comment earlier - my bad! Welcome on board, great to have you:)
thankyou, ..great production....be proud..
Hey Andy, really pleased it was helpful and thanks for such nice feedback:)
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Great comparison sir - thanks so much!
Thanks Jon really glad it helped and really appreciate the kind feedback:) Let me know if you have any questions, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great weekend 👍
@@dbvares8745 Thank you, and already subscribed.
Awesome video! Keep working on them and your channel will grow a lot!
Thanks so much Catarina, really appreciate the kind words:)
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@@dbvares8745 I already did! Hope you get the recognition you deserve!
Nice work past Dave!
Thanks Emsziee and glad you didn’t give any credit to that idiot Future Dave...
Brilliant humor! Like the vid msn
Appreciate the kind feedback CL:)
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fellow tuber here! Great videos. I hope more people will discover you!
Thanks Simman, really appreciate and same right back at you. It's a real grind at times, right? But the nice vibes like this help a lot:)
Great review thanks, subbed 👍🏻. I went for the Jobi telepod stick for now to use with my ZV-1. One thing i've noticed is the camera is more stable on the tripod so using both a WA lens and stick might be a good combo.
Thanks KD, really appreciate you watching and the nice comment:) Welcome on board 💪 I think you’re right about the stabilisation- it seems to do a bit better with a grip extension of some kind and the brief footage I took here with the selfie stick and wide lenses looks pretty smooth too, so agree that it looks a good combo.
My favourite thing about the wide lenses is that convenience of just putting in a pocket whenever you go somewhere in case you want to shoot. Some grip extensions fit that description too but the tradeoff is they are inevitably a bit bulkier.
Anyway thanks again and have an awesome day 👍
Dude...I love your commitment to the jokes and puns. 🤣🙌🏻
Haha thanks Scott really appreciate the nice feedback :) I figure the technical stuff on its own can be a bit dry so why not inflict my personality on people at the same time to make it a bit more engaging 😆
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love ur videos so good... love both past and future Dave....lol
Thanks TH, very much appreciate the kind words:) I gotta say I don’t trust either of those Daves - very dubious characters but that shouldn’t put you off;)
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Asked early 👌
Hey PL, yep indeed. And tried to make a bit more fun and engaging too. Both thanks to your kind insights and advice:) Happy new year by the way 👍
@@dbvares8745 Happy New year to you too. ❤️👌😁🙂
Not even 2 minutes in the video, already liked and subscribed, just cause I like you, you're cool :) Now I'm also commenting to push that UA-cam algorithm or whatever, and hopefully no meteor will get me 🤞
So firstly Jack, great name and theme - foxes one of the most adaptable and smart animals around 💪 Second, thanks so much for the kind words and welcome on board - really appreciated 😁
Let me know if you have any Qs and have an awesome day 👍
Good stuff, mate.
Thank you BR, much appreciated 👍👏
very2 good review on the kit... definitely will help with my work :) thanks
Thanks 1SR, really pleased to hear:) Did you decide one of the wider lenses will be good for your setup?
@@dbvares8745 im thinking of Ulanzi :)
Thanks for the great review Dave! I just got my Zomei Ultrawide lens last night and can't wait to create contents with it..Can you post a video on tips about Slomo since I am getting choppy results on my videos. Have a great day!
Hey Jay & Rox, I hope you have fun shooting, I think it’s a great combo! and that’s is a very well timed question 😆 I have some slowmo tips planned for a be if the next few videos. The big thing I’m trying to plan around if the pandemic restrictions in the uk mean I can’t meet up with any other people so I’m having to think what shots I can get to demonstrate things with a bit more problem solving 😆
And same to you - hope your day is awesome 😎
@DB Vares Great! Looking forward to it Dave. Stay safe! 🙏
Yep you too 👍💪
Thank you brother
thanks for the fantastic comparison. But what do you prefer? and what about audio?
New sub here, awesome review! Still haven’t decided if I am going to buy the ulanzi as I don’t think I will be vlogging much. However, I will be using the zv1 on a tripod for my fishing channel Thanks for your video production. I enjoyed watching
Thanks PB and welcome on board, great to have you:) Yeah the wide angle certainly isn’t a necessity but it’s a useful option in lots of situations.
Good luck shooting and there’s a bunch more tips etc here so let me know if you have any questions and have a great day 💪👍
@@dbvares8745 ThankYou for the reply! I am enjoying your stuff!
