Like 30 TH-camrs posted a video on the Sony ZV-1...I saw Gerald Undone posted it and knew that was the best decision to get all of the information I need about it without any fluff or biased opinion. You are very much appreciated sir!
Gerald, thank you for everything you do for us small TH-camrs. Your ability to convey advanced information in an organized fashion is impeccable, not many TH-camrs can do that!
Gerald, we met you at camera camp and you have been our fave tech channel since. Thank you for all the fantastic videos. I (Nikki) have been learning so much.
It's almost magical how you weave the information into a perfectly crafted presentation that leaves me wanting for nothing more. My ZV-1 arrives today. Thanks Gerald!
I just bought this camera in 2022 and I’m super happy. It ticks all the boxes of what I wanted…small video camera to vlog with, decent built in mic, very usable as a pocketable stills camera, and a good camera to start a TH-cam channel with. I’m a photographer and I exclusively shoot Fuji, so I didn’t want to invest too much in the Sony ecosystem. And best of all, I got the camera on sale for $650. I’m super excited to dig into using it and for the price, it’s superb. Lastly, it’s really cool that it just turns on when I pull the screen out, very reminiscent of the old handycams I used growing up. It feels nostalgic and brand new at the same time, fits in my pocket and gives me great results, straight out of the box. Thanks for the amazing and in depth, positive but balanced review, it helped me to make my decision to pull the trigger and I have no regrets. It’s a fun little camera with a decent set of features and a perfect basic vlogging camera, that I can fit in my jacket pocket.
According to Potato Jet, the ZV-1 has the new "Soft Skin Effect" applied by default, thus making things look softer than usual. After turning it off, the images should look sharper.
Agreed! Jared Polin also said Soft Skin effect was On by default (Sony needs to change that default in the next firmware update!) -- so I am wondering what that might do to the A/B comparisons. Gerald -- maybe do an update video of sample comparison footage, with Soft Skin Off?
Gerald I watched this video at least 4 time (lbs) before I bought this camera. Thanks for always being a trusted resource on new cameras and giving us so much information about all the features and quirks. 👊🏽
I'm stunned by the quality of your review, way more critical than the other reviews I watched for this camera,, but so many useful specs details. Well done. That's a like subscribe for me :)
I use this cam for nearly all my Livestreams. Since the delay is too high on YT 4K Streams, i stream in 1080p anyway :) Im very happy with this affordable, light and versatile cam. Also, it keeps my a7iii ready on the Tripod for shoots :) Great Video Gerald!
I must must MUST applaud Gerald Undone for his constant strive for excellence, e.g. the recent addition of embedded info (viz. section headers) on the timeline and the convenient coupling of sponsor info with those parts of gear tests that require little or no voiceover audio. Bravo!
THANK YOU! Clearly a tremendous amount of time, energy, and effort went into producing this high-quality and in-depth review video. Just want to say I SUPER appreciate it and found it both entertaining and informative. I hit the like button 3 times :)
I was wanting to see a review that was honest and forthcoming about the negatives of the camera as most were with the positives. Thank you Gerald for laying it all on the line.
My favorite TH-camr for all camera stuff related and you're the only camera-related reviewer I have a bell icon notification for. Love the work you do. Keep it up! Fellow Canadian here saying hi! :D
You're the first person I've seen who has an a6600 and a zv1. I've had the a6600 for the last 2 years and I just picked up a zv1 yesterday. So thank you.
Man, great video, THANKS. Never saw someone doing such a complete and in depth review, and also, with such a zero waste in time without risking detail loss. Loved the specific tests in both audio and image stabilization. Please, keep this AWESOME work 😏👊🏼.
This is the best review of the Sony ‘Zed’ V-1 I’ve seen so far. Great comparison between the Sony a6100/6400 too. Went with the Sony ZV-1 in the end for 506
On ZV1 this is the 6th review video that I have seen. I have seen Kai's, Jason , Iphonedo and Jared video's. This is the most detailed & best review that I have seen. and god bless you for the timestamp. Immediately subbed, Liked and notification icon pressed. I know where I need to come now for all of my camera review fix.
