Just imagine the number of cameras that these companies sell. It seems they purposely never get one camera exactly right, so customers/photographers buy numerous cameras, which is great for the profit margins of the manufacturer.
Making a product is so nuanced, specially when there are a huge number of users, it's not possible to build one perfect product that stand the test of time and caters to everyone. Quality, Functionality, Cost. Pick two.
Amazing camera. I have a 6400 and Zv-E10 and much prefer the Zv-E10 for everything. I am in utter disbelief of what we're getting for this price-point.
Between the a6400 and the zv-e10 for obs and twit h and youtube creations which is best given the price in the used market are identical! Which is the Best bang for buck and best image? It Will be used Mostly in studio and some use outdoor buying used records and live djing. Not a videographer Just want to get my money worth.
I seriously appreciate that you shot this video on the ZV-E10 itself, it makes me feel more assured about my opinion of it. Awesome review, thanks for the insider! :)
Thanks for this! I've had my ZV-E10 for a few weeks now. I use it strictly for in-studio UA-cam videos, so based on your review, I think I made a wise choice for the price. Keep up the great work on your YT Channel. Looks great!
@@YshaLegacyChannel I have no overheating issues while recording 4K 25fps footage for nearly an hour, however a spare battery might be useful for even longer recordings. (If you are indoors, you could also just keep the ZV-E10 plugged into a power outlet)
I bought the ZV-E10 most for photography even tho the a64000 was most suitable for photography then zv-e10 buy the price difference was a deal breaker for me , I don't know why at my country most store have heavy discounts on zv-e10 then a6400 so the price difference didn't make up for it. but I'm loving the experience so far
Hey, I was looking for an honest review of this camera as I am going to switch my camera for my youtube videos. Your review helped me lot. Thanks and keep making such awesome videos 👍
The ZV E-10 to me is a camera to both love and hate, at the same time. Regarding viewing of LCD with (polarised!) sunglasses: Yes, you can't by default in landscape orientation; Sony failed it in this category both for the A7 III, ZV-1, and A7C. All the other models' screens don't have this issue. The fix is easy: just buy any screen protector, and you will be able to see it through polarised sunglasses. Bad: No 4k60p, no 10bit 4:2:2, old Sony non-touch menus, no EVF (its a vlog camera, but would have been nice), mediocre build quality, no weather sealing, no front dial, no joystick - understandable, but the Canon R10 ups the game, small battery, small grip Great: Zoom rocker, separate (and nice feeling) on-off switch, Tiny and light, Unlimited video, good screen, good conectivity (flash mount, mic + headphones), excellent video quality (in 4k, 8bit), LOG, button customisation level, tally light, active stab., gyro stab., excellent autofocus & tracking (in photo and video), good max photo framerate, good color science
Shouldn't be expecting 4k 60 4:2:2 10bit in a 700$ camera from sony 😂. The closest u can get to those types of inbody recording is from gh5 mkii . The closest camera i could found that can output 4:2:2 10bit 4k (& dci). Is the fuji x-e4 at 850$ but to get that u need to spend extra on an external hdmi recorder cus the inbody recording is only 4:2:0 , uhd 30fps 8bit. And the only camera matching with your demand is the panasonic lumix gh5 mark ii . It does 4k (dci) 4:2:2 10bit 60fps recording internally!. At 400mbps that is.
Bad: No "auto iso min ss" settings anymore (where you can apply the auto ISO setting to a fixed minimum shutter speed). I used it all the time on my A6400, no idea why they threw it out of the window. I have the camera for testing a few weeks and this might be the reason i return it. Also the display gives me a very reddish tint, especially when pointed at the blue sky with white clouds. The clouds appear to be almost pink. Annoying af.
All the features you mention as missing on this camera are already on the A6400 and other Sony cameras. For this price point, you are being a bit unreasonable. This camera is wonderful for what it is. It's inexpensive, produces great video and photos, and is easy to use especially for beginners. If you want pro features, don't choose this camera.
It’s not really unreasonable to describe the issues of the camera. For someone like me who doesn’t even know what an A6400 it’s informative and good to know reasons I may want to invest more to get some added benefits. He said it was a good camera at the price.
So if he didn't mention the drawbacks, he's "sponsored" by Sony, but if he does, he's unreasonable? He mentions all the drawbacks so that other people can make a more informed decision. 🤷🏻♂ Having laid out everything, both good and bad, the "unreasonable" person is the one who skips this one based on the drawbacks. And yet, maybe they're still not "unreasonable" if they're willing to spend a bit more for the missing features.
Coming from a DSLR backgroind, this is why when I went to try both cameras in store, I ended up getting the A6400, since it feels much more comfortable to hold and closer to how DSLR users would've used their camera, having a viewfinder and full dials.
Right now i'm looking for a small camera for street photography, i think it's an option but for me not having the view-finder its a dealbreaker :( Thanks for the review!
Hey David! Love your content! I'm thinking of getting the Sony ZV-E10 for recording lecture videos, especially at a distance of around 15 meters. Do you think it's a good choice for this purpose? If yes, could you suggest any specific settings or lenses that would work best? If not, I'd really appreciate your recommendation for a camera that's suitable for recording 90-minute lectures at a distance of 15-20 meters. Your videos are awesome, by the way - keep up the great work! 📷🎥
- The sensor is the same as in the A6400, so it's from 2019. It's definitely better than the sensor in my A77ii, which actually is from 2014. - You can also delete the folders that you don't need in Windows Explorer and not format the SD card. Keeps the settings as well. - One other annoying thing is that, apart from the lack of back button focusing options, it is not possible to assign the AF Tracking option to the shutter button. You can only assign AF On to the shutter button, so you have to use the C1 button for focusing/tracking/following and the shutter button to make a photo. Doesn't make any sense
@@oscarloya6357 I recommend the A6600, if you have the budget. Apart from the product showcasing setting, it does all the same things but better, and it is a hybrid camera. I has become especially affordable now that the A6700 has been released.
Hopping off from your reply to my comment on another video - Thanks for this, really sums up the pros & cons! I think it would be fine for my use... just need to wait for Pixel 7 Pro reviews to come out because I only have room for 1 gadget purchase :)
@Eyes Green the kit lens is a good lens. At the 15mm side it is great for vlogging. It is not the best for low light situations because its only a f3.5 at 15mm but it absolutely is a more than usable lens. I have several different lens and if I am going out real quick and do not want to carry much, its my goto lens. If you are going to vlog I would highly recommend getting a variable ND filter.
Great video. I agree with you about HLG3 as well. It gives the best colors in most settings but I'm curious if you also use it in lowlight as well. I find that Cine2 works better in lowlight primarily because I find I have to overexpose a bit with HLG3 and the ISO goes up really high.
Hey Dave, I`m about to start this as a hobby, and I literally watched almost every video on ZVE 10 vs a6400 on UA-cam. All they say is same sensor same quality, difference in built quality and missing EVF. If you put for example Sigma 30 m f1.4 on both and use same settings and do street photography, do both cameras give identical pictures ? But all those "cinematic"videos and POV street photography with the same lens on both cameras I watched on UA-cam, a6400 looks to have better quality, sharpness and cinematic footage. ZVE 10 photos and cinematic videos just look not as sharp as a6400. Do you think it`s those creator`s lack of skill not to upload ZVE 10 videos as good on UA-cam or is a 6400 really better quality of picture and video. I`m about to buy either of this, and I really want a profesional answer. Thank you )
The cons you mentioned are from a photog/videographers POV. Thats why they specifically marketed this as a "vlogging" camera. If you want all those things then might as well just buy R or S series.
