I really think the photography and videography community needs to get out of the mindset of a camera that's been out for a year and a half is old. Cameras have much longer lifecycles than other tech like phones.
I 100% agree! New doesn't always mean the best. Sure some of these AI features in these newer cameras are nice but I'd still prefer having the essentials. The A7siii, A7iv, R5 are all perfect examples of this!
True that. I still use two Canon M6 Mark ii Cameras. One for photo. And the other for video. It shoots 4K 24 & 30 with dual pixel autofocus and no crop which most newer entry level or mid canon cameras don’t even do. It came out in 2019.
I went through this same dilemma last May. Here is my opinion to help those also debating. I picked up the ZV-E1 because I shot full frame for the last 10 years and was not about to go back to APSC. I also could not justify the price of the A7siii or FX3 for my small channel. Then I borrowed a friend's FX30 to compare them. The zv-e1 completely destroyed the FX30 in low light, focus capabilities and dynamic stabilization. The zv-e1 is so clean. I made it through the summer without any overheating issues. I recently ran it indoors for 2hrs 30 minutes for an interview, stopping only to change the battery once (A7iii was the B Cam which unfortunately shuts off every 30min due to its recording limit, but no limit on the zv-e1). No issues(24fps). All of the videos on my channel since last May have been on the ZV-E1. That thing is like a Swiss Army video camera to the solo shooter. One video last summer, I was walking around randomly interviewing people. I put it in intelligent auto and it automatically focused on everyone, adjusting aperture automatically as people moved in and out of frame to talk. I recently purchased the $30 Ulanzi fan to keep in my bag just in case. I wouldn't mind the FX30 if I already had APSC glass and didn't shoot in low light often but if you only have full frame glass and want the best possible performance and video quality, the ZV-E1 is the only consideration. The reason the FX30 is "Netflix" approved and the ZV-E1 isn't, is only due to the fact that the FX30 can output raw video, ZV-E1 cannot.
the dual card slot is ESSENTIAL to me for pro gigs why I went with the fx30 as second cam , sure walking around interviewing people lie you say you do , no big deal your card shits the bed but if I'm getting paid to do someones wedding in NEED to know if one card shits out I have another card also recording !! I wanted the zv e1 bad but that was a no go for me about the cards , a lot of people told me that their cameras are not overheating so I don't think that is a big deal
@@Tonellacam yeah good point. I forgot to mention that. If I was doing work that someone else paid me to do, I would have went with the Fx3 or A7siii. I was actually about to buy the FX3 but couldn't justify the extra cost for what I do at this point. I create mini documentaries and my channel is monetized but I only answer to myself. I wouldn't risk a hired gig with the ZV-E1. A dual card camera (D610), saved my ass on a photo shoot years ago when one of the cards corrupted. That is the only time in 10 years that I have had that problem but that's enough for me. But personally, if I ever decided to take hired video production gigs (and take all the fun out of what I do like I did with photography lol), I still wouldn't step back to APSC. Maybe if I had good crop glass sitting around but I left APSC in 2013 and don't see any good reason to go back.
I've only been doing my hustle for 2 years so this is my start with apsc , I wanted the fx3 and just couldn't afford it , then I needed a second cam and again was like damn, I bought a car recently and couldn't justify getting an fx3 once again because it being double the price, I did however get a couple ff lenses knowing that someday I will get the fx3 or fx3 v2 when it comes out , bu for now been using Sony 24-70 gm on one of my fx30 and Sony 16-55 apsc lens on the other @@runningintohistory
Thank you for your feedback! I was debating on which one to get but since im only just a filmmaker / UA-camr I needn’t worry about filming commercial paid gigs etc etc
I just bought the Fx3 and its over 3 years old. Consumerism just makes us think we need the newest all the time. The Fx3 fits 101% of my needs so i dont think i will need something else for the next 3-5 years :)
ZV-E1 was my choice because of my full frame lens collection. It was my B-cam to my A7III. I rented A7SIII for a wedding and all did great. 4K24 with the ZV-E1 lasted for the hour during the ceremony. Recorded on and off at 4K60 during the reception for 4 hours with the Tilta fan.
