I Just Purchased the Sony ZV-1 and than I saw This video and I added the Wide Angle Adapter 2 days Later and now its in route . Thanks Jet and I can also I love the Beginners Course it really helped during my hiatus of 2020 to sharpen up my skills and reinforced the basics . Now Im going into 2021 with a Sharp Sony Camera and New Understanding for Videography
Thanks Potato! The Sony ZV-1 has been my main camera since July. I shoot all my UA-cam videos on the camera. Before I used a Canon EOS-R, but the size and weight of the Sony ZV-1 means I can carry it in my everyday backpack. So it's always with me. I use the Rode Wireless Go for audio. So overall, it's a very small and powerful package. I love the size, the easy of use, and the bokeh button that works like magic. There are four things I hope Sony will fix in version 2.0: 1) A wider-angle lens 2) Better battery life 3) Move the tripod socket so you can access the battery, and 4) It's 2020, we need USB-C.
I love how Ulanzi creates solutions to products by asking their consumers what they want. That mirror they made for the Sony a6300/a6500/a7iii is amazing and I’d buy this adapter in a heartbeat if I had a ZV1. Great review, agree would still want it wider 🙏
@@makestuffmike yes, i find two version: www.amazon.com/dp/B083JWZ4FQ and www.amazon.com/dp/B08H859MC5 ; contact me at lrboommy@gmail.com and i would honor one free for you to test and review.
@@makestuffmike Yes, I was agonizing the prospect of upgrading to an a6600 just for a flippy out screen when i haven't really invested enough time to master the a6500. Saw the Ulanzi/UUrig mirror which has 3 cold shoe mounts for lights and mic's. Permanently in my bag now. The irony of the solution is not lost...a mirror for a mirrorless camera lol $39 Canadian Dollars off Amazon and keeping me sweet. Hope it works for you sir!
Oh man. I went to that Sunken City spot. Something like 40 cops rolled up and rounded up all the people there. We all got trespassing tickets. They do it on the regular apparently. It's literally a cash cow for their local police department. Ticket ended up being something like $1600+ for me. Super messed up because it's a famous tourist spot and public land to boot. They just use it to shake down unbeknownst people for money. It's like a speed trap in a small country town, but with worse consequences.
@@agentred8732 "unbeknownst" means 'without knowledge of' and in this case I'm using it as an adjective to describe 'people'. As in these are people who are without knowledge of the situation I described above before they get shook down by the police for being on public land. Hope that clarifies.
Def gonna pick one of these up. The ZV-1 has become my main camera for streaming and this will def make the shoot easier to work with and open some other options.
So honestly, I am a huge fan of the channel and you guys, and when you went to throw the bottle my heart sunk, then you stopped and I was so happy. UGH.
Putting the ZV1 onto a gimbal improves the stabilization and can push the camera a little further out helping the width issue. Even using a small selfie stick is beneficial. This wide conversion lens is good. There are lots of ways of getting around the wide angle issue.
If Sony makes a ZV-1 with a 16-70 equivalent focal range and the Z battery it will be the best-selling camera of all time!! I have an A7C setup and I love it but find that I'm constantly craving the simplicity of a setup like this for all of the casual shooting I do. Thanks for this great video, I love seeing how much fun your team has together!
man the FOV for the zv1 is literally the ONLY issue and it's really not even an issue per se...it could be wider but still not a deal breaker for me as I still prefer the discrete form factor of the zv over the monster of a set up of my a7 with the 16-35 g master lol I lied...other issue is battery life. lol
Yea, it's so close to being the perfect compact camera~ On the other hand, those batteries are dirt cheap and you can just arm yourself with an entire ammo belt full of 'em. 😁
The wide angle is great, also considering it provides some protection to the actual internal lens, always a pity with compact cameras to get a huge scratch or straight up crack the internal lens, when it can't be changed.
Man, that's a sweet camera! Love the form factor. Thanks for all the content you create! Decided to make a youtube channel this year because of inspiration from creators like you! Appreciate it! 🙏🏽
RIght when my environmental senses started tingling... sweat on my forehead, elevated heart rate, "Is he really gonna do that? Another bottle in the ocean? I really liked his videos, no please don't..." oooh he is nice guy :D Thanks!
