Fantastic presentation. Essential and complete information presented in an understandable and intelligent way. Great that you anticipate what potential buyers and new users of both cameras might ask. Thanks again Doug.
Great guy. i had a question Doug called me back himself. and wow so unbelievably knowledgeable. i am just getting ready to take the masterclass. 45 dollars a no brainer. thank you Doug. for all your help. you the man.
This is the best review I've ever seen! And exactly on the video cameras that I need. I have been using the NX100 for a year and now I am ready to buy the Z150. Thank you very much!
I never seeing such a good presentation. Sony should give you one of this cameras FOR FREE. It would be perfect us to see one presentation on pictures settings configuration, a specially on low light options that includes test video while you do a presentation. Excellent work!
Very well done and informative video. I had ben considering a Z150, looked at others from Sony, JVC and Panasonic but kept coming back to the Z150 for my needs. This video made the choice easy. Mu Z150 arrived last week. Very happy with it, have used nothing but Sony in the past, PD150, Z5u, PMW200, the Z150 is another welcome family member.
Incredibly well done video, I actually used it to learn the features of these cameras I'm sure your master class is fantastic and if I purchase one of these cameras I'll be getting that as well. Thanks for putting out something clear, unbiased and easy to understand. Love how you say it as it is.
I started with the FX-1 back in 2005, loved it, great film like picture ad so easy to use, only problem was it used a mini-dv tape.Just received the Z-150 and I love it, same ease of use and the pic quality is so much better, thanks so much for the tutorial.
Doug, I recently purchased a HXR-NX100 Sony HD Camera and have used it to film 3 ice hockey games this past weekend, and I do play by play through a lav mic which I plugged into a VXLR+ which I purchased seperately. I pulled the 64gb memory card out to view and hear my voice...the picture was very impressive, but my audio was very faint. It upset me at first, but I then turned my attention to focusing on the problem. Before the games even started, I made sure there is a new battery in the mic...secondly, I made sure the power switch was in the On position, and then we did a mic check by me speaking into the mic and the cameraman was watching the audio bars on the screen display and they were moving so we thought we were good to go. I now think that the bars were moving on his screen because as I was talking during the mic check, the sound was being picked up by the mic on the front of the camera, causing those sound bars on his screen to move? I also believe that had he had headphones on (which I have yet to purchase) he would have known right there and then that something was amiss. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike.
Mike, I believe that you have already figured out the problem on your own. I agree that you were probably recording the internal mic. BTW it is inconceivable to me that anyone would attempt to record important audio without using headphones. You get a big slap on the wrist for that one! :-) Get some headphones and also setup the audio configuration and check everything out before you even leave for the arena. Good luck next time.
I could not agree with you more, what a great camera, I am 77 years old and have been a commercial photographer for over 45 years that's right the film years don't get me started, I really listen to what you say.
I really like listening to you talk about your love, video and these cameras, I am now shooting the ax700 and I love it but I want more. thanks for your help. I am leaning to the 150, am I going to be happy with this camera? its a lot of money.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia I have found that the NX200 is only made for the PAL market, so that would be reason you would not have seen it. As far as I can tell, the only difference to the Z150 is that it uses the S rather than the L codec, does not have MPEG 10bit 4:2:2 and it does not have SDI out. I used to need the MPEG for news jobs, but they seem to accept any format these days. The NX200 would mean a considerable saving - $A3000 vs $A6000. Have you ever compared the S and L codecs?
@@RaymondToms All the codecs look good. And there different reasons to choose one over the other that I get into in my master class. But my advice is to always shoot with the best codec the offers. There's no good reason not to.
Brilliant presentation. Just got this camera and I'm very, very happy with it. You made me decide to buy this outstanding camera. Thankyou very much indeed!
Thanks Doug, these videos are fabulous! Work has just bought me a new Z150 and your videos are easy to follow and are really helping me to understand its functions. :)
How/where can I find a an adapter to put this cam on which will also allow me to use a video light? At this point I can find no way to put a light over the camera for hand held travel. This presentation was extremely informative and helpful. Thank you.
Joseph, there are dozens of light weight LED lights that can easily attach to the camera's cold shoe on top of the microphone. Nothing more is needed for attachment. The best one for you will depend on your budget and specifications. Do a search at B&H and you will find many different models to choose from.
No. I think that is the way Sony designed the camera to operate and so they don't see it as being a problem that needs to be fixed. It is not a big deal, really, just a minor complaint that you get used to.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia What about Multi-port on PXW-Z150 will work remote controler on that port? i have Sony VCT-60AV tripod which have remote controler on grip, i have adapter to Micro USB.. And on my Sony Handycam HDR-PJ810 this remote controler from grip works on Multi port.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Ok.. i will test it when i buy it.. i see on your video the HDMI out is not clean... is there option to turn on/off this icons on HDMI? i need clean output from HDMI without any icons and other stuff for live streaming.
@@MrJani0951 Nope. Never had a problem like that and nobody I know who owns a Z150 has ever reported that problem to me. Looks like the guy broke his camera.
Excellent presentation Doug, I own a HXR NX 100 and a PXW X 70 ( not 4 k yet ) for nearly 2 years now and using them nearly every day , have done many hours filming with both and very pleased with them , they never let me down.Greeting from New Zealand . BW p.s I don't work for Sony !
I want to say thank you for the very nice presentation! My questions are what is the difference between PXW-Z150 and PXW-Z100 and which one it has a better performance for shooting wedding and documentary? Just I want your recommendation.
Hello Shahin, I use Z100 bi-weekly and have used Z150 for about 2 hours, comparing them side by side. Final decision: Buy Z150, because of much better picture quality and it is better in low light, for church or weddings use. Just remember, all settings for color control are in Picture Profiles, not in a separate menu, like in Z100. Z100 has some extra menu buttons that are not available in Z150, and some controls, that are faster to access from Z100. I would say, that Z100 is an older model of Z190, since they are about on the same comparison level.
I agree... double wow! I am very much interested in the Z150. So far, it appears to be an upgrade of my Z5u with some trade-offs, but seemingly necessary. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Doug, I have had the NX100 for a few years now, and I have been waiting for a 4k upgrade camera. Do you feel the z150 still a viable option in 2021? I do a lot of filming for live bands, weddings, parties, ect.
John, the Z150 is absolutely still a good option today. To substantially step up in features and performance you'd have to go to a Z280, which will cost about twice as much. Another camera to consider in the Z150's price range is the Z90. Electronically they are very similar but have different body styles and lens controls. Other than the obvious physical differences they are almost the same. The Z90 has better AF is that is of interest to you. Good luck making a choice.
What do you mean by "won't let you take the files off"? Can you be more specific? For one thing, all clips are recorded on memory cards and the workflow is exactly the same for HD and 4K.
Thank you Doug for a thorough and great presentation. I have been looking at the z150 for a while now, but really couldn't find adequate specs on this unit until I came across your tutorial. I do have one question in regards to the z150. Is it possible to hook up a wireless video transmitter on the z150 to transmit to a wireless receiver hooked up to a monitor (flat screen)? Thanks for your help!
Hi Doug, I'm glad you liked my video. Thanks. I don't really have any experience with or insight into wireless transmitters. I know there are quite a few options out there but I have never needed any of them. I would assume that any transmitter that takes and HDMI or SDI input would work just fine with the Z150.
Hi Doug, Thanks for your review of the Sony Z150 and NX100. As always, a masterful review. I wonder if you have ever done a training video on the Sony NX5R. If you have, I have not been able to locate it. Would you mind doing a comparison review between the Sony NX5R, the Sony Z150, and the Sony Z90V. I am particularly interested in knowing how each camera performs in picture quality… particularly in low light. Also in knowing how the NX5R does with its 3 1/2.8 sensor chips compared with the 1” chips on the Z150, and the Z90. The NX5R does have the advantage of having a 20X zoom, as opposed to a 12X zoom, but perhaps the other two cameras have better picture quality so that it would be more advantageous to get one of them. It seems to me that the NX5R and Z150, would have the advantage over the Z90, with dedicated rings for aperture, focus, and zoom, but on the other hand, if you don’t use manual aperture, focus or zoom, perhaps that doesn’t matter as much. Perhaps the auto focus on the Z90 is so good, that you don’t need manual focus. I wonder what the other differences are between the Z150 and the Z90. Do they both record to the same codex(es), and record at the same bit rates, or does one have an advantage over the other. Would you recommend the Z150 over the Z90? I believe that the Z150, costs about US$500.00 more than the Z90. What benefits do you get for that extra $500.00? Thanks very much for your help with this! Steve L.