You’re very welcome my friend and happy to hear that:) The kind words of cool people like yourself very much help me keep motivated and inspired to create stuff 👍
Whereabouts are you in the world with your fishing channel? In the uk right now a lot of the little lakes and things are frozen over a little which is rare here 😆
Product links, timestamps and relevant videos linked in the description. Thanks for watching, let me know any questions in the comments and like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video:)
Good stuff bro 😎
Thanks Sefp - sorry for the slow reply, busy times at the day job! hope you have a great weekend:)
Great Review.
Any experience with using these wide angle lenses with 4k and stabilization that crops the image?
Would that crop the blurry edges of the Zomei ?
Second time watching this video, great job! Question: will the wide angle lens help with talking head videos in my office/studio? Thanks!
Hey Marten, thanks for watching-especially twice:) I would say for studio stuff it depends entirely on the look you like the most. A wider angle will show more space so if you have an interesting space you want to draw more attention to it can be great. There’s no ‘right or wrong’ here-just preference for a given look.
There’s some examples in my studio settings video which quickly show the different ZV1 settings and use of the wide lens in a studio setting: ua-cam.com/video/FjmUIo5Gf-c/v-deo.html
Let me know if you have any questions, consider subscribing if you like this sort of content and Ian awesome day 💪👍
@@dbvares8745 thanks, just watched it. Was already subbed! I will do more testing and maybe i will pick up the ulanzi wide angle lens! Thanks again, I'm really enjoying your vids.
Ah excellent-thanks Marten and welcome on board too:) I think the Ulanzi is useful but I mainly use if for vlogging. Having said that I’m limited to a pretty small flat so a wider view of my ‘studio’ set up doesn’t make so much sense for me 😆 Let me know what you desire in the end and have a great day 💪
Good solid review and comparison. With lots of puns. At least Past Dave knows he is being cheesy. I just wonder if future Dave knows?
Thanks Swink, glad it was helpful and appreciate the really nice comment:) Future Dave lives on in studied ignorance, haunted by the puns of the past, too traumatised for self reflection;) 😆
I’ve spotted a couple of other comments I’ll get back to you on in a second, but if you’re enjoying the stuff then consider subbing if you didn’t already, and have an awesome day 👍
What are you doing in front of the camera still? I thought you showed yourself out - twice! LoL. Informative and entertaining, thanks! Yes, I've just subscribed.
Great info. I already have the Zomei so it was interesting to see a comparison. I don't know how these names are pronounced as well . Lol
Hey Martin, great to hear from you as always:) I was the same: had the Zomei was curious about the Ulanzi but I’m quite happy keeping both given their slightly different strengths. I have no idea about the pronunciation 😆 I stole an idea from an old BBC show called shooting stars to try to style it out haha:)
Great video thanks, Ulanzi for me I think as need wider shot but clear to the edges for my music studio videos, thanks.
Hey Rep, thanks for the kind words and agree with your analysis:) The Ulanzi should be nice for capturing gear and background details in a studio setting!
Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great day 💪
i'm loving my Ulanzi wide angle lens!
It’s a great addition right!?:) I find it really helpful too. Thanks for watching and sharing the cool feedback, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a lovely weekend 👍😊
Zomei is very soft on the sides...thanks for the review.
Did you film the indoor part at the beginning on the ZV-1 too or was that from another camera?
Hey Justin, great to hear from you again:) The in studio stuff is my other camera: Sony A6400 with the Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. I’ll be doing some comparisons with the ZV1 in a future video but essentially I needed a second camera to film some of the demonstrations I have planned and the advantage of an interchangeable lens one like the A6400 is I could pick up a very fast (low f number) lens and get more of that nice bokeh in the process 😆
Hope that helps, shout if you have any other Qs and have a great day 👍
I think the both have the same field of view in the center but the but the barrel distortion is greater in the Zomei
🤟tnx again!! Funny & useful 📸🤳 Bought the Ulanzi lens + Zhiyun crane M2
You’re super welcome Ludwig! Great setup you’ve got 💪
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You’re super welcome Ludwig! Great setup you’ve got 💪
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You’re super welcome Ludwig! Great setup you’ve got 💪
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Came for the excellent reviews, stayed for the jokes. Subbed. Thank you.
Thank YOU JT:) Really appreciate the kind words and great to have you on board! Take care and have an awesome weekend 💪👍
Great video,
One thing that annoys me is the poor magnification ability of the 70mm end of the zv1 lens. Does the Ulanzi included macro lens improve on this, or does it only work at 24mm (which focuses close enough on me)?
