Now that the A7CII has been announced without dynamic stabilization, and I worried it would be, is this a deal-breaker or are you still going to pick it up? Also, does it seem that the active stabilization has been improved!?
Hey Brian. I'm choosing between A7CII and ZV-E1 as well and reviewed your previous vids. Do you know how dynamic stabilization works? Seems like it's just a 1.3-1.5 digital crop that makes ZV-E1 kinda APSC-camera with this stab on - just my assumption. If it is basically it's kinda ACII in APCS mode?? Taking into account that they improved active stab in ACII based on yesterday's vids shared I think it's enough for vlogging maybe not for shooting action but who need this one for that same as ZV-E1. Yeah, I know rolling shutter and low light performance is better in ZV-E1 but it feels like A7CII is enough for everything a vlogger/traveler wants from a video side perspective + better for photos. This is tough) I'm curios what do you think about that and if you are going to save your zv-e1 or switch to A7CII. Also, I know it's pricy but I have feeling that need to have both A7CII and ZV-E1 ;) However if choose only one what do you think?
@@sergiypervun fantastic, thorough, and difficult question... Well short answer, I just pre-ordered the A7Cii, but I'm not sure if I'm going to cancel the order before it ships. I'm also not sure if I need both... That being said, yes the active stabilization in the A7Cii looks much improved which is nice and having a proper crop mode is good as well. Yet, having the clear image zoom (with the zoom rocker) is almost preferable but again this feature is better for video like every thing else in the zve1 except sharpness. How I think dynamic stabilization works is very much how catalyst browse works but in real time (which is technically amazing) but to save processing power it uses a maximum crop to hide its gyroscopic stability whether or not the movement dictates it. My ideal scenario is I have both cameras to compare them and after some heavy usage decide then, which is likely what I will do. I am however constantly surprised by how much I use and love the zve1, but I've been pining for the A7Cii for so long that I think it's going to be a close contest...
I'm with you 100% - The ZV-E1 does lack some things, but most of its shortcomings have workarounds. For a travel cam, the dynamic stabilization makes it much more usable than the other offerings. Based on the 6700 and rumored A7cii not having it, I'm thinking this will stay a Z/F only feature going forward. I used the EVF on my A7Siii a lot and missed it once I got the FX3 which I love...but the dynamic stability makes the ZVE1 better as a travel cam. I was hoping the A7Cii would have it so it would easily become the best hybrid camera for me. Average viewers don't care about dynamic range, dual iso, breathing comp, desqueeze, downsampling, log, etc...but they all know shaky video when they see it. ZVE1 is my video camera of choice until something better comes along with dynamic stabilization
You summed that up perfectly... and think you are right on all those points! I am still holding out hope for a surprise, and they put DAS in the A7Cii, but it does seem less likely as we get closer to the announcement. Maybe they should make an A7CS and put that 7s3 sensor in the A7C body, so we get the range finder style EVF (kidding, sort of) and dynamic stabilization! Until then, I am content with the zve1...
That ZV-E1 impressed me. That stabilization is so crazy good. If they have that in the A7c I will find a way to upgrade. I use the A7c for my wife when we shoot together, as a b cam (to my a7siii), and it’s my real estate photography camera. Would love better video features but don’t really need it, but would make my life easier for matching the a7siii. Great thoughts
Thanks Paul! I completely get you... I had been using my A7C as a b-cam for my fx3 and wasn't having a lot of success matching 8 to 10 bit, so I picked up the zve1 in the interim thinking it would be temporary until the A7Cii came out. Yet, now I'm hooked on the dynamic stabilization and am not sure I can be without... so I agree if the A7Cii has it, I will find a way to get it! Here's hoping. Thanks again!!
Great video as always. I don't need a lot of video functions on the zv-e1, but dynamic active stabilization is the one I absolutely need (I want it on my a7R5 too!), like me many other ppl, and that's why Sony may decide not to give it to us. ZV-e1's sales could go plummeting. Sure, if they don't, even though it's just, basically, a crop with a little processing, they may face some backlash, but they did something even worse, not updating the a1, and in the end nothing happened, since we're all stuck in their great lens ecosystem. P.s. Sorry to see you're still at 2k followers, but it's also very clear to me you're gonna have 200k someday, since your channel is already on par with way bigger channels when it comes to quality, so pls keep going, it's just a matter of time
First off, I really appreciate that last note as I love making these videos, in spite of them being way more difficult than they should be, because I hope that as I'm learning I can help others learn too... So your comment gives me more motivation to keep going than I can express, so thank you, truly!! Next, I completely agree with you... Sony loves recycling and mix and matching features, so you have to keep upgrading or buying multiple bodies to get all the new features, even though they could easily put them into new models or update older ones. If I bought an A1 I'd be pissed and probably would have sold it already. I don't understand that logic... And you may be right that if they put dynamic stabilization in the A7Cii, it may tank sales of the zve1. This is why I presumed the A7Cii wouldn't be announced at least until October to ship in November to give the zve1 time to build a base, so it's surprising that they will have launched so close together. The zve1 has merits on its own and I can see a place for both of them, so I'm hoping we get dynamic stabilization in all future Sonys but I'm not holding my breath! Thanks again!!
@@BrianCatalano thanks for the time you took to reply! I learn a little more with each video you publish, they're all appreciated, keep up the great work (but not too much, yt burnout is a no-no 😅 )
@@RiccardoGabarriniKazeatari thanks again, and I will take that to heart before I hit the proverbial wall! I have too many more videos planned to burn out now...
I don't really do video, but if I was, that dynamic active stabilisation is a must have. Take away 10 bit and 4k120 but that thing would be pretty high up my list. Shaky footage is the reason I don't do video at all with my a6000.