I know that virtually every review of this camera is geared toward vloggers but it's still worth mentioning that the ZV-1 is much smaller and much easier to fit in your pocket than the a6600 or any of the alpha cameras for that matter
Some of the reviews point out it takes good still shots. I find cameras last longer if you don't keep them in your pocket but hang them around you neck under your clothes.
Would you recommend the zr-1 over the rx100V? They are roughly same price now refurbished. Would use for casual photos and videos for social media. Thanks
Did ever camera TH-camr decide to review this camera within 15 minutes of each other? Gerald, Potato Jet, Kai Wand Matti, all just uploaded this EXACT video!
Curious if apparent softness may have been caused by "Soft Skin" setting, which defaults to "Mid." Also curious about the "Bokeh Button." Thanks for the consistently high-quality content!
Gerald .... your reviews are amazing. Hitting us all with tons of info and not playing around. Keep up the great work. This camera, despite its flaws, interests me. I have a GH5, GH5S, and they share the Sigma "Holy Trinity" of lenses lol (18-35mm f/1.8, 50-100mm f/1.8, and 14mm f/1.8). But I also have the good old Sony AX53 camcorder. This camera pretty much has the same codec, shooting frame rates, and video resolution as the AX53. The ZV1 I think is a great little camera for those lower lit situations despite it's less than stellar aperture stopping down so suddenly. Thanks for showing us that. Love the built in ND filters, seems electronic at the sensor level (maybe) and not like on the Canon XF400 or Sont AX700 which feature physical ND filter turret style arrays, but this ZV1 is much cheaper. I kinda like it actually. It is a good side camera. There's always a place for cameras like this. I agree with you on the tripod screw placement. They should have just made the camera a little bigger. Anyways, absolutely LOVE your videos. This is the best review of the ZV1 on the internet. Your channel has grown rapidly for a reason. I loved also when you met Camera Conspiracies and showed him your fancy camera setup lol :)
Oh good old zv1, i still use this camera for many many many things, i use it with a zhiyun m2 that provides it power with the usb and a micro fan sticked to the bank of the camera which lets me use it for hours without even a overheat warning
As per always... best review of this camera. Hit every scenario of interest, did all your research, and presented both in logically and aesthetically pleasing manners. Excellent work and very helpful review!
Oh man, i've followed you for a long while now and I REALLY appreciate your format. This video review really hits home your experience with how to review a product. Thank you for being informative, succinct, thoroughly professional and still relatable. Thank you.
Gerald reviews are always thoroughly elaborate, clearly concise, and obviously unbiased. I appreciate the hard work and also ... "I'm Gerald Undone and all I wanna do is zoom a zoom zoom zoom in your boom boom." Use it already please!
Gerald, you might just be untouchable in your space, my good man. Your overall execution and quality are every bit as seamlessly organic as they are impossibly high a calibre.
I really liked this review Mr. Undone. I was ready to run right out (or for now Web right out) and lay down the $750, but now I know I have to think it through a little more. Which is actually better for Sony, since when/if I purchase one, there will be much less chance of 'Buyer's Remorse' since I will be stepping out (or Web'ing) with my eyes fully open and my expectations properly set. Thank you sir.
Gerald: Battery door can't be opened if you have anything screwed on the 1/4" 20 on the bottom Smallrig: Hold my CNC end mills. Gerald: ....Okay? Smallrig: Wait...I actually need those.
Almost sploshed $3000+ on an A7C + lenses. Purpose? Travel. I'm now confident I'm getting the ZV-1. Less bulk, less weight, less messing around with accessories, less caring for equipment, less prone to theft, more incognito in the street. You basically proved it's identical to the 6600, and in some ways better. Yeah. It'll do fine for travel.
how did he prove its identical to the a6600? the a6600 is interchangeable lens therefore more options, you can get wider view lens, more zoom lens, and better low light with the a6600. this is rx100 series group of camera.
