Sony ZV-1 Review (2024) | Watch Before You Buy
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
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I've had this camera for over 6 months and it has saved me incredible amount of time in the video process and editing process as well. So glad I got this camera!
How so and what editing software do u use? Thanks.
@@richardw3347 the one thing it does really well is coordinate the video and the sound together by itself. So that I don't have to render it with another software. It also has an automatic lighting feature so it will adjust the light or maybe adjust the aperture to bring in more light or less light depending on what's needed. The software I use to do my video editing is just Adobe elements.
@@gregmckelvey6057 Thanks.
Have you tried editting videos from ZV1 to your phone? Is it possible?
@@Craevings I have not tried that.
I was gifted this camera by a subscriber so I’m extremely thankful and excited! Thank you for this video 👏🏽
That dude is simpin
I bet all you u did was say “thank you” smh 🤦🏾♂️… u Betta throw it back
I know bullshit when i smell it
Down astronomically poor guy smh
Great video! I love this camera. Just have a couple corrections:
-There is actually a slight crop in 4K
-The DOF button isn't a digital feature, it simply opens the aperture all the way and compensates with other exposure settings
Noted! Your approach/feedback is in my opinion a positive way to help others who are new to the camera “game”. Just purchased this camera and there are so many different settings to learn. Thanks Tyler!
Thanks for the aperture information.
I some times like physical over digital and this is one of those times.
5:12 the camera is meant for vlogging. No one vlogs at higher zoom range. Adding unnecessary feature that will only bring up the cost is never a good move for any manufacturer.
Just got the Sony ZV-1 as a bday gift and I’m in love omg the quality is top tier for vlogging. Highly recommend!
Soon as I clicked the video, I came straight to the comments. You just sold me this camera 😅... headed to Amazon now!
@@uniqsolsession girl yes, you won’t regret it!
Let me get your #
@@alphagodvon down abysmally
Is it better than $1,000 smart phone?
It isn't digital depth of field. That button drops to lowest aperture available at your focal length and compensates for the rest of your settings.
First time seeing your channel. I have the ZV-1, and I love your format. You have a new sub.
Just got one today. Son is launching a you tube channel and I surprised him with new gear. Hope he loves it!
I have been recording on my phone up until now, but last week I decided to splash and treated myself to this new camera. Early days for my channel and a big expenditure, but I'm super impressed with this camera for vlogging
That's awesome!
is it worth it to buy this instead of the new iphone? Genuine question would love to see a comparison
well the color grading part is big to get the camera instead of the phone actually
“....it’s still not going to compare to a DSLR.” I hate to be picky but can we please stop referring to the modern cameras that most of us use as DSLRs. I mean no disrespect to actual DSLR users - they are amazing cameras -but most of use mirrorless cameras. I loved the video,by the way, thank you. And I love my zv-1!
What makes DSLR's better for photography? The option to upgrade the lens? I'm fairly new to content creation and this is an earnest question.
Larger image sensor, especially full frame DSLR's. The dynamic range is so much better so editing the photos is far more forgiving especially when shooting in RAW format. I have an 8 year old full frame Nikon DSLR for photography. It's extremely robust, weather sealed and takes stunning photos. I have absolutely no intention of selling it and will remain to be my main work horse for photography.
I've been shooting with the ZV-1 as my primary camera for six months (I also have the m50). For my purposes shooting videos, the quality and the compactness of the ZV-1 in unparalleled. Bought mine with the Sony grip and while I primarily use the Benro selfie stick tripod, I find the Sony grip to be a worthy investment because I can trigger the camera remotely - and when you have a camera with the weight of the ZV-1 on a selfie stick, it's very easy to knock that lightweight ballhead out of alignment just by pressing the button on the camera.
As my Nikon D5000 was stolen and I have a very old iPhone SE, I am trying to find out which camera/phone combination I should get for producing content for my two youtube channels. as well as private travel photography. The ZV-1, iPhone 12 Pro and or Canon EOS M50 are now on my shortlist.