I completely agree with all that... And honestly, I didn't realize how bad my footage looked on both my A7C and ZV1 until I got dynamic stabilization in the ZV-E1... It's hard to go back now. However, a friend of mine has the a6700, and I was pleasantly surprised with how good its active stabilization is! That's a worthy option to consider as well...
I'm 5 minutes in and I don't know if you mentioned using catalyst browse. I don't vlog so I am unsure how much it would help for stabilizing footage of you talking. However, I recently used the A7C on deployment along with A6600. Documenting video of events and training with the A7C worked well because of catalyst browse. The a6600 isn't compatible with sony's catalyst browse so I reduced it to photos only.
Yes, you are correct...and thanks for bringing that up. I also don't recall if I mentioned using catalyst browse either in this video, but I have used it on the A7C and it does make a world of difference. It is obviously one extra step that you have to do in post, but it is amazing that it is free and so effective... Whereas dynamic active stabilization is pretty much catalyst browse in real time and in-camera. Yet, again I do think it is a solid fix to shaky footage... I did a video on the subject: ua-cam.com/video/k16BcvDj0Uo/v-deo.html
Hi Brian, have the a7iv and a7c, also waiting on a7c ii for updrade, think I know I'm going to get it. I like your video content, nice delivery too. Cheers Brian.
Great Video Brian! As expected, you noted an important feature between the A7c and EV1 cameras...that I don't think I have heard from anyone else. While I am more a photographer...what you demonstrated is in my mind a pretty important feature and difference. By the way, love how you showed the differences in stabilization by shooting both cameras on the same handheld bar, a simple but brilliant way to demonstrate the differences. I'm looking forward to checking out the A7cR model, but have to say, hearing what the projected price will be...is making me pause...I guess will wait to see what Sony rolls out on 8/29. Thanks again for doing these videos, they are so informative and you definitely provide very useful information to all of us.
Thank you so much... I really appreciate that and appreciate you noticing the little things. It was strangely satisfying to compare the footage in real time. I think that's what made me realize how much better the stability really is. I am also super curious to see the A7CR--I still won't believe it until I actually see it...and see the price tag! I'm also curious as to how both will perform with overheating tests. Either way, I'm excited to see both these cameras, and can't wait to try them out one way or another... Thanks again!!
At the speed with which SONY releases new models, it is better to wait. I think that Sony ZV-E1 II , SONY A7S IV or SONY A7V will appear next year. I too rushed with the ZV10 instead of the ZV-E1 and now I regret that I was not patient enough. Greetings.
I completely get that...and you're totally right! However, my best guess, if history repeats itself is that we may get the A7SIV next year and/or then the fx3ii the following year and maybe the zve1ii like in 2026. Then the a75 late next year and A7Ciii also in 2026... Yet, there may be a bunch of other releases in the interim. The zve10 does need an update, but that's still a great camera and the resale value is still good, so if I were you and you want the zve1, sell your ZV-E10 and go for it as the zve1 brilliant camera and will be for years to come...
I get all that... We all seem to have very personal ways of using our cameras and I'm sure there are as many people out there like yourself that don't use dynamic stabilization. Yet, I will say that it's hard to argue that as a two cam-combo, the A7Cii and the zve1 is the dream kit!! I'll be envious of your set-up as I think I may have to pick one or the other!
@@BrianCatalano I am selling a bunch of Fuji gear to hopefully fund my Sony A7CII b-cam :) - I recently jumped to Sony and so far I'm just amazed it is lighter, smaller, cheaper and MUCH better, I recorded a short video about it on my channel. As for dynamic stabe, I was initially super excited about it, but it turns a 20mm into a 26mm and a 16mm into a 21mm so that really limits the usage of it. It also disables clear image zoom. It's still nice to have for some shots, but if you need to mix active and dynamic, you have to remember what you filmed with with what as if you try to run dynamic through catalyst with your other footage, it will add shake into your dynamic stabilised footage!
@@DigiDriftZone I've always been drawn to Fuji as a lot my friends have xt3-5s, and I've almost picked up an xt4 because I presumed it would be cheaper and lighter but hesitant to invest in two systems, so your video was really helpful! Now, I used to use Catalyst Browse but since I got the zve1, I just flip on dynamic stabilization. Yet, it's been my estimation that the crop is closer to 30-40%, but maybe I need to look at my calculations again. Either way, my go to vlogging lens has been Rokinons 18mm f2.8 because of how compact and affordable it is, but I also love Sigma's 16mm f1.4 apsc in spite of it's heft! I'm really hoping the A7Cii will have dynamic stabilization because I wanted to retire the Catalyst Browse workflow... Fingers crossed!
Well the 12mp on my zve1 looks great, i love the image quality. While i wish it had more mega pickels, i also realize that I dont really need that high res since I mostly do video. But I sure do see your point. Great video as always. Have a great week my friend.
I completely get that, and the zve1 has been a very unexpected camera as I had no interest in it until it was announced, whereas as soon as I had my A7C I was pining for its successor due to what it was lacking in the video department (especially with stabilization). Yet, it wasn't just how those megapixels helped in photo, the A7C's sharpness in video was an advantage, too... So my presumption was that the A7Cii was going to be exactly what I wanted. However, now with the zve1, with compromises, I may already have what I need... I guess we'll see! Hope your week is off to a great start as well!!
I don't think it will have it. The 33MP sensor has too much information for the processor to handle. There is something special about that 12MP sensor. The FX3 is my FAVORITE camera for both stills and video. The mechanical shutter is seriously the best out of any camera I have ever used. If you only shoot for social media (most people) then 12MP is more than enough! My ideal camera would be the A7Cii with the 12MP sensor because I do like the rangefinder style EVF. If the ZV-E1 had an EVF - even if it was sold separately as a hotshoe mount - it would be the perfect camera.