@@markshirley01 i am satisfied with the dynamic active stabilisation (with a little crop) but it is very good i think! Maybe you can try it on your own?
I have the fx30 and i absolutely love it i have even started to use it as my main camera for photography as well as videography. Even though it only has a single shot (only downside in my opinion) photo mode i still have been able to take amazing sports action pictures as well as car rollers
I shoot stage rally in the USA, the ZV-E1 has never overheated while shooting 4k60 4:2:2 XAVC-S 200mbps while on stage, sometimes filming 70+ cars passing by with 1 minute gaps between them. 4k120 4:2:2 XAVC-S 280mbps however, will overheat it depending on the temperature and how much concurrent filming I do, for instance Drift Indy overheated it quite quickly on an 80+ degree high humidity day. I've since purchased the smallrig TEC cooler attachment, and I can now shoot 4k120 continuously with the cooler on max speed
Honestly, the age of the camera doesn't matter. It doesn't. What's more important is that it does the things you love, the way you love to do them and it fits into youre prefered workflow, and you achieve the results you want. Same with computers and graphics cards... There's no need to upgrade them if they do what you need. An exception would be gamers who wish to play the latest titles at their highest quality etc.
How have you found the ZVE1. I need a second camera to my A7R5. The stabilisation is the feature that interests me most. Obviously the lowlight is a big bonus as well
came across this vid at the perfect start of the year, can't decide if i want an FX30 or ZVE1 for a B cam to go with my A7IV mostly for gym content and vlogging
@@21visualzI went through the same thing last year. Ended up keeping the ZV-E1 and sending the FX30 back. Years of shooting full frame and step back down to apsc? Not for me. The ZV-E1 is better than the FX30 in low light considering noise. The zv-e1 is just sooo clean. The zv-e1 made it through summer shooting without any overheating. I recently shot a 2hr 30min interview swapping out the battery quckly in between with no issues. This was indoors at 24fps. I don't shoot long in 120 so never an issue there. I did recently pick up the $30 fan for it as a precautionary measure.
I don't do super long recordings and I have never had any issues. I love the low light and full frame on it so I might use a fan if I ever do a very long recording (or external recording).
FX30 is my only "real" camera. Plus my GoPro, DJI Drone, Sony Experia I Pro phone. LOVE this camera. Wish it had atleast a 3 to 6 shot burst, but it's ok. I am just a lot more aware when setting up photos.
I want a second camera to my A7R5. I originally thought the ZVE1 would be the right choice. But then I watched a Gerald undone and Patrick Tommaso video, that said the stabilisation on the FX30 was the most useable in Sonys range. I did find this a odd thing to say as the ZVE1 would seem to have better stabilisation. Also the comment section was full of people saying the same thing, but they didn't seem to reply. They gave there reason for the FC30 stab being good because they felt the mechanism had more room to move in.
Unfortunately i just had the a7c ii as I am more like a hybrid guy. Thing is, i record mostly with length up 1h+ and the a7c ii id running into massive overheating issues. I don't like the compromise of getting an external fan. For long recordings i really qant to be on the save side. It's unfortunate as otherwise, the a7c ii seems perfect to me
Sony gear sells fast if you are interested in even selling sony gear!, I've been rocking the S5II since last year july and wowie this camera is a beast.
I cant do Aps-C anymore. Buying into that ecosytem is a handicap. Plus by now, Im sure you know that this camera is very noisy and doesnt do well with low light.
@@StefanoLombardoYT I've my ZV-E1 since July. Went to Japan (very hot summer), shot 3 weddings in France. I've never experienced any overheating issue what so ever. It's lightweight and reliable. FX30 is a great camera too, but doesn't fit my needs in low light situation and 4K120fps full frame
Great information here. Do you know if it's possible to use different capacity memory cards? Maybe use a 256 gb card in slot one, and a 128 GB card in slot two?