I used ZV-E10 for some time. I don't think that it is really good if you like to get some good pictures and the other problem is, if you will record yourself while looking at your camera, it is really annoying because of the angle of flip-out screen. If you like to see yourself while talking to your camera, it is not really the best choice. I don't think it is really very cheap and Please consider once again for your choice.
Thanks for the review. I’m going with an ZV E10 for my latest camera, as its price / features are right for me. Not sure if it’s just me, but I found that light panel located behind your right ear is really distracting. 🤔
4:55 I did not know this. I do not own the camera (yet) and this is a great tip to be aware of! I'm currently using GoPro 10 and, as you know, can save 4 of 5 or more presents internal.
Excellent review. I bought it as B camera (I mainly use the A7IV) and I'm happy with it. I used to have the A6300 in the past and now I decided to get another Sony APSC. The pros and cons are exactly the ones you mentioned and I agree that it can't be considered as a VLog camera. Anyways, considering the very good price I can say that it's a best buy and a very, very useful camera. I've just shot an episode of my UA-cam channel and used A7IV and ZV E10 both in HLG and they matched very well!
Thanks for this video, I have Zv e10 with basic kit, which lens do you suggest for indoor setting on you Tube and do you have a video for setting camera? With HLG3 do you work a lot in post production with color correction ? Thanks in advance
Im bouncing back and forth on whether I want to buy this camera and add the Sony - FE 24-105mm F4 G Lens OR just the A7III that comes with the 28-70mm lens ... what do you think?
I can attest to not being able to see anything on the screen if you’re wearing polarized lenses. I actually thought the camera was on and it wasn’t turning on before I realized it was just my sunglasses.
Hey man, just want to say "thanks" for the informative video - been debating between this an the a6400 and, although I do want to get better at photography, the camera will mainly be used for videography so it certainly looks like it'll be the better choice. :)
Thanks for sharing. Still wanting to pull the trigger on the ZV-E10. As I am mainly a content creator and not a vlogger I hope to get all the pros and have to deal less with the cons :)
while some of the cons can be quite annoying, I'm still happy I picked up the camera to be honest :) I just wish they'd improve the active stabilization and bring in some features like the min. shutter speed. i don't think that's gonna happen though. they might as well just release a new ZV camera.
loved loved loved this video, thank you so much. only one thing bothered me, it sounds like you kept saying CeeV-E10, everytime! 10/10 video major thumbs up David
I relate to all the good and bad sides of ZV-E10. Not being able to set Min. Shutter speed makes me a better photographer on manual setting. And it’s definitely not a good walk and film camera 🎥
Hey - If this isn't the right camera for vlogging, then which are you choosing? I was choosing between this and the R10, but I am leaning towards this due to the lack of lenses on R10
hey Joe, I'm looking for an alround but mostly for vlogging as well, I'm looking at as well as the fujifilm x-s10. Have you considered that one? I haven't bought anything yet but would be interested what you've found out
@@NotGreyNomads Honestly... I bought the zve10 and the 11mm. It arrived yesterday and I was testing it out. For me, hand held walking around, I don't think it is the right set up for what I want. Because neither is stabilised I need to use digital IS and then use warp stabiliser. I just wasn't super happy with the result, so I have returned it and will try the Canon R10. I did look at the fuji xs10 but I want something with better autofocus. I know R10 is more hybrid and lenses are an issue... but it looks fantastic and I don't want my next step to be R7 yet, I need my channel to be bigger. This is my step up from M50 MK ii. Depending on what you need, the zve10 may be alright or the fuji. If you wanna discuss more, maybe drop a comment on one of my videos and it will be easier to reply ;) (that isn't a shameless plug, I will just see it better haha).
Thanks for the 1 year update. Do you have a video showing off the cameras low light video capabilities? If not maybe you can do one sharing your thoughts on the best settings for low and affordable lens to pair with it?
Hi David! Great video. I have one question: to get the kind of shot that you have at 0:22 with the Sigma 16mm F1.4 or the more newly released Sigma 23mm F1.4, how far/ close can I be positioned away from the camera to get the same proportions in terms of body and head?
This is a very nice video and I agree with you 100%. Most of the problems of this camera have work arounds, but the problem is that this adds extra time and work. Still, a great camera for the price and I'm still not sure if I regret trading my a6400 for this one or not 😅😅
My initial thoughts on this review is that it is spot on. Thanks for the workaround tips! I purchased the camera based on price to see if I like the Sony system and help me decide on APSC V Full Frame. The idea is I would not have to sell my lenses if I mice’s to Full Frame. Fuji Film does not offer Full Frame so any APSC Lenses would be useless in a move to Full Frame. Because the camera lacks a viewfinder, I don’t have the confidence I am getting the best focus possible when using the screen and focus peeking in manual mode (required for using vintage lenses. Also, recording on 8 bit color depth is limiting. Thanks again. At its price point it is a very nice camera for photography.
Unless you buy Full Frame lenses from the very beginning for an APS-C camera body (which is crazy, the biggest advantage of APS-C is the much cheaper lenses), you can't use your APS-C lenses on FF. Yes you can, but then you get the same FOV and same effective pixels just like an APS-C (APS-C lenses can only cover part of the FF sensor, about the size of APS-C), it basically turns your expensive FF body into APS-C. So what's the point? That doesn't make sense. The APS-C camera body only costs a fraction of the FF body, one doesn't affect another. If you want FF, just keep the APS-C unless your budget is really tight. But if this is the case, probably you should never bother with FF. The FF lens price is steep, and the film/videography industry standards is "small" sensors, about APS-C size. You don't see FF in cinema cameras like the RED or Alexa. Theater Movies are shot actually using APS-C sized sensors. So if you care about video there's completely no advantage to go with FF. Just see how many people using the A7R series shooting in APS-C crop mode for better quality. IF you care price then the playability is much more higher in APS-C, because for the same amount of money you can get your hands on much more different lenses if that's your thing. FF only shines IMO in the High Resolutions. If you go FF, either go with 61MP a7r4 r5 or 42MP r3 r2. It's mind-blowing once you used to it and you will never coming back. (although the price is steep, especially for the lenses, unless you only want one, and from my experience one is fine and still very enjoyable, you just missed the play-with-lenses part, but that's not a bad thing at all, it forces you to focus on your photo rather than gears.)
There is a reason why the a6400 body is rugged and weather proof vs the zve10. Albeit sharing similarities. One is more for indoor or dry weather content creator type of work load for like youtube. While the other is designed for everything else not the zve10 is for. Zve10 even got the product showcase mode which actually work as intended. Again indicating what the zve10 type of camera was designed for. Hence the a6400 excels at what it was designed for and it has such pro's vs the zve10 which is designed fir a different workload. They could realistically make a hybrid zve10xa6400, maybe it exist already. But the price for it would definitely be more expensive. As if the "budget" zve10 or the a6100 is not expensive enough even though they are called budget their retail price is not exactly cheap either.