I'm preparing a review for a Z-V1 sent to me by Sony and I really like the fast AF, image quality and flippy screen. But the big cons for me are the touchscreen that can't control anything apart from the tracking AF, the messy menus and the tripod thread that blocks access to the battery and SD. I think that the next version of this camera will be fantastic if they address these problems.
Bought my ZV-1 about a week ago. It's amazing for what I do, but I do wish it was wider. Truth is I need small camera to take with me on my jobs for content. I shoot B Roll with it and also use my Google Pixel 2 too for other shots. Still... I do want a wider lens. Let's see if the Ulanzi goes on sale soon.
Hello potato mr Really cool stuff that makes me think filming and photography is my thing thanks to you.... You not perfect but you just make every moment worthy..
There is now a 0.43x and a 0.4x lens on amazon for the ZV-1, it should be (much) wider, though there is no review yet : it would be 10mm equivalent roughly !
Potato jet you have been a great teacher and I really really love your stuff but I’m sure that you don’t recommend even the Zv 1.. I take you seriously when I go to buy something new. So please stay honest and original. We love you ! Kiss from Greece I’m going to sleep
Great ZV1 video my friend 👌the small ZV1 is really a great cam 😉 although I have an FX6 I love my ZV1 😍best cinematic greetings from a passionate german filmmaker
I almost unsubscribed but thanks for not throwing that glass, as much as I loved seeing the iPhone 12 pro I do prefer the look of the zv1 camera vlog the only difference is the battery life, its almost like you can't win XD much love from Vancouver canada
I'd accept a 18-40mm focal length to keep the wide end @F1.8. I mean they are selling this as a vlogging lens. It is going to spend majority of its time at that end. Fun review as always. 🙌
This video is about a year ago and I am still looking for a small vlogging camera and this ZV-1 still what most people want. That means I have no other choice but to buy it. Stabilization, night videos, microphone kind of decent, fast auto focus, light weight,. For long range shots I will use my old Panasonic GH5. Gimble for the ZV-1 I have a ZHIYUN CRANE M2 But is not strong enough to handle the time I will be hiking, so I will have to buy a stronger gimble.
Hi I just found your channel and liked a lot your reviews. I have seen come couple of your videos to find the right camera to get and they have been pretty helpful. Thank you buddy
Keep in mind that this thing can damage the lens of this camera :). The motor is not that strong and the spare part comes with the sensor so... buy new camera if you damage it and the service decide it is your fault. I think that the best solution will be a small cage with bayonet and there are a lot of cheap wide convertors from brands like Sony, Olympus, Raynox, ... that can go even wider and probably with bette quality. I like the 1" sensor line of cameras especially for family stuff.
@@MadlyNathan Full hd ist so freaking good on it, and it makes so good photos. But even 4k can be perfect, my first video was a B-roll in 4k with the m50 and its good!
M50 is an mirrorless camera and the lens is interchangeable. If you want something nice and compact I would suggest you go for the sony, If you want that interchangeable lens and want more features like Electronic view finder, Better grip and looking to up your photography and cinematography game go for m50. It really depends but both cameras are great for travel I would say. I’m not sure about the low light performance but I think m50 has better low light thanks to bigger sensor.
This lens is like the ones for the phones. Slap on a good filter there and this could help make the lens adapter even better. Maybe you can also try it on a RX100 camera
it works with RX100 and you would need extra adapter ring with back adhesive since the size is little different. please check with uurig direct store and it would be available soon.
2020 Potato Jet shooting videos with Sony. 2018 Gene would not believe it. What would be mind blowing is if Jason Vong started shooting his videos on Canon.
I mount my zv1 on a Zhiyun M2 gimble, this give me the same focal length with the wide angle attachment. I carry the controller in my pocket to start and stop the recoding.
This one works great with cells and all small cameras, I love it! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08DLQBZWB/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I jimmy-rigged a similar setup with a magnetic filter mount and wide angle lens adapter. Yeah, what you got it better. Mine works great too though. I was surprised. 😮
thanks as always dude. so, zv1 worth it these days over using a phone? HDR does look cool, but for a whole video would it become a bit much? I currently use a g7x mk2 and love it so need solid reasons for upgrade.