Hi Doug, what a good presentation. Can you please suggest a not so expensive camera for live streaming of events on youtube that will be connected to video mixer ?
I'm not an expert on live streaming (in fact I am the complete opposite of an expert in that area), but the Z90 and NX80 are a couple of very good cameras that cost less than the Z150.
No, there are more differences than that between the Z90 and NX80. For example, only the Z90 can shoot XAVC-L (10-bit 4:2:2 in HD). My 5-hour Sony Z90 / NX80/ AX700 training video will be released next week and it begins with an explanation of the differences and similarities among all three cameras.
Last night I purchased (rented on Vimeo) and watched all of the videos from this tutorial. I do not have either of the two cameras. Because of budget limitations (SSI Disability), my experience has been mostly with consumer video cameras. My goal is to understand more about professional video cameras and use that information to help me with the not so professional video cameras. The closest video camera I have to being pro is the Sony CX-900. It is the only video camera I have that allows full control of manual exposure. Without going into a lot of details, from a pro video camera point of view I can see a lot of his points. From my years of experience with the Consumer/Prosumer cameras I have used, I would have to break a number of the rules he mentioned to work with the limitations I have had to put up with. I feel that a lot of his advice is more for guidance not as an absolute. The most important thing I have learned from 25 years of experience is one must know their video cameras to get the most from them. Especially before one does an important shoot! I have done mostly Church videos where I did not have control of the lighting and sound. And the Churches I have done videos at are NOT setup for video. Sadly, they are not even setup for worship. Too much vanity is the shameful goal instead of worship! So, even if one only has a consumer/Prosumer video camera, I would highly recommend watching and learning from these videos. I use most of my spare time learning new things. I wish I could afford the Sony PXW-Z150!
Electronically the Z90 and Z150 are almost the exact same camera. The Z90 has better auto-focus, but mostly the differences come down to body style and ergonomics.
@@herveplez7170 Why are you so concerned with stabilization? That feature is far down on my list of priorities when selecting a camera. Don't you own a professional tripod and head? Both cameras have SteadyShot for handheld shooting.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia because when you hold a camera to follow someone or something and you must run, you must have a very good stabilization, no? and what is the solution with a z90 for example?
Hi Mike, yes. CHAPTER 20: WI-FI REMOTE CONTROL of my 4.5 hour Z150 training video. It is available for on-demand streaming at Vimeo. vimeo.com/179567188
The Z150 is a great camera but I can't tell you if it would suit your TH-cam channel or not. The answer would depend on what you shoot. how you shoot, skill level, and budget.
You bet Doug, by the way, I would like to ask you a question if you have a minute. I am trying to establish my self in the medical field on capturing medical procedures in the surgery room. Would you in your vast wisdom have any idea on which way I should try and procure such an assignment.lol thanks
Hi Victor, I'm afraid I don't really have any advice for how to get into that genre of production. If you already work in the medical field I suggest you pursue those contacts and let them know you are available for shooting video. Good luck.
I have the NX5R. It does all I need for the wide variety of jobs I shoot. I need a second camera that will match the NX5R in low light and the look of the image. I have shot manual focus for 30 years but my eyes are not as good as they used to be. I rely on the NX5R to auto focus most of the time and go to manual focus when needed. Would you recommend buying a Z-150 or another NX5R? I'd like the 4K capability with the Z-150 but heard it has some color issues under stage lighting and not good in low light.
Unfortunately I have never used an NX5 and anything I might say about how that camera compares to the 4K Z150 would just be pure speculation, so I won't say anything at all. I also have not shot any videos under stage lighting with the Z150. The purpose of my video is to help people get the most of their camera, not necessarily to be a buying guide. But with that said, I wouldn't consider buying any camera that can't do 4K.
My concern with the Z-150 is its auto focus, low light (weddings) and also inaccurate color that was reported in reviews. In your tutorials, do you discuss low light for the Z-150 and maybe using the right profile settings for accurate color? Are there tips for using the auto focus? I think bad reviews on a camera often come from not knowing how to properly use the camera. Before I buy it, I just want to know that it can be configured for both low light and stage conditions. Thanks.
@@VideoSpecialtiesLa I agree with you about where bad reviews of most products originate. The Z150 isn't particular good or bad at low light compared to other cameras I have used/owned. I would put it right in the middle. If low light, AF, and other features are important I'd highly recommend the Z280. It is a fantastic camera and excellent in low light plus has features to mitigate over-saturated stage lights. But maybe over your budget. If you can afford it I would definitely suggest getting one. I love mine and use it more often than my FS7 or F55. Also, did you know that the Z90 is essentially identical to the Z150 electronically with basically the same picture quality? But the Z90 has the best AF of any video camera I have ever used. If you want something that is basically identical to the Z150 but with better AF, you should take a look at the Z90. I sold my Z150 but I still have my Z90. Stay away from the Z190 (not Z90) as it is one of the worst low light cameras I've ever seen. vimeo.com/261327835
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks for all the info. I will probably go with the Z-150 . I have the NX-80 which is similar to the Z90. It is great with auto focus. I just need the large size camera right now. Once I get the Z-150, I'll will surely consider getting your tutorial so I can get the most out of the camera.
Thank you so much Doug. My 'Proxy Rec Mode' is grayed out with XAVC QFHD/2160/25p/100Mbps using a Lexar SDXC U3 Class 10 card (Simul/Relay Rec = OFF) - Any ideas?
Just realised [EXTERNAL OUTPUT] was selected for [OUTPUT SELECT] in [VIDEO OUT] which blocks Proxy Rec Mode - That just took me 4 whole days to work out.
Hi Jamie, no I don't have an immediate answer. it's too hard to troubleshoot someone else's camera long distance. My advice is start turning off features one at time until you find the conflict. Good luck.
In addition to the external buttons and switches, hundreds of other settings can be changed by accessing the camera's menus. All you have to do is press the menu button to start changing settings.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thank you very much, but I wanted to know how to adjust the colors, especially since I take pictures on wedding occasions, so I needed a way that I could adjust them so that everything remained perfect.
@@kareemvideo6108 Hi Karem, I have a 4.5 hour masterclass that should give you all the information you need for shooting with a nice picture profile. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
Dear Doug Jensen, crystal clear description of your description. Kindly say, if I want the color looks like this video, which option i need to set in this (z150) camera while recording ( in order to avoid to do the colour management in final cut pro or da vinci resolve)?
The lens is actually only f/2.8 when it's zoomed out to its widest focal length. As soon as you start zooming in . . . the maximum aperture quickly ramps down to only f/4. Not only is f/4 not very conducive to shooting with cinematic shallow depth of field, but also the ramping itself can make it more challenging to get consistent exposures.
Doug, great program, thanks. I like the HXR-NX100. However, Sony is releasing the 2 new 4K models in December - HXRNX80, ($2300), and the PXWZ90V, ($2800). I'm really torn between these 2 families. Could you compare these as well? Thanks!
Hi Steve. I am currently working on a five-hour Master Class training video series that will cover the PXW-Z90, HVR-NX80, and FDR-AX700. It should be released in January for streaming on Vimeo. In the mean time, here is some demo footage I have shot with the Z90. th-cam.com/video/7Bk2JkNdbUM/w-d-xo.html
Doug while filming can you go straight in to slow motion while recording, or must you stop recording and then press the slow motion button and start recording again?