Very nice review. Clearly structured and very understandable. For the price, the camera is certainly really good. The disadvantages sound only really annoying especially with the deleted profiles.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Absolutely, it‘s a very capable camera for the price. It ticks off almost all the boxes and while some of the things I mentioned can get quite annoying sometimes, I still enjoy working with my little ZV-E10 :)
I really enjoyed this, thanks for a very thorough review and after one year of using it. I understand a new model will be released soon so that may help drop the price a bit further. I am still torn though between the zv e10 and the Nikon z30
I bought a ZV-E10 a few weeks ago after doing extensive research about it vs. the 6400, 6600, ... My main focus is photography with some video and I for me the 6xxx line is really unattractive in comparison. I hate viewfinders, especially electronic ones but I NEED a proper flip screen as the ZV-E10 has, not one of those that only flip up like with the 6xxx line. Also: USB-C! (that alone makes me prefer the camera by a huge margin) The only things that I dislike are what you mentioned with the profiles, I would love to have different Picture Profiles and different settings depending on if I'm using Photo or Video mode. Also: Catalyst Browse stabilization is amazing, sadly the Catalyst Browse application is utter trash. Having to stabilize every video manually one after another is awful. I was really hoping to at least be able to batch process the files, but that is paywalled behind Catalyst Prepare. Also the app doesn't work on Apple Silicon yet and I also can't automate the processing on my Server, because it needs OpenCL to work. I was really hoping to be able to use the opensource Gyroflow Software instead, but I haven't yet gotten it to actually do some decent stabilization :/ Oh and also the camera feels a little small, so I put a Smallrig Cage on it and now it feels perfect. Got myself a cheap sony tele and the beautiful Sigma 30mm f1.4. Only thing left is to replace the kit lens (which I think is horrendously terrible) with the sigma 18-50mm f2.4 and then I'm set. All in all: I really love this camera, it is so much fun to use and photos just turn out great without much effort. See you on PortraitMode! :)
100% agree regarding catalyst browser. Lots of UA-camrs praise this camera for vlogging. But for me it’s a 0 vlogging camera just because lack of image stabilization and awful catalyst browser. Imagine if you make 3 vlogs per week. For each vlog you shoot 1 hour of raw video. Pass through catalyst browser 1 hour of video it would take around 5 hours. It’s just 5 hours to add additional time on top of editing time. For 3 videos it would be 15 hour per week. Plus you need to pay subscription for bulk processing. Which vlogger on Earth would do this? Of course no one. Better to sell this camera and look for other options.
I tried Gyroflow too the other day and it's just not comparable. The Catalyst Browse stabilization is so freaking good but as you said, it's suuuch a hassle to stabilize each video individually. And there's no way I'm paying 14€/month just to be able to batch-stabilize my footage. I actually signed up for the Catalyst Prepare trial and it failed on me multiple times batch-exporting a bunch of videos at once. I upgraded to the Sigma 30mm 1.4 just recently and I love it! I replaced my Sony SEL35F18 with it. Also agree with you on the kit lens. I've sold mine a few days after I got the ZV-E10 :D
I don't get it either. Also the fact that the kit lens is "only" 16mm wide and using it with the bad active stabilization crops in so much makes this everything else but a vlogging cam.
@jonatan - since you mentioned you did lots of research, would a used Sony A7S2 work better? I don’t need the phase detection. I’m doing some indoor instructional type video, filming some bike racing, and would like to do some photography (real estate, landscape astrophotography, and portrait photography). Thanks in advance!
Hey David! Great video, conviced me to get the ZV-E10 too! At 3:23, is that the A7 in the Rhön somewhere near Bad Brückenau, it looks very familiar since I'm from there originally.
hey, loved the vid. is it good choice if i aim to buy this for 1-2 hour long podcasts? with dummy batteries ofc. if not what are the best podcast cams in that price range?
Good concise video for sure. I have the ZV-E10 and Nikon Z6ii. Both DO NOT allow you to accept line level audio and you're stuck with using their mic. pre-amps to some degree. My Fuji X-S10 allowed me to select mic or line level. I think all Fuji's do. This allowed me to use a quality external recorder, pre-amps and microphone and send the audio line out to the Fuji as line input to the mic jack. This also gave me baked in 48k/24bit audio. With the Sony you're stuck with 48k/16 bit and NO ONE wants 16 bit anymore. Have you found any way to get better than 16 bit audio onto your video recordings on this camera? I'm seriously thinking of selling this and going back to Fuji just for the better audio.
Hi, amazing video! Do you think this camera be good for craft video tutorials? And which lens would you recommend for that. also if possible which lens you recomend to take pictures of those craft products I will be creating( tiny-small products like jewelry, charms…) 😊
Excellent vid! I need to buy a lens for the exact purpose of making a video like this one. What lens did/do you use for your studio setup? Sigma 16mm F1.4 or the Sigma 30mm F1.4? I'll buy whichever you used in this video via your affiliate link N/P! (Also, why is the 30MM cheaper than the 16MM? I'm not a photographer - I solely need something easy to use for course content). Also, a great video would be to show ALL the exact settings and lighting you used to film in your studio for this exact video. (I not only like the content, but I love the quality of this vid!). Thx
David: Just found your channel, as this video came up in my Y-T feed after watching another review of the ZV-E10. I do think the lack of a viewfinder might be an issue for me, so I'll definitely check out the A6400. Nevertheless, I'm really looking for a Swiss Army Knife of a mirrorless camera for photos and video with interchangeable lens capability, so I can also use my trusty old Contax/Zeiss lenses (with a C/Y-to-E mount adapter) for manual photography. So far, the ZV-E10 looks like a winner. Thanks for this!
Great Vid. You've gained a new sub, quick question though. I'm looking into purchasing a camera (never had one prior), but I've been recording with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. My content is heavily sport related ie. Basketball & Football where there is a lot of high speed action. my main focus when recording is being able to capture slo mo in basketball (and I've recently learned 60fps is the minimum frame rate required to do this, which luckily my phone is very capable of doing, but from other reviews I've learned that this can record up to 120fps but limited to 1080p). I don't have a camera man, so I mostly just place my camera (phone) on a tripod to record, and zoom in when editing. Given all this, would you recommend this camera to someone like myself (my budget is £850), a beginner with no prior experience in videography with a camera.
Any idea how to this compares in video quality to I-phone 12 pro max? Considering switching for my UA-cam workout videos to better camera but not sure if this is a step up?
What’s the best camera and lens for doing product videos? My videos are just my hands holding the product and my current issue with iPhone 13 Pro is nothing will stay in focus. This means I have to end up recording a shot 5 times. My current video is nearly 5 hours of footage that I’ve been editing for a month and will painstakingly turn into an 8 min video. I think I need to change my gear. I’m hoping product mode will be a game changer but idk. When I get a good iPhone shot it’s excellent
Do you think there will be an updated version of the zv e10 in the near future? I would like to know if its worth waiting/ how long you think it would take until the next version gets announced.
I don‘t think so to be honest. Sony has just released the ZV-1F which is the entry-level camera in the ZV line-up and the FX-30, which is basically their cinema APS-C camera. If you‘re looking for a significant update over the ZV-E10 (for video) the FX-30 might be worth looking into.
You highlight a bigger issue. Caneras designed for vlogging. The ZV1 and ZV1f both are great for youtube studio but not for active outdoor vlogging. LUMIX has tried with the G-100 which is great for photogrpahy but not for vlogging. Id like to see camera manufacturers change their marketing to budget videography cameras.
Super Video! Mach weiter so.. Freut mich jemanden es auf Englisch zu sehen.. Ich habe mich damals einfach nicht getraut :D Abo ist raus Grüße aus Frankfurt.