You may be right about that... and I'd love a separate EVF accessory!! It seems technologically possible for Sony or a third party to create one; it would just be a really small external monitor with a magnified eye cup that connects via HDMI or hot shoe, but probably much easier to describe than design. I also agree with you about the FX3, it's the best camera I've ever owned and may be for years to come (at least, better than I'll need for the foreseeable future)... Yet, I'm still very curious to see what the final specs of the A7Cii will be, and we'll see if I can fight off the temptation of it if it does have dynamic stabilization. If not, that's a much easier choice!
@@BrianCatalano I knew it wouldn't have dynamic stabilization. ☹ Price on the A7CR looks better than expected tho. If I was a stills shooter, I'd consider that a bargain for a 61MP Sony ILC.
@@RandumbTech yes, you were right...and I'm definitely disappointed, but the active stabilization does look improved! And you're right about the A7CR, amazing value for photographers, but more MPs than I personally need as I also mostly do video!
That's amazing, thank you for that.. I'll have to go check it out! Yes, you're right, no DAS. However, in what I've been able to observe, the active stabilization looks much improved from the current model. I did pre-order it and will do some tests... It is disappointing as it seems like Sony purposefully left that feature out as there doesn't seem to be any physical limitations to not including it. I suppose they wanted to maintain the zve1's unique position in the market. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it though to see...
As you say though, the standard stabilisation is to 7 points as opposed to 5 (whatever that means..) So this may make the difference or no?@@BrianCatalano
@@jamiequinlan that's a good question and I'm equally confused by their new steps vs stops stabilization category. I am looking forward to testing it vs the zve1 this week and will report my findings ASAP!
@@BrianCatalano Hi Brian - my other question is whether the lens makes a difference to the stabilisation? As some have optical steady shot and others don’t - so will the lens make a difference at all?
@@jamiequinlan yes, lenses with optical steady shot do seem to help with general stability, but not all oss is equal as in some lenses manage it better like the APSC kit 16-50 is meh, but the 10-18 is better and the full frame 24-105 is fantastic... Which lens were you referring to?
That's a good point! However, I thought my days of using catalyst browse were behind me as Sony would give everyone dynamic stabilization going forward, but I can see how that might not be a deal breaker due to all the things that we will get!
@@BrianCatalano I get that, but I personally prefer to have as little crop as possible then I just bring it into Resolve, Nuke, After Effects, or Catalyst and take care of just removing the absolute minimum amount of data. But I’m also with you in that it would depend on what the other features were. For me, I’m looking for something that can be a “C” cam, and is also enough fun for me to take around and shoot with the 24 f2.8 and 40 f2.5.
@@Robert.hodgson I feel like I'd probably rather have you stabilize my footage in post than me as you're likely both more capable than the camera and myself. I do get you though as it is a big crop, and I use it sparingly unless I have an ultra wide on it. I just like having the option to turn it on or off. Although, as a c-cam/travel cam that sounds like an ideal set up! I'm looking forward to seeing the final specs either way and getting my hands on it...
@@BrianCatalano lol! It’s a big part of my everyday work as a compositor and VFX artist, so after a while you just go thru the motions with it and acknowledge that it’s one of those things you just have to do and get it over with! Lol!
I can understand that, and that would be amazing... I am however doubtful that it will have a joystick, but it will be nice to get the additional front scroll wheel. Here's hoping though!
Good thoughts! I didn’t think the current A7C has active steady shot like the A7 IV and A6700 come with though?I get the dynamic active in the Zv-E1, but active steady shot may be enough for some light video work from my limited usage if Sony included it in the A7C II.
Yes, you're right that the a74 and a6700 (and my fx3) have a much improved "active steady" over the original A7C, and I am hoping the A7Cii will at least have something comparable. Yet, I don't understand why they couldn't (and wouldn't) put in dynamic stabilization as it's purely software that was developed alongside their new processor. We'll see, but again... you're right, that maybe the active steady will be good enough. Here's hoping!
@@BrianCatalano I agree! I could see Sony wanting to reserve some of the stabilization nuggets for their primary video cameras to give them their own market exclusivity. Let's hope they give it the best technology available though!
I've got to catch up on your videos! Unfortunately, I don't think the A&cII will have DAS. Adding that feature would probably kill the ZV-E1 sales (I wish someone would buy mine... lol). I was really thinking about the A7CII while traveling and think it would probably be better for me while traveling since I am a photographer first. Would you really sell the ZV-E1? You just got it! The A6700 actually looks really good, but I love what I get from full-frame cameras. Not sure what I will do once the ZV-E1 gets sold. I'm in the same predicament as you, B!
Well, if the A7Cii has DAS, I may end up selling it... However, a friend of mine just showed me how good the a6700s active stabilization is, and it's pretty close to dynamic, so that's worth looking into as I know you are already familiar with that sensor. It's possible that the A7Cii could have a much improved active stabe along those lines which could make me reconsider as well. I love the zve1 but was hoping to have a bit more MPs as a travel hybrid solution. Would you sell your a74 if you scooped up the A7Cii or CR... And I can't believe people haven't brought your zve1 yet? I also haven't had much luck selling my A7C even though I've slashed the price numerous times. Fingers crossed... Either way, get off UA-cam and enjoy the wild horses or Mongolia!!
@BrianCatalano looool, I came back to Korea a day ago! Amd yeah, no one has purchased it yet:( Someone will buy it, eventually, or I'll just have to use it in Korean, haha. My A74 is the only camera I have that can't be touched. I live that thing, as I've become so comfortable using it and it hasn't failed me yet. It is why I'm hoping the A7cII will be similar to the megapixels of the A74. Guess we will see next week!!
Have you used the a6700? It's active stabilization is a quite a bit better than the a7c. So you may not even need the dynamic. I was pleasantly surprised by the a6700 active stabilization. I don't vlog, but I shoot sports, and I want the movements to be smooth and so far I am not wishing for better. I think a lot of video shooters are sleeping on the a6700. It has the AI features that the fx30 is missing, with the same video quality. Rent the a6700 and see if you don't agree...