@@GolfTesla The primary reason I got the ZV-1 was its size. My intention was for travel. Without any accessories, the ZV-1 will fit in your shirt pocket. Plus image resolution is very good, internal sound is not horrible and it has variable focal length with built-in ND (a game changer). I spent the first half of December finally getting out in the world shooting in Saudi Arabia (the videos have started popping up on my channel).
Overall, I have to say that I am not disappointed. It's a performer and does everything I wanted it to do. But there were some problems.
Of course, battery life is about an hour, so you need to get extra batteries. Every day, I traveled around with seven batteries. They're small and relatively unobtrusive but you still have to plan for them - especially charging. The auto-focus is also very good. However, I did have times when the autofocus was searching or the main person was soft, or something in the foreground was in sharp focus but everything else soft. I left the product focus on, so that could have been a contributing factor.
The lens is good but the range is limited. Many times I wanted to get a little more reach - but that is the compromise you make for such a compact size, especially since the idea of traveling with multiple lenses does not sound appealing to me. Also, you'll hear complaining about the narrowness of its widest setting. Personally speaking, I don't like the way the Sigma 16mm warps the image at that focal length, so I'm okay with this effective 24mm. Though there were a few moments I wish I had a long selfie stick.
I kit my ZV-1 with the Smallrig Cage, PGYTech Mantispod and Movo VXR-10 mic. I also carry the Rode Wireless GO2 and an additional Benro Slim Carbon tripod. After using it for 18 months, I really like the ZV-1 and was very open to getting the E10 but the lack of internal ND dampened my enthusiasm.
I also have the Canon m50 and that's a good camera, just not as flexible as the ZV-1 for YT work. Though it might be the better choice for photography. I've got a ton of lenses but my go to is still the ZV-1. If you go with the m50 be sure to get the Mk2 version.
If you're considering the iPhone, go for the 13. The imaging software is so much better than the 12. My friends and I did some head-to-head comparisons and I was blown away by the 13. But I find that the iPhone is still more of a secondary camera for me to capture alternative angles.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
@@onocoffee a great comment, thanks a lot. I have subscribed to your channel..
*Bought this in the Creators Kit and Love it paired with the Remote. I also Paired this remote with My a6400 and it's pretty awesome and I LOVE this camera.*
Walked out of Best Buy debating between the Canon M50 and the Sony ZV-1 and now I’m sold on the Sony. I have a Canon Rebel T7 that was mainly for photos but I just started making UA-cam and it’s just a pain for me to make videos with the lack of focus and the videos aren’t able to automatically convert to mp4 files. Might go back tomorrow to get that camera! Thanks!
The zv1 is just better than the M50 is every single department aside for the fact that the lens isn't interchangeable. But wgo cares when you have a decent in built lense that ranges from 24-70mm. The kit lens on the canon absolutely sucks anyway, so to buy the equivalent of the lens that Sony uses, you're gonna have to invest a whole lot more money. Sony ZV-1 for the win
I was thinking about getting the Canon G7X Mark ii but looking at the Sony ZV-1 and the quality I might just get that one 😌
If price isnt an issuw! def get the sony!
Go mark 3 then
@@TheRealYoshaun a lot of people was complaining about the focus on mark 3
I bought the mark 3 and returned it because of focus.
yes I was gonna get that same one and I wad advised to get the sony even over mark lll I haven’t used it just yet I got it 2 days ago
Just in time.. i was thinking about this one. Convinced me.. straight to the point. ☺️
So glad you liked it!
Thank you, exactly what I needed to hear, just purchased my one after watching your video.
What’s the mic like on the camera? As I’m looking into it
I usually shoot for my youtube videos for action figures, toys, scale model building and DIYs (e.g. filming my airbrush painting and building scale models) and I don't do talking heads like what vloggers do. Do you think the ZV-1 is worth it?
Better you go for Canon G 7x mark iii.
Just check this reasonable solution.