Thanks for the video! I have 2 questions concerning photography: 1. If you can´t set a minimum shutter speed in A-priority, can you at least set a max. ISO in manual mode with auto ISO? That´s the way I like to shoot events. 2. If I get it right, you do have 2 control wheels, one on top and one at the back, that you can set to shutter speed and aperture, correct? So shooting in manual with auto ISO should work well as long as you can set a max. ISO in auto ISO mode, right? Oh, one question about video aswell: Have you also used S-LOG 2 and if so, what´s the advantage of HLG3? Thanks!
Excellent video. You said you used the camera for vlogging and you had clips of yourself vlogging. I then looked at the other videos on your UA-cam and couldn’t find your vlog videos. Do you vlog and keep it private for yourself or was this just some b-roll made up for this video? Thanks!
@davidvobgries thank you so much for this video. Im planning to buy zv 10 for videography purpose. However im confused between sony 35mm f1.8 OSS abd sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. I'll be using this for gym cinematic videography and shooting UA-cam shorts. Please advise which lens would suit for this?????
David, I have zero idea on cameras when it comes to purchasing the best one.. I have one doubt, can you help me out here! Do I need to purchase only item1 or do I need to pair it with item1+ item2 for best results or do I need to purchase Item 3 and pair it with item 2(Lens).. Item 1: Sony Alpha ZV-E10L 24.2 Mega Pixel Interchangeable-Lens Mirrorless vlog Optical zoom Camera with 16-50mm Lens,for Creators(APS-C Sensor,Advanced Autofocus,Clear Audio,4K Movie Recording) Item 2: Sony E Mount E 50 Mm F1.8 OSS Aps-C Lens (Sel50F18) | Prime Lens | Portrait Photography Item 3: Sony Alpha Zv-E10 24.2 Mega Pixel Interchangeable-Lens Optical Zoom Mirrorless Vlog Camera, Made for Creators | Aps-C Sensor |Advanced Autofocus | Clear Audio & 4K Movie Recording (Body Only) Usage: Outdoor Gym Video shooting (will be uploading videos in youtube shorts/insta reels)
Wow! How you made it look that good???Im about to buy this camera and I would love to make it look like you did (so far Ive only watched the intro and im already impressed) but Im a noob. I would be eternally grateful if you could give me a few tips or if you refer me to another video in which you explain how to achieve the amazing look you achieved.
I'm in the market for two dedicated cameras for interview style in studio. Seems like this cam will fit the bill and it's at a great price point. Thanks!
Question: For overhead video recording (e.g. ceiling-mounted camera taking video of cooking food in the kitchen), which is better: - Sony ZV E10 OR - Sony Handycam FX43A ?
I'm currently considering whether to buy a Canon M50 Mark II or the ZV e10. What would you prefer ? I have an iPhone 15 Pro but am still looking for a camera for professional pictures and videos
two questions, if you had to go back in time, would you buy this camera agin? And, what about livestreaming. using this camera as a webcam is possible but how is the quality? Good video but missing some points. Thank you for our review tho'
Thank you so much for this review. Can you please clarify - can this camera livestream and record to the card memory (or computer?) at the same time? Thanks again
I have seen a lot of ZV-E10s on eBay. People selling them because they thought the camera would make them a YT Billionaire... Hence Sony advertises the ZV-E10 as a vlogging camera... "Theirs a sucker born every minute" P. T. Barnum I had DSLR rigs and personally I got tired of all the work that went into taking pictures, especially when the latest mobile devices were taking video and photos just as good. A relative of mine has the A7 and all the goodies...Yet, his pix look so good, not because of the camera....because of the lenses and the software he uses. His Brother in-law uses the ZV-E10....he showed me side by side pix on his computer...after a little adjusting... You couldn't tell the difference. All the adjustments are for pro's and serious photo-graphers. I have an application i'd like to use ZV-E10... I think it will work out and save me $2 hundy off the top...and my Cousin has all the lenses
I got this camera for my indoor setup, however why do you recommend it for an indoor setup? It does not record for a long duration. I got the Elgato Cam Link 4k then so I could record it onto my computer without is shutting off, but it does not record it in 4k. It's pretty poor quality, so I'd be surprised if it's even 1080p. I recorded it with Quicktime. Am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions would be greatly much appreciated.
Would you recommend this camera, let's say to take memories photos and videos with the family and kids, taking in consideration kids move around so is not like perfect b-roll where the stuff are still and easy.
im on a pretty tight budget but i want to buy this camera to make content for my band and it seems like a great choice between photography and possibly doing DIY music videos im hoping that because of how lightweight it is a cheap gimbal would solve the stabilization problem. this is the first video Ive seen that actually adresses that problem so hoping the gimbal is good enough for a fix since im waiting for the mark 2 to come out anyway for the price drop. If anyone could guide me elsewhere LMK
Just imagine the number of cameras that these companies sell. It seems they purposely never get one camera exactly right, so customers/photographers buy numerous cameras, which is great for the profit margins of the manufacturer.
That’s exactly how it feels!
Great for profit margins in the short run. The long run, well we’ll see.
Making a product is so nuanced, specially when there are a huge number of users, it's not possible to build one perfect product that stand the test of time and caters to everyone.
Quality, Functionality, Cost. Pick two.
Buy s5ii , perfect camera-Panasonic did not hold back anything
@@GurpreetSingh-bt9jw That's a €2000 cameral. That is not a substitute for a €750 camera.
Amazing camera. I have a 6400 and Zv-E10 and much prefer the Zv-E10 for everything. I am in utter disbelief of what we're getting for this price-point.
Between the a6400 and the zv-e10 for obs and twit h and youtube creations which is best given the price in the used market are identical!
Which is the Best bang for buck and best image?
It Will be used Mostly in studio and some use outdoor buying used records and live djing.
Not a videographer Just want to get my money worth.
I want to buy this camera for my starter kit and I want to thank you for making it so clear and true.
I seriously appreciate that you shot this video on the ZV-E10 itself, it makes me feel more assured about my opinion of it. Awesome review, thanks for the insider! :)
Thanks for this! I've had my ZV-E10 for a few weeks now. I use it strictly for in-studio UA-cam videos, so based on your review, I think I made a wise choice for the price. Keep up the great work on your YT Channel. Looks great!
thank you for your kind words! yep, I think you made the right choice with the ZV-E10 :) what lens do you pair it with?
@@davidvongries The Sigma 16mm 1.4. I first got the 30mm, but needed wider.
Hi. Do you film 4k for long format video (at least 30 mins)? Does the ZVE10 overheat or any issues? Your answer is much appreciated!
@@YshaLegacyChannel I have no overheating issues while recording 4K 25fps footage for nearly an hour, however a spare battery might be useful for even longer recordings. (If you are indoors, you could also just keep the ZV-E10 plugged into a power outlet)
Have you tried viltrox 13mm for your youtube videos? They say its also good for talking heads too.
I bought the ZV-E10 most for photography even tho the a64000 was most suitable for photography then zv-e10 buy the price difference was a deal breaker for me , I don't know why at my country most store have heavy discounts on zv-e10 then a6400 so the price difference didn't make up for it.
but I'm loving the experience so far
Hey, I was looking for an honest review of this camera as I am going to switch my camera for my youtube videos. Your review helped me lot. Thanks and keep making such awesome videos 👍
The ZV E-10 to me is a camera to both love and hate, at the same time.
Regarding viewing of LCD with (polarised!) sunglasses:
Yes, you can't by default in landscape orientation; Sony failed it in this category both for the A7 III, ZV-1, and A7C. All the other models' screens don't have this issue.
The fix is easy: just buy any screen protector, and you will be able to see it through polarised sunglasses.