@@truthseeker6804 Yeah, interchangeable lenses are awesome, but!!! ... You forgot the most important part of why the ZV-1 is soooo great!! - It fits in your pants pocket! You can Grab it, Pocket it, and GO! It also weighs way less than most of the interchangeable lenses, not taking into account they need to mount to a camera body too. ;)
my comment is 3 years ago. I later bought the zv1. then later bought a canon r6ii full frame. Then later bought canon r10. Now the r10 is my favorite camera among the 3 because It can fit into my pocket and has flash. I take with the rfs 10-18 compact lens separately. Zv1 is good but it wasn't very wide angle as I want. Also I like the flash on the r10. Helps with indoor photos I do alot. And I've got rf 100-400 I take occasionally if I wanna do sports and wildlife. I almost never use the zv1 now. Not wide and doesn't zoom far enough. I prefer wide for vlogs and indoor photos. Or long zoom for sports wildlife and outdoor photos. If someone asked for camera recommendations I would say go for r50. Zv1 is not bad if you find for a good deal. Its definitely better image than any phone. But phones have that ultra wide.
Just posted a comment on dpreviewTV after listening for precisely 13 seconds: "Several other channels where they don't say "Zed." Going to go watch those reviews." Come here and you say "zed" literally within ONE second! However, you are Gerald Undone. I will keep watching.
That's what I've done Gerald. The A6400 w/ Sigma 16mm. I discovered that it just fits on the Zhiyun Crane M2 lightweight gimbal. You have to discard the tightening screw and put in a smaller bolt instead but it works..and doesn't add much weight. It is literally only just big enough, which is great as you are adding minimal gimbal weight. You can plug in your camera too and I think it might work with a little tubular "handle battery for even more lovely power. haven't tried that yet, tho.
Does it have a light that can light up a room? One area of my house has no lighting. I am filming dogs that are always running. What mode should I put it in for focus?
Brilliant review Gerald. That compartment under the tripod clip might be a dealbreaker though. Did you test if the data transfer rate is usable when connecting directly to your computer to download the files?
Hello Gerald, you are one of the best vloggers around. Good video quality, no distracting background music, good voice quality, well informed. Amazing. I have one question, that you may be able to answer. With compact camera’s in general the zoom range of the lens equals the zoom range of the 35 mm equivalent. Not so with the ZV-1. The lens is zooming from 9.4 mm to 25.7 mm, giving a rather poor range of 2.7. But it is also mentioned as 24 mm to 70 mm (in 35 mm terms). This gives a range of 2.9. Why the difference ?
Thanks for the kind words! I imagine the 24-70 is just an approximation used to give the closest equivalent lens that exists. So that shoppers can have a rough idea of what to expect. I'm just guessing though.
Really impressed by how much you've covered in such a relatively short amount of time for a review video. It would've been nice if you compared the ZV-1 with its competitors outside of the Sony lineup. Nonetheless, all the tiny details you mentioned makes this the most comprehensive review video yet for this camera.
Thanks, Gerald, for your entertaining in-depth review of the Sony Zed-V-1 (I’m a Canuck too). I’m sitting on the fence about the a6600. There are more ticks on the ZV-1 side for all the reasons you stated. But the a6600’s battery life, earphone jack and lens interchangeability are so hard to dismiss. I can afford the latter but I do have other budgetary priorities as well. I guess I’ll have to immerse myself in some ZV-1 vs a6600 comparison reviews. Sigh...
Like 30 TH-camrs posted a video on the Sony ZV-1...I saw Gerald Undone posted it and knew that was the best decision to get all of the information I need about it without any fluff or biased opinion. You are very much appreciated sir!
Gerald, thank you for everything you do for us small TH-camrs. Your ability to convey advanced information in an organized fashion is impeccable, not many TH-camrs can do that!
Gerald is the Bill Nye of the Camera Guy, EverydayAstronaut of the electronics!
You’re so comprehensive with your reviews man! Good job
Now that's a well done review video. You answered questions I never knew I had! Great unbiased information, thank you!
Yes, fantastic!
Gerald, we met you at camera camp and you have been our fave tech channel since. Thank you for all the fantastic videos. I (Nikki) have been learning so much.
Aw! Thanks so much! That means a lot. I hope we can have a Camera Camp #2 eventually.
I’m predicting a lot of Sony ZV-1 targeted ads coming to my social media feeds in the near future. Bathe me, algorithm gods. Bathe me good.