I checked out both the A7Siii and FX3, and they're solid choices!! But since I often crop my wide videos into vertical for socials, the 12MP from these cameras doesn't cut it for me. The FX3's low-light capabilities with its full-frame sensor are great, but I didn't see the point in spending extra just for that. If I needed a main camera, I'd probably go with the FX3. But since it's my b-cam, the FX30 has all I need in a camera at a better price!
@@StefanoLombardoYT I know the a7iv's 4k is 7k oversampled and the fx30's 4k is 6k oversampled. Other than that, you can still get 1080p vertical crops from The FX3's 12mp 4k. Isn't 4k about 8.3 MP? Can you further explain how it doesn't cut it? Does oversampling benefits that much when it ends up on a compressed 1080p short?
… A Canon 100D is old. This, being in the market for a year and change is DEFINITELY not old. My 2020 Mazda Miata is not old - but my mother’s 2009 Toyota Tundra, that’s STARTING to get old. Gettin’ real tired of hearing that anything a year old is being framed up to be perceived as it’s 10+ years old. 😑
Who is paying $3000 for a ZV-E1? lol.. You should be looking at the FX3 if you are spending that kind of money - and it has what you want. But I'm sure you know that by now. I paid $1898 for my ZV-E1 new on sale. Overheating depends on a number of factors,which "everyone" didn't tell you about - bit rate, autofocus, monitor brightness, lens used, etc, etc.
"it is almost a year and a half old now"? 🤣😂🤣😂 stopped the video right there. At one an a half year old, they might be coming out with debugged hardware and software at this point, but it might also take a year or two more before it is fully done. Then it is ready for prime time. But by the looks of it you're not much older than the camera, so it might be your first go around the circuit. In case that wasn't obvious, you got a dislike from me for being beyond silly. My FX30 is giving you dirty looks too, I've just started rigging. Also, mixing the ZV cameras with the FX means you don't know anything about the idea behind them, meant for completely different users and have very different featuresets.
If you’re a professional then full frame or apsc doesn’t really matter. It’s important to prioritize functionality . A camera that doesn’t overheat is more important than it being full frame. Cameras like red Komodo, arri alexa 35, canon c70 are all crop sensor and cost more than a lot of full frame options. Also, most professionals aren’t too worried about low light because we’re lighting our sets.
What are some things you want to know about the Sony FX30?
Make a video on your cameras settings!
I really think the photography and videography community needs to get out of the mindset of a camera that's been out for a year and a half is old. Cameras have much longer lifecycles than other tech like phones.
I 100% agree! New doesn't always mean the best. Sure some of these AI features in these newer cameras are nice but I'd still prefer having the essentials. The A7siii, A7iv, R5 are all perfect examples of this!
I’m literally still shooting on the a7sII. Which is turning 10 years old I think. Works amazing. Only issue is the autofocus and I use manual anyway
This is how they mislead other people to waste money.
It’s wild af😂
True that. I still use two Canon M6 Mark ii Cameras. One for photo. And the other for video. It shoots 4K 24 & 30 with dual pixel autofocus and no crop which most newer entry level or mid canon cameras don’t even do. It came out in 2019.
I went through this same dilemma last May. Here is my opinion to help those also debating. I picked up the ZV-E1 because I shot full frame for the last 10 years and was not about to go back to APSC. I also could not justify the price of the A7siii or FX3 for my small channel. Then I borrowed a friend's FX30 to compare them. The zv-e1 completely destroyed the FX30 in low light, focus capabilities and dynamic stabilization. The zv-e1 is so clean. I made it through the summer without any overheating issues. I recently ran it indoors for 2hrs 30 minutes for an interview, stopping only to change the battery once (A7iii was the B Cam which unfortunately shuts off every 30min due to its recording limit, but no limit on the zv-e1). No issues(24fps). All of the videos on my channel since last May have been on the ZV-E1. That thing is like a Swiss Army video camera to the solo shooter. One video last summer, I was walking around randomly interviewing people. I put it in intelligent auto and it automatically focused on everyone, adjusting aperture automatically as people moved in and out of frame to talk. I recently purchased the $30 Ulanzi fan to keep in my bag just in case. I wouldn't mind the FX30 if I already had APSC glass and didn't shoot in low light often but if you only have full frame glass and want the best possible performance and video quality, the ZV-E1 is the only consideration. The reason the FX30 is "Netflix" approved and the ZV-E1 isn't, is only due to the fact that the FX30 can output raw video, ZV-E1 cannot.
