Why I Bought The Sony FX30 in 2024... instead of the ZV-E1

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  • @StefanoLombardoYT
    @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What are some things you want to know about the Sony FX30?

    • @Mikelee1324
      @Mikelee1324 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Make a video on your cameras settings!

  • @selishots
    @selishots 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +161

    I really think the photography and videography community needs to get out of the mindset of a camera that's been out for a year and a half is old. Cameras have much longer lifecycles than other tech like phones.

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I 100% agree! New doesn't always mean the best. Sure some of these AI features in these newer cameras are nice but I'd still prefer having the essentials. The A7siii, A7iv, R5 are all perfect examples of this!

    • @vlottje
      @vlottje 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I’m literally still shooting on the a7sII. Which is turning 10 years old I think. Works amazing. Only issue is the autofocus and I use manual anyway

    • @boxoffisa
      @boxoffisa 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      This is how they mislead other people to waste money.

    • @sacramentofoodforest
      @sacramentofoodforest 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It’s wild af😂

    • @mccullummedia
      @mccullummedia 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      True that. I still use two Canon M6 Mark ii Cameras. One for photo. And the other for video. It shoots 4K 24 & 30 with dual pixel autofocus and no crop which most newer entry level or mid canon cameras don’t even do. It came out in 2019.

  • @runningintohistory
    @runningintohistory 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I went through this same dilemma last May. Here is my opinion to help those also debating. I picked up the ZV-E1 because I shot full frame for the last 10 years and was not about to go back to APSC. I also could not justify the price of the A7siii or FX3 for my small channel. Then I borrowed a friend's FX30 to compare them. The zv-e1 completely destroyed the FX30 in low light, focus capabilities and dynamic stabilization. The zv-e1 is so clean. I made it through the summer without any overheating issues. I recently ran it indoors for 2hrs 30 minutes for an interview, stopping only to change the battery once (A7iii was the B Cam which unfortunately shuts off every 30min due to its recording limit, but no limit on the zv-e1). No issues(24fps). All of the videos on my channel since last May have been on the ZV-E1. That thing is like a Swiss Army video camera to the solo shooter. One video last summer, I was walking around randomly interviewing people. I put it in intelligent auto and it automatically focused on everyone, adjusting aperture automatically as people moved in and out of frame to talk. I recently purchased the $30 Ulanzi fan to keep in my bag just in case. I wouldn't mind the FX30 if I already had APSC glass and didn't shoot in low light often but if you only have full frame glass and want the best possible performance and video quality, the ZV-E1 is the only consideration. The reason the FX30 is "Netflix" approved and the ZV-E1 isn't, is only due to the fact that the FX30 can output raw video, ZV-E1 cannot.

    • @breakfastforyousoul
      @breakfastforyousoul 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I agree! The ZVE1 only has heating issues for extreme heat and 4k60 for extended periods of time. Mine has never overheated on me on 4k24

    • @Tonellacam
      @Tonellacam 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      the dual card slot is ESSENTIAL to me for pro gigs why I went with the fx30 as second cam , sure walking around interviewing people lie you say you do , no big deal your card shits the bed but if I'm getting paid to do someones wedding in NEED to know if one card shits out I have another card also recording !! I wanted the zv e1 bad but that was a no go for me about the cards , a lot of people told me that their cameras are not overheating so I don't think that is a big deal

    • @runningintohistory
      @runningintohistory 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Tonellacam yeah good point. I forgot to mention that. If I was doing work that someone else paid me to do, I would have went with the Fx3 or A7siii. I was actually about to buy the FX3 but couldn't justify the extra cost for what I do at this point. I create mini documentaries and my channel is monetized but I only answer to myself. I wouldn't risk a hired gig with the ZV-E1. A dual card camera (D610), saved my ass on a photo shoot years ago when one of the cards corrupted. That is the only time in 10 years that I have had that problem but that's enough for me. But personally, if I ever decided to take hired video production gigs (and take all the fun out of what I do like I did with photography lol), I still wouldn't step back to APSC. Maybe if I had good crop glass sitting around but I left APSC in 2013 and don't see any good reason to go back.

    • @Tonellacam
      @Tonellacam 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've only been doing my hustle for 2 years so this is my start with apsc , I wanted the fx3 and just couldn't afford it , then I needed a second cam and again was like damn, I bought a car recently and couldn't justify getting an fx3 once again because it being double the price, I did however get a couple ff lenses knowing that someday I will get the fx3 or fx3 v2 when it comes out , bu for now been using Sony 24-70 gm on one of my fx30 and Sony 16-55 apsc lens on the other @@runningintohistory

    • @Joselitty
      @Joselitty 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your feedback! I was debating on which one to get but since im only just a filmmaker / TH-camr I needn’t worry about filming commercial paid gigs etc etc

  • @LOLA6ifyable
    @LOLA6ifyable 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    A year and a half is now old?
    Cameras are not smartphones.