Thank you for reading and showing the difference to my question! I’ve been debating on ordering this camera or just use my iPhone! I literally got excited when I seen this! Thanks Gene keep up the great work!
Unless you are a professional photographer, the only reason to get a dedicated camera is for video. Even then, unless you need professional level videos, the only reason to get a dedicated video camera over a cellphone is for low light videos. Then the problem with finding the right mirrorless cameras start because they are mostly picture cameras first and video second, thus their video features are less than stellar, most of them lacking basic video features found on the iPhone, such as slow mo, 4k 60fps etc. The reasonable option is to get a dedicated camcorder (totally the actual way togo) but these days camcorders are not as popular with these influencers because they all want bokeh videos. The only camera that could truly rival a cellphone would be something like the a7Siii but now we are in the 4k range...so yea. Get the ZV-1 for 580$ with a student discount at B&H.
I’m the guy that came up and said hi to you guys, I was so nervous lol 😅
I was the guy too!
Some
Wait! That was me!
Stop Lying guys, that was me obviously
😂😂😂
I Just Purchased the Sony ZV-1 and than I saw This video and I added the Wide Angle Adapter 2 days Later and now its in route . Thanks Jet and I can also I love the Beginners Course it really helped during my hiatus of 2020 to sharpen up my skills and reinforced the basics . Now Im going into 2021 with a Sharp Sony Camera and New Understanding for Videography
Thanks Potato! The Sony ZV-1 has been my main camera since July. I shoot all my UA-cam videos on the camera. Before I used a Canon EOS-R, but the size and weight of the Sony ZV-1 means I can carry it in my everyday backpack. So it's always with me. I use the Rode Wireless Go for audio. So overall, it's a very small and powerful package.
I love the size, the easy of use, and the bokeh button that works like magic. There are four things I hope Sony will fix in version 2.0: 1) A wider-angle lens 2) Better battery life 3) Move the tripod socket so you can access the battery, and 4) It's 2020, we need USB-C.
Especially the usb c... 💯💯
I love how Ulanzi creates solutions to products by asking their consumers what they want. That mirror they made for the Sony a6300/a6500/a7iii is amazing and I’d buy this adapter in a heartbeat if I had a ZV1. Great review, agree would still want it wider 🙏
Should I get a mirror for my a7iii?
@@makestuffmike yes, i find two version: www.amazon.com/dp/B083JWZ4FQ and www.amazon.com/dp/B08H859MC5 ; contact me at lrboommy@gmail.com and i would honor one free for you to test and review.
@@makestuffmike Yes, I was agonizing the prospect of upgrading to an a6600 just for a flippy out screen when i haven't really invested enough time to master the a6500. Saw the Ulanzi/UUrig mirror which has 3 cold shoe mounts for lights and mic's. Permanently in my bag now. The irony of the solution is not lost...a mirror for a mirrorless camera lol
$39 Canadian Dollars off Amazon and keeping me sweet. Hope it works for you sir!
@@stateofview “A mirror for a mirrorless camera!” What a poet!
Thanks! I totally bought the ZV-1 off of your review and haven’t been disappointed yet! Loving the VLOG Channel.
Oh man. I went to that Sunken City spot. Something like 40 cops rolled up and rounded up all the people there. We all got trespassing tickets. They do it on the regular apparently. It's literally a cash cow for their local police department. Ticket ended up being something like $1600+ for me.
Super messed up because it's a famous tourist spot and public land to boot. They just use it to shake down unbeknownst people for money. It's like a speed trap in a small country town, but with worse consequences.
@@nonsequitor lol its the governor or mayor who's enforcing it man. Cops took to uphold the law and abide what their local leaders want
What are ‘unbeknownst people’? 🤣
@@agentred8732 "unbeknownst" means 'without knowledge of' and in this case I'm using it as an adjective to describe 'people'. As in these are people who are without knowledge of the situation I described above before they get shook down by the police for being on public land.
Hope that clarifies.