Hey Rudy, sorry for the slow reply - I didn’t get a notification for this comment so only seeing now I sweep up things I haven’t replied to!
The macro attachment definitely helps with magnification and can help achieve some pretty nice macro shots, it also works well at all focal lengths from 24 to 70. Just bear in mind you’ll get a lot of bokeh and a very thin focal plane in the bargain too:) Hope that helps!
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@@dbvares8745 Thanks for your reply!
I love your intro
Thanks man, really appreciate you watching and the nice feedback:) 💪
The jokes never stop. Keep up the great videos. You remind me of Jarald undone
Thanks FXB, kind words like that make my day and help a lot with motivation:) Plus as far as comparisons to other channels go his is one of my favourites so I’ll take that as a big win:)
Consider subscribing if you enjoyed the content, let me know if you have any questions and have a great day 👍💪
@@dbvares8745 I for sure subscribed to you. I had to because I know u will keep making great vids. I just can't believe u just have less than 400 subs. Just keep doing what your doing. I have a channel about food and travel. I hope we can collab even though we may be different content. Are u in uk right now?
FXB, so sorry for the delayed response - day job has been hectic and so my reply game has suffered a bit. So definitely up for some kind of collab, sounds fun, and yep stuck in the UK (for better or worse haha!). Your channel is great, just took a look and subbed. You've got a really great refreshing energy in presenting and it's the kind of thing I could easily imagine as relaxation TV (the way I used to watch stuff like man vs food haha!)
And big congrats on passing 10k - only people who are doing this realise the work and dedication that takes, so big respect!
Damn I'm so envious of travel and itching to go somewhere again now haha - it used to be a regular thing I'd try to do at least 5 new countries each year.
If you fancy working out a collab some way down the line hit me up at dbvaresmedia@gmail.com - it would be a pleasure.
Take care and have an awesome weekend wherever you are!
Hi DB which one of these two lens do you say is the best? I’ve leaned towards Ulanzi because it still gives a wider angle without sacrificing quality.
I’d say that’s right TH, the Ulanzi is overall the one I pick up most often.
Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great day 👍
Hey thanks for this video! You are rather entertaining haha. I need one of these because I ruined a video being on active and being so damn close to my face haha.
Thanks OOX (I’m guessing that’s the best abbreviation 😆) really appreciate you watching and the kind feedback:)
I figure just because something is technical it doesn’t have to be dry, right? Whether my sense of humour is terrible or not is a different question haha
Fully agree with the whole ‘giant face’ blog issue you can get with the ZV1. It’s a great camera but unless you have insane arms I’d say a selfie stick or wide lens is needed for the vlog life.
Thanks and have an awesome day 👍💪
@@dbvares8745 yup or xram both work! You're content is great and I hope to see more! I'm new to filming like this, usually only did motovlogs, so I have a good bit to learn to really improve my content. So little experience with cameras like these there's a learning curve. But luckily there's youtube and people like you!
Thanks xram, you are too kind but I’ll certainly take the compliment:) Plenty more planned and if you have any Qs or suggestions on things which would be helpful I’ll do my best in answers or future vids:) Take it easy 👍💪
Is it possible to screw the zomei into the ulanzi adapter? Thanks for these reviews too, helped a lot with my recent purchases and setup
Great review! However, I have yet to find someone who discusses how the weight, especially of the Ulanzi, will affect the ZV1 lens. The ZV1 lens mechanism is not designed to leverage such a load at the farthest edge from its anchor point. With the ZV1 lens extended, you'll notice that there is some wiggle to it and the weight of the wide angle lens seems to me that it could damage the mechanism that adjusts the ZV1 lens especially walking around. There seems to be too much torque on the extended lens with the weight of the wide angle lens. Am I missing something?
Great vid! Quick question! I have the Ulanzi wide angle and it's currently attached to my sony right now. Is it possible to remove the adapter? Can't seem to find anything on removal.
Hey Kris, thanks for the kind words:)
I think there may have been instructions that came with the lens of I remember- think it was along the lines of gently and gradually easing off the adhesive strips - but that’s just from memory. It might be Ulanzi customer service can give you a more official answer:) Afraid I have no plans to remove my so can’t bring any experience to this one!