I think you may be right and it's worth me looking into. Everything I've seen, the stabilization on the a6700 looks great...and thanks to your FB Group, everything else looks just as good! I really do want to play with it, test it out, and run some comparisons--solid idea. Thank you!!
I mean, if it doesn't bother you to not use it, don't... Keep doing your thing! Your stuff always looks good. For me, I think it's just because I'm coming from some unstable cameras that I now love having it!
Whoa, Wait - hold on ... NOT BUY the a7cii because of "active stabilization" -c'mon ya know you are going to buy it!!! On a side note - if I remember about a yr ago you were around 500 subs - the difference a yr makes!
Ha ha... I know, sounds ludicrous!! But seriously, since I picked up the ZV-E1 as my new travel camera, I'm actually at the airport now with it, and saw for myself the difference between dynamic stabilization and just active, it's hard to consider going back. It is seriously going to be a difficult choice. Yet, I will get my hands on it so I can review it, but I may end up not owning--something I wouldn't have been able to even conceive of last year! What a difference a year makes... Honestly, thank you for your support, and I think you're probably one video away from 1k!! The only thing I learned about UA-cam in that time is that my videos that do best are the ones where I started with the thumbnail before I even pressed record!
Hello! Not sure if you watched my video but my premise is, if the A7Cii, a camera I've been excited about for a long time, comes out without dynamic stabilization, I might skip purchasing it. I may rent it however to review it. Yet, since it hasn't been announced yet and the final specs are unknown, I don't know what I will do. ...So, if it does have dynamic stabilization, I likely will purchase it. I guess we'll see in a few days. Does that make more sense?
@@BrianCatalano yes, for me, price will be the key criteria, DS is not that important for me since. am doing mostly photography and minimum video. The C series EVF and display are major limitations that I would overlook if the price is right
@@erg1450 I completely understand that... My guess is that it is going to be something like $2198 (in US) for body only, but I'd love it if it was like the original, at around $1800!
@@BrianCatalano that is a price I would consider and may open my wallet to. I already have the A7IV and is a great camera, I would be perhaps more interested to get the CR option, if it has the same floppy/floppy screen, AF, and focus stacking in camera, + the ability to install your LUTs in camera ....that would be worth for me $2,700-a max of $2,900
@@erg1450 yes, same for me! I think Sony Alpha Rumors suggested that the A7CR would only have the flip out screen unlike the A7rV, but who knows...and that's the one I am most curious about regarding the price. My completely uneducated guess though is that it might be $3198 because of the difference in screen, smaller EVF, no 8k. Yet, in general it's a very surprising camera release, so it will be interesting to see the final specs and price!
hey bro, what the hell. When is the next video coming out? I need my weekly dose. If you don't make awesome videos, people will be forced to watch my crappy videos. :)
You are crazy, you're banging out brilliant videos on two big channels! I can barely manage 1... But, I really appreciate it! I'm working on a video now that's two months in the making and hopefully I can finish it this week. It's documenting my process of trying to sell used gear, and I finally just sold my A7C! Thanks again!!
@@TSCameraGear ha ha... Wow! 3 channels!? What's the third channel? And I think I'm trying to learn the balance between quantity vs quality... There's an equilibrium there that I'm still seeking!
@@BrianCatalano TS tech gear. where I do general tech talk. so its -Tom Scryleus (my main channel) -TS camera gear -TS tech gear The problem for when it comes to quantity vs quality, is that some of the videos that I put in the most work on get few views, and some videos where I basically just vlog with my smartphone, I got tons of views. So that paradox makes me a bit uneasy about doing hard quality work in my videos.
@@TSCameraGear I completely agree... A lot of my camera "gossip" videos, which take just a few days to do, do really well and all the videos where I put blood, sweat, and tears in, that may take weeks or more, it's a roll of the dice if they do well! Yet, I still have to please myself with my content, so I think I'd get bored doing easy, crowd pleasing videos too often, so I'm trying to find that balance. I have not found it yet... I want to make more content for my other channel, but those videos have been as difficult, so I need to find the formula there. Long story, short. I'm really impressed with what you're doing (with 3 channels!) and need to study more how you've done it!
Now that the A7CII has been announced without dynamic stabilization, and I worried it would be, is this a deal-breaker or are you still going to pick it up? Also, does it seem that the active stabilization has been improved!?
Was never interested 😂
@@jas.cinema ha ha!
Hey Brian. I'm choosing between A7CII and ZV-E1 as well and reviewed your previous vids. Do you know how dynamic stabilization works? Seems like it's just a 1.3-1.5 digital crop that makes ZV-E1 kinda APSC-camera with this stab on - just my assumption. If it is basically it's kinda ACII in APCS mode?? Taking into account that they improved active stab in ACII based on yesterday's vids shared I think it's enough for vlogging maybe not for shooting action but who need this one for that same as ZV-E1. Yeah, I know rolling shutter and low light performance is better in ZV-E1 but it feels like A7CII is enough for everything a vlogger/traveler wants from a video side perspective + better for photos. This is tough) I'm curios what do you think about that and if you are going to save your zv-e1 or switch to A7CII. Also, I know it's pricy but I have feeling that need to have both A7CII and ZV-E1 ;) However if choose only one what do you think?
Also, it's not clear if it has dual ISO like A7IV in SLOG3 800 and 3200 or not.
@@sergiypervun fantastic, thorough, and difficult question... Well short answer, I just pre-ordered the A7Cii, but I'm not sure if I'm going to cancel the order before it ships. I'm also not sure if I need both...
That being said, yes the active stabilization in the A7Cii looks much improved which is nice and having a proper crop mode is good as well. Yet, having the clear image zoom (with the zoom rocker) is almost preferable but again this feature is better for video like every thing else in the zve1 except sharpness. How I think dynamic stabilization works is very much how catalyst browse works but in real time (which is technically amazing) but to save processing power it uses a maximum crop to hide its gyroscopic stability whether or not the movement dictates it.