Def gonna pick one of these up. The ZV-1 has become my main camera for streaming and this will def make the shoot easier to work with and open some other options.
Every friend of Gene is a star in his videos. What a swell guy!
So honestly, I am a huge fan of the channel and you guys, and when you went to throw the bottle my heart sunk, then you stopped and I was so happy. UGH.
1:31 “We’re smart people right? I finished highschool.”
*knocks camera into the water*
I was waiting for that to happen 🤣
I was expecting that too 😁
Putting the ZV1 onto a gimbal improves the stabilization and can push the camera a little further out helping the width issue. Even using a small selfie stick is beneficial. This wide conversion lens is good. There are lots of ways of getting around the wide angle issue.
If Sony makes a ZV-1 with a 16-70 equivalent focal range and the Z battery it will be the best-selling camera of all time!! I have an A7C setup and I love it but find that I'm constantly craving the simplicity of a setup like this for all of the casual shooting I do. Thanks for this great video, I love seeing how much fun your team has together!
You got me! I was like “There’s no way he’s gonna throw that glass bottle out there...”
I just got this set up. I love it. Its the best combo ever.
man the FOV for the zv1 is literally the ONLY issue and it's really not even an issue per se...it could be wider but still not a deal breaker for me as I still prefer the discrete form factor of the zv over the monster of a set up of my a7 with the 16-35 g master lol
I lied...other issue is battery life. lol
Oh hi there my good sir, love yo breakdowns
agreed!
Yea, it's so close to being the perfect compact camera~ On the other hand, those batteries are dirt cheap and you can just arm yourself with an entire ammo belt full of 'em. 😁
r/ZV_1 is a great resource
True true
The wide angle is great, also considering it provides some protection to the actual internal lens, always a pity with compact cameras to get a huge scratch or straight up crack the internal lens, when it can't be changed.
Man, that's a sweet camera! Love the form factor.
Thanks for all the content you create! Decided to make a youtube channel this year because of inspiration from creators like you! Appreciate it! 🙏🏽
when you joked about throwing the bottle, i love the humor!
RIght when my environmental senses started tingling... sweat on my forehead, elevated heart rate, "Is he really gonna do that? Another bottle in the ocean? I really liked his videos, no please don't..." oooh he is nice guy :D Thanks!
I'm preparing a review for a Z-V1 sent to me by Sony and I really like the fast AF, image quality and flippy screen. But the big cons for me are the touchscreen that can't control anything apart from the tracking AF, the messy menus and the tripod thread that blocks access to the battery and SD. I think that the next version of this camera will be fantastic if they address these problems.
Ulanzi has a $50 cage which allows you to access the battery and SD, I bought it and it's really good
Very cool. Been thinking about getting the ZV-1 and with the addition of the wide angle.... gonna order!
I just got the Ulanzi a week ago and it definitely helps. It's a must if you own a zv1.
Instantly makes this THE beginner's vlogging camera to recommend..
Kinda. I think I will get the Osmo P2, unless a good wide angle comes out
But it doesn't has a type c port :(
Bought my ZV-1 about a week ago. It's amazing for what I do, but I do wish it was wider. Truth is I need small camera to take with me on my jobs for content. I shoot B Roll with it and also use my Google Pixel 2 too for other shots. Still... I do want a wider lens. Let's see if the Ulanzi goes on sale soon.
The 2 in 1 is a really sweet solution. I like it.
"We are smart people right, I finished high school" and the trespassing scene just lmao 🤣🤣🤣
I've started collecting and becoming a photographer all thanks to these videos
Finally lived the moment twice!
Gene omg you are almost to 1 million subs. Remember when we were like 10k?????
"Of course. I'm Sam." Sam ROCKS!
Wauuu. Good fun job man!🐟
Great to watch your review here. I just got my ZV-1 and this lens is really what I need right now!
8:35 Woww I remember that shot on the vlog channel, it did feel like we lived the moment twice loll
Here is the video!!! I nailed it. Looks good
Hello potato mr
Really cool stuff that makes me think filming and photography is my thing thanks to you.... You not perfect but you just make every moment worthy..