  • @SpencerDaudier
    @SpencerDaudier 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    ZV-E1 was my choice because of my full frame lens collection. It was my B-cam to my A7III. I rented A7SIII for a wedding and all did great. 4K24 with the ZV-E1 lasted for the hour during the ceremony. Recorded on and off at 4K60 during the reception for 4 hours with the Tilta fan.

    • @holdmyown32
      @holdmyown32 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s good to know you use it as a B can to you a7iii I was thinking about using it as a B to my a7iv.

  • @feelsgoodkoi4185
    @feelsgoodkoi4185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I just bought the Fx3 and its over 3 years old. Consumerism just makes us think we need the newest all the time. The Fx3 fits 101% of my needs so i dont think i will need something else for the next 3-5 years :)

  • @schoeferfilm
    @schoeferfilm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I bought the ZVE1 end of 2023 as a b-cam for my FX6 😅 the small ZVE1 is perfect for holidays too and I really love it 😍

    • @markshirley01
      @markshirley01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you find the stabilisation in the ZVE1 is useful. It's the main reason I'm considering buying one, as a second camera to my A7R5.

    • @schoeferfilm
      @schoeferfilm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markshirley01 i am satisfied with the dynamic active stabilisation (with a little crop) but it is very good i think! Maybe you can try it on your own?

  • @Mymikey209
    @Mymikey209 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have the fx30 and i absolutely love it i have even started to use it as my main camera for photography as well as videography. Even though it only has a single shot (only downside in my opinion) photo mode i still have been able to take amazing sports action pictures as well as car rollers

  • @nelsonngu
    @nelsonngu 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    2024 is almost end. December now. And I am still voting for ZV-E1.

  • @MsNIKITA
    @MsNIKITA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Honestly, the age of the camera doesn't matter. It doesn't. What's more important is that it does the things you love, the way you love to do them and it fits into youre prefered workflow, and you achieve the results you want. Same with computers and graphics cards... There's no need to upgrade them if they do what you need. An exception would be gamers who wish to play the latest titles at their highest quality etc.

  • @Mikelee1324
    @Mikelee1324 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy New Year! Great pickup btw🥂

  •  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great pick enjoy the camera dude!

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think so such a beast for the price!

  • @Wilptiz
    @Wilptiz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't do super long recordings and I have never had any issues. I love the low light and full frame on it so I might use a fan if I ever do a very long recording (or external recording).

    • @markshirley01
      @markshirley01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do you find the stabilisation on the ZVE1, do you find it useful

  • @ForTheLoveOfRally
    @ForTheLoveOfRally หลายเดือนก่อน

    I shoot stage rally in the USA, the ZV-E1 has never overheated while shooting 4k60 4:2:2 XAVC-S 200mbps while on stage, sometimes filming 70+ cars passing by with 1 minute gaps between them. 4k120 4:2:2 XAVC-S 280mbps however, will overheat it depending on the temperature and how much concurrent filming I do, for instance Drift Indy overheated it quite quickly on an 80+ degree high humidity day. I've since purchased the smallrig TEC cooler attachment, and I can now shoot 4k120 continuously with the cooler on max speed

  • @forseth5514
    @forseth5514 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You mention R5. Would you recommend R5 > FX30 even for videography?

  • @21visualz
    @21visualz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    came across this vid at the perfect start of the year, can't decide if i want an FX30 or ZVE1 for a B cam to go with my A7IV mostly for gym content and vlogging

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I got the A7IV too as my main camera but I needed a second, and after checking everything out, the FX30 just checked all the boxes for me!

    • @21visualz
      @21visualz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StefanoLombardoYT how is it performing on low light for you bro and what lens?

    • @runningintohistory
      @runningintohistory 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@21visualzI went through the same thing last year. Ended up keeping the ZV-E1 and sending the FX30 back. Years of shooting full frame and step back down to apsc? Not for me. The ZV-E1 is better than the FX30 in low light considering noise. The zv-e1 is just sooo clean. The zv-e1 made it through summer shooting without any overheating. I recently shot a 2hr 30min interview swapping out the battery quckly in between with no issues. This was indoors at 24fps. I don't shoot long in 120 so never an issue there. I did recently pick up the $30 fan for it as a precautionary measure.

    • @SpencerDaudier
      @SpencerDaudier 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@runningintohistory in addition with Tilta fan, can't complain with the performance.

  • @ChillStudyDate
    @ChillStudyDate 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    the real question is the fx30 or the a6700?

    • @Acidman030
      @Acidman030 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dont buy the 6700 just had to send it back because of overheating issues. Swapping it for a FX30 instead!

    • @ChillStudyDate
      @ChillStudyDate 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Acidman030 how long did it take for it to overheat in your usage? is 4k 24p unusable?