My ideal scenario is I have both cameras to compare them and after some heavy usage decide then, which is likely what I will do.
I am however constantly surprised by how much I use and love the zve1, but I've been pining for the A7Cii for so long that I think it's going to be a close contest...
I'm with you 100% - The ZV-E1 does lack some things, but most of its shortcomings have workarounds. For a travel cam, the dynamic stabilization makes it much more usable than the other offerings. Based on the 6700 and rumored A7cii not having it, I'm thinking this will stay a Z/F only feature going forward. I used the EVF on my A7Siii a lot and missed it once I got the FX3 which I love...but the dynamic stability makes the ZVE1 better as a travel cam. I was hoping the A7Cii would have it so it would easily become the best hybrid camera for me. Average viewers don't care about dynamic range, dual iso, breathing comp, desqueeze, downsampling, log, etc...but they all know shaky video when they see it. ZVE1 is my video camera of choice until something better comes along with dynamic stabilization
You summed that up perfectly... and think you are right on all those points!
I am still holding out hope for a surprise, and they put DAS in the A7Cii, but it does seem less likely as we get closer to the announcement.
Maybe they should make an A7CS and put that 7s3 sensor in the A7C body, so we get the range finder style EVF (kidding, sort of) and dynamic stabilization!
Until then, I am content with the zve1...
Rest assured that A7C II has dynamic stabilization.
I hope you are right!!
@angeldc54 are you disappointed or still thinking of getting it even without dynamic stabilization? I'm debating it for sure...
That ZV-E1 impressed me. That stabilization is so crazy good. If they have that in the A7c I will find a way to upgrade. I use the A7c for my wife when we shoot together, as a b cam (to my a7siii), and it’s my real estate photography camera. Would love better video features but don’t really need it, but would make my life easier for matching the a7siii. Great thoughts
Thanks Paul! I completely get you... I had been using my A7C as a b-cam for my fx3 and wasn't having a lot of success matching 8 to 10 bit, so I picked up the zve1 in the interim thinking it would be temporary until the A7Cii came out. Yet, now I'm hooked on the dynamic stabilization and am not sure I can be without... so I agree if the A7Cii has it, I will find a way to get it! Here's hoping.
Thanks again!!
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Great video as always. I don't need a lot of video functions on the zv-e1, but dynamic active stabilization is the one I absolutely need (I want it on my a7R5 too!), like me many other ppl, and that's why Sony may decide not to give it to us. ZV-e1's sales could go plummeting. Sure, if they don't, even though it's just, basically, a crop with a little processing, they may face some backlash, but they did something even worse, not updating the a1, and in the end nothing happened, since we're all stuck in their great lens ecosystem.
P.s. Sorry to see you're still at 2k followers, but it's also very clear to me you're gonna have 200k someday, since your channel is already on par with way bigger channels when it comes to quality, so pls keep going, it's just a matter of time
First off, I really appreciate that last note as I love making these videos, in spite of them being way more difficult than they should be, because I hope that as I'm learning I can help others learn too... So your comment gives me more motivation to keep going than I can express, so thank you, truly!!
Next, I completely agree with you... Sony loves recycling and mix and matching features, so you have to keep upgrading or buying multiple bodies to get all the new features, even though they could easily put them into new models or update older ones. If I bought an A1 I'd be pissed and probably would have sold it already. I don't understand that logic...
And you may be right that if they put dynamic stabilization in the A7Cii, it may tank sales of the zve1. This is why I presumed the A7Cii wouldn't be announced at least until October to ship in November to give the zve1 time to build a base, so it's surprising that they will have launched so close together. The zve1 has merits on its own and I can see a place for both of them, so I'm hoping we get dynamic stabilization in all future Sonys but I'm not holding my breath!
Thanks again!!
@@BrianCatalano thanks for the time you took to reply! I learn a little more with each video you publish, they're all appreciated, keep up the great work (but not too much, yt burnout is a no-no 😅 )
@@RiccardoGabarriniKazeatari thanks again, and I will take that to heart before I hit the proverbial wall! I have too many more videos planned to burn out now...
Yeah, I’m deciding between the two myself. I definitely want dynamic stabilization.
Same! Fingers crossed... It would be hugely disappointing if they don't have it but I also wouldn't be too surprised!
I don't really do video, but if I was, that dynamic active stabilisation is a must have. Take away 10 bit and 4k120 but that thing would be pretty high up my list. Shaky footage is the reason I don't do video at all with my a6000.
I completely agree with all that... And honestly, I didn't realize how bad my footage looked on both my A7C and ZV1 until I got dynamic stabilization in the ZV-E1... It's hard to go back now. However, a friend of mine has the a6700, and I was pleasantly surprised with how good its active stabilization is! That's a worthy option to consider as well...
I'm 5 minutes in and I don't know if you mentioned using catalyst browse. I don't vlog so I am unsure how much it would help for stabilizing footage of you talking. However, I recently used the A7C on deployment along with A6600. Documenting video of events and training with the A7C worked well because of catalyst browse. The a6600 isn't compatible with sony's catalyst browse so I reduced it to photos only.
Yes, you are correct...and thanks for bringing that up. I also don't recall if I mentioned using catalyst browse either in this video, but I have used it on the A7C and it does make a world of difference. It is obviously one extra step that you have to do in post, but it is amazing that it is free and so effective... Whereas dynamic active stabilization is pretty much catalyst browse in real time and in-camera. Yet, again I do think it is a solid fix to shaky footage... I did a video on the subject: ua-cam.com/video/k16BcvDj0Uo/v-deo.html
Hi Brian, have the a7iv and a7c, also waiting on a7c ii for updrade, think I know I'm going to get it. I like your video content, nice delivery too. Cheers Brian.