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@@dbvares8745 Thank you! 😊
What are the setting options when you export bc this looks soo good
Hey TNLC, thanks for the kind words:) Nothing crazy on the settings: I use the highest quality 4K and 1080p options in camera, edit in final cut and export in standard h.264. When I start getting better at being organised I intend to use less compressed output formats which should hopefully improve things further:)
Hope that helps! Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have an awesome weekend 👍
Cool Video 👍 great Infos. Im about to buy the ulanzi Lens and want to Know ist the View wider If i Only use the wide Part and use a stepupring to replacing the macro) and will the Image Quality stay the Same ?! I doubt that you tried it but maybe this Works 🤷🏽♂️
Hey DJ F, I’m pretty sure the lens requires both parts together to provide the wide angle view and correct optical quality. I haven’t tried the step up ring solution you suggest so can be sure but most larger lenses have multiple glass lenses inside; remove any one of them and the viewing angle, focus, distortion etc can all get messed up so I definitely would not rely on that step up ring approach working - the 2 elements together give that wide angle view. Hope that helps!
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@@dbvares8745 i found a Video, He tried it an the View is wiiiiideee 😊👍 at 15.50min he tries it (its German) but i think it Works, would like to See it in Vlogging would be interessting ua-cam.com/video/t94_JLslqXs/v-deo.html
5 stars rewiew. 5:39 so nice
OMG did I see a Kenyan coin ? I’m so happy you got that ! That’s my home !!!!!
Hey Mark that’s awesome:) Yeah I went and did some volunteering in Nairobi in 2019 doing some music teaching in school. Feels so long ago with all the travel restrictions and things in the uk now!
I really loved the place, super nice people, amazing nature and tasty food:)
Hope you found the vid helpful too and consider subscribing if you like this sort of content, but mainly thanks for making my day by refreshing a really nice memory 😁
Have a great day too 👍
I actually purchased the Ulanzi WL-3 Wide Angle/Macro Additional Lens after watching your vdo and told the company it was because of your review -*_ and also told them to send you some comms_* . One comment on editing: cause I always have subtitles turned on, the titles you have embedded at the bottom of your screen get wiped out. Can I suggest that you put them at the top of the screen next time?
Hi Vares, Can Hohem istudy multi gimbal balance Sony ZV1 with either of this Wide Angle Lenses?
Your videos are incredible.
From India, with love .
Hey ISA, thanks for watching and sharing the kind words:) I took a look at the Hoheem Multi and the weight limit is apparently 400 grams. The Zomei is 94g and the Ulanzi is around 114g. I think the zv1 itself is around 300g.
So theoretically the Zomei would be just within the gimbal weight limit and the Ulanzi would be just above, but it will be very close. Without having tried myself I’d say it may be better to look for a gimbal with a higher limit - running the motors to their limit and using nearly the max weight could be fine but sometimes it can also shorten the life of a gimbal or give less smooth results. If you can test one before buying I’d suggest that, otherwise I’d be cautious and go for something which can handle a bit more weight.
Hope that helps:) Let me k ow how you get on, consider if you’ve been enjoying the videos and have a great day:)
@@dbvares8745 This is an excellent analysis. You're right technically. The weight is higher because 'Hohem I steady multi' can handle only 400 gms.
But I asked another vlogger @WORTH IT OR NOT? about the same question, and he said that even with a camera case(of course with the lens) it works. Ulanzi he uses. I will try and let you know more about it myself.
Btw, your motions recall the man pissed at Desperado's bar counter.😀
Thanks so much once again. 🔥
Does a wide angle lens also widen the frame up and down as well as width? Or is there another lens for the Sony zv1 that will increase the height. Sometimes it cuts my head off in the room where we shoot. I’m tall.
Hello! Have you ever made a video of how to balance the sony zv 1 with the ULANZI lense since it’s so heavy because I am having a hard time balancing the sony zv 1 with the ULANZI lense, everytime I turn on the camera it will just face all the way down and crane M2 couldn’t handle it... and yes I use the same gimbal that you were using in the video. I’d love to hear an advice or tips from you 🙏🏼
Hey Jerome, it’s definitely a bit more difficult to balance with the Ulanzi, BUT it definitely works:)
The main tips I have are to put the zv1 as far back as possible on the mounting plate, which will help with the front heaviness of the lens
Also ensure the camera is turned on and can balance facing up towards the ceiling before turning on the gimbal. It’s basically the same method as in this video: ua-cam.com/video/zOEyHuCOsu4/v-deo.html
The only difference is really the mounting plate thing.