Hi George, as I discuss in chapter 5 of my Z150 Master Class, you would need to go to the OTHERS > 50/60i menu and change the setting to 60i. Then you will be able to choose a 30p or 24p recording format from the REC SET menus.
Hello Doug, Thank you for your presentation! fantastic! is there a sort of dji ronin or other for stabilisation that i can buy? i already have a dji mavic 2 pro. will the images have the same quality? (10bits d-log?) thank you for your answer. Hervé france
They are both very good. It is impossible for me to make recommendations without having more information about someone's needs and expectations. However, of the two, the Z190 is generally the high-end camera withj advanced features and functions.
Nice presentation. I've had the Z150 for about 6 months and I love it. I had the NX5U for years before that. That is a great shooter's camera. Even though I've had the Z150 for awhile, I'm thinking of treating myself to your full course. There's just a lot about the Z150 that I'd like to hear your take on. But there are two things I wonder if you discuss in later chapters ... two things I find really inconvenient. First ... if I'm not mistaken, you cannot turn on the D Ext while the camera is recording like you could with the NX5U, the V1, and even going back into the Sony DV cameras. Even if you have assigned the D Ext to a button, you have to stop recording, hit the button, and turn the recording back on. If you're shooting news or a scene you have no control over, you don't know you need the D Ext until you've hit the end of your zoom. I had a real situation where I zoomed into a small fishing boat struggling on the reef. I zoomed in all the way (with Clear Image)... needed more. I had to shut the recording off to turn on the D Ext, making a jump cut. With prior cameras, I could hit the button and just jump to it ... sort of like dropping in the extender lever on a BetaCam lens. Strange Sony changed this. Second ... I guess this was spelled out in the manual but I didn't really grasp it until I needed it. I have a Lilliput monitor connected via HDMI. If I'm shooting HD, no problem. In 4K, however, there is a strange limitation. When you're NOT actually recording, you see the image in the external monitor. But the moment you hit Record, the screen goes blank. This was a shocker when it first happened. It's been explained to me that in 4K, the camera only has 2 image streams. Maybe there is some menu work-around for this, but I haven't found it yet. All in all, a very nice camera at a very nice price. I'll check out the rest of your course.
Hello. Yes I discuss both of these topics during the master class training video and you a correct on both accounts. You can't turn on/off the Digital Extender while the camera is recording, and you cannot use the viewfinder and an external monitor at the same time while the camera is recording in 4K. In standby it is okay, but once you hit the record button you're going to lose one or the other. However, as I show during the class, you have the option of giving priority to the viewfinder or the HDMI output.
You're right, the cameras are very similar inside. The Z90 has better auto-focus but other than that the difference are external. You are basically choosing the type/size/weight of camera body and lens that you prefer to use.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia THANK YOU so very much for the response, but my problem is I LOVE this camera, and I'd love to buy it, but for my purposes, I need to have interval recording ... namely 1.5 seconds of recording once every minute, for many hours. ... Is there any way this camera can do that? Single frame recording once a minute does not help me. Please advise, and also let me know if this camera is still in production. Thanks again Doug! :)
@@josephsardone8971 The Z150 can record 1 frame per second in HD. And the Z90 (a better camera than the Z150) can record 1 frame per second in HD or 4K. If that can work for you, great. If not, then you need to move to some other camera such as the Z190 which can go as slow as 1 frame per day in 4K and HD.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks again sir for following up! As mentioned, 1 frame per second is not what I'm looking for ... What I need is one and a half .. to two seconds of recording (with sound) once a minute for hours at a time ... I'm just guessing, but that should be about 150 to 200 frames at regular HD to yield about 1.5. to two seconds of recording ... .. I'm sure you'd know the exact frame rate for one second of HD recording. ... Now IF the Z150 cannot do that from its on board hardware, then by now, shouldn't there be an external controller that would allow it to do so? .. I really, really, love this camera, and I'd hate to look elsewhere for a different one.
@@josephsardone8971 Joseph Sardone There aren't any current Sony camcorders that can do the interval you are looking for, and none of them will ever record sound during time-lapse. So I'm sorry to say you will have to look elsewhere for a camera that can do what you want.
Thank you Doug, Awesome video. I plan on viewing the rest of your video on the Z150, outstanding work and easy to follow. On the Z150, what tripod are you using?
Thank you Emmett. On little cameras like the Z150 I use a Sachtler FS-6 with Flowtech 75 legs. It is a fantastic little system and will served me for years and years with many different cameras. A tripod system is the most important accessory you can buy for your camera.
Absolutely, but I don't recommend it. The setting that controls sharpness is called "Detail" and it is one of the camera's dozens of paint menus. In CHAPTER 14: PAINT MENUS & PICTURE PROFILES of my Z150 master class I provide my recommendations, which are too complicated to post here. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
I really appreciate your clear communication and non-complicated approach! Thank you. On the video you mentioned that footage from z150 can be loaded into an editing system such as Adobe. I am running Premeire CS6 and when I attempt to load these mxf files, I get an error message which says, "the importer reported a generic error". Can you please explain.
I'm glad that you liked the video. Whenever I talk about NLE compatibility it is always with the assumption that someone is using the latest version of their NLE. And as far as I know, footage from the Z150 is indeed 100% compatible with the latest version of all the major NLEs. But I have no way of testing (nor any interest in testing) footage to see if it is compatible with older, outdated software. There are many, many great reasons for a professional to upgrade to Premiere CS besides just file compatibility.
No the viewfinders cannot be exchanged. And even if they could, the cost of buying a Z150 viewfinder for the NX100 would surely cost a lot more than the difference in price between the cameras.
Doug quick question….I’m using 3 NX 100’s with a switcher and monitor recorder and I don’t know how to turn the B slot and stnby/rec symbols off the camera screen…they are transferring to the to the sd card. I appreciate any help! 🙏
Hi Andy, it's been awhile since I've used a Z150 or NX100, but I think you need to go to the DISPLAY OUTPUT menu. If the “LCD Panel” option is selected, then the HDMI and SDI outputs won’t have anything at all superimposed over them. But if the “All Output” option is chosen, then most of the viewfinder data will sent to the external monitor/recorder.
@@allabouthelenawithgoldenwe904 Nope, I live in Florida enjoying warm temps, blue skies, green grass, and sunshine. Until it gets too hot, and then I go to New England. :-)
Great video and very informative. I just started using the PXW-Z150. However when I imported my footage to Final Cut X editing software. The footage was very jumpy and the audio was not sync'd. I'm not sure what the problem is, so I'm wondering if you had any insight that can help me fix this problem. Thanks so much
I don't use FCPX so I can't help you troubleshoot the problem, but I can tell you that every codec that the Z150 can record is 100% compatible with all of the major NLEs, including FCPX. Maybe check with an FCPX user group or forum to see if they can help pinpoint the problem. It is also possible, especially if you were shooting 4K, that your computer and/or hard drives are not up to the task of playing 4K XAVC smoothly. I'm betting it is your hard drive.
Hi, thanks so much for your response. I actually discovered that I had to convert the file to a format the FCPX could better read. Thanks again and I will be watching your other chapters...
Definitely superior to the EX1 even in HD. Better colors, less noise, slow-motion, 4K, better viewfinder, etc. The list could go on and on. The EX1 was a good camera for its day (11 years ago), and I only sold mine last summer, but it doesn't hold up to the Z150, Z190, or even the Z90.
Hi Doug, very nice presentation! I would like to know what size your StormJacket is for the 150? I'm not sure wich one would be better, the Medium or Large ? Thank you, cheers from Luxembourg ;)
I'm glad you liked the video. I use a Storm Jacket Medium Pro Black with my Z150. In fact I was using it just this morning while shooting wildlife at sunrise to keep the camera dry from dew. www.vortexmediastore.com/collections/storm-jacket-camera-covers/products/medium-pro
Doug Jensen Ok thanks alot for that. I just finished my first shooting with the 150 this afternoon. really happy with it. I'm also looking forward to your master class videos. will use them with my students :) have nice day
Hi Doug. I have an FS5 (and bought your masterclass). I'm looking to get a second camera and was considering the z150. Besides depth of field differences, how well would you say it would match with the FS5 for interviews / event sort of work? It's the same codec from what I understand and footage online looks very similar. Have you used the footage from both these cameras in the same project at all?