I agree! The ZVE1 only has heating issues for extreme heat and 4k60 for extended periods of time. Mine has never overheated on me on 4k24
the dual card slot is ESSENTIAL to me for pro gigs why I went with the fx30 as second cam , sure walking around interviewing people lie you say you do , no big deal your card shits the bed but if I'm getting paid to do someones wedding in NEED to know if one card shits out I have another card also recording !! I wanted the zv e1 bad but that was a no go for me about the cards , a lot of people told me that their cameras are not overheating so I don't think that is a big deal
@@Tonellacam yeah good point. I forgot to mention that. If I was doing work that someone else paid me to do, I would have went with the Fx3 or A7siii. I was actually about to buy the FX3 but couldn't justify the extra cost for what I do at this point. I create mini documentaries and my channel is monetized but I only answer to myself. I wouldn't risk a hired gig with the ZV-E1. A dual card camera (D610), saved my ass on a photo shoot years ago when one of the cards corrupted. That is the only time in 10 years that I have had that problem but that's enough for me. But personally, if I ever decided to take hired video production gigs (and take all the fun out of what I do like I did with photography lol), I still wouldn't step back to APSC. Maybe if I had good crop glass sitting around but I left APSC in 2013 and don't see any good reason to go back.
I've only been doing my hustle for 2 years so this is my start with apsc , I wanted the fx3 and just couldn't afford it , then I needed a second cam and again was like damn, I bought a car recently and couldn't justify getting an fx3 once again because it being double the price, I did however get a couple ff lenses knowing that someday I will get the fx3 or fx3 v2 when it comes out , bu for now been using Sony 24-70 gm on one of my fx30 and Sony 16-55 apsc lens on the other @@runningintohistory
Thank you for your feedback! I was debating on which one to get but since im only just a filmmaker / UA-camr I needn’t worry about filming commercial paid gigs etc etc
A year and a half is now old?
Cameras are not smartphones.
I just bought the Fx3 and its over 3 years old. Consumerism just makes us think we need the newest all the time. The Fx3 fits 101% of my needs so i dont think i will need something else for the next 3-5 years :)
ZV-E1 was my choice because of my full frame lens collection. It was my B-cam to my A7III. I rented A7SIII for a wedding and all did great. 4K24 with the ZV-E1 lasted for the hour during the ceremony. Recorded on and off at 4K60 during the reception for 4 hours with the Tilta fan.
That’s good to know you use it as a B can to you a7iii I was thinking about using it as a B to my a7iv.
I bought the ZVE1 end of 2023 as a b-cam for my FX6 😅 the small ZVE1 is perfect for holidays too and I really love it 😍
Do you find the stabilisation in the ZVE1 is useful. It's the main reason I'm considering buying one, as a second camera to my A7R5.
@@markshirley01 i am satisfied with the dynamic active stabilisation (with a little crop) but it is very good i think! Maybe you can try it on your own?
I have the fx30 and i absolutely love it i have even started to use it as my main camera for photography as well as videography. Even though it only has a single shot (only downside in my opinion) photo mode i still have been able to take amazing sports action pictures as well as car rollers
I shoot stage rally in the USA, the ZV-E1 has never overheated while shooting 4k60 4:2:2 XAVC-S 200mbps while on stage, sometimes filming 70+ cars passing by with 1 minute gaps between them. 4k120 4:2:2 XAVC-S 280mbps however, will overheat it depending on the temperature and how much concurrent filming I do, for instance Drift Indy overheated it quite quickly on an 80+ degree high humidity day. I've since purchased the smallrig TEC cooler attachment, and I can now shoot 4k120 continuously with the cooler on max speed
Honestly, the age of the camera doesn't matter. It doesn't. What's more important is that it does the things you love, the way you love to do them and it fits into youre prefered workflow, and you achieve the results you want. Same with computers and graphics cards... There's no need to upgrade them if they do what you need. An exception would be gamers who wish to play the latest titles at their highest quality etc.