I really appreciate that... Thank you! Will you sell one of those cans if you get the A7CII?
Oh yes for sure, A7C will have to go ;-) @@BrianCatalano
@@backyardjunkie makes sense! I get that, I just sold mine...
how did you create the white line designs on the A7c??
Hello, which white line design do you mean... on the thumbnail or something in the video?
Great Video Brian! As expected, you noted an important feature between the A7c and EV1 cameras...that I don't think I have heard from anyone else. While I am more a photographer...what you demonstrated is in my mind a pretty important feature and difference. By the way, love how you showed the differences in stabilization by shooting both cameras on the same handheld bar, a simple but brilliant way to demonstrate the differences. I'm looking forward to checking out the A7cR model, but have to say, hearing what the projected price will be...is making me pause...I guess will wait to see what Sony rolls out on 8/29. Thanks again for doing these videos, they are so informative and you definitely provide very useful information to all of us.
Thank you so much... I really appreciate that and appreciate you noticing the little things. It was strangely satisfying to compare the footage in real time. I think that's what made me realize how much better the stability really is.
I am also super curious to see the A7CR--I still won't believe it until I actually see it...and see the price tag! I'm also curious as to how both will perform with overheating tests. Either way, I'm excited to see both these cameras, and can't wait to try them out one way or another...
Thanks again!!
At the speed with which SONY releases new models, it is better to wait.
I think that Sony ZV-E1 II , SONY A7S IV or SONY A7V will appear next year.
I too rushed with the ZV10 instead of the ZV-E1 and now I regret that I was not patient enough.
Greetings.
I completely get that...and you're totally right!
However, my best guess, if history repeats itself is that we may get the A7SIV next year and/or then the fx3ii the following year and maybe the zve1ii like in 2026. Then the a75 late next year and A7Ciii also in 2026... Yet, there may be a bunch of other releases in the interim.
The zve10 does need an update, but that's still a great camera and the resale value is still good, so if I were you and you want the zve1, sell your ZV-E10 and go for it as the zve1 brilliant camera and will be for years to come...
Funny, I want the a7c2 as a b cam for my zv-e1 :) - I never use dynamic stable as it is not compatible with catalyst and crops way more than catalyst.
I get all that... We all seem to have very personal ways of using our cameras and I'm sure there are as many people out there like yourself that don't use dynamic stabilization. Yet, I will say that it's hard to argue that as a two cam-combo, the A7Cii and the zve1 is the dream kit!! I'll be envious of your set-up as I think I may have to pick one or the other!
@@BrianCatalano I am selling a bunch of Fuji gear to hopefully fund my Sony A7CII b-cam :) - I recently jumped to Sony and so far I'm just amazed it is lighter, smaller, cheaper and MUCH better, I recorded a short video about it on my channel.
As for dynamic stabe, I was initially super excited about it, but it turns a 20mm into a 26mm and a 16mm into a 21mm so that really limits the usage of it. It also disables clear image zoom. It's still nice to have for some shots, but if you need to mix active and dynamic, you have to remember what you filmed with with what as if you try to run dynamic through catalyst with your other footage, it will add shake into your dynamic stabilised footage!
@@DigiDriftZone I've always been drawn to Fuji as a lot my friends have xt3-5s, and I've almost picked up an xt4 because I presumed it would be cheaper and lighter but hesitant to invest in two systems, so your video was really helpful!
Now, I used to use Catalyst Browse but since I got the zve1, I just flip on dynamic stabilization. Yet, it's been my estimation that the crop is closer to 30-40%, but maybe I need to look at my calculations again.
Either way, my go to vlogging lens has been Rokinons 18mm f2.8 because of how compact and affordable it is, but I also love Sigma's 16mm f1.4 apsc in spite of it's heft!
I'm really hoping the A7Cii will have dynamic stabilization because I wanted to retire the Catalyst Browse workflow... Fingers crossed!
Well the 12mp on my zve1 looks great, i love the image quality.
While i wish it had more mega pickels, i also realize that I dont really need that high res since I mostly do video. But I sure do see your point. Great video as always. Have a great week my friend.
I completely get that, and the zve1 has been a very unexpected camera as I had no interest in it until it was announced, whereas as soon as I had my A7C I was pining for its successor due to what it was lacking in the video department (especially with stabilization). Yet, it wasn't just how those megapixels helped in photo, the A7C's sharpness in video was an advantage, too... So my presumption was that the A7Cii was going to be exactly what I wanted. However, now with the zve1, with compromises, I may already have what I need... I guess we'll see!
Hope your week is off to a great start as well!!
I don't think it will have it. The 33MP sensor has too much information for the processor to handle. There is something special about that 12MP sensor. The FX3 is my FAVORITE camera for both stills and video. The mechanical shutter is seriously the best out of any camera I have ever used. If you only shoot for social media (most people) then 12MP is more than enough! My ideal camera would be the A7Cii with the 12MP sensor because I do like the rangefinder style EVF. If the ZV-E1 had an EVF - even if it was sold separately as a hotshoe mount - it would be the perfect camera.
You may be right about that... and I'd love a separate EVF accessory!! It seems technologically possible for Sony or a third party to create one; it would just be a really small external monitor with a magnified eye cup that connects via HDMI or hot shoe, but probably much easier to describe than design.
I also agree with you about the FX3, it's the best camera I've ever owned and may be for years to come (at least, better than I'll need for the foreseeable future)... Yet, I'm still very curious to see what the final specs of the A7Cii will be, and we'll see if I can fight off the temptation of it if it does have dynamic stabilization. If not, that's a much easier choice!
@@BrianCatalano I knew it wouldn't have dynamic stabilization. ☹ Price on the A7CR looks better than expected tho. If I was a stills shooter, I'd consider that a bargain for a 61MP Sony ILC.