Hey guys... question about that grip. I don't think the ZV1 replaces my Sony A73, but that other half seems very enticing. Does the grip work with the other Sony cameras, or is it limited to the ZV1.
Wonderful review I was intending to buy it , I just want ask how good beauty filters it have?? How good sound quality is? And external mic input?
Save the money on that grip. Get Ulanzi MT-16. It's not difficult to hit the record button. A extended selfie stick will fix the narrow field of view as mentioned in the video. My 2cents as a ZV-1 user.
Great suggestions! I'll make sure to check those products out.
noted. thanks for the pro tip
EXACTLY! You nailed it.
Any Bluetooth remote selfie stick works ?
@@mylifepart2 I don't think you get the point here.
can someone please tell me what spare battery to get for this? it doesn't say anywhere online what the battery is called...
Hi, I was thinking of getting one for making fishing videos. What do you think?? Thanks!
Seriously considering this for macros as I would like to document more plants. Thanks for the review and I think less than 1000 USD now with the remote grip
Hi River! I recently found your channel, and I absolutely love it whenever I need a review on a camera I go straight to your channel first. Can you please do a video about Fuji cameras? Like can you review some of your favorite Fuji cameras? Fuji x100f/v vs. Fuji xt3/30
Thanks for the detailed, objective, unbiased review. It is very helpful.
How easy is it to get the files over to a smart phone? I do all my video editing on my phone. Does it have wifi direct?
Thats a big concern for me too!
I’ve yet to hear a review mention battery life… care to share?
With what you are recording this video?
According to other reviewers its not a digital DOF effect. It actually forces the aperture to f1.8 and adjust other settings to expose the subject properly
Is this camera good for property photography ? Is the lens wide enough for capturing a room with good detail ?
Is it possible to use an external microphone with this camera?
just got this camera to create content for my company, I'm excited to try it out
Good luck to you!
Thanks man you're awesome you deserve more subs!!!
How is this camera in low light? I'm looking for a new vlogging camera, but heading to Disneyland and want to be able to film nighttime entertainment.Thanks!
The zv-1 has a hotshoe which is awesome. That means you can use an OCF with it. I use it as a compact livestream setup. My setup is a rx100vi + yolobox + hollyland mars 300 pro on cam1 and the zv-1 + hollyland on cam 2
I want to start outdoor vlogging in NYC for YT, IG, and TikTok. This looks like the perfect camera for the job, great video!
does it have a mic jack for external mics?
Yes it does
@@chrishonhoward938 thank you!!
Thanks for this! I’ve been using this for my burgeoning UA-cam channel for over 10 months now and it’s pretty capable. But also, you pointed out a lot of features (some I known, others not) that I have not used that could be very useful. I am seriously considering trading it for the iPhone 12 Pro, especially for low-light situations and because that’s the camera that I always have on me, but you made some completing points that might have me hang onto it for awhile longer. Many thanks!
What are the pros and cons of using Sony Zv1?
@@aleeza3001 here's the pros and cons i know for iPhone, but it's for all phones on general. Pros of phone: you always have it, super portable, very decent low light. More accessible and cheaper, can shoot raw
Cons of phone: less zoom, front facing camera not flattering for faces (small lense distorts your face), looks less professional, having such a small lense makes images look flat because there's such a wide depth of things in focus.
even my $199 canon PowerShot 360 ( a point and shoot) shoots better photos and video than my pixel 4 in good lighting conditions. the image/videos look way more vibrant and have more depth. Also, audio matters and an expensive camera still needs a mic if you can get it. With phones, you can just stick a wireless earbud or other mic in their hand and make them talk
@@johndelapena3484 thank you for taking the time to type all that. Atleast now i know👍
Thanks for this in depth review! I’m a photographer but looking for something just for vlogging. This camera seems perfect for that. I already own a professional dslr so again thanks for sharing all the tech specs! Now to add this to my Xmas list 🤪
Hey! I have a sony hx400v. Video editing is a big hobby for me, and I like to make travel videos (with artsy nature shots and all) for UA-cam and for myself. Can you recommend this as an upgrade or not?