  • @riversheppherd121
    @riversheppherd121 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The zve1 doesn’t really have over heating issues . There been an update and it was never that bad to begin with

  • @f0t0b0y
    @f0t0b0y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    lol. Kids, I’m over here using a FS7 and still loving it.

    • @f0t0b0y
      @f0t0b0y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bought a camera that’s a year old. I’m still using a camera that’s 10 years old. 🤓

  • @engrhaiderbukhari
    @engrhaiderbukhari 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You can change the text color in the thumbnail, White is not visible. Try black and reduce the transparency where it looks cool, or choose another color that works. Just an advise that you didn't ask for. Yes I know, I am bad. But I cannot help myself but say when I think I can add value, even though I might not. Lot's of love. (from creator to creator)

  • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
    @BlackapinoTheTechGuy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    *I bought mine because it's not a hybrid camera, it's a straight video camera and I have the ZV-E10 as my B-Roll Camera and sometimes my Main Camera*

    • @markshirley01
      @markshirley01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How have you found the ZVE1. I need a second camera to my A7R5. The stabilisation is the feature that interests me most. Obviously the lowlight is a big bonus as well

    • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
      @BlackapinoTheTechGuy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markshirley01 I don't Do Low Light Videos, as I live in Alaska where it doesn't get dark enough for me to need something like that.

  • @atanuly
    @atanuly วันที่ผ่านมา

    Welcome to Team CROP ;)

  • @igorvuk4454
    @igorvuk4454 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    overheating on zv-e1 is not a problem; you can get a small fan and small powerbank that you can mount to a cage for zv-e1

  • @CrashNBurn5150
    @CrashNBurn5150 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    FX30 is my only "real" camera. Plus my GoPro, DJI Drone, Sony Experia I Pro phone. LOVE this camera. Wish it had atleast a 3 to 6 shot burst, but it's ok. I am just a lot more aware when setting up photos.

  • @ilyafoskin
    @ilyafoskin 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Only a year and a half old, that’s nothing. Right now it’s over two years old but I’m planning to buy it in the next week precisely because it has the internal fan and a 13 hour recording limit. At first I wasn’t even considering it because I didn’t want a crop sensor but after looking into how it can be easily mitigated with an appropriate choice of lens, I’m happy to get it especially because lenses for cropped sensors are cheaper than those for full sensor cameras. I heard it’s likely that the FX3 will get an upgraded version in the next two years so I decided to wait and get the FX3 Mark 2 if I really like the FX30 (or a much cheaper FX3 if the Mark 2 isn’t much of an upgrade)

  • @Vdoodlebox
    @Vdoodlebox 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy new year sir, I would like to say that it would be better if you change the text colour to black or something contrasting to the wall.😅

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy new year to you too! I made the text white on purpose so that the camera pops! I wanted the text to kind've blend in!

  • @cryptoallmight
    @cryptoallmight 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Unfortunately i just had the a7c ii as I am more like a hybrid guy. Thing is, i record mostly with length up 1h+ and the a7c ii id running into massive overheating issues. I don't like the compromise of getting an external fan. For long recordings i really qant to be on the save side. It's unfortunate as otherwise, the a7c ii seems perfect to me

  • @bradlaplante
    @bradlaplante 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    yeah definitely a solid pick

  • @swegukiin
    @swegukiin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what is the effects pack you use for the video (titles and transitions)

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use MotionArray! They have effects, music, sound fx, etc. You can get $50 off a plan using my link: geni.us/AyGM1

  • @markshirley01
    @markshirley01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want a second camera to my A7R5. I originally thought the ZVE1 would be the right choice. But then I watched a Gerald undone and Patrick Tommaso video, that said the stabilisation on the FX30 was the most useable in Sonys range. I did find this a odd thing to say as the ZVE1 would seem to have better stabilisation. Also the comment section was full of people saying the same thing, but they didn't seem to reply. They gave there reason for the FC30 stab being good because they felt the mechanism had more room to move in.

  • @OmniVisionElite
    @OmniVisionElite 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I cant do Aps-C anymore. Buying into that ecosytem is a handicap. Plus by now, Im sure you know that this camera is very noisy and doesnt do well with low light.

  • @andora9695
    @andora9695 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ZV-E1 all the way ! Much better sensor

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Two different cameras, ZV-E1 was hard to pass up on but the overheating issues I just couldn’t, needed a much more reliable camera

    • @andora9695
      @andora9695 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@StefanoLombardoYT I've my ZV-E1 since July. Went to Japan (very hot summer), shot 3 weddings in France. I've never experienced any overheating issue what so ever. It's lightweight and reliable. FX30 is a great camera too, but doesn't fit my needs in low light situation and 4K120fps full frame

  • @gilcarvalhopro1249
    @gilcarvalhopro1249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, Lombardo! Which lut pack do you use in your videos?