No, I haven't used the cameras side-by-side and I honestly don't have a feel for how well they would match up. The fact that they have the same codec means nothing because the codec doesn't have much to do with the look of the camera unless you push it to extremes. Outdoors or in high-contrast situations I don't think the Z150 could compete with the FS5, but indoors, under controlled lighting, and if the composition of the shots were different enough you might get away with it. But it depends how picky you are. The best advice I could give you is to rent a Z150 for a day and come to your own conclusions. Obviously your best bet is to get another FS5. Think of how much time you'll save matching cameras. Plus when you go to sell the camera someday, it will be worth more than the Z150 so the actual cost of ownership difference is less than you think.
Excellent presentation. I am very interested in the rest of it! How do I use the Z150 to record continuously, (not switching to next card, but making one long AVCHD file), instead of starting new clip every time I push record. (So that as long as the camera is on, it records up to the file size limit, then starts a new clip...no matter how often I push Rec button) JVC Cams can do this, but I can not find the way to choose this option in the menus ANYWHERE. Thanks!
The feature you want is called "Continous Record" and the Z150 does not have it. I think the last Sony camcorder to have that feature was the PDW-F800 about eight years ago.
It is not that difficult to merge the clips on the Premiere timeline, but it still make sense that sometimes one wants to have a long clip (like for musical events that need to synch up...etc. Thank you!!
No, there are many reasons why I don't do DVDs anymore but the two biggest ones are because of the length of my videos (requires too many discs), and DVDs are only standard definition. So all of my latest videos are only available for on-demand streaming at Vimeo. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150 Thanks for asking.
I know most of these comments are years old but I’ll try anyway. Is there any way to get an MP4 file straight out of camera? All I can manage is the MXF, I need to basically record then upload video w/o editing or post.
The Z150 seems like an ancient memory to me now, but you might be able to record MP4 files if you choose AVCHD as the codec. I'm not sure if that is correct, but worth looking into. Good luck.
In another review of the NX 100 the reviewer pretty much said that the viewfinder was terrible. You didn’t address this issue. Do you agree that it’s tertible?
I would have to disagree with that review. I have found the viewfinder to be more than adequate, especially for such an inexpensive camera. And I am someone who uses the viewfinder 100% of the time, I never use the flip-out LCD screen while shooting.
Hello, may I ask you about camera Sony HXR NX100 system recording? Can it switch between PAL and NTSC? Like 1080 50i and 1080 60i....Thank you so much!
The Z150 can shoot PAL or NTSC but not the NX100. An NX100 is either built for PAL or NTSC at the factory and that mode cannot be switched later by the user. Get a Z150!
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Fantastic presentation. Essential and complete information presented in an understandable and intelligent way. Great that you anticipate what potential buyers and new users of both cameras might ask.
Thanks again Doug.
You're welcome! Thanks for the nice comments.
Agreed! I said the same thing myself
Thank you too but I still need the help where by Tuesday button is it to use it and everything was done that, because I'm new
Great guy. i had a question Doug called me back himself. and wow so unbelievably knowledgeable. i am just getting ready to take the masterclass. 45 dollars a no brainer. thank you Doug. for all your help. you the man.
This is the best review I've ever seen! And exactly on the video cameras that I need. I have been using the NX100 for a year and now I am ready to buy the Z150. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
I never seeing such a good presentation. Sony should give you one of this cameras FOR FREE. It would be perfect us to see one presentation on pictures settings configuration, a specially on low light options that includes test video while you do a presentation. Excellent work!
Excellent! The Best teach9ing video I have viewed in a long time. Thank you Doug. Now where is the other missing segments...?
Arnon, if you mean to ask where the rest of the master class can be streamed, it is available at Vimeo: vimeo.com/ondemand/Z150
Thanks for asking.
I just bought nx100 after watched your videos. You done a really good job! Thanks
What are your experiences with it, so far?
This is by far the best presentation/tutorial. Very well explained!
A very clear and (unlike many other tutorials) this one isn't long winded and repetitive. This tutorial has SOLD me this camera (Z150). Thank you.
Very well done and informative video. I had ben considering a Z150, looked at others from Sony, JVC and Panasonic but kept coming back to the Z150 for my needs. This video made the choice easy.
Mu Z150 arrived last week. Very happy with it, have used nothing but Sony in the past, PD150, Z5u, PMW200, the Z150 is another welcome family member.
Thank You Doug For a great professional class. I've decided to get the Z150. Can it take 256 Gig Cards?
You're welcome. As far as I know 256GB cards are okay, but I haven't actually used any of them myself.
Incredibly well done video, I actually used it to learn the features of these cameras I'm sure your master class is fantastic and if I purchase one of these cameras I'll be getting that as well. Thanks for putting out something clear, unbiased and easy to understand. Love how you say it as it is.
I started with the FX-1 back in 2005, loved it, great film like picture ad so easy to use, only problem was it used a mini-dv tape.Just received the Z-150 and I love it, same ease of use and the pic quality is so much better, thanks so much for the tutorial.
Hi, hope you have may be changed to another model of the camera but which custom picture profile settings would you recommend for weddings
Doug, I recently purchased a HXR-NX100 Sony HD Camera and have used it to film 3 ice hockey games this past weekend, and I do play by play through a lav mic which I plugged into a VXLR+ which I purchased seperately. I pulled the 64gb memory card out to view and hear my voice...the picture was very impressive, but my audio was very faint. It upset me at first, but I then turned my attention to focusing on the problem. Before the games even started, I made sure there is a new battery in the mic...secondly, I made sure the power switch was in the On position, and then we did a mic check by me speaking into the mic and the cameraman was watching the audio bars on the screen display and they were moving so we thought we were good to go. I now think that the bars were moving on his screen because as I was talking during the mic check, the sound was being picked up by the mic on the front of the camera, causing those sound bars on his screen to move? I also believe that had he had headphones on (which I have yet to purchase) he would have known right there and then that something was amiss. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike.
Mike, I believe that you have already figured out the problem on your own. I agree that you were probably recording the internal mic. BTW it is inconceivable to me that anyone would attempt to record important audio without using headphones. You get a big slap on the wrist for that one! :-) Get some headphones and also setup the audio configuration and check everything out before you even leave for the arena. Good luck next time.
Excellent!!! Just got my Sony NX100, so I am getting this course for sure, and $50.00 is very reasonable. Thanks
I could not agree with you more, what a great camera, I am 77 years old and have been a commercial photographer for over 45 years that's right the film years don't get me started, I really listen to what you say.
Thank you Victor, I really appreciate those comments.
I really like listening to you talk about your love, video and these cameras, I am now shooting the ax700 and I love it but I want more. thanks for your help. I am leaning to the 150, am I going to be happy with this camera? its a lot of money.
nice presentation..!!! waiting for the remaining videos
Wait no longer, the rest of the series has been available for on-demand streaming at Vimeo for four months.
vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
Hi Doug. Another great video. Have you made one that compares the NX200 (4k version of the NX100) to the Z150?
Thanks you Raymond. No, I haven't had the opportunity to use the NX200.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia I have found that the NX200 is only made for the PAL market, so that would be reason you would not have seen it. As far as I can tell, the only difference to the Z150 is that it uses the S rather than the L codec, does not have MPEG 10bit 4:2:2 and it does not have SDI out. I used to need the MPEG for news jobs, but they seem to accept any format these days. The NX200 would mean a considerable saving - $A3000 vs $A6000. Have you ever compared the S and L codecs?
@@RaymondToms All the codecs look good. And there different reasons to choose one over the other that I get into in my master class. But my advice is to always shoot with the best codec the offers. There's no good reason not to.