@@RandumbTech yes, you were right...and I'm definitely disappointed, but the active stabilization does look improved! And you're right about the A7CR, amazing value for photographers, but more MPs than I personally need as I also mostly do video!
Man, you are right! I really HOPE it does come with the DAS!
Me, too! I've only realized how bad the stabe really was in the A7C after I got hooked on dynamic stabilization. Here's hoping!!
Yea the stabilization is necessary especially if you’re doing a lot of run & gun vlogging
Yes, I completely agree... I'm only now realizing how really bad the stability was in the a7c, and I don't think I can go back!!
The manual for the camera is out now. It does not have DAS. It only has Active and Standard.
That's amazing, thank you for that..
I'll have to go check it out!
Yes, you're right, no DAS. However, in what I've been able to observe, the active stabilization looks much improved from the current model. I did pre-order it and will do some tests... It is disappointing as it seems like Sony purposefully left that feature out as there doesn't seem to be any physical limitations to not including it. I suppose they wanted to maintain the zve1's unique position in the market. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it though to see...
As you say though, the standard stabilisation is to 7 points as opposed to 5 (whatever that means..) So this may make the difference or no?@@BrianCatalano
@@jamiequinlan that's a good question and I'm equally confused by their new steps vs stops stabilization category. I am looking forward to testing it vs the zve1 this week and will report my findings ASAP!
@@BrianCatalano Hi Brian - my other question is whether the lens makes a difference to the stabilisation? As some have optical steady shot and others don’t - so will the lens make a difference at all?
@@jamiequinlan yes, lenses with optical steady shot do seem to help with general stability, but not all oss is equal as in some lenses manage it better like the APSC kit 16-50 is meh, but the 10-18 is better and the full frame 24-105 is fantastic... Which lens were you referring to?
That wouldn’t bother me as it’s pretty easy to stabilize in post and you don’t have to worry about the extreme crops.
That's a good point! However, I thought my days of using catalyst browse were behind me as Sony would give everyone dynamic stabilization going forward, but I can see how that might not be a deal breaker due to all the things that we will get!
@@BrianCatalano I get that, but I personally prefer to have as little crop as possible then I just bring it into Resolve, Nuke, After Effects, or Catalyst and take care of just removing the absolute minimum amount of data.
But I’m also with you in that it would depend on what the other features were. For me, I’m looking for something that can be a “C” cam, and is also enough fun for me to take around and shoot with the 24 f2.8 and 40 f2.5.
@@Robert.hodgson I feel like I'd probably rather have you stabilize my footage in post than me as you're likely both more capable than the camera and myself. I do get you though as it is a big crop, and I use it sparingly unless I have an ultra wide on it. I just like having the option to turn it on or off. Although, as a c-cam/travel cam that sounds like an ideal set up! I'm looking forward to seeing the final specs either way and getting my hands on it...
@@BrianCatalano lol! It’s a big part of my everyday work as a compositor and VFX artist, so after a while you just go thru the motions with it and acknowledge that it’s one of those things you just have to do and get it over with! Lol!
@@Robert.hodgson damn, that's cool! If you don't mind, do you work for a vfx house or are you freelance?
I would like to see a joystick which is my biggest complaint with the A7C. I’ll probably skip too, at least for now.
I can understand that, and that would be amazing... I am however doubtful that it will have a joystick, but it will be nice to get the additional front scroll wheel. Here's hoping though!
Omg Brian posted 🎉
...and still on that a7c2 BS!!!
Much love!
Good thoughts! I didn’t think the current A7C has active steady shot like the A7 IV and A6700 come with though?I get the dynamic active in the Zv-E1, but active steady shot may be enough for some light video work from my limited usage if Sony included it in the A7C II.
Yes, you're right that the a74 and a6700 (and my fx3) have a much improved "active steady" over the original A7C, and I am hoping the A7Cii will at least have something comparable. Yet, I don't understand why they couldn't (and wouldn't) put in dynamic stabilization as it's purely software that was developed alongside their new processor. We'll see, but again... you're right, that maybe the active steady will be good enough. Here's hoping!
@@BrianCatalano I agree! I could see Sony wanting to reserve some of the stabilization nuggets for their primary video cameras to give them their own market exclusivity. Let's hope they give it the best technology available though!
@@TheAutoRanch yes, you might be right about that... But only a few more days now until we find out!!
@@BrianCatalano Looking forward to it also!
sony does have impressive manufacturing capacity, how many cameras they can produce a year?
I know, it's crazy... So many slight variations with models--they can make 4 cameras off of a single sensor as well!
I've got to catch up on your videos! Unfortunately, I don't think the A&cII will have DAS. Adding that feature would probably kill the ZV-E1 sales (I wish someone would buy mine... lol). I was really thinking about the A7CII while traveling and think it would probably be better for me while traveling since I am a photographer first. Would you really sell the ZV-E1? You just got it! The A6700 actually looks really good, but I love what I get from full-frame cameras. Not sure what I will do once the ZV-E1 gets sold. I'm in the same predicament as you, B!
Well, if the A7Cii has DAS, I may end up selling it... However, a friend of mine just showed me how good the a6700s active stabilization is, and it's pretty close to dynamic, so that's worth looking into as I know you are already familiar with that sensor. It's possible that the A7Cii could have a much improved active stabe along those lines which could make me reconsider as well. I love the zve1 but was hoping to have a bit more MPs as a travel hybrid solution. Would you sell your a74 if you scooped up the A7Cii or CR... And I can't believe people haven't brought your zve1 yet? I also haven't had much luck selling my A7C even though I've slashed the price numerous times. Fingers crossed...
Either way, get off UA-cam and enjoy the wild horses or Mongolia!!