Bad:
No 4k60p, no 10bit 4:2:2, old Sony non-touch menus, no EVF (its a vlog camera, but would have been nice), mediocre build quality, no weather sealing, no front dial, no joystick - understandable, but the Canon R10 ups the game, small battery, small grip
Great:
Zoom rocker, separate (and nice feeling) on-off switch, Tiny and light, Unlimited video, good screen, good conectivity (flash mount, mic + headphones), excellent video quality (in 4k, 8bit), LOG, button customisation level, tally light, active stab., gyro stab., excellent autofocus & tracking (in photo and video), good max photo framerate, good color science
Shouldn't be expecting 4k 60 4:2:2 10bit in a 700$ camera from sony 😂. The closest u can get to those types of inbody recording is from gh5 mkii . The closest camera i could found that can output 4:2:2 10bit 4k (& dci). Is the fuji x-e4 at 850$ but to get that u need to spend extra on an external hdmi recorder cus the inbody recording is only 4:2:0 , uhd 30fps 8bit. And the only camera matching with your demand is the panasonic lumix gh5 mark ii . It does 4k (dci) 4:2:2 10bit 60fps recording internally!. At 400mbps that is.
What about stabilization?
Bad: No "auto iso min ss" settings anymore (where you can apply the auto ISO setting to a fixed minimum shutter speed). I used it all the time on my A6400, no idea why they threw it out of the window. I have the camera for testing a few weeks and this might be the reason i return it.
Also the display gives me a very reddish tint, especially when pointed at the blue sky with white clouds. The clouds appear to be almost pink. Annoying af.
All the features you mention as missing on this camera are already on the A6400 and other Sony cameras. For this price point, you are being a bit unreasonable. This camera is wonderful for what it is. It's inexpensive, produces great video and photos, and is easy to use especially for beginners. If you want pro features, don't choose this camera.
It’s not really unreasonable to describe the issues of the camera. For someone like me who doesn’t even know what an A6400 it’s informative and good to know reasons I may want to invest more to get some added benefits. He said it was a good camera at the price.
So if he didn't mention the drawbacks, he's "sponsored" by Sony, but if he does, he's unreasonable? He mentions all the drawbacks so that other people can make a more informed decision. 🤷🏻♂ Having laid out everything, both good and bad, the "unreasonable" person is the one who skips this one based on the drawbacks. And yet, maybe they're still not "unreasonable" if they're willing to spend a bit more for the missing features.
@@JoeCastellon ok
Coming from a DSLR backgroind, this is why when I went to try both cameras in store, I ended up getting the A6400, since it feels much more comfortable to hold and closer to how DSLR users would've used their camera, having a viewfinder and full dials.
nah why should a beginner inherent immediate problems. nobody plans to be a beginner for very long. we’re all shaped by the tools’ capabilities
Right now i'm looking for a small camera for street photography, i think it's an option but for me not having the view-finder its a dealbreaker :(
Thanks for the review!
Hey David! Love your content! I'm thinking of getting the Sony ZV-E10 for recording lecture videos, especially at a distance of around 15 meters. Do you think it's a good choice for this purpose? If yes, could you suggest any specific settings or lenses that would work best? If not, I'd really appreciate your recommendation for a camera that's suitable for recording 90-minute lectures at a distance of 15-20 meters. Your videos are awesome, by the way - keep up the great work! 📷🎥
Someone asked me to buy this for them. I did and so happy that none of the drawbacks affect them.
I just bought a zv e10 and im loving it! Thanks for making this video, it helps
- The sensor is the same as in the A6400, so it's from 2019. It's definitely better than the sensor in my A77ii, which actually is from 2014.
- You can also delete the folders that you don't need in Windows Explorer and not format the SD card. Keeps the settings as well.
- One other annoying thing is that, apart from the lack of back button focusing options, it is not possible to assign the AF Tracking option to the shutter button. You can only assign AF On to the shutter button, so you have to use the C1 button for focusing/tracking/following and the shutter button to make a photo. Doesn't make any sense
Hi, I hope you could answer me, do you recommend the ZV-E10 or A6600
@@oscarloya6357 I recommend the A6600, if you have the budget. Apart from the product showcasing setting, it does all the same things but better, and it is a hybrid camera. I has become especially affordable now that the A6700 has been released.
@@MoLetalis Thanks man, at moment I don't have the budget for any camera, Im looking to which camera focus my saves
Love my camera, I use it for everything, portraits, street photography, landscape. loves this camera.
Hopping off from your reply to my comment on another video - Thanks for this, really sums up the pros & cons! I think it would be fine for my use... just need to wait for Pixel 7 Pro reviews to come out because I only have room for 1 gadget purchase :)
I absolutely love my ZV-E10. It is an absolute powerhouse of a little camera that punches way above its price point.
15-50mm its ok for vloggin?
@Eyes Green the kit lens is a good lens. At the 15mm side it is great for vlogging. It is not the best for low light situations because its only a f3.5 at 15mm but it absolutely is a more than usable lens. I have several different lens and if I am going out real quick and do not want to carry much, its my goto lens. If you are going to vlog I would highly recommend getting a variable ND filter.
@@aaronballard9119 zv-e10 vs a6100. Need an all rounder camera for travel
@@hphp7587 ZV-E10 hands down.
Great video. I agree with you about HLG3 as well. It gives the best colors in most settings but I'm curious if you also use it in lowlight as well. I find that Cine2 works better in lowlight primarily because I find I have to overexpose a bit with HLG3 and the ISO goes up really high.
Hey Dave, I`m about to start this as a hobby, and I literally watched almost every video on ZVE 10 vs a6400 on UA-cam. All they say is same sensor same quality, difference in built quality and missing EVF. If you put for example Sigma 30 m f1.4 on both and use same settings and do street photography, do both cameras give identical pictures ? But all those "cinematic"videos and POV street photography with the same lens on both cameras I watched on UA-cam, a6400 looks to have better quality, sharpness and cinematic footage. ZVE 10 photos and cinematic videos just look not as sharp as a6400. Do you think it`s those creator`s lack of skill not to upload ZVE 10 videos as good on UA-cam or is a 6400 really better quality of picture and video. I`m about to buy either of this, and I really want a profesional answer. Thank you )
The cons you mentioned are from a photog/videographers POV. Thats why they specifically marketed this as a "vlogging" camera. If you want all those things then might as well just buy R or S series.
Im thinking of getting this one for my YT journey. I love the quality of this video ypp.
I used ZV-E10 for some time. I don't think that it is really good if you like to get some good pictures and the other problem is, if you will record yourself while looking at your camera, it is really annoying because of the angle of flip-out screen. If you like to see yourself while talking to your camera, it is not really the best choice. I don't think it is really very cheap and Please consider once again for your choice.
Thanks for the review. I’m going with an ZV E10 for my latest camera, as its price / features are right for me. Not sure if it’s just me, but I found that light panel located behind your right ear is really distracting. 🤔
4:55 I did not know this. I do not own the camera (yet) and this is a great tip to be aware of! I'm currently using GoPro 10 and, as you know, can save 4 of 5 or more presents internal.
Excellent review. I bought it as B camera (I mainly use the A7IV) and I'm happy with it. I used to have the A6300 in the past and now I decided to get another Sony APSC. The pros and cons are exactly the ones you mentioned and I agree that it can't be considered as a VLog camera. Anyways, considering the very good price I can say that it's a best buy and a very, very useful camera. I've just shot an episode of my UA-cam channel and used A7IV and ZV E10 both in HLG and they matched very well!
what is a good vlog camera at this price point then ?