Brilliant presentation. Just got this camera and I'm very, very happy with it. You made me decide to buy this outstanding camera. Thankyou very much indeed!
PS: Z150 of course!
Thank you for the feedback! I think you will love your new camea.
Sir, you are an obvious master of your craft. TYVM
FANTASTIC ONE OF THE BEST TUTORIAL ON YOU TUBE I LOVE IT, THANKS MR. DOUG JENSEN.
For sure he is great.
Keith Kuhn
thanks for the info on the 100 i didnt know about the sdi out i almost got one and we need a sdi cam for a second cam at a far distance
Wow! Super I will sign up for the class for sure... learned more in 30 minutes than I have in years....
That is always cool to hear! Thanks for sharing.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia When/where can we see the other chapters? Sorry if I missed it.
@@EliteFishingSeriesNo problem you watch the other chapters on Vimeo. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
Thanks Doug, these videos are fabulous! Work has just bought me a new Z150 and your videos are easy to follow and are really helping me to understand its functions. :)
How/where can I find a an adapter to put this cam on which will also allow me to use a video light? At this point I can find no way to put a light over the camera for hand held travel. This presentation was extremely informative and helpful. Thank you.
Joseph, there are dozens of light weight LED lights that can easily attach to the camera's cold shoe on top of the microphone. Nothing more is needed for attachment. The best one for you will depend on your budget and specifications. Do a search at B&H and you will find many different models to choose from.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Tank you, Doug. For some reason I was under the impression that the shoe was to be used exclusively for a wireless mic.
Fantastic presentation and information about the all switches and button of these camera..... you are really great.... Love from India....
Thanks!
Does Sony fixed that problem on 31:25 minute?
No. I think that is the way Sony designed the camera to operate and so they don't see it as being a problem that needs to be fixed. It is not a big deal, really, just a minor complaint that you get used to.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia What about Multi-port on PXW-Z150 will work remote controler on that port? i have Sony VCT-60AV tripod which have remote controler on grip, i have adapter to Micro USB.. And on my Sony Handycam HDR-PJ810 this remote controler from grip works on Multi port.
@@MrJani0951 Sorry, I don't have any information on that subject.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Ok.. i will test it when i buy it.. i see on your video the HDMI out is not clean... is there option to turn on/off this icons on HDMI? i need clean output from HDMI without any icons and other stuff for live streaming.
@@MrJani0951 Yes, the camera can output a clean signal over HDMI. All pro Sony camcorders have that option.
Very informative. May I have the 17 lessons which you have told in this video please brother.
Thank you for asking. Yes, you can find them here: vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
Very well done and informative video can you give information or upload settings of about Sony NX200...
Almost all of the information in my Z150 and NX100 workshop also applies to the NX200. Thanks for asking.
vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
I thinking to buy this camera, is it worth?
Absolutely worth it. It would be the perfect camera for you.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks, i thinking between PXW-Z90 and PXW-Z150.. Which one you suggest?
@@MrJani0951 The Z90 is much smaller and has better auto-focus, otherwise they are about the same camera. Choose whichever one suits you best.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Did you have this problem anytime on PXW-Z150 or is this very rare problem? th-cam.com/video/Sa3b0R_Gzdo/w-d-xo.html
@@MrJani0951 Nope. Never had a problem like that and nobody I know who owns a Z150 has ever reported that problem to me. Looks like the guy broke his camera.
Excellent presentation Doug, I own a HXR NX 100 and a PXW X 70 ( not 4 k yet ) for nearly 2 years now and using them nearly every day , have done many hours filming with both and very pleased with them , they never let me down.Greeting from New Zealand . BW p.s I don't work for Sony !
I want to say thank you for the very nice presentation!
My questions are what is the difference between PXW-Z150 and PXW-Z100 and which one it has a better performance for shooting wedding and documentary? Just I want your recommendation.
Hi Shahin, I have never used a Z100 so I am not in a position to compare the cameras or recommend one over the other.
Thanks for response
Hello Shahin,
I use Z100 bi-weekly and have used Z150 for about 2 hours, comparing them side by side. Final decision: Buy Z150, because of much better picture quality and it is better in low light, for church or weddings use. Just remember, all settings for color control are in Picture Profiles, not in a separate menu, like in Z100.
Z100 has some extra menu buttons that are not available in Z150, and some controls, that are faster to access from Z100.
I would say, that Z100 is an older model of Z190, since they are about on the same comparison level.
I agree... double wow! I am very much interested in the Z150. So far, it appears to be an upgrade of my Z5u with some trade-offs, but seemingly necessary. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Doug, I have had the NX100 for a few years now, and I have been waiting for a 4k upgrade camera. Do you feel the z150 still a viable option in 2021? I do a lot of filming for live bands, weddings, parties, ect.
John, the Z150 is absolutely still a good option today. To substantially step up in features and performance you'd have to go to a Z280, which will cost about twice as much. Another camera to consider in the Z150's price range is the Z90. Electronically they are very similar but have different body styles and lens controls. Other than the obvious physical differences they are almost the same. The Z90 has better AF is that is of interest to you. Good luck making a choice.
Excellent tutorial, Doug!
I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks.
Ah yes! i have found a great teacher of the Digital imaging arts
When I shoot in 4K it does not let me take the files off
What do you mean by "won't let you take the files off"? Can you be more specific? For one thing, all clips are recorded on memory cards and the workflow is exactly the same for HD and 4K.
Fantastic! The best presentation I have ever seen!!! And I have watched a bunch :)
Thank you very much! You have made my day.
Hi Doug. Great presentation. What did you use to video your presentation?
Thank you. I shot my on-camera segments with my Sony FS7.
Thank you Doug for a thorough and great presentation. I have been looking at the z150 for a while now, but really couldn't find adequate specs on this unit until I came across your tutorial. I do have one question in regards to the z150. Is it possible to hook up a wireless video transmitter on the z150 to transmit to a wireless receiver hooked up to a monitor (flat screen)? Thanks for your help!
Hi Doug, I'm glad you liked my video. Thanks. I don't really have any experience with or insight into wireless transmitters. I know there are quite a few options out there but I have never needed any of them. I would assume that any transmitter that takes and HDMI or SDI input would work just fine with the Z150.
Hi Doug,
Thanks for your review of the Sony Z150 and NX100. As always, a masterful review.
I wonder if you have ever done a training video on the Sony NX5R. If you have, I have not been able to locate it.
Would you mind doing a comparison review between the Sony NX5R, the Sony Z150, and the Sony Z90V.
I am particularly interested in knowing how each camera performs in picture quality… particularly in low light.
Also in knowing how the NX5R does with its 3 1/2.8 sensor chips compared with the 1” chips on the Z150, and the Z90.
The NX5R does have the advantage of having a 20X zoom, as opposed to a 12X zoom, but perhaps the other two cameras have better picture quality so that it would be more advantageous to get one of them.
It seems to me that the NX5R and Z150, would have the advantage over the Z90, with dedicated rings for aperture, focus, and zoom, but on the other hand, if you don’t use manual aperture, focus or zoom, perhaps that doesn’t matter as much. Perhaps the auto focus on the Z90 is so good, that you don’t need manual focus.
I wonder what the other differences are between the Z150 and the Z90. Do they both record to the same codex(es), and record at the same bit rates, or does one have an advantage over the other. Would you recommend the Z150 over the Z90?
I believe that the Z150, costs about US$500.00 more than the Z90. What benefits do you get for that extra $500.00?
Thanks very much for your help with this!
Steve L.
Doug - are you going to make a Sony PXW-Z190, I HOPE??
A six hour Z280/190 master class is already in production and I expect to release it by mid-October. Thanks for asking.
wow, that was a good video presentation.
Thank you for that, Joe. I'm glad you like it.
Well done sir
Hi Doug, what a good presentation. Can you please suggest a not so expensive camera for live streaming of events on youtube that will be connected to video mixer ?