There’s also some brief tips/video of balancing the Zomei lens (same exact principles but slightly lighter) in this vid if some more visual reference is helpful:
ua-cam.com/video/OJB-d8HEXwg/v-deo.html
Hope that helps, let me know how you get on and if you have any other questions:)
@@dbvares8745 thank you for replying fast! It works! Keep up the good work about sony zv 1 will be around watching you about this camera for sure!
Amazing! Glad it worked:) look forward to hearing from you in the future- you know where I am for any Qs! Take care and have an awesome weekend 💪👍
Very nice comparison of both adapters. I got the Ulanzi, but I am not satisfied with it. The biggest criticism, which unfortunately no one mentions in their reviews, is that the WL-1 lens does not have a standard thread on the front. With the Ulanzi it is 61.7mm, so no UV or ND filter fits as an add-on.
Hey OnTour, thanks for watching and the insightful comment. It’s a really good point.
I’ve been using a 52m variable nd right on the zv1 then attaching whichever wide lens on to that ND. Basically after the real zv1 lens but before the extra wide angle lens.
It seems ok and if there’s an impact on optical quality it doesn’t seem noticeable, but I can’t claim to be a master of optics to say for sure! 😆
Maybe that workaround might help, fingers crossed 🤞, but as you say I have no solution for the non standard thread on the outside.
Thanks for watching, consider subscribing if you like this sort of content and have a great day 💪👍
@@dbvares8745 Do you use the adaptor that comes with the lens to plug the ND or do we have to use 2 different adaptors, one for the ND and one for the lens?
Thanks, your video was very informative to choose between the 2, and I particularly like the chromatic aberration on the Zomei, but the no use of zoom is hard (altho I fear the weight of the lens can damage the camera at using too much the zoom)
Hi. I saw your video in Korea. I'm thinking of buying an Ulanji, It was a great help to me. aren't you worried that the sticker will come off?
I'm also worried that the camera motor might fail due to the heavy burden.
Hi there, thank you for watching and sharing the great question:)
I was a little worried about that initially but I’ve now been using the adapter with lots of different attachments including the wide lens adapters and macro lens kit which is even heavier. Over 6 months and putting the ZV1 in all sorts of positions the sticker has held up and is totally secure. I’m sure it won’t last forever but I’m confident it will be fine for as long as you’re using the product:)
I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions and consider subscribing if you liked the content:)
Have a great day 👍😊
@@dbvares8745 Thank you for leaving such a detailed and long reply! There are many videos that help me! I just subscribed to your channel! I'll keep supporting you!
Amazing, thank you and welcome on board - always happy to help if you have other Qs too. I don’t know too much about Korea but I got to visit Seoul on business a couple of years ago and did Taekwondo, including studying its history, for several years and from my limited experience it seemed a really cool place:)
Just ordered a wide angle lens for the zv-1. I feel for vlogging the active stabilisation needs to be on to stop the shakey mess, but the cut of the image is so bad!
Agree rob, without a wide lens you end up with a pretty tight shot 😂
Have you tried catalyst stabilisation yet? That can be a great option too: ua-cam.com/video/O698QZRGI4E/v-deo.html
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@@dbvares8745 I will watch your video and take a look at it 🙂
I guess the item from your link in the description doesn't sell to the US?
Hey Steph, that might well be the case - I had hoped Amazon would either ship or redirect but it sounds like that's not the case. I think this (non-affiliate) link should work in the US though: www.ulanzi.com/collections/for-sony-zv1/products/ulanzi-wl-1-zv1-wide-angle-additional-lens-for-cameras?variant=37764928700609
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Will you be doing a review on the new wide angle adapter for Sony ZV-E10?
Hey Alfred, what’s the name of the product and brand? I’ve been working through a backlog of videos so hadn’t spotted the adapter release haha 😂
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@@dbvares8745 sub-ed. it is a wide angle adapter by ulanzi too "Ulanzi WL-3 Wide Angle/Macro Additional Lens for SONY ZV-E10/A7C"
@@AlfredYap your comment literally answered my question thnxs because ive recently just copped a nice sony a7c body only plus straps,charger,battery but no lens kit off of ebay by a 100% seller so this new ulanzi adapter will fit on my new a7c?
Any fisheye Elena recommendations for the Sony zv1?