@BrianCatalano looool, I came back to Korea a day ago! Amd yeah, no one has purchased it yet:( Someone will buy it, eventually, or I'll just have to use it in Korean, haha. My A74 is the only camera I have that can't be touched. I live that thing, as I've become so comfortable using it and it hasn't failed me yet. It is why I'm hoping the A7cII will be similar to the megapixels of the A74. Guess we will see next week!!
@@daywalker4408 I get all that...and guess we'll see! And can't wait to see more Mongolia videos!
Have you used the a6700? It's active stabilization is a quite a bit better than the a7c. So you may not even need the dynamic. I was pleasantly surprised by the a6700 active stabilization. I don't vlog, but I shoot sports, and I want the movements to be smooth and so far I am not wishing for better. I think a lot of video shooters are sleeping on the a6700. It has the AI features that the fx30 is missing, with the same video quality. Rent the a6700 and see if you don't agree...
I think you may be right and it's worth me looking into. Everything I've seen, the stabilization on the a6700 looks great...and thanks to your FB Group, everything else looks just as good! I really do want to play with it, test it out, and run some comparisons--solid idea. Thank you!!
@@BrianCatalano I tested it a little while ago on my deck, if I can splice something together I will send you a link...
@@soholingo amazing... Yes, please!
Should i Be using dynamic stabilisation 😅
I mean, if it doesn't bother you to not use it, don't... Keep doing your thing! Your stuff always looks good.
For me, I think it's just because I'm coming from some unstable cameras that I now love having it!
@@BrianCatalano I'm unstable myself but use slow mo to cover it up when handheld
@@jas.cinema ha ha!!
@@BrianCatalano active and dynamic where looking robotic for me, but ig I wrote it off too early
@@jas.cinema it might be worth looking at again as the update seemed to smooth some of it out
Whoa, Wait - hold on ... NOT BUY the a7cii because of "active stabilization" -c'mon ya know you are going to buy it!!! On a side note - if I remember about a yr ago you were around 500 subs - the difference a yr makes!
Ha ha... I know, sounds ludicrous!! But seriously, since I picked up the ZV-E1 as my new travel camera, I'm actually at the airport now with it, and saw for myself the difference between dynamic stabilization and just active, it's hard to consider going back. It is seriously going to be a difficult choice. Yet, I will get my hands on it so I can review it, but I may end up not owning--something I wouldn't have been able to even conceive of last year!
What a difference a year makes... Honestly, thank you for your support, and I think you're probably one video away from 1k!! The only thing I learned about UA-cam in that time is that my videos that do best are the ones where I started with the thumbnail before I even pressed record!
@@BrianCatalano good tip about the thumbnail - its always the last thing I create - enjoy ZV-E1 on your travels!
@@OliverWiehe yeah, it seems quite counterintuitive but worth thinking about.... And thank you!
let us know if you actually skipped this camera , otherwise, this video its no mare than a click bait
Hello! Not sure if you watched my video but my premise is, if the A7Cii, a camera I've been excited about for a long time, comes out without dynamic stabilization, I might skip purchasing it. I may rent it however to review it. Yet, since it hasn't been announced yet and the final specs are unknown, I don't know what I will do.
...So, if it does have dynamic stabilization, I likely will purchase it. I guess we'll see in a few days. Does that make more sense?
@@BrianCatalano yes, for me, price will be the key criteria, DS is not that important for me since. am doing mostly photography and minimum video. The C series EVF and display are major limitations that I would overlook if the price is right
@@erg1450 I completely understand that... My guess is that it is going to be something like $2198 (in US) for body only, but I'd love it if it was like the original, at around $1800!
@@BrianCatalano that is a price I would consider and may open my wallet to. I already have the A7IV and is a great camera, I would be perhaps more interested to get the CR option, if it has the same floppy/floppy screen, AF, and focus stacking in camera, + the ability to install your LUTs in camera ....that would be worth for me $2,700-a max of $2,900
@@erg1450 yes, same for me! I think Sony Alpha Rumors suggested that the A7CR would only have the flip out screen unlike the A7rV, but who knows...and that's the one I am most curious about regarding the price. My completely uneducated guess though is that it might be $3198 because of the difference in screen, smaller EVF, no 8k. Yet, in general it's a very surprising camera release, so it will be interesting to see the final specs and price!
hey bro, what the hell.
When is the next video coming out? I need my weekly dose.
If you don't make awesome videos, people will be forced to watch my crappy videos. :)
You are crazy, you're banging out brilliant videos on two big channels! I can barely manage 1... But, I really appreciate it! I'm working on a video now that's two months in the making and hopefully I can finish it this week. It's documenting my process of trying to sell used gear, and I finally just sold my A7C!
Thanks again!!
@@BrianCatalano awesome!
I look forward to to your upcoming video.
ps. its 3 channels actually. but its a matter of quantity, not quality. :)
@@TSCameraGear ha ha... Wow! 3 channels!? What's the third channel? And I think I'm trying to learn the balance between quantity vs quality... There's an equilibrium there that I'm still seeking!
@@BrianCatalano TS tech gear. where I do general tech talk.
so its
-Tom Scryleus (my main channel)
-TS camera gear
-TS tech gear
The problem for when it comes to quantity vs quality, is that some of the videos that I put in the most work on get few views, and some videos where I basically just vlog with my smartphone, I got tons of views. So that paradox makes me a bit uneasy about doing hard quality work in my videos.
@@TSCameraGear I completely agree... A lot of my camera "gossip" videos, which take just a few days to do, do really well and all the videos where I put blood, sweat, and tears in, that may take weeks or more, it's a roll of the dice if they do well!
Yet, I still have to please myself with my content, so I think I'd get bored doing easy, crowd pleasing videos too often, so I'm trying to find that balance. I have not found it yet...
I want to make more content for my other channel, but those videos have been as difficult, so I need to find the formula there.
Long story, short. I'm really impressed with what you're doing (with 3 channels!) and need to study more how you've done it!