  • @shortstories3349
    @shortstories3349 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    … A Canon 100D is old. This, being in the market for a year and change is DEFINITELY not old.
    My 2020 Mazda Miata is not old - but my mother’s 2009 Toyota Tundra, that’s STARTING to get old.
    Gettin’ real tired of hearing that anything a year old is being framed up to be perceived as it’s 10+ years old. 😑

  • @selishots
    @selishots 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why didn't you also consider the A7siii or FX3, price?

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I checked out both the A7Siii and FX3, and they're solid choices!! But since I often crop my wide videos into vertical for socials, the 12MP from these cameras doesn't cut it for me. The FX3's low-light capabilities with its full-frame sensor are great, but I didn't see the point in spending extra just for that. If I needed a main camera, I'd probably go with the FX3. But since it's my b-cam, the FX30 has all I need in a camera at a better price!

    • @professionaI_yapper
      @professionaI_yapper 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StefanoLombardoYT I know the a7iv's 4k is 7k oversampled and the fx30's 4k is 6k oversampled.
      Other than that, you can still get 1080p vertical crops from The FX3's 12mp 4k. Isn't 4k about 8.3 MP?
      Can you further explain how it doesn't cut it? Does oversampling benefits that much when it ends up on a compressed 1080p short?

    • @chrisj940
      @chrisj940 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@professionaI_yapper he said it doesn’t justify spending the extra money for that

    • @professionaI_yapper
      @professionaI_yapper 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisj940 My question wasn't about price.

  • @nebulabass
    @nebulabass 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information here. Do you know if it's possible to use different capacity memory cards? Maybe use a 256 gb card in slot one, and a 128 GB card in slot two?

  • @Ngojohnny_dp
    @Ngojohnny_dp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sony gear sells fast if you are interested in even selling sony gear!, I've been rocking the S5II since last year july and wowie this camera is a beast.

  • @CO8848_2
    @CO8848_2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Why? You are confused, that's why. Of course the zv-e1 is infinitely better.

  • @kingdesignerr
    @kingdesignerr 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is he good in 2025

  • @Jawadagha
    @Jawadagha 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also did the Same. Why ? built in FAN

  • @nagajamir9064
    @nagajamir9064 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2024 fx30 😂 this year arrived on my state lol

  • @z352kdaf8324
    @z352kdaf8324 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who is paying $3000 for a ZV-E1? lol.. You should be looking at the FX3 if you are spending that kind of money - and it has what you want. But I'm sure you know that by now. I paid $1898 for my ZV-E1 new on sale. Overheating depends on a number of factors,which "everyone" didn't tell you about - bit rate, autofocus, monitor brightness, lens used, etc, etc.

  • @michaelbell75
    @michaelbell75 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes because an 18 month old camera is soooooo old. Gotta love TH-camrs 😂

  • @SuperTech_04
    @SuperTech_04 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bruhhhhh, FX30 is about 11 months old, not 1.5 years old. 00:02

    • @StefanoLombardoYT
      @StefanoLombardoYT  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don’t know what year your living in but the FX30 came out in September of 2022 😂

    • @SuperTech_04
      @SuperTech_04 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StefanoLombardoYT sorry, sorry my bad

  • @whitenoise6891
    @whitenoise6891 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    well the FX 30 is GONNA be my main camera until I can afford the FX 3 ,so... 🤷‍♂

  • @akanbilincoln1307
    @akanbilincoln1307 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good decision my brother

  • @k13vlogs
    @k13vlogs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cause You Want To Use Sirui Lens 😁

  • @MTKnockOut
    @MTKnockOut 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wish I watched this first The zv-e1 is tr

  • @noth606
    @noth606 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "it is almost a year and a half old now"? 🤣😂🤣😂 stopped the video right there. At one an a half year old, they might be coming out with debugged hardware and software at this point, but it might also take a year or two more before it is fully done. Then it is ready for prime time. But by the looks of it you're not much older than the camera, so it might be your first go around the circuit.
    In case that wasn't obvious, you got a dislike from me for being beyond silly. My FX30 is giving you dirty looks too, I've just started rigging. Also, mixing the ZV cameras with the FX means you don't know anything about the idea behind them, meant for completely different users and have very different featuresets.

  • @JenaVlogs-sl1ow
    @JenaVlogs-sl1ow 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So you bought APSC. Over full frame low light beast? Noob

    • @dxgable
      @dxgable 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If you’re a professional then full frame or apsc doesn’t really matter. It’s important to prioritize functionality . A camera that doesn’t overheat is more important than it being full frame. Cameras like red Komodo, arri alexa 35, canon c70 are all crop sensor and cost more than a lot of full frame options. Also, most professionals aren’t too worried about low light because we’re lighting our sets.