I'm not an expert on live streaming (in fact I am the complete opposite of an expert in that area), but the Z90 and NX80 are a couple of very good cameras that cost less than the Z150.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks a lot. Much appreciated
I can't find the chapter that you talk about. Where are they? Please help me Doug.
All 21 chapters of the Master Class can be streamed at Vimeo: vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
i am going to purchase this camera is this still a great cam for the dollars or do you have another recommendation...great video thanks
The new Z90 is basically the same camera is a smaller package. Choose the size that feels best to you, and buy it!
may i bother you with one more question then is the Z90 and the HXR-NX80 the same except for the SDI port ? thank you
No, there are more differences than that between the Z90 and NX80. For example, only the Z90 can shoot XAVC-L (10-bit 4:2:2 in HD). My 5-hour Sony Z90 / NX80/ AX700 training video will be released next week and it begins with an explanation of the differences and similarities among all three cameras.
thank you so much... I will wait to purchase...Glad i found your channel
Very clear, very concise! Impressed.
Last night I purchased (rented on Vimeo) and watched all of the videos from this tutorial. I do not have either of the two cameras.
Because of budget limitations (SSI Disability), my experience has been mostly with consumer video cameras. My goal is to understand more about professional video cameras and use that information to help me with the not so professional video cameras. The closest video camera I have to being pro is the Sony CX-900. It is the only video camera I have that allows full control of manual exposure.
Without going into a lot of details, from a pro video camera point of view I can see a lot of his points. From my years of experience with the Consumer/Prosumer cameras I have used, I would have to break a number of the rules he mentioned to work with the limitations I have had to put up with.
I feel that a lot of his advice is more for guidance not as an absolute. The most important thing I have learned from 25 years of experience is one must know their video cameras to get the most from them. Especially before one does an important shoot!
I have done mostly Church videos where I did not have control of the lighting and sound. And the Churches I have done videos at are NOT setup for video. Sadly, they are not even setup for worship. Too much vanity is the shameful goal instead of worship!
So, even if one only has a consumer/Prosumer video camera, I would highly recommend watching and learning from these videos.
I use most of my spare time learning new things. I wish I could afford the Sony PXW-Z150!
Thanks, Danny it's great to hear that you found the videos helpful even though you own a different camera.
Hey Doug I forgot to ask you the difference between the z 150 and the z 90?
Electronically the Z90 and Z150 are almost the exact same camera. The Z90 has better auto-focus, but mostly the differences come down to body style and ergonomics.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia thank you Doug may be the z90 for me ?
But i am afraid about stabilisation...
@@herveplez7170 Why are you so concerned with stabilization? That feature is far down on my list of priorities when selecting a camera. Don't you own a professional tripod and head? Both cameras have SteadyShot for handheld shooting.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia because when you hold a camera to follow someone or something and you must run, you must have a very good stabilization, no?
and what is the solution with a z90 for example?
Hello Mr. Jensen I have a Sony PXW-Z150 camcorder. My question is do you a video on how to set up my phone to the camcorder for Wi-Fi. Thank you. Mike
Hi Mike, yes. CHAPTER 20: WI-FI REMOTE CONTROL of my 4.5 hour Z150 training video. It is available for on-demand streaming at Vimeo.
vimeo.com/179567188
How to capture screen in Sony hxr-NX100?
Hey.Please tell me how Sony z150 shoots in a dark room?I am interested in the work of autofocus.Thanks for the reply.
Have you already followed the recommended settings and techniques that I teach in my master class? vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
Very good video! Man that Z150 looks awesome.
Thank you so much for this! Great presentation.
I have the chance to use the Sony one in this video, would it suit my TH-cam channel ? Also thanks for this tutorial
The Z150 is a great camera but I can't tell you if it would suit your TH-cam channel or not. The answer would depend on what you shoot. how you shoot, skill level, and budget.
Hmmm...Excellent presentation. I don't suppose this complete tutorial might be available as a DVD?
Sorry, only streaming. I'm glad you liked it so far.
Doug, you're awesome this helped so much! Thank you!
You're welcome!
You bet Doug, by the way, I would like to ask you a question if you have a minute. I am trying to establish my self in the medical field on capturing medical procedures in the surgery room. Would you in your vast wisdom have any idea on which way I should try and procure such an assignment.lol thanks
Hi Victor, I'm afraid I don't really have any advice for how to get into that genre of production. If you already work in the medical field I suggest you pursue those contacts and let them know you are available for shooting video. Good luck.
I have the NX5R. It does all I need for the wide variety of jobs I shoot. I need a second camera that will match the NX5R in low light and the look of the image. I have shot manual focus for 30 years but my eyes are not as good as they used to be. I rely on the NX5R to auto focus most of the time and go to manual focus when needed. Would you recommend buying a Z-150 or another NX5R? I'd like the 4K capability with the Z-150 but heard it has some color issues under stage lighting and not good in low light.
Unfortunately I have never used an NX5 and anything I might say about how that camera compares to the 4K Z150 would just be pure speculation, so I won't say anything at all. I also have not shot any videos under stage lighting with the Z150. The purpose of my video is to help people get the most of their camera, not necessarily to be a buying guide. But with that said, I wouldn't consider buying any camera that can't do 4K.
My concern with the Z-150 is its auto focus, low light (weddings) and also inaccurate color that was reported in reviews. In your tutorials, do you discuss low light for the Z-150 and maybe using the right profile settings for accurate color? Are there tips for using the auto focus? I think bad reviews on a camera often come from not knowing how to properly use the camera. Before I buy it, I just want to know that it can be configured for both low light and stage conditions. Thanks.
@@VideoSpecialtiesLa I agree with you about where bad reviews of most products originate. The Z150 isn't particular good or bad at low light compared to other cameras I have used/owned. I would put it right in the middle. If low light, AF, and other features are important I'd highly recommend the Z280. It is a fantastic camera and excellent in low light plus has features to mitigate over-saturated stage lights. But maybe over your budget. If you can afford it I would definitely suggest getting one. I love mine and use it more often than my FS7 or F55. Also, did you know that the Z90 is essentially identical to the Z150 electronically with basically the same picture quality? But the Z90 has the best AF of any video camera I have ever used. If you want something that is basically identical to the Z150 but with better AF, you should take a look at the Z90. I sold my Z150 but I still have my Z90. Stay away from the Z190 (not Z90) as it is one of the worst low light cameras I've ever seen.
vimeo.com/261327835
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks for all the info. I will probably go with the Z-150 . I have the NX-80 which is similar to the Z90. It is great with auto focus. I just need the large size camera right now. Once I get the Z-150, I'll will surely consider getting your tutorial so I can get the most out of the camera.
Thank you so much Doug. My 'Proxy Rec Mode' is grayed out with XAVC QFHD/2160/25p/100Mbps using a Lexar SDXC U3 Class 10 card (Simul/Relay Rec = OFF) - Any ideas?
Just realised [EXTERNAL OUTPUT] was selected for [OUTPUT SELECT] in [VIDEO OUT] which blocks Proxy Rec Mode - That just took me 4 whole days to work out.
Hi Jamie, no I don't have an immediate answer. it's too hard to troubleshoot someone else's camera long distance. My advice is start turning off features one at time until you find the conflict. Good luck.
Good evening How can I adjust the settings of the Sony Z150 camera?
In addition to the external buttons and switches, hundreds of other settings can be changed by accessing the camera's menus. All you have to do is press the menu button to start changing settings.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thank you very much, but I wanted to know how to adjust the colors, especially since I take pictures on wedding occasions, so I needed a way that I could adjust them so that everything remained perfect.
@@kareemvideo6108 Hi Karem, I have a 4.5 hour masterclass that should give you all the information you need for shooting with a nice picture profile. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
Bless you, Doug. Thanks for this amazing video
Dear Doug Jensen, crystal clear description of your description. Kindly say, if I want the color looks like this video, which option i need to set in this (z150) camera while recording ( in order to avoid to do the colour management in final cut pro or da vinci resolve)?