Would you consider the Sony A6700?
@@MasterCarsReview yeah but it’s way more expensive than a zv-e10 😭
Thanks for this video, I have Zv e10 with basic kit, which lens do you suggest for indoor setting on you Tube and do you have a video for setting camera? With HLG3 do you work a lot in post production with color correction ? Thanks in advance
You just put all pro's and con's very well... way better than all big channels
Im bouncing back and forth on whether I want to buy this camera and add the Sony - FE 24-105mm F4 G Lens OR just the A7III that comes with the 28-70mm lens ... what do you think?
I can attest to not being able to see anything on the screen if you’re wearing polarized lenses. I actually thought the camera was on and it wasn’t turning on before I realized it was just my sunglasses.
I just bought one in Japan for a bit of Photography and for streaming/content creation! Thanks for the video it was super insightful!
Hey man, just want to say "thanks" for the informative video - been debating between this an the a6400 and, although I do want to get better at photography, the camera will mainly be used for videography so it certainly looks like it'll be the better choice. :)
This is a review that it needs! Pro and cons! Not only pros…. Thx
Thanks for sharing. Still wanting to pull the trigger on the ZV-E10. As I am mainly a content creator and not a vlogger I hope to get all the pros and have to deal less with the cons :)
while some of the cons can be quite annoying, I'm still happy I picked up the camera to be honest :) I just wish they'd improve the active stabilization and bring in some features like the min. shutter speed.
i don't think that's gonna happen though. they might as well just release a new ZV camera.
loved loved loved this video, thank you so much. only one thing bothered me, it sounds like you kept saying CeeV-E10, everytime! 10/10 video major thumbs up David
I relate to all the good and bad sides of ZV-E10. Not being able to set Min. Shutter speed makes me a better photographer on manual setting. And it’s definitely not a good walk and film camera 🎥
Can you control shutter speed on manual?
Would an A7S2 be a better camera?
Hey - If this isn't the right camera for vlogging, then which are you choosing? I was choosing between this and the R10, but I am leaning towards this due to the lack of lenses on R10
hey Joe, I'm looking for an alround but mostly for vlogging as well, I'm looking at as well as the fujifilm x-s10. Have you considered that one? I haven't bought anything yet but would be interested what you've found out
@@NotGreyNomads Honestly... I bought the zve10 and the 11mm. It arrived yesterday and I was testing it out. For me, hand held walking around, I don't think it is the right set up for what I want. Because neither is stabilised I need to use digital IS and then use warp stabiliser. I just wasn't super happy with the result, so I have returned it and will try the Canon R10. I did look at the fuji xs10 but I want something with better autofocus. I know R10 is more hybrid and lenses are an issue... but it looks fantastic and I don't want my next step to be R7 yet, I need my channel to be bigger. This is my step up from M50 MK ii. Depending on what you need, the zve10 may be alright or the fuji. If you wanna discuss more, maybe drop a comment on one of my videos and it will be easier to reply ;) (that isn't a shameless plug, I will just see it better haha).
Thank for your inputs I just bought it and I am excited! You just earned yourself a subscriber!
Thanks for the 1 year update. Do you have a video showing off the cameras low light video capabilities? If not maybe you can do one sharing your thoughts on the best settings for low and affordable lens to pair with it?
Hi David! Great video. I have one question: to get the kind of shot that you have at 0:22 with the Sigma 16mm F1.4 or the more newly released Sigma 23mm F1.4, how far/ close can I be positioned away from the camera to get the same proportions in terms of body and head?
Getting the ZV-E10 and Sigma 30mm next week, my first camera ever
This is a very nice video and I agree with you 100%. Most of the problems of this camera have work arounds, but the problem is that this adds extra time and work. Still, a great camera for the price and I'm still not sure if I regret trading my a6400 for this one or not 😅😅
What do you miss about the a6400 that the ZVE10 doesn't have?
@@PumaM90 Mostly photography controls / buttons; more manual options I guess
Yeah time and work is what I want LESS of. So maybe I’ll need to look at a different camera
@@PumaM90 It has no "auto iso min ss" settings anymore. :(
My initial thoughts on this review is that it is spot on. Thanks for the workaround tips! I purchased the camera based on price to see if I like the Sony system and help me decide on APSC V Full Frame. The idea is I would not have to sell my lenses if I mice’s to Full Frame. Fuji Film does not offer Full Frame so any APSC Lenses would be useless in a move to Full Frame. Because the camera lacks a viewfinder, I don’t have the confidence I am getting the best focus possible when using the screen and focus peeking in manual mode (required for using vintage lenses. Also, recording on 8 bit color depth is limiting. Thanks again. At its price point it is a very nice camera for photography.
Unless you buy Full Frame lenses from the very beginning for an APS-C camera body (which is crazy, the biggest advantage of APS-C is the much cheaper lenses), you can't use your APS-C lenses on FF. Yes you can, but then you get the same FOV and same effective pixels just like an APS-C (APS-C lenses can only cover part of the FF sensor, about the size of APS-C), it basically turns your expensive FF body into APS-C. So what's the point? That doesn't make sense. The APS-C camera body only costs a fraction of the FF body, one doesn't affect another. If you want FF, just keep the APS-C unless your budget is really tight. But if this is the case, probably you should never bother with FF. The FF lens price is steep, and the film/videography industry standards is "small" sensors, about APS-C size. You don't see FF in cinema cameras like the RED or Alexa. Theater Movies are shot actually using APS-C sized sensors. So if you care about video there's completely no advantage to go with FF. Just see how many people using the A7R series shooting in APS-C crop mode for better quality. IF you care price then the playability is much more higher in APS-C, because for the same amount of money you can get your hands on much more different lenses if that's your thing. FF only shines IMO in the High Resolutions. If you go FF, either go with 61MP a7r4 r5 or 42MP r3 r2. It's mind-blowing once you used to it and you will never coming back. (although the price is steep, especially for the lenses, unless you only want one, and from my experience one is fine and still very enjoyable, you just missed the play-with-lenses part, but that's not a bad thing at all, it forces you to focus on your photo rather than gears.)
Keen to see the settings for your 3 x video settings profiles for talking head, vlogging and b-roll if you have them handy!
There is a reason why the a6400 body is rugged and weather proof vs the zve10.
Albeit sharing similarities. One is more for indoor or dry weather content creator type of work load for like youtube.
While the other is designed for everything else not the zve10 is for.
Zve10 even got the product showcase mode which actually work as intended.
Again indicating what the zve10 type of camera was designed for.
Hence the a6400 excels at what it was designed for and it has such pro's vs the zve10 which is designed fir a different workload.
They could realistically make a hybrid zve10xa6400, maybe it exist already.
But the price for it would definitely be more expensive.
As if the "budget" zve10 or the a6100 is not expensive enough even though they are called budget their retail price is not exactly cheap either.
Very nice review. Clearly structured and very understandable. For the price, the camera is certainly really good. The disadvantages sound only really annoying especially with the deleted profiles.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Absolutely, it‘s a very capable camera for the price. It ticks off almost all the boxes and while some of the things I mentioned can get quite annoying sometimes, I still enjoy working with my little ZV-E10 :)
thanks for info - making my mind up about buying this camera - and since only really need it for studio work, its probably a good option
I really enjoyed this, thanks for a very thorough review and after one year of using it. I understand a new model will be released soon so that may help drop the price a bit further. I am still torn though between the zv e10 and the Nikon z30
Very helpful video! Looking to upgrade my camera soon and this one is on my radar.