Received the ulanzi today. Do you have any worries that adding that much weight to the lens barrel will cause long term stress on the motors? I've read that some peor hold 5he camera down when opening the varel and up when closing to let gravity ease the strain. Also orders the zomei. I attach the zv1 on top of an a7 rii so that I can walk around and take videos whilst photographing with family and on outings/vacation. Used to use a rx100 iii. With the zv1, cage, mic and lens, it's going to be quite a weight, so hopefully the zomei will help this compared to the ulanzi, and ease the pressure on the motors a little.
Hey JT, great to hear from you and thanks for flagging the good question. So I do try to tilt the zv1 to let gravity do a bit of the work as you suggest, but I’m around 9 months in using the zv1 with some type of wide lens fairly often and no major issues yet. Ultimately there’s a logic that says extra weight would put a bit more strain on the motors but there’s nothing I’ve seen in real world use so far that has been too concerning, so hopefully that will continue:)
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@@dbvares8745 Thank you.
so, with the ULANZI adapter, it can still zoom as the way from 16mm - 50mm , right?
Just Found this Video & the ULANZI WL-1 is out of stock / Unavailable , do you know any other lens adapters that are available / in stock for the ZV-1 ..??
Is there a front filter thread? What's the sizes for each?
Hey Glenn, both lenses require a stick on filter thread attachment. The Ulanzi comes with one; I already had a spearate one I picked up with the Zomei. Both have a 52mm size.
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Hiya DB, Can you use an adjustable ND filter with the wide lens also for the Sony ZV1? Thanks Icecy
Hey Icey, short answer is yes:) I use a Zomei variable ND with a 52mm filter thread attached directly to the ZV-1 then attach my wide lens of choice on top of that: works just fine in my experience.
The nd I use is covered here in case helpful:
ua-cam.com/video/8II5PMJu5is/v-deo.html
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@@dbvares8745 Great reply thank you. Can you screw the Ulanzi wide lens on to the Nd Filter or does it stick on to it? Thanks DB :)
No problem, you’re super welcome:) And the Ulanzi screws on to the ND; the adapter which either attachment will screw into is the bit that sticks on to the zv1 itself. Hope that helps 😁👍
@@dbvares8745 Yes thanks as I already had the wide lens on, I just wondered if the ND had a screw top which you confirmed as will have to remove the wide lens off first to fit the ND. Thank you so much. Icecy :)
No problem Icey, let me know any other Qs and hope your day is nicey….I’ll see myself out 😂
What micro usb to micro usb cable will work in charging the zv1 with the crane m2?
Hey Street Aktive, I think I replied to this Q on a different comment but sharing the link for what I use hear in case helpful for others: amzn.to/3kRMIEG
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Do you think they work on Sony RX100MKV as well? Thanks!!
Hey Sonicultura, great question. I double checked the RX just now and it look like it has the same lens barrel and even the same lens (24-70, f1.8-2.8) so I think it should work absolutely fine:) Let me know how it goes if you chose to pick up a wide lens, consider subscribing if you like this sort of content and have a great day!
Do you have any idea if we apply the ulanzi wide lens on Sony ZV1 , does it voids the camera warranty ? Please do revert if possible . Thank you !
Hey Sirmovealot (great name!) the answer will vary with the country you're in and the type of warranty you have, but I'll answer as well as I can.
In the UK Sony state that accidental damage or improper handling can void a warranty, however in reality this will come down to interpretation. Putting an attachment on a camera so you can use ND filters, wide lenses etc would seem a pretty normal use given the product and if you ever ran into a problem you could remove the adapter the lens attaches too before sending for repair.
So, while I'm no expert n warranty law, I think:
Would it definitely void the warranty: No
Could someone argue using attachments is improper handling: Maybe
Is there a high risk of someone using that argument to void the warranty: No, not in my opinion
The other thing to take some comfort from is that the same adapters and and many of the same attachments that work for the ZV-1 have been around for years on Sony RX cameras and I'm not aware of people running in to any issues or Sony advising people not to use them.
So I think it's very low risk, but not zero risk. Hope that helps, consider subbing if you like this sort of content and have an awesome day:)
@@dbvares8745 Thanks for the thorough reply man ! Really appreciate i Subbed !
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Hi, I have the Ulanzi wide lens attached on my Sony ZV1
I am looking to sell the ZV1 now to upgrade my camera and I want to sell the ZV1 without the wide lens fitted to a camera company.
As the Ulanzi wide lens is stick on, is it possible to remove the wide lens without damaging the camera?