Im hesitating if I am the vlogger or artsy video maker ;p for me the lightness of the camera also plays a big role: I get neck aches from mine if I carry it on my travels each day.
It doesn't add digital DOF. It basically a lazy button to set your aperture to 1.8.
THIS!
Looking at this vs the a6400. I think I want the removable lenses but at the same time, the zv-1 is so compact! Kick @ss video!
Can you recommend it for taking it to holidays to make nice pics and vids and is easy to carry around?
Is it also good to make Fotos whole moving?
this is a great video! Do you have a recommended external mic for this camera?
Hi River, thank you for this informative video, can you please make a video on best budget full frame cameras??
Thank you for this video!🙏❤️
I have been wanting to make a workout program with professional video quality
...which camera (not too expensive) would you suggest for someone who knows nothing about cameras?😂 Like that I can buy and start filming right away without having to buy any additional stuff ect.
Thanks bro I’m starting my UA-cam journey with this camera 📸
Which camera would you recommend for macro videos of watches and watch reviews?
Amazing video really needed to see this! Appreciate you commenting on the audio which is a major concern for me. How can I get the best audio shooting with this camera?
External rode mic
Would someone mind listing me the pros and cons of the zv-1 vs the g7x mark ii
What is your recommendation for me,as a budget buyer - zv1 or g7x mark 2, different in price is 100€?
Hey!
Great video, thanks!
I am on the edge here. I have no camera yet and i want to buy a compact one, mainly for photo and 4k video with a nice bokeh. This camera currently is cheaper than an M50 or A6500.
I was thinking about Panasonic GX80, which comes with a 12-32 mm lens, around between f3.5-f5.6 but I want a camera with a nice bokeh effect, so this kit lens is possibly not suitable for it.
That's why I am thinking about ZV-1 or GX7 Mk. 3, these 2 are around the same price.
What would you suggest?
Good video. You are almost at 100,000. Keep up the good work.
So close! thankyou!
The trouble, in my opinion, is that if you were going to snag one of these, you discover it's only a few dollars less than the interchangeable lens ZV-E10. Sony is its own biggest competition right now.
How do they compare
Any comments on the 4k ability of this camera. How long can it shoot for what daterate and does it overheat? Thanks in advance.
a helpful review. As my Nikon D5000 was stolen and I have a very old iPhone SE, I am trying to find out which camera/phone combination I should get for producing content for my two youtube channels. as well as private travel photography. The ZV-1, iPhone 12 Pro and or Canon EOS M50 are now on my shortlist.
glad to hear
Thanks for the information. I've been looking at this camera for awhile. I have the Sony A6500 and GoPro 6. I like to travel but find that I carry too much equipment. One of the features I like is the size of the camera. I will wait for a good sale.
How is overheating for the Sony? Cause that’s what ALWAYS turns me away from it. BUT I got the canon g7x mark iii a couple days ago and the autofocus is beyond HORRIBLE. I’m at a crossroads
Fantastic review thank you very much!👍👍👍
Love all ur reviews bud! Although if I’m not wrong in 4K the lens does act more like. a 30mm and not a 24mm.....which isn’t the case when shooting in HD. of course ur definitely more experienced than I am! So please correct me! But u nailed this review and how. I actually got into making tech reviews after watching ur channel! For a while😁 as a matter of fact I’ve legit watched ur cannon 90d / cannon m50 videos a bunch of time before I started 😁
I sold my M50 to buy the ZV-1, mainly coz the ZV-1 is easy to carry when out and about. Also M50's 4k is a joke, other than the poor 4k I found the M50 to be a great camera. So main thing for me was I needed a pocket camera with awesome features.
thats a good trade!
this was so helpful, thank you for doing this review! I will be purchasing this camera!