Hi Joy, I explain the settings I use in chapter 14 of my Z150 Master Class training video. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
I kindly request to know how to change from high definition reording (hd) to standard defination (sd)
Hi Kassim, the Z150 does not have a standard definition shooting mode. It is an HD and 4K camera only.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia thanks, how do I shift the options kindly
@@MWALIMUADINASIEASTAFRICA I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia well, from your reply i can record in either HD of 4k format?
@@MWALIMUADINASIEASTAFRICA You change the RECORD/OUT SET > RECORD SET menus.
Doug....why can I not get the manual Iris setting lower than 4? I need most shallow depth of field...thanks if you have time.
The lens is actually only f/2.8 when it's zoomed out to its widest focal length. As soon as you start zooming in . . . the maximum aperture quickly ramps down to only f/4. Not only is f/4 not very conducive to shooting with cinematic shallow depth of field, but also the ramping itself can make it more challenging to get consistent exposures.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia You're awesome and UGH! I'll make it work ..;)
Doug, great program, thanks. I like the HXR-NX100. However, Sony is releasing the 2 new 4K models in December -
HXRNX80, ($2300), and the PXWZ90V, ($2800). I'm really torn between these 2 families. Could you compare these as well?
Thanks!
Hi Steve. I am currently working on a five-hour Master Class training video series that will cover the PXW-Z90, HVR-NX80, and FDR-AX700. It should be released in January for streaming on Vimeo. In the mean time, here is some demo footage I have shot with the Z90. th-cam.com/video/7Bk2JkNdbUM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for Making This Good Video I will Download and Learn and Use Video Clip
Doug while filming can you go straight in to slow motion while recording, or must you stop recording and then press the slow motion button and start recording again?
Shane, no you can't do that. In fact, none of Sony's cameras allow you to change the frame rate while the camera is recording.
Thank you! This was very entertaining, educational and insightful
My camera is at XAVC QFHD at 25P frames per second could you tell me how to change it to 30 frames per second in the menu please.
Hi George, as I discuss in chapter 5 of my Z150 Master Class, you would need to go to the OTHERS > 50/60i menu and change the setting to 60i. Then you will be able to choose a 30p or 24p recording format from the REC SET menus.
Hello Doug,
Thank you for your presentation! fantastic!
is there a sort of dji ronin or other for stabilisation that i can buy?
i already have a dji mavic 2 pro. will the images have the same quality? (10bits d-log?)
thank you for your answer.
Hervé
france
I also own a Mavic Pro 2 and I can tell you that the image quality of the Z90 is far better than the drone.
Good Speaker, great presentation, Thank you for the video, I just purchased the Sony NX100.
Thank you for you nice comments and I hope you enjoy the NX100.
Hello I want to ask you about 2 camercorder
Sony pxw z 150 and sony pxw z 190 which one should I buy
They are both very good. It is impossible for me to make recommendations without having more information about someone's needs and expectations. However, of the two, the Z190 is generally the high-end camera withj advanced features and functions.
Went to B&H website and the 150 shows to shoot (HD) only @ 120fps, not 4k???
Yes, that is correct. Almost no professional camera can shoot 4K @ 120 fps, let alone a $3K camcorder.
Good video, I work with the same camera and I have a doubt, at 16:34 min
, how do you see the clip number inside the viewer? (Clip0047)
Hi Elena, I don't recall there being any special setting to show the clip name during playback. Are you not seeing it on your camera?
Nice presentation. I've had the Z150 for about 6 months and I love it. I had the NX5U for years before that. That is a great shooter's camera. Even though I've had the Z150 for awhile, I'm thinking of treating myself to your full course. There's just a lot about the Z150 that I'd like to hear your take on. But there are two things I wonder if you discuss in later chapters ... two things I find really inconvenient.
First ... if I'm not mistaken, you cannot turn on the D Ext while the camera is recording like you could with the NX5U, the V1, and even going back into the Sony DV cameras. Even if you have assigned the D Ext to a button, you have to stop recording, hit the button, and turn the recording back on. If you're shooting news or a scene you have no control over, you don't know you need the D Ext until you've hit the end of your zoom. I had a real situation where I zoomed into a small fishing boat struggling on the reef. I zoomed in all the way (with Clear Image)... needed more. I had to shut the recording off to turn on the D Ext, making a jump cut. With prior cameras, I could hit the button and just jump to it ... sort of like dropping in the extender lever on a BetaCam lens. Strange Sony changed this.
Second ... I guess this was spelled out in the manual but I didn't really grasp it until I needed it. I have a Lilliput monitor connected via HDMI. If I'm shooting HD, no problem. In 4K, however, there is a strange limitation. When you're NOT actually recording, you see the image in the external monitor. But the moment you hit Record, the screen goes blank. This was a shocker when it first happened. It's been explained to me that in 4K, the camera only has 2 image streams. Maybe there is some menu work-around for this, but I haven't found it yet.
All in all, a very nice camera at a very nice price. I'll check out the rest of your course.
Hello. Yes I discuss both of these topics during the master class training video and you a correct on both accounts. You can't turn on/off the Digital Extender while the camera is recording, and you cannot use the viewfinder and an external monitor at the same time while the camera is recording in 4K. In standby it is okay, but once you hit the record button you're going to lose one or the other. However, as I show during the class, you have the option of giving priority to the viewfinder or the HDMI output.
So whats the difference between this and the z90? Not much? Shame they dont have that sony rx10ii f2.8 lens. Same length of zoom too.
You're right, the cameras are very similar inside. The Z90 has better auto-focus but other than that the difference are external. You are basically choosing the type/size/weight of camera body and lens that you prefer to use.
Incredible video Doug - well done!
Does the SONY HVR-MRC1K memory card interval recorder work well with this device? Please let me know. Thanks, J.S.
No, the MRC1K won't work with these cameras. But even if it did, there'd be no reason to use it because it would be a step backwards.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia THANK YOU so very much for the response, but my problem is I LOVE this camera, and I'd love to buy it, but for my purposes, I need to have interval recording ... namely 1.5 seconds of recording once every minute, for many hours. ... Is there any way this camera can do that? Single frame recording once a minute does not help me. Please advise, and also let me know if this camera is still in production. Thanks again Doug! :)
@@josephsardone8971 The Z150 can record 1 frame per second in HD. And the Z90 (a better camera than the Z150) can record 1 frame per second in HD or 4K. If that can work for you, great. If not, then you need to move to some other camera such as the Z190 which can go as slow as 1 frame per day in 4K and HD.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia Thanks again sir for following up! As mentioned, 1 frame per second is not what I'm looking for ... What I need is one and a half .. to two seconds of recording (with sound) once a minute for hours at a time ... I'm just guessing, but that should be about 150 to 200 frames at regular HD to yield about 1.5. to two seconds of recording ... .. I'm sure you'd know the exact frame rate for one second of HD recording. ... Now IF the Z150 cannot do that from its on board hardware, then by now, shouldn't there be an external controller that would allow it to do so? .. I really, really, love this camera, and I'd hate to look elsewhere for a different one.
@@josephsardone8971 Joseph Sardone There aren't any current Sony camcorders that can do the interval you are looking for, and none of them will ever record sound during time-lapse. So I'm sorry to say you will have to look elsewhere for a camera that can do what you want.
Thank you Doug, Awesome video. I plan on viewing the rest of your video on the Z150, outstanding work and easy to follow. On the Z150, what tripod are you using?
Thank you Emmett. On little cameras like the Z150 I use a Sachtler FS-6 with Flowtech 75 legs. It is a fantastic little system and will served me for years and years with many different cameras. A tripod system is the most important accessory you can buy for your camera.
Hallo Doug - Sony PXW-Z150 ... Can the sharpness of the image recording be adjusted in the camera? Greetings from Bayreuth, Andreas.