Or will it damaged the lens or leave a mark on it from the sticker?
Thanks Carl…
BUT what is this 52mm adapter required to use the zomei? do you have a link?
Hey Jeff, limited Internet just now so can’t check but it should be linked in the description, it’s by a brand called Profezzion (or a similar spelling)
Привет! это видео было снято в 1080p? не могу понять, почему на твоей съемке качество видео хуже чем у других блогеров снимающих на sony zv-1.
does the wide angle lens impact the background defocus feature?
Hey Polonius, the short answer is no:) Background defocus is just a marketing term for aperture priority mode and the lens will increase field of view but won’t alter the bokeh blur you can achieve.
There’s a deep dive on zv1 bokeh that may be if interest here: ua-cam.com/video/PfDZs2Zkfq0/v-deo.html
And an explainer of the different video modes in case you aren’t familiar with stuff like aperture priority here: ua-cam.com/video/U5mn2LQeL20/v-deo.html
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Hello! When shooting slow motion video 120fps, autofocus works or not? Thanks in advance
Hey Le, yes autofocus still works will shooting in 120fps:) Thanks for watching and consider subscribing if you like this sort of content- I’m planning a bunch of 120fps slow mo tips as a video in the next few weeks in case that’s of interest. Thanks and have an awesome day 💪👍
@@dbvares8745
Thank you very much
No problem, happy to help and let me know if you have any other questions:)
When you install you external nd filter do you turn off your internal nd filter???
Hey Sebastien, I just picked up the answer to this in your Q on the 7 best value accessories video ua-cam.com/video/8II5PMJu5is/v-deo.html
The quick answer for anyone with a similar question here: I try to respond to how bright conditions are and to preserve the setting I care about, like 1/50 shutter in some situations. So I can use the variable ND on its own or in combination with the built in one depending on how bright the scene I’m shooting is.
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I have this camera the stabilization sucks it's absolutely horrid even with active steady shot. Sure this add on lens is helpful for getting wider shots but the stabilization is a deal breaker I ONLY use my camera with a gimbal which no longer makes it a pocket camera since you must carry around another big piece of hardware.
Hey Chris, thanks for watching and sharing the insightful comment. I think you’re right that the stabilisation isn’t as good as you would hope for vlogging but I’ve had some decent results with active steadyshot and more relaxed walking. Much quicker and you’re right-it becomes too shaky.
I’ve also found using catalyst can give some really good results if you’re ok with the extra work in post production-that mitigates the need for more hardware but causes a different tradeoff.
I think Sony in general have some great strengths but stabilisation isn’t their strongest suit (other than the most expensive stuff like the a7s3). I did some testing across all the Sony options and the active steadyshot of the zv1 was actually one of the better performers: ua-cam.com/video/Ty2FoHbDff8/v-deo.html
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If you're that angry about stabilisation you're either a novice who had far too high expectations or you don't know what you're doing; the stabilisation is fine especially if you use Browse in post, and if you're trying to produce something of quality you should be using a gimbal anyway. Good luck finding a camera with gimbal-equalling stabilisation, especially for under £1000.
@@whatwelearned I do have a gimbal with this camera and it's perfectly fine with it but if you don't want to carry a gimbal the stabilization DOES suck and btw I was a pro videographer/photographer in my earlier years for 2 decades so I'm pretty sure I have more experience than you, I even had cameras costing 10's of thousands of $$ but as a hobbyist today this cameras stabilization DOES suck.
@@ChrisDallasDualped Jesus open your eyes. Both ppl mentioned using Catalyst Browse in post. Since you’re unaware - Your camera records gyro data which Sonys free software (catalyst browse) can use the gyro data to stabilize footage to close to gimbal like smoothness. Stop boasting you’re 20 years of experience and listen to what ppl are trying to share with you. ❤️
Its probably just me but I find all the text on screen confusing and goes by too fast, I have to focus and orientate (?) to find whats what. Other than that a decent comparison-video.
I've been told to lengthen some parts of my body that are not quite so long 🤭
Same Red, I try not to think about it too much;) 😂
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I have both lenses and the zomei did come with an adapter 👍
Ah that’s cool Kiwi, where did you buy from? I couldn’t find anywhere that sold like that in the uk (it was just the lens alone for the Zomei), but I guess it may differ in other places:)
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I've had the zomei a couple months or so..Think I got it on amazon.. The description didn't say anything about the adapter, it was in the packaging with the lens 🙂 Could've been a mistake on their part lol
Haha it’s a good result either way:) Mine was Amazon too, so it sounds a bit random, but a win is a win 👏
@@dbvares8745 agreed lol
Best if Sony just installs a wider angle lens in the next version of this camera, then I'll buy one.