Hey thanks so much for this. Good of you to target beginner UA-camrs like us who are price conscious when upping our game 😅
I bought a ZV-E10 a few weeks ago after doing extensive research about it vs. the 6400, 6600, ...
My main focus is photography with some video and I for me the 6xxx line is really unattractive in comparison.
I hate viewfinders, especially electronic ones but I NEED a proper flip screen as the ZV-E10 has, not one of those that only flip up like with the 6xxx line.
Also: USB-C! (that alone makes me prefer the camera by a huge margin)
The only things that I dislike are what you mentioned with the profiles, I would love to have different Picture Profiles and different settings depending on if I'm using Photo or Video mode.
Also: Catalyst Browse stabilization is amazing, sadly the Catalyst Browse application is utter trash.
Having to stabilize every video manually one after another is awful.
I was really hoping to at least be able to batch process the files, but that is paywalled behind Catalyst Prepare.
Also the app doesn't work on Apple Silicon yet and I also can't automate the processing on my Server, because it needs OpenCL to work.
I was really hoping to be able to use the opensource Gyroflow Software instead, but I haven't yet gotten it to actually do some decent stabilization :/
Oh and also the camera feels a little small, so I put a Smallrig Cage on it and now it feels perfect.
Got myself a cheap sony tele and the beautiful Sigma 30mm f1.4.
Only thing left is to replace the kit lens (which I think is horrendously terrible) with the sigma 18-50mm f2.4 and then I'm set.
All in all: I really love this camera, it is so much fun to use and photos just turn out great without much effort.
See you on PortraitMode! :)
100% agree regarding catalyst browser.
Lots of UA-camrs praise this camera for vlogging. But for me it’s a 0 vlogging camera just because lack of image stabilization and awful catalyst browser.
Imagine if you make 3 vlogs per week. For each vlog you shoot 1 hour of raw video. Pass through catalyst browser 1 hour of video it would take around 5 hours. It’s just 5 hours to add additional time on top of editing time. For 3 videos it would be 15 hour per week. Plus you need to pay subscription for bulk processing.
Which vlogger on Earth would do this? Of course no one. Better to sell this camera and look for other options.
I tried Gyroflow too the other day and it's just not comparable. The Catalyst Browse stabilization is so freaking good but as you said, it's suuuch a hassle to stabilize each video individually. And there's no way I'm paying 14€/month just to be able to batch-stabilize my footage. I actually signed up for the Catalyst Prepare trial and it failed on me multiple times batch-exporting a bunch of videos at once.
I upgraded to the Sigma 30mm 1.4 just recently and I love it! I replaced my Sony SEL35F18 with it. Also agree with you on the kit lens. I've sold mine a few days after I got the ZV-E10 :D
I don't get it either. Also the fact that the kit lens is "only" 16mm wide and using it with the bad active stabilization crops in so much makes this everything else but a vlogging cam.
@jonatan - since you mentioned you did lots of research, would a used Sony A7S2 work better?
I don’t need the phase detection.
I’m doing some indoor instructional type video, filming some bike racing, and would like to do some photography (real estate, landscape astrophotography, and portrait photography).
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking to switch from lumix g7 to this. As you said it's nice little studio camera. Thank for your video!
Hey David! Great video, conviced me to get the ZV-E10 too! At 3:23, is that the A7 in the Rhön somewhere near Bad Brückenau, it looks very familiar since I'm from there originally.
that’s a place here in the „Spessart“ :) The autobahn is the A3
Nice you were in Aschaffenburg (Schönbusch Park) and Alzenau 😊
Thank u. im planning to buy one by the end of this month.
hey, loved the vid. is it good choice if i aim to buy this for 1-2 hour long podcasts? with dummy batteries ofc. if not what are the best podcast cams in that price range?
Absolutely! I think the ZV-E10 is a great choice for that :)
@@davidvongries thanks for the reply david, people who engage and respond to queries are rare! keep up the good work!
Great video! Could you please share which lens was used to record this video?
I shot this video on the Sigma 30mm F1.4
Good concise video for sure. I have the ZV-E10 and Nikon Z6ii. Both DO NOT allow you to accept line level audio and you're stuck with using their mic. pre-amps to some degree. My Fuji X-S10 allowed me to select mic or line level. I think all Fuji's do. This allowed me to use a quality external recorder, pre-amps and microphone and send the audio line out to the Fuji as line input to the mic jack. This also gave me baked in 48k/24bit audio. With the Sony you're stuck with 48k/16 bit and NO ONE wants 16 bit anymore. Have you found any way to get better than 16 bit audio onto your video recordings on this camera? I'm seriously thinking of selling this and going back to Fuji just for the better audio.
Hi, amazing video! Do you think this camera be good for craft video tutorials? And which lens would you recommend for that. also if possible which lens you recomend to take pictures of those craft products I will be creating( tiny-small products like jewelry, charms…) 😊
Really thorough review. Thanks!
Excellent vid! I need to buy a lens for the exact purpose of making a video like this one. What lens did/do you use for your studio setup? Sigma 16mm F1.4 or the Sigma 30mm F1.4? I'll buy whichever you used in this video via your affiliate link N/P! (Also, why is the 30MM cheaper than the 16MM? I'm not a photographer - I solely need something easy to use for course content).
Also, a great video would be to show ALL the exact settings and lighting you used to film in your studio for this exact video. (I not only like the content, but I love the quality of this vid!).
Thx
David: Just found your channel, as this video came up in my Y-T feed after watching another review of the ZV-E10. I do think the lack of a viewfinder might be an issue for me, so I'll definitely check out the A6400. Nevertheless, I'm really looking for a Swiss Army Knife of a mirrorless camera for photos and video with interchangeable lens capability, so I can also use my trusty old Contax/Zeiss lenses (with a C/Y-to-E mount adapter) for manual photography. So far, the ZV-E10 looks like a winner. Thanks for this!
I' ve heard ZV-E10 and Kase film filters set are very good for film photography.
Great Vid. You've gained a new sub, quick question though.
I'm looking into purchasing a camera (never had one prior), but I've been recording with my iPhone 13 Pro Max.
My content is heavily sport related ie. Basketball & Football where there is a lot of high speed action.
my main focus when recording is being able to capture slo mo in basketball (and I've recently learned 60fps is the minimum frame rate required to do this, which luckily my phone is very capable of doing, but from other reviews I've learned that this can record up to 120fps but limited to 1080p).
I don't have a camera man, so I mostly just place my camera (phone) on a tripod to record, and zoom in when editing.
Given all this, would you recommend this camera to someone like myself (my budget is £850), a beginner with no prior experience in videography with a camera.
very helpful David, thanks. Probably skipping this one, came close though.
True, my Sony A7C LCD is black when I use my sungalsses which are polarized.
Please suggest a camera for videography, considering stabilisation n other cons you menial
Perfect video for what I’ve been trying to look into, which is the studio/talking head use case and not vlogging. Thanks!
Any idea how to this compares in video quality to I-phone 12 pro max? Considering switching for my UA-cam workout videos to better camera but not sure if this is a step up?
Great video. Please what lens do you recommend for zv-e10
Just purchased a ZV-E10 and this video helped me to decide!
Hey buddy, how’s it??