Not if you pihole them ,,, browse wisely
Emmanuel Rodriguez pihole? Never heard of it. Down the Google wormhole I go...
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Lol
I love ads that are spot on. Bring em on!
It's almost magical how you weave the information into a perfectly crafted presentation that leaves me wanting for nothing more. My ZV-1 arrives today. Thanks Gerald!
I got like 20 reviews in my feed and you are the first and probably only one I’ll see. Thanks for always putting out ace content 👍👍
I just bought this camera in 2022 and I’m super happy. It ticks all the boxes of what I wanted…small video camera to vlog with, decent built in mic, very usable as a pocketable stills camera, and a good camera to start a TH-cam channel with. I’m a photographer and I exclusively shoot Fuji, so I didn’t want to invest too much in the Sony ecosystem. And best of all, I got the camera on sale for $650. I’m super excited to dig into using it and for the price, it’s superb. Lastly, it’s really cool that it just turns on when I pull the screen out, very reminiscent of the old handycams I used growing up. It feels nostalgic and brand new at the same time, fits in my pocket and gives me great results, straight out of the box.
Thanks for the amazing and in depth, positive but balanced review, it helped me to make my decision to pull the trigger and I have no regrets. It’s a fun little camera with a decent set of features and a perfect basic vlogging camera, that I can fit in my jacket pocket.
Unquestionably the most thorough and well thought-out review video of the Sony ZV-1 on TH-cam.
According to Potato Jet, the ZV-1 has the new "Soft Skin Effect" applied by default, thus making things look softer than usual. After turning it off, the images should look sharper.
Agreed! Jared Polin also said Soft Skin effect was On by default (Sony needs to change that default in the next firmware update!) -- so I am wondering what that might do to the A/B comparisons. Gerald -- maybe do an update video of sample comparison footage, with Soft Skin Off?
An old function from back in the days. Now, we're better with it set "off" for sure !
Without that, it will just be a cellphone video.
Why does Sony think we all have such bad skin
I just got a ZV-1 a few days ago. The Soft Skin effect was set to on from the factory.
Gerald I watched this video at least 4 time (lbs) before I bought this camera. Thanks for always being a trusted resource on new cameras and giving us so much information about all the features and quirks. 👊🏽
I'm stunned by the quality of your review, way more critical than the other reviews I watched for this camera,, but so many useful specs details. Well done. That's a like subscribe for me :)
This is the best video on this camera yet. Thank you for this.
Agreed. I've been through quite a few Zv-1 reviews now and this one is by far the most comprehensive and most unbiased.
I use this cam for nearly all my Livestreams. Since the delay is too high on YT 4K Streams, i stream in 1080p anyway :)
Im very happy with this affordable, light and versatile cam. Also, it keeps my a7iii ready on the Tripod for shoots :)
Great Video Gerald!
I must must MUST applaud Gerald Undone for his constant strive for excellence, e.g. the recent addition of embedded info (viz. section headers) on the timeline and the convenient coupling of sponsor info with those parts of gear tests that require little or no voiceover audio. Bravo!
THANK YOU! Clearly a tremendous amount of time, energy, and effort went into producing this high-quality and in-depth review video. Just want to say I SUPER appreciate it and found it both entertaining and informative. I hit the like button 3 times :)
Long-time subscriber here. Just pre-ordered. Gerald's reviews are by far the best, answering those granular questions that no one else addresses.
I was wanting to see a review that was honest and forthcoming about the negatives of the camera as most were with the positives. Thank you Gerald for laying it all on the line.
Only two years ago?! You're the best, feel like I've watched ur stuff forever man, keep doing whatever makes you happy 😄
Thank you for answering all the questions I didn't know I had!
I held on to my rx100v because of the f1.8 aperture and the built-in ND filter. Finally, a worthy successor.
Never seen a video with so much depth. Thank you for you time and effort. This is amazing
Excellent review, thank you for making this!
My favorite TH-camr for all camera stuff related and you're the only camera-related reviewer I have a bell icon notification for. Love the work you do. Keep it up! Fellow Canadian here saying hi! :D
You're the first person I've seen who has an a6600 and a zv1. I've had the a6600 for the last 2 years and I just picked up a zv1 yesterday. So thank you.
still the best and most informative camera videos around. This was exactly what I needed to learn about this camera.