*I bought mine because it's not a hybrid camera, it's a straight video camera and I have the ZV-E10 as my B-Roll Camera and sometimes my Main Camera*
How have you found the ZVE1. I need a second camera to my A7R5. The stabilisation is the feature that interests me most. Obviously the lowlight is a big bonus as well
@@markshirley01 I don't Do Low Light Videos, as I live in Alaska where it doesn't get dark enough for me to need something like that.
You mention R5. Would you recommend R5 > FX30 even for videography?
came across this vid at the perfect start of the year, can't decide if i want an FX30 or ZVE1 for a B cam to go with my A7IV mostly for gym content and vlogging
I got the A7IV too as my main camera but I needed a second, and after checking everything out, the FX30 just checked all the boxes for me!
@@StefanoLombardoYT how is it performing on low light for you bro and what lens?
@@21visualzI went through the same thing last year. Ended up keeping the ZV-E1 and sending the FX30 back. Years of shooting full frame and step back down to apsc? Not for me. The ZV-E1 is better than the FX30 in low light considering noise. The zv-e1 is just sooo clean. The zv-e1 made it through summer shooting without any overheating. I recently shot a 2hr 30min interview swapping out the battery quckly in between with no issues. This was indoors at 24fps. I don't shoot long in 120 so never an issue there. I did recently pick up the $30 fan for it as a precautionary measure.
@@runningintohistory in addition with Tilta fan, can't complain with the performance.
I don't do super long recordings and I have never had any issues. I love the low light and full frame on it so I might use a fan if I ever do a very long recording (or external recording).
How do you find the stabilisation on the ZVE1, do you find it useful
FX30 is my only "real" camera. Plus my GoPro, DJI Drone, Sony Experia I Pro phone. LOVE this camera. Wish it had atleast a 3 to 6 shot burst, but it's ok. I am just a lot more aware when setting up photos.
overheating on zv-e1 is not a problem; you can get a small fan and small powerbank that you can mount to a cage for zv-e1
lol. Kids, I’m over here using a FS7 and still loving it.
I bought a camera that’s a year old. I’m still using a camera that’s 10 years old. 🤓
The zve1 doesn’t really have over heating issues . There been an update and it was never that bad to begin with
Great pick enjoy the camera dude!
I think so such a beast for the price!
I want a second camera to my A7R5. I originally thought the ZVE1 would be the right choice. But then I watched a Gerald undone and Patrick Tommaso video, that said the stabilisation on the FX30 was the most useable in Sonys range. I did find this a odd thing to say as the ZVE1 would seem to have better stabilisation. Also the comment section was full of people saying the same thing, but they didn't seem to reply. They gave there reason for the FC30 stab being good because they felt the mechanism had more room to move in.
yeah definitely a solid pick
A solid camera for the price!
Unfortunately i just had the a7c ii as I am more like a hybrid guy. Thing is, i record mostly with length up 1h+ and the a7c ii id running into massive overheating issues. I don't like the compromise of getting an external fan. For long recordings i really qant to be on the save side. It's unfortunate as otherwise, the a7c ii seems perfect to me
Happy new year sir, I would like to say that it would be better if you change the text colour to black or something contrasting to the wall.😅
Happy new year to you too! I made the text white on purpose so that the camera pops! I wanted the text to kind've blend in!
Sony gear sells fast if you are interested in even selling sony gear!, I've been rocking the S5II since last year july and wowie this camera is a beast.
I cant do Aps-C anymore. Buying into that ecosytem is a handicap. Plus by now, Im sure you know that this camera is very noisy and doesnt do well with low light.
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Happy New Year! Great pickup btw🥂
Happy New Year! 🍾
the real question is the fx30 or the a6700?
Dont buy the 6700 just had to send it back because of overheating issues. Swapping it for a FX30 instead!