I'm living the moment twice
I just started vlogging last week using my phone camera. Now planning to buy this, thank you for the info, especially where to get the wide lens
There is now a 0.43x and a 0.4x lens on amazon for the ZV-1, it should be (much) wider, though there is no review yet : it would be 10mm equivalent roughly !
This looks much better than the other ones of these i've seen. Maybe that's because it's a little less wide.
Would love to see you vlog with the Sony camcorders like the AX53! It’d be cool to see how that camcorder works compared this little ZV-1
I would put an extender on the stick :)
Potato jet you have been a great teacher and I really really love your stuff but I’m sure that you don’t recommend even the Zv 1.. I take you seriously when I go to buy something new. So please stay honest and original. We love you ! Kiss from Greece I’m going to sleep
Sunken City! That place is such a trip
Great ZV1 video my friend 👌the small ZV1 is really a great cam 😉 although I have an FX6 I love my ZV1 😍best cinematic greetings from a passionate german filmmaker
3:45 "This feels really good in my hand... This feels tighter..." Okay....
Thanks for this video! I bought this lens for my RX100VII and it’s amazing!
"I think Dylan should just take over the reviews" 😂😂😂 solid review man, thanks for the video
The image of the camera is excellent.
I almost unsubscribed but thanks for not throwing that glass, as much as I loved seeing the iPhone 12 pro I do prefer the look of the zv1 camera vlog the only difference is the battery life, its almost like you can't win XD much love from Vancouver canada
Ohhh danngg that iPhone shots are so good!
Cool stuff. I have the Zv1 and I'm surprised at how good at is. I may have to scoop this lens. Thanks for the review!
You could add a extended stick
I'd accept a 18-40mm focal length to keep the wide end @F1.8. I mean they are selling this as a vlogging lens. It is going to spend majority of its time at that end.
Fun review as always. 🙌
Dope vid! Im waiting for mine to arrive in the mail!
This video is about a year ago and I am still looking for a small vlogging camera
and this ZV-1 still what most people want. That means I have no other choice
but to buy it. Stabilization, night videos, microphone kind of decent, fast auto focus,
light weight,. For long range shots I will use my old Panasonic GH5.
Gimble for the ZV-1 I have a ZHIYUN CRANE M2 But is not strong enough to handle
the time I will be hiking, so I will have to buy a stronger gimble.
@mipmipmipmipmip supply issue shouldn't push you into the wrong decision
So tempted Gene, but may sit tight and see if your rumour becomes true. 🤞🏻
Love the trespass. 😂
thanks for this video, I just bought mine today and this is really helpful extending of arm is my problem now with this as I am short-handed hahaha
2:00 - "Round 2 was much much better"
Thats what she said
Great compact camera. Good hands on review 👍
Hi I just found your channel and liked a lot your reviews. I have seen come couple of your videos to find the right camera to get and they have been pretty helpful. Thank you buddy
Keep in mind that this thing can damage the lens of this camera :). The motor is not that strong and the spare part comes with the sensor so... buy new camera if you damage it and the service decide it is your fault.
I think that the best solution will be a small cage with bayonet and there are a lot of cheap wide convertors from brands like Sony, Olympus, Raynox, ... that can go even wider and probably with bette quality. I like the 1" sensor line of cameras especially for family stuff.
Best part about that add on lense is it's got threads for a 58mm Variable ND!!!!
That handle is so useful
I saw another episode where you were talking about the M50 which one would you prefer.
I prefer the M50 for cost effectiveness tbh but even better is the Sony A64 or A66
M50
@@SolidBlueBlocks M50 is meh
@@MadlyNathan Full hd ist so freaking good on it, and it makes so good photos. But even 4k can be perfect, my first video was a B-roll in 4k with the m50 and its good!
M50 is an mirrorless camera and the lens is interchangeable. If you want something nice and compact I would suggest you go for the sony, If you want that interchangeable lens and want more features like Electronic view finder, Better grip and looking to up your photography and cinematography game go for m50. It really depends but both cameras are great for travel I would say. I’m not sure about the low light performance but I think m50 has better low light thanks to bigger sensor.
This lens is like the ones for the phones.