Man, great video, THANKS. Never saw someone doing such a complete and in depth review, and also, with such a zero waste in time without risking detail loss. Loved the specific tests in both audio and image stabilization. Please, keep this AWESOME work 😏👊🏼.
Farr out, what an EPIC review. As an engineer who desires no fluff and straight to the facts, I'm speechless. Good job!!
This is the best review of the Sony ‘Zed’ V-1 I’ve seen so far. Great comparison between the Sony a6100/6400 too. Went with the Sony ZV-1 in the end for 506
Great detailed review! Seems like an interesting little camera. Could you make a comparison with a more similar camera like the Sony RX100 V?
Fifth review in a row Ive watch today for this camera. This one is the best review so far.
On ZV1 this is the 6th review video that I have seen. I have seen Kai's, Jason , Iphonedo and Jared video's. This is the most detailed & best review that I have seen.
and god bless you for the timestamp.
Immediately subbed, Liked and notification icon pressed. I know where I need to come now for all of my camera review fix.
I know that virtually every review of this camera is geared toward vloggers but it's still worth mentioning that the ZV-1 is much smaller and much easier to fit in your pocket than the a6600 or any of the alpha cameras for that matter
Some of the reviews point out it takes good still shots. I find cameras last longer if you don't keep them in your pocket but hang them around you neck under your clothes.
EXACTLY! I take it every where for that reason!
Would you recommend the zr-1 over the rx100V? They are roughly same price now refurbished. Would use for casual photos and videos for social media.
Thanks
I bought the SONY ZV-1 few days ago! It's quite expensive but its super easy to use, features are awesome! Perfect for beginners!
Thank you!
Did ever camera TH-camr decide to review this camera within 15 minutes of each other? Gerald, Potato Jet, Kai Wand Matti, all just uploaded this EXACT video!
No they held the review until Sony said it could be released. Not a coincidence.
rsmith02 True, but it doesn’t make it any less weird.
got to stay on the trend wagon
Curious if apparent softness may have been caused by "Soft Skin" setting, which defaults to "Mid." Also curious about the "Bokeh Button." Thanks for the consistently high-quality content!
One of the best early ZV-1 review vids. I especially appreciate the a6000 comparisons. Thanks!
subbed a few days ago, watched a lot of your videos, and now i've decided to buy the a6400. saying goodbye to my samsung galaxy s8. thanks gerald!
This single video makes me want to buy ZV1. This is the right marketing lol
Gerald .... your reviews are amazing. Hitting us all with tons of info and not playing around. Keep up the great work.
This camera, despite its flaws, interests me. I have a GH5, GH5S, and they share the Sigma "Holy Trinity" of lenses lol (18-35mm f/1.8, 50-100mm f/1.8, and 14mm f/1.8). But I also have the good old Sony AX53 camcorder. This camera pretty much has the same codec, shooting frame rates, and video resolution as the AX53. The ZV1 I think is a great little camera for those lower lit situations despite it's less than stellar aperture stopping down so suddenly. Thanks for showing us that. Love the built in ND filters, seems electronic at the sensor level (maybe) and not like on the Canon XF400 or Sont AX700 which feature physical ND filter turret style arrays, but this ZV1 is much cheaper. I kinda like it actually. It is a good side camera. There's always a place for cameras like this. I agree with you on the tripod screw placement. They should have just made the camera a little bigger. Anyways, absolutely LOVE your videos. This is the best review of the ZV1 on the internet. Your channel has grown rapidly for a reason. I loved also when you met Camera Conspiracies and showed him your fancy camera setup lol :)
Oh good old zv1, i still use this camera for many many many things, i use it with a zhiyun m2 that provides it power with the usb and a micro fan sticked to the bank of the camera which lets me use it for hours without even a overheat warning
Is the loss of face detection important for talking head shots? Or will we stay in focus still?
"I'm Gerald Undone and I feel pretty, oh so witty."
As per always... best review of this camera. Hit every scenario of interest, did all your research, and presented both in logically and aesthetically pleasing manners. Excellent work and very helpful review!