Just found your channel. Very impressed with this review!😁 I was not aware that added different lenses was not an option for this camera. But, I mostly plan to use this (if I were to get it) as my Streaming cam, and for fun photos or vlogging. You did mention this would be ideal for those type of users. But, I am curious if there is any additional advantages to having a DSLR for use as a cam for at-desk videos/streaming/vlogging? Would love to hear that comparison before I finalize my purchase decision. 🤔
Oh, and forgot to mention. I have never owned a camera, outside of a webcam. So I am excited to learn about this sort of thing.😁
Did you find anything out?
Yo! This video is Awesome! Thank you for this in depth Review. I've been bouning in-between both for my vlogs, but this is def. the one I will get.
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Do you get sound in the high frame rate slo mo? Does this charge via usb or do you have to remove the battery?
Thank you for this review! I really want to be more consistent with vlogging so I have been looking at so many cameras!
I can't tell if you can hook up an external mic and use the tripod at the same time? Thanks for this great video!
This video is beneficial. I'm looking for an excellent traveling point-and-shoot camera for vacationing and occasional videos. Is this a good camera for me? Thanks for your input.
Please do a video on the best editing softwares to use with this kind of camera. I’ve run into that issue so I’m having trouble with editing lol
Would you review super tracking object Canon camera in 2020,
I just ordered my camera 📷 Sony zv-1 thank you for helping me make the decision. I will be using it to shoot UA-cam videos
hey! you are born to make a review! fantastic job bro!
Thank you, so informative and concise, sharing this video with family, friends and work colleagues who ask me what camera to buy.
This camera or Sony A6000 when it comes to picture quality pics? .
ZV-1 for video, but for purely photography, the A6000
Does this camera need a gimbal or do you think the grip is good enough for stabilizing?
How’s the mic on the camera?
I bought the Sony zv 1f because it got great reviews haven't used it yet but I thank everyone for their honest opinion!
What if you have no camera before and you want to buy one which should you go for?, that is good for video and photos? please I need advice
I'm a african american that's learned to speak spanish fluently and plan to frequent latino resturants, aslo give exposure to their culture here in the states and abroad ... Do you this this would be the best camera for me ?
Hi can you suggest me which one is better for taking photo . This one or canan m50 markii?
AMAZING
Is it worth buying for youtube content
Or 6400 plz suggest thank you??
Am looking at this camera for my UA-cam videos, as I am an Astrophotographer, i have a few very expensive cameras for taking pictures of the deep night sky, but ATM just use a GoPro for my Chanel videos….
Does it support automatic flash or manual flash gun? also can we use it as a web cam for the zoom meetings that lasts min one hour?
a lot of vloggers use it for streaming too
Really great work.sensible and detailed
Great video! Thanks
Is there any Sony ZV-2 version will come ?
Would you say this camera is a good investment for a beginner who wants to record blogs and shoot basic photos of concerts, home movies, theme park hangouts etc.
I bought this camera and totally love it...for a beginner this is an excellent start...my channel has many samples so y can see how well it does for a beginner at least...thx for the review...
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you I like the Sony ZV1
I haven't gotten this camera yet, But would it be good for filming trains? I have been trying to find a camera for MONTHS to replace my iPhone, and this ZV-1 looks good. Would it be worth it?
Just bought one-love it!
Great video, very good review, thanks.
Question about the video aspects of the camera: Does it save long videos in 10 minute segments or does it just have continuous recording?
Continuous recording :)
I'm so interested in it as a sidekick to my DSLR but about a phone. I still carry a Canon S120 for better then a phone controls on the fly. How does this compare to Canon's low light monsters of few years ago?
Yoo! i just got this camera for youtube videos! it will be nice if you show how to do those features that you were mentioning in the video. Im new to cameras. hopefully you get us back
I'm glad for your information, make me think what to buy
Friend picked this up recently and the photo burst speed surprised the hell out of me.
any camera recommendation for travel photography/videography (beginner)? not an influencer but i do want my photos/videos to look good
Would this camera also double as a good street photography camera? Similar to a ricoh GR III?