Absolutely, but I don't recommend it. The setting that controls sharpness is called "Detail" and it is one of the camera's dozens of paint menus. In CHAPTER 14: PAINT MENUS & PICTURE PROFILES of my Z150 master class I provide my recommendations, which are too complicated to post here. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
I really appreciate your clear communication and non-complicated approach! Thank you. On the video you mentioned that footage from z150 can be loaded into an editing system such as Adobe. I am running Premeire CS6 and when I attempt to load these mxf files, I get an error message which says, "the importer reported a generic error". Can you please explain.
I'm glad that you liked the video. Whenever I talk about NLE compatibility it is always with the assumption that someone is using the latest version of their NLE. And as far as I know, footage from the Z150 is indeed 100% compatible with the latest version of all the major NLEs. But I have no way of testing (nor any interest in testing) footage to see if it is compatible with older, outdated software. There are many, many great reasons for a professional to upgrade to Premiere CS besides just file compatibility.
Sony PXWZ 150 or PXWZ 90 which camera is good
Both of them are good. They are basically the same camera internally, so you have to decide which style/size of body you prefer.
Great video! Is it possible to swap the viewfinders? Curious if the z150 could go on the nx100 Thank you!!
No the viewfinders cannot be exchanged. And even if they could, the cost of buying a Z150 viewfinder for the NX100 would surely cost a lot more than the difference in price between the cameras.
Forsure, thank you! You are very helpful!
Thanks this helpt me out a lot! where can i find the rest of the chapters?
You can stream the other chapters at Vimeo:
vimeo.com/ondemand/Z150
Thanks for asking.
Awesome!! I going to buy (rent) your course when I buy the camera!!
Doug quick question….I’m using 3 NX 100’s with a switcher and monitor recorder and I don’t know how to turn the B slot and stnby/rec symbols off the camera screen…they are transferring to the to the sd card. I appreciate any help! 🙏
Hi Andy, it's been awhile since I've used a Z150 or NX100, but I think you need to go to the DISPLAY OUTPUT menu. If the “LCD Panel” option is selected, then the HDMI and SDI outputs won’t have anything at all superimposed over them. But if the “All Output” option is chosen, then most of the viewfinder data will sent to the external monitor/recorder.
@@DougJensenVortexMedia thank you Doug! I think you’re in Maine, my home state, so enjoy the sloppy spring!
@@allabouthelenawithgoldenwe904 Nope, I live in Florida enjoying warm temps, blue skies, green grass, and sunshine. Until it gets too hot, and then I go to New England. :-)
Excellent review and where can I find chapters contents
The rest of the master class can be streamed at Vimeo. vimeo.com/179567188
You will find a list of the chapters on that page. Thanks for asking.
Great video and very informative. I just started using the PXW-Z150. However when I imported my footage to Final Cut X editing software. The footage was very jumpy and the audio was not sync'd. I'm not sure what the problem is, so I'm wondering if you had any insight that can help me fix this problem. Thanks so much
I don't use FCPX so I can't help you troubleshoot the problem, but I can tell you that every codec that the Z150 can record is 100% compatible with all of the major NLEs, including FCPX. Maybe check with an FCPX user group or forum to see if they can help pinpoint the problem. It is also possible, especially if you were shooting 4K, that your computer and/or hard drives are not up to the task of playing 4K XAVC smoothly. I'm betting it is your hard drive.
Hi, thanks so much for your response. I actually discovered that I had to convert the file to a format the FCPX could better read. Thanks again and I will be watching your other chapters...
How does the picture quality compare with the Sony EX! thanks great video Barry.
Definitely superior to the EX1 even in HD. Better colors, less noise, slow-motion, 4K, better viewfinder, etc. The list could go on and on. The EX1 was a good camera for its day (11 years ago), and I only sold mine last summer, but it doesn't hold up to the Z150, Z190, or even the Z90.
Hi Doug, very nice presentation! I would like to know what size your StormJacket is for the 150? I'm not sure wich one would be better, the Medium or Large ? Thank you, cheers from Luxembourg ;)
I'm glad you liked the video. I use a Storm Jacket Medium Pro Black with my Z150. In fact I was using it just this morning while shooting wildlife at sunrise to keep the camera dry from dew.
www.vortexmediastore.com/collections/storm-jacket-camera-covers/products/medium-pro
Doug Jensen Ok thanks alot for that. I just finished my first shooting with the 150 this afternoon. really happy with it. I'm also looking forward to your master class videos. will use them with my students :) have nice day
Hi Doug. I have an FS5 (and bought your masterclass). I'm looking to get a second camera and was considering the z150. Besides depth of field differences, how well would you say it would match with the FS5 for interviews / event sort of work? It's the same codec from what I understand and footage online looks very similar. Have you used the footage from both these cameras in the same project at all?
No, I haven't used the cameras side-by-side and I honestly don't have a feel for how well they would match up. The fact that they have the same codec means nothing because the codec doesn't have much to do with the look of the camera unless you push it to extremes. Outdoors or in high-contrast situations I don't think the Z150 could compete with the FS5, but indoors, under controlled lighting, and if the composition of the shots were different enough you might get away with it. But it depends how picky you are. The best advice I could give you is to rent a Z150 for a day and come to your own conclusions. Obviously your best bet is to get another FS5. Think of how much time you'll save matching cameras. Plus when you go to sell the camera someday, it will be worth more than the Z150 so the actual cost of ownership difference is less than you think.
Thank you for your reply Doug. I can't afford to stretch to another FS5, but renting for sure makes sense to try my own testing.
Excellent presentation. I am very interested in the rest of it!
How do I use the Z150 to record continuously, (not switching to next card, but making one long AVCHD file), instead of starting new clip every time I push record. (So that as long as the camera is on, it records up to the file size limit, then starts a new clip...no matter how often I push Rec button) JVC Cams can do this, but I can not find the way to choose this option in the menus ANYWHERE. Thanks!
The feature you want is called "Continous Record" and the Z150 does not have it. I think the last Sony camcorder to have that feature was the PDW-F800 about eight years ago.
It is not that difficult to merge the clips on the Premiere timeline, but it still make sense that sometimes one wants to have a long clip (like for musical events that need to synch up...etc. Thank you!!
Brilliant Video. Thank you Doug.
It could have been the perfect tool if they apply bigger apperture. At least f1.8 to f2.8 could be the sweet spot to pair with 1" sensor.
I agree, but then the price would have to be much higher than $3200.
Hi Doug Jensen just wondering what camera store can i buy that price? thanks.
I bought my camera in May 2016 from B&H for $3199.
Doug, do you have a DVD tutorial for the z-150?
No, there are many reasons why I don't do DVDs anymore but the two biggest ones are because of the length of my videos (requires too many discs), and DVDs are only standard definition. So all of my latest videos are only available for on-demand streaming at Vimeo. vimeo.com/ondemand/z150
Thanks for asking.
Some one can help me I got this camera 2 years ago but I never can edit my video in XAVC mode my computer doesn't recognize the format
Have you installed Sony's Catalyst Browse software?
I know most of these comments are years old but I’ll try anyway. Is there any way to get an MP4 file straight out of camera? All I can manage is the MXF, I need to basically record then upload video w/o editing or post.
The Z150 seems like an ancient memory to me now, but you might be able to record MP4 files if you choose AVCHD as the codec. I'm not sure if that is correct, but worth looking into. Good luck.
In another review of the NX 100 the reviewer pretty much said that the viewfinder was terrible. You didn’t address this issue. Do you agree that it’s tertible?
I would have to disagree with that review. I have found the viewfinder to be more than adequate, especially for such an inexpensive camera. And I am someone who uses the viewfinder 100% of the time, I never use the flip-out LCD screen while shooting.
Hello, may I ask you about camera Sony HXR NX100 system recording? Can it switch between PAL and NTSC? Like 1080 50i and 1080 60i....Thank you so much!
The Z150 can shoot PAL or NTSC but not the NX100. An NX100 is either built for PAL or NTSC at the factory and that mode cannot be switched later by the user. Get a Z150!
Doug Jensen Thanks a lot :) Your review is much helpful,