Oh man, i've followed you for a long while now and I REALLY appreciate your format. This video review really hits home your experience with how to review a product. Thank you for being informative, succinct, thoroughly professional and still relatable. Thank you.
Gerald reviews are always thoroughly elaborate, clearly concise, and obviously unbiased. I appreciate the hard work and also ... "I'm Gerald Undone and all I wanna do is zoom a zoom zoom zoom in your boom boom." Use it already please!
best review ive come across, appreciate the deeper technical content.
Best review on this camera thus far.
Gerald, you might just be untouchable in your space, my good man. Your overall execution and quality are every bit as seamlessly organic as they are impossibly high a calibre.
Kasey “Really, they sent it to Gerald.....”
Pass it on Gerald, he needs it! We need him to need it... thanks though, great stuff.
I really liked this review Mr. Undone. I was ready to run right out (or for now Web right out) and lay down the $750, but now I know I have to think it through a little more. Which is actually better for Sony, since when/if I purchase one, there will be much less chance of 'Buyer's Remorse' since I will be stepping out (or Web'ing) with my eyes fully open and my expectations properly set. Thank you sir.
By the way - this also earned me as a subscriber.
Gerald: Battery door can't be opened if you have anything screwed on the 1/4" 20 on the bottom
Smallrig: Hold my CNC end mills.
Gerald: ....Okay?
Smallrig: Wait...I actually need those.
Wow a review rather than an ad 👏🏻
Great review and comparison with the ZV-1...just picked one up and subscribed to your channel! Cheers!
Almost sploshed $3000+ on an A7C + lenses. Purpose? Travel. I'm now confident I'm getting the ZV-1.
Less bulk, less weight, less messing around with accessories, less caring for equipment, less prone to theft, more incognito in the street. You basically proved it's identical to the 6600, and in some ways better. Yeah. It'll do fine for travel.
how did he prove its identical to the a6600? the a6600 is interchangeable lens therefore more options, you can get wider view lens, more zoom lens, and better low light with the a6600. this is rx100 series group of camera.
@@truthseeker6804 Yeah, interchangeable lenses are awesome, but!!! ... You forgot the most important part of why the ZV-1 is soooo great!! - It fits in your pants pocket! You can Grab it, Pocket it, and GO! It also weighs way less than most of the interchangeable lenses, not taking into account they need to mount to a camera body too. ;)
my comment is 3 years ago. I later bought the zv1. then later bought a canon r6ii full frame. Then later bought canon r10. Now the r10 is my favorite camera among the 3 because It can fit into my pocket and has flash. I take with the rfs 10-18 compact lens separately. Zv1 is good but it wasn't very wide angle as I want. Also I like the flash on the r10. Helps with indoor photos I do alot. And I've got rf 100-400 I take occasionally if I wanna do sports and wildlife. I almost never use the zv1 now. Not wide and doesn't zoom far enough. I prefer wide for vlogs and indoor photos. Or long zoom for sports wildlife and outdoor photos. If someone asked for camera recommendations I would say go for r50.
Zv1 is not bad if you find for a good deal. Its definitely better image than any phone. But phones have that ultra wide.
Just posted a comment on dpreviewTV after listening for precisely 13 seconds: "Several other channels where they don't say "Zed." Going to go watch those reviews."
Come here and you say "zed" literally within ONE second! However, you are Gerald Undone. I will keep watching.
from all the videos i've seen about that camera yours is pretty much the best overview and more detailed ... thanks man!
Would u recommend the zv-1 for sit down vids? Thanks.
Camera noob here and this really helped me out! One of the most informative video i've ever watched!
im using a panasonic GH4. im planning to switch to the sony zv1. wold you reccomend the jump?
Probably the most data-packed review I have ever seen. Great job. Thank you very much.
Great, thorough and helpful as always. Thank you, Gerald.
That's what I've done Gerald. The A6400 w/ Sigma 16mm. I discovered that it just fits on the Zhiyun Crane M2 lightweight gimbal. You have to discard the tightening screw and put in a smaller bolt instead but it works..and doesn't add much weight. It is literally only just big enough, which is great as you are adding minimal gimbal weight. You can plug in your camera too and I think it might work with a little tubular "handle battery for even more lovely power. haven't tried that yet, tho.
got the ZV and satisfied so far...thank you
Dude you really make the best reviews on youtube, hands down.