@@Acidman030 how long did it take for it to overheat in your usage? is 4k 24p unusable?
ZV-E1 all the way ! Much better sensor
Two different cameras, ZV-E1 was hard to pass up on but the overheating issues I just couldn’t, needed a much more reliable camera
@@StefanoLombardoYT I've my ZV-E1 since July. Went to Japan (very hot summer), shot 3 weddings in France. I've never experienced any overheating issue what so ever. It's lightweight and reliable. FX30 is a great camera too, but doesn't fit my needs in low light situation and 4K120fps full frame
Great information here. Do you know if it's possible to use different capacity memory cards? Maybe use a 256 gb card in slot one, and a 128 GB card in slot two?
what is the effects pack you use for the video (titles and transitions)
I use MotionArray! They have effects, music, sound fx, etc. You can get $50 off a plan using my link: geni.us/AyGM1
Hi, Lombardo! Which lut pack do you use in your videos?
Why didn't you also consider the A7siii or FX3, price?
I checked out both the A7Siii and FX3, and they're solid choices!! But since I often crop my wide videos into vertical for socials, the 12MP from these cameras doesn't cut it for me. The FX3's low-light capabilities with its full-frame sensor are great, but I didn't see the point in spending extra just for that. If I needed a main camera, I'd probably go with the FX3. But since it's my b-cam, the FX30 has all I need in a camera at a better price!
@@StefanoLombardoYT I know the a7iv's 4k is 7k oversampled and the fx30's 4k is 6k oversampled.
Other than that, you can still get 1080p vertical crops from The FX3's 12mp 4k. Isn't 4k about 8.3 MP?
Can you further explain how it doesn't cut it? Does oversampling benefits that much when it ends up on a compressed 1080p short?
@@professionaI_yapper he said it doesn’t justify spending the extra money for that
@@chrisj940 My question wasn't about price.
Why? You are confused, that's why. Of course the zv-e1 is infinitely better.
… A Canon 100D is old. This, being in the market for a year and change is DEFINITELY not old.
My 2020 Mazda Miata is not old - but my mother’s 2009 Toyota Tundra, that’s STARTING to get old.
Gettin’ real tired of hearing that anything a year old is being framed up to be perceived as it’s 10+ years old. 😑
Who is paying $3000 for a ZV-E1? lol.. You should be looking at the FX3 if you are spending that kind of money - and it has what you want. But I'm sure you know that by now. I paid $1898 for my ZV-E1 new on sale. Overheating depends on a number of factors,which "everyone" didn't tell you about - bit rate, autofocus, monitor brightness, lens used, etc, etc.
I also did the Same. Why ? built in FAN
2024 fx30 😂 this year arrived on my state lol
Cause You Want To Use Sirui Lens 😁
Good decision my brother
Thanks for watching!
Yes because an 18 month old camera is soooooo old. Gotta love UA-camrs 😂
Bruhhhhh, FX30 is about 11 months old, not 1.5 years old. 00:02
I don’t know what year your living in but the FX30 came out in September of 2022 😂
@@StefanoLombardoYT sorry, sorry my bad
"it is almost a year and a half old now"? 🤣😂🤣😂 stopped the video right there. At one an a half year old, they might be coming out with debugged hardware and software at this point, but it might also take a year or two more before it is fully done. Then it is ready for prime time. But by the looks of it you're not much older than the camera, so it might be your first go around the circuit.
In case that wasn't obvious, you got a dislike from me for being beyond silly. My FX30 is giving you dirty looks too, I've just started rigging. Also, mixing the ZV cameras with the FX means you don't know anything about the idea behind them, meant for completely different users and have very different featuresets.
So you bought APSC. Over full frame low light beast? Noob
If you’re a professional then full frame or apsc doesn’t really matter. It’s important to prioritize functionality . A camera that doesn’t overheat is more important than it being full frame. Cameras like red Komodo, arri alexa 35, canon c70 are all crop sensor and cost more than a lot of full frame options. Also, most professionals aren’t too worried about low light because we’re lighting our sets.