What’s the best camera and lens for doing product videos? My videos are just my hands holding the product and my current issue with iPhone 13 Pro is nothing will stay in focus. This means I have to end up recording a shot 5 times. My current video is nearly 5 hours of footage that I’ve been editing for a month and will painstakingly turn into an 8 min video. I think I need to change my gear. I’m hoping product mode will be a game changer but idk. When I get a good iPhone shot it’s excellent
Do you think there will be an updated version of the zv e10 in the near future? I would like to know if its worth waiting/ how long you think it would take until the next version gets announced.
I don‘t think so to be honest. Sony has just released the ZV-1F which is the entry-level camera in the ZV line-up and the FX-30, which is basically their cinema APS-C camera. If you‘re looking for a significant update over the ZV-E10 (for video) the FX-30 might be worth looking into.
You highlight a bigger issue. Caneras designed for vlogging. The ZV1 and ZV1f both are great for youtube studio but not for active outdoor vlogging. LUMIX has tried with the G-100 which is great for photogrpahy but not for vlogging.
Id like to see camera manufacturers change their marketing to budget videography cameras.
I bought it for the studio as my main camera
Super Video! Mach weiter so.. Freut mich jemanden es auf Englisch zu sehen.. Ich habe mich damals einfach nicht getraut :D
Abo ist raus
Grüße aus Frankfurt.
Thank you for the David! I'm thinking of getting this ahead of the new ZV-1F?
Thanks for the video! I have 2 questions concerning photography:
1. If you can´t set a minimum shutter speed in A-priority, can you at least set a max. ISO in manual mode with auto ISO? That´s the way I like to shoot events.
2. If I get it right, you do have 2 control wheels, one on top and one at the back, that you can set to shutter speed and aperture, correct?
So shooting in manual with auto ISO should work well as long as you can set a max. ISO in auto ISO mode, right?
Oh, one question about video aswell: Have you also used S-LOG 2 and if so, what´s the advantage of HLG3? Thanks!
Up Up, same question.
I have a6000 when AV mode can set max wide aperture and set iso with manual or automatic.
Does zv e10 can do it for fotografi?
I am considering to upgrade my canon m100 with the sony zv-e10 but I am not sure the leap will be a lot
Excellent video. You said you used the camera for vlogging and you had clips of yourself vlogging. I then looked at the other videos on your UA-cam and couldn’t find your vlog videos. Do you vlog and keep it private for yourself or was this just some b-roll made up for this video? Thanks!
the vlogging part i showed was from this video ua-cam.com/video/7GyLWiV2GDg/v-deo.html
Thank you this video was so helpful 🙌🏻
Great video! Which lens did you use for this video? 30 or 16mm? How far were you from the camera? Thanks
30
What would you recommend that is one step up from this? Must take great pics, good video, screen flip and mic input
@davidvobgries thank you so much for this video. Im planning to buy zv 10 for videography purpose. However im confused between sony 35mm f1.8 OSS abd sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. I'll be using this for gym cinematic videography and shooting UA-cam shorts. Please advise which lens would suit for this?????
You need both..as both lenses provide different fov.
David,
I have zero idea on cameras when it comes to purchasing the best one..
I have one doubt, can you help me out here!
Do I need to purchase only item1 or do I need to pair it with item1+ item2 for best results or do I need to purchase Item 3 and pair it with item 2(Lens)..
Item 1: Sony Alpha ZV-E10L 24.2 Mega Pixel Interchangeable-Lens Mirrorless vlog Optical zoom Camera with 16-50mm Lens,for Creators(APS-C Sensor,Advanced Autofocus,Clear Audio,4K Movie Recording)
Item 2: Sony E Mount E 50 Mm F1.8 OSS Aps-C Lens (Sel50F18) | Prime Lens | Portrait Photography
Item 3: Sony Alpha Zv-E10 24.2 Mega Pixel Interchangeable-Lens Optical Zoom Mirrorless Vlog Camera, Made for Creators | Aps-C Sensor |Advanced Autofocus | Clear Audio & 4K Movie Recording (Body Only)
Usage: Outdoor Gym Video shooting (will be uploading videos in youtube shorts/insta reels)
Wow! How you made it look that good???Im about to buy this camera and I would love to make it look like you did (so far Ive only watched the intro and im already impressed) but Im a noob. I would be eternally grateful if you could give me a few tips or if you refer me to another video in which you explain how to achieve the amazing look you achieved.
Hi! What camera would you suggest for vlogging then? That has almost the same price range or even a little bit higher. 🥰 Thank you!
I'm in the market for two dedicated cameras for interview style in studio. Seems like this cam will fit the bill and it's at a great price point. Thanks!
The rumors are that the Sony ZV-E20 is coming out in the next couple of months. Should I wait for the new version and just use my phone for now?
If it's true then yes.
I got it to vlog with because I didn't want to spend more for an a7s3 or the fx series.
Question:
For overhead video recording (e.g. ceiling-mounted camera taking video of cooking food in the kitchen), which is better:
- Sony ZV E10
OR
- Sony Handycam FX43A
?
I'm currently considering whether to buy a Canon M50 Mark II or the ZV e10. What would you prefer ?
I have an iPhone 15 Pro but am still looking for a camera for professional pictures and videos
Canon M50 Mark ll or This ?
two questions, if you had to go back in time, would you buy this camera agin?
And, what about livestreaming. using this camera as a webcam is possible but how is the quality?
Good video but missing some points. Thank you for our review tho'
Thank you so much for this review. Can you please clarify - can this camera livestream and record to the card memory (or computer?) at the same time? Thanks again
i don’t think that’s possible but you can record your screen instead when streaming.
I have seen a lot of ZV-E10s on eBay. People selling them because they thought the camera would make them a YT Billionaire... Hence Sony advertises the ZV-E10 as a vlogging camera... "Theirs a sucker born every minute" P. T. Barnum
I had DSLR rigs and personally I got tired of all the work that went into taking pictures, especially when the latest mobile devices were taking video and photos just as good. A relative of mine has the A7 and all the goodies...Yet, his pix look so good, not because of the camera....because of the lenses and the software he uses. His Brother in-law uses the ZV-E10....he showed me side by side pix on his computer...after a little adjusting... You couldn't tell the difference. All the adjustments are for pro's and serious photo-graphers. I have an application i'd like to use ZV-E10... I think it will work out and save me $2 hundy off the top...and my Cousin has all the lenses
I got this camera for my indoor setup, however why do you recommend it for an indoor setup? It does not record for a long duration. I got the Elgato Cam Link 4k then so I could record it onto my computer without is shutting off, but it does not record it in 4k. It's pretty poor quality, so I'd be surprised if it's even 1080p. I recorded it with Quicktime. Am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions would be greatly much appreciated.
Thanks for the great video.
I'm planning to buy a zv-e10, but I still have a small question: Can I take photos while recording video with this camera?
that’s not possible unfortunately.
thanks. I have a6100 with tamron1770, i use it, mostly in photography, does zve10 have lots of advantages than a6100.
Would you recommend this camera, let's say to take memories photos and videos with the family and kids, taking in consideration kids move around so is not like perfect b-roll where the stuff are still and easy.
im on a pretty tight budget but i want to buy this camera to make content for my band and it seems like a great choice between photography and possibly doing DIY music videos im hoping that because of how lightweight it is a cheap gimbal would solve the stabilization problem. this is the first video Ive seen that actually adresses that problem so hoping the gimbal is good enough for a fix since im waiting for the mark 2 to come out anyway for the price drop. If anyone could guide me elsewhere LMK