When you say stuff like the "ultimate" review... its always true
Outstanding work brother and I come to you for the real answers. You gave me all the pros and cons. I’m getting it for running slick on the go.
Perfect review. Fabulous effort and detailing. Cheers.
Regarding the screw/battery door issue, there are some pretty good cages that were made for the RX100 . Hope to see something similar for the ZV1.
Dude! The colored rim lights on all closeups is dope!
Thanks, very technical! Just ordered this and your video was really helpful!
Excellent review, once again, Gerald. Thank you.
No one goes into detail quite the way you do. Awesome job.
I want to use it as secondary camera , Mostly top down shots . Is it worth it ?My primary camera is the Sony a7iii ...
great video by the way ....
Its size is a winner.. yay!
Thank you so much for making such a great review video. I was recommended this camera and I really feel like I know everything I need to know now!
Love how you explain everything in so much detail but still easy to understand
I laughed when you said "zed" because you are Canadian. Me, too!! I enjoyed your video and look forward to check out others. Very informative! :)
thanks. the best review for zv1 and I bought it this Black Friday.
Does it have a light that can light up a room? One area of my house has no lighting.
I am filming dogs that are always running. What mode should I put it in for focus?
What's the tripod you are using on 7:08
Brilliant review Gerald. That compartment under the tripod clip might be a dealbreaker though. Did you test if the data transfer rate is usable when connecting directly to your computer to download the files?
Im a teacher, I need to turn on video whole day for the class. What is the best setup for live streaming in term of revolution, config…?
Hello Gerald, you are one of the best vloggers around. Good video quality, no distracting background music, good voice quality, well informed. Amazing.
I have one question, that you may be able to answer. With compact camera’s in general the zoom range of the lens equals the zoom range of the 35 mm equivalent.
Not so with the ZV-1. The lens is zooming from 9.4 mm to 25.7 mm, giving a rather poor range of 2.7.
But it is also mentioned as 24 mm to 70 mm (in 35 mm terms). This gives a range of 2.9. Why the difference ?
Thanks for the kind words!
I imagine the 24-70 is just an approximation used to give the closest equivalent lens that exists. So that shoppers can have a rough idea of what to expect. I'm just guessing though.
Interesting camera. For the cost - you can't go wrong. Thanks for making this video, Gerald (fellow Canadian). Cheers!
Really appreciate the extra work of the youtube-integrated timestamps/chapters!
This is a good travel camera. No extra lens, no bulkyness. Simple with excellent quality. May purchase one.
“I’m Gerald Undone and I have normal sized thumbs”
Hey driven! Midnight shadow here!
Which camera would you recommend for macro videos of watches and watch reviews?
"I'm Gerald Undone, and you heard what I zed."
Really impressed by how much you've covered in such a relatively short amount of time for a review video. It would've been nice if you compared the ZV-1 with its competitors outside of the Sony lineup. Nonetheless, all the tiny details you mentioned makes this the most comprehensive review video yet for this camera.
Just ordered mine for my travel vlogs. Thanks mate
Thanks, Gerald, for your entertaining in-depth review of the Sony Zed-V-1 (I’m a Canuck too). I’m sitting on the fence about the a6600. There are more ticks on the ZV-1 side for all the reasons you stated. But the a6600’s battery life, earphone jack and lens interchangeability are so hard to dismiss. I can afford the latter but I do have other budgetary priorities as well. I guess I’ll have to immerse myself in some ZV-1 vs a6600 comparison reviews. Sigh...
The Ulanzi attachment lens fixes the being too close issue when in active stabilization.
This is by far the best review Ive seen and I saw lots. Great video! Im def subscribing
Great review! How is the video quality compared to the RX100VA? From what I understand it's the same lens?
This kinda perfect for what it is, an advanced point and shoot. And the price seems fair.
As far as comparison and value, would a beginner vlogger be better with this or an iPhone 11 Pro?