I think that would be an ideal upgrade for a zv2, totally agree!
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So which one should i buy🥴 zomei or ulanzi?? Please helppp
Hey Ell, if you don’t mind a bit of extra cost and extra weight I recommend the Ulanzi; if you only need a wide view and want something cheaper and lighter I’d say Zomei. I still use both from time to time but it’s increasingly the Ulanzi I pick up. Hope that helps:)
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This is the only problem with the ZV-1, the crop on ACTIVE is too harsh. This lense looks like it fixes this.
Hey Jeff, I think that’s a great summary, the wide lenses mitigate that one significant weakness quite well:) Thanks for watching and the solid insight, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great day 😁👍
Can you use any filters with this lens?
Hey Akia, yep I’ve tested my variable ND filter and provided you attach that to the camera before the wide lens you can use the filter with either lens:)
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Hii, does Sony zv1 work with Dji ronin s gimbal? Please let me know
Hey GTN, thought I’d replied to this but clearly not - sorry 😂 The ronin will definitely be powerful enough, I’d just check the minimum weight it’s setup for. The zv1 alone is 294g and some gimbals have a minimum weight of 300,350g etc. you can always add a cage and other accessories to make the zv1 heavier if that looks like an issue.
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@@dbvares8745 haha, i had crane m2 gimbal for sony zv1 and later I purchased sony a7iii and ronin s gimbal. So I thought ronin s would work both for zv1 and a7iii so i sold the crane m2 but l couldn’t balance the zv1 with ronin s at all😂😂now i am considering buying it again lol
Do you recommend sony zv1 for the beginner filmmakers?
came here for the info, stayed for the jokes hahhaa
How long does it take for you come up with those witty similes? 😎 I have sitting for at least 47 seconds I have failed miserably to come up with one.
It’s usually the 48 seconds point Paul, one of those bizarre logarithmic relationships;)
The real answer: not sure; I’ve always enjoyed abstract humour and wordplay and I spent a while working in retail, which was intellectually dry enough I started coming up with stupid random thoughts to entertain myself. Sadly it’s now a hardwired habit 😂
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@@dbvares8745 Well, all of that retail boredom escape is paying off now. All is well here in Kyoto, Japan. :)
I wish i could lengthen certain parts of my body lol!
Haha I can’t imagine how people interpreted that as being humour Keith 😆 Thanks for watching and and sharing the nice comment, glad to raise a smile:) Consider subscribing if you like this sort of content and have a great weekend 👍💪
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LOL
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Catalyst browse is so expensive yes free but 1 file a time geez
Anyone here tried use any of this filter on a telezoom lens? If yes, how it works?
Hey Luhã, I’ve never tried a telephoto attachment I’m afraid, hopefully someone reading here might have:) Is there a particular product you’re considering?
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@@dbvares8745 I'm planning to use on my Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX OS HSM. I use on a Nikon D5300. Nowever, the crop factor affects my workflow a lot. That's why I'm considering use this filter.
I watch primarily for the protection from meteors
And this comment suggests you had not been hit by a meteor at the time of writing. Pleasing to see the system works;)
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Good acting, handsome boy.
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Zomei look reminds me of a GoPro look. 🧐
Hey Sandeep, yeah I can see where you’re coming from - that super wide fisheye vibe. Thanks for watching and the smart comment, consider subbing if you like this sort of content and have an awesome weekend:)
@@dbvares8745 same to you buddy! Subbed.
Amazing - thank you and welcome on board:)
Thats me off to Amazon and buying the Ulanzi. You've got to stop doing this, its costing me a fortune. (used your affiliate link too :D )
Haha thanks Martin, doubly appreciate the kind words and the support:) The wide lens is very handy especially for arms length vlogging, but if you’re just getting started I’d say avoid the temptation to get too much gear (other than stuff you’re sure you’ll use of course!) as technique and practice will still give you the biggest gains in your results:)
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So who went for the Ulanzi and who for the Zomei???
Gotta confess I use the Ulanzi much more often these days 😂
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Ulanzi better
Hey Mukhlis, I think that’s exactly right unless at is a really big concern:)
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The best one is the selfie stick 😂
Ur funny!
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