Slap on a good filter there and this could help make the lens adapter even better. Maybe you can also try it on a RX100 camera
Did this with my original rx4! Just be careful you don't actually bump it. The motors are pretty noisy towards the end of life.
Great video! that camera is super portable and the footage looks nice.
i love this attachment bro
Looking forward to the next gen ZV
Do you think that will also work with the RX100 series cameras?
it works with RX100 and you would need extra adapter ring with back adhesive since the size is little different. please check with uurig direct store and it would be available soon.
does the wide angle lens affect the video and image quality? that's all I want to know, thanks a ton
hey man you guys were in SanPedro and even when to sunken city thats so cool.
2020 Potato Jet shooting videos with Sony. 2018 Gene would not believe it. What would be mind blowing is if Jason Vong started shooting his videos on Canon.
I mount my zv1 on a Zhiyun M2 gimble, this give me the same focal length with the wide angle attachment. I carry the controller in my pocket to start and stop the recoding.
Any concerns about the weight of the ulanzi causing issues with the motor of the camera?
7:03 Dylan there looking at his phone while Sam is filming on his camera. Give him a camera to use!
Another great vid.. cheers guys!
when you said there are rumors FLOATING...and the cam look so close to falling into the water i was waiting for it to go bloop!
Took the leap today & bought the ZV-1 & the wide angle lens from Ulanzi.
Color me curious.
I seen all the reviews of this lens, and still haven’t decided if I want one, or just use a longer selfie stick.
This one works great with cells and all small cameras, I love it!
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08DLQBZWB/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I jimmy-rigged a similar setup with a magnetic filter mount and wide angle lens adapter. Yeah, what you got it better. Mine works great too though. I was surprised. 😮
Gobble Gobble happy Thanksgiving, amazing drone Turkey footage?
Damn those iPhone colours and exposure so much better 🥲
Hello, how does the camera shoot timelapse, produces a finished video?
Did you have any overheating issues? Here with PP10, 4K 30 and auxiliary LUT the camera was shutting down after just a few minutes
Can you share how you color grade ur vids it’s so cinematic I luvvvvvvvvvvvvv it!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍
You could try the new Sony A7c with a Samyang 18mm f2.8 as a tiny full frame vlogging setup.
wow amazing vloging camera..i love it
Oh wow I’ve been to that spot 😭 subscribed!
Pretty sure active stabilization is on so there is a small crop. So using standard stabilization will make it ever so slightly wider.
thanks as always dude. so, zv1 worth it these days over using a phone? HDR does look cool, but for a whole video would it become a bit much? I currently use a g7x mk2 and love it so need solid reasons for upgrade.
I never thought a glue could be strong enough to hold a lens converter adapter :)
Nice :)
I wonder if it would work fine with Lumix LX10/15, or would it completely trip its DeathFromDefocus AF system
at what point did he talk about the Built in Nd filter ? Plz point the time stamp
Thank you for reading and showing the difference to my question! I’ve been debating on ordering this camera or just use my iPhone! I literally got excited when I seen this! Thanks Gene keep up the great work!
I love my zv1. Every hiking video since June was recorded with it.
@@ScottHervieux going to have to get me one here soon.
Unless you are a professional photographer, the only reason to get a dedicated camera is for video. Even then, unless you need professional level videos, the only reason to get a dedicated video camera over a cellphone is for low light videos. Then the problem with finding the right mirrorless cameras start because they are mostly picture cameras first and video second, thus their video features are less than stellar, most of them lacking basic video features found on the iPhone, such as slow mo, 4k 60fps etc. The reasonable option is to get a dedicated camcorder (totally the actual way togo) but these days camcorders are not as popular with these influencers because they all want bokeh videos. The only camera that could truly rival a cellphone would be something like the a7Siii but now we are in the 4k range...so yea. Get the ZV-1 for 580$ with a student discount at B&H.
Why u not use the nd filter from that camera?
Thanks for the review. I will buy the ZV-1. One question, how long does the charge of the battery lasts?
i love korea bell
would you switch Canon M50 to this Sony Zv1 thing?
Gene, you ever think about a collab with Corridor Digital? Could be interesting to see all of you talk gear and technique.