I used the ZV1 as a webcam for a long time. I just used the micro USB connection on the side to plug it into the wall and it worked fine. What is the benefit of this over connecting it that way? I want to make sure I'm not missing something.
Wait…..Travis in the building🔥🔥🔥. To be honest there is probably no extra benefit over the other. Just more of an example of another way to use it. I can say that if you use the zv1 in the field with a tripod you can easily use a portable charger to power it. Man thank you for stopping by #legend
Just found out that [th-cam.com/video/_HtmdZfHJBk/w-d-xo.html] feeding power via the USB port, with a battery will 'extend' the life of the battery, but will, generally not last longer than 3hrs. Thus for LONG use, the dummy is the way to go.
Thank you!! My camera has died twice, mid video and on full charge, in what feels like no time. It kills me that I have to put my video on hold to charge the battery. This video is genius and a life saver!!
Thank you so much for this!! I am a new Sony camera user who has also bought the additional batteries and they died so quick in the middle of me making a video 🤦🏾♀️ However, this is very helpful!! 🤗 I am placing an order now!!
I am glad I was able to help! Yea the battery on the zv1 goes quick. You can also get a few extra batteries to go along with it for when your out and about. I have video on the extra batteries I picked up. th-cam.com/video/4U9us71UYx4/w-d-xo.html🙌🏾💯
That dummy adapter usually comes with a plug so you can plug it in the wall. But I didn't think about straight charging from my dongle to external battery..Thanks! I just got the Sony ZV1 I -- I don't even get 45 min on my battery and I travel
Great video. Very informative. We ran into a situation where the battery life ran out and your video helped us make a decision of what to purchase to maximize battery life.
Do you have any suggestion on which brand I can buy the batteries? Since I'm in Brazil most amazon products doesn't ship to my country so I'm kinda limited to Aliexpress, also because Sony doesn't sell products directly in Brazil since 2020, but Im not safe about which one to get from aliexpress.
Honestly I would hate tell you how to spend your money for something to possibly not work. What I will say is that NP-BX1 batteries work. If you can find those you can try them but I cant recommend a brand. 🙌🏾💯
I use the usb power cable that plugs into the side of the ZV-1. It requires me to have the battery in it. What's the benefit of using a dummy battery over that option?
Just incase you need to be portable you can use a power bank and such for all day battery. Basically just opens up more use cases for longer batter life.
@NR-rv8rz you’re probably right I actually never tried it to be honest. Thanks for the comment. If anyone comes looking for additional ways to get power ill point them to your comment.
I’m about to buy my first mirrorless camera for my golf channel and I’ve been pointed to either the Sony ZVE10 or the ZV1. The battery life criticism is what has me wary about the ZV1. If I need my camera for 2-2.5 hours on course for recording, can I simply switch out Sony batteries as they die, or are there overheating concerns in doing that? Curious how you’d go about it. Thanks!
You could switch out the batteries on the zv1 but be aware they only last about a good 30-40 mins, and as the battery gets old it will go down to about 25-30 mins. As long as the overheating setting is on you should be good. In my opinion!
What tripod do you use? I can't mount my Sony ZV-1 on my tripod with the dummy battery plugged in because the open battery door is in the way of the tripod plate.
You will need to get a small rig L bracket for your zv1 in order to access the battery door while its on the tripod. I have a fee videos on the channel. th-cam.com/video/AvF3KmQjgoE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aZeaK8Fm2r37nMTu
I did a few vids where I talked about the cages. Neewer Wide Angle Conversion Lens For The Sony ZV-1 (5 Months Later) th-cam.com/video/MMrNOnPnlJg/w-d-xo.html
To be honest. I leave all the batteries on the charger weeks at a time. I have not experienced any over heating from the batteries or the dummy battery. I have my ZV1 set to ignore overheating and no issues to date.
I hate the battery on mine as well. Bought the same 3 pack you have too and those are getting picky. Went from full charge to fully drained in 30 minutes before. How’s this setup holding up so far?
It works really well. I use a power bank and sometimes I just plug it in the usb on my mac mini and boom no more battery issues either way. I also found with the cage I can still close the door a little bit. 🙌🏾💯
I bought the dummy battery and portable charger. The camera still shuts off due to overheating around 45 minutes into recording in 4K. I have no clue what to do at this point.
@@JGibbs Do you mean the setting where you change it from normal to high? I tried that first before I bought the dummy battery and charger. That setting is set to high. It still overheats somehow.
Hey man, dope review. Do you find using this strategy reduce the camera from overheating ? or is overheating still an issue, just wondering because I noticed with the stock battery, camera heats up after running for 10+ mins so just wondering if this prevents that possibly.
I have not experienced any overheating. I also have set my camera to auto temp High. Its been that way since I set it up and have never had it over heat.
Ngl kinda love you’re content! I’ve been watching them without even being interested in the product! Cause it’s so damn entertaining! Hopefully we could collab soon!
I used the ZV1 as a webcam for a long time. I just used the micro USB connection on the side to plug it into the wall and it worked fine. What is the benefit of this over connecting it that way? I want to make sure I'm not missing something.
Wait…..Travis in the building🔥🔥🔥. To be honest there is probably no extra benefit over the other. Just more of an example of another way to use it. I can say that if you use the zv1 in the field with a tripod you can easily use a portable charger to power it. Man thank you for stopping by #legend
@@JGibbs It's a great video and another great way to use this awesome cam. Keep it going! :)
Thank you sir!! 🔥🙌🏾💯
with the dummy battery you don't degrade the life of your battery
Just found out that [th-cam.com/video/_HtmdZfHJBk/w-d-xo.html] feeding power via the USB port, with a battery will 'extend' the life of the battery, but will, generally not last longer than 3hrs. Thus for LONG use, the dummy is the way to go.
thank you, sir! I just purchased a ZV-1 and thought I was tripping bc the battery life was so bad. 🥴You came CLUTCH! Appreciate you.
Your welcome! Glad I could help. 🙌🏾💯
Thank you!! My camera has died twice, mid video and on full charge, in what feels like no time. It kills me that I have to put my video on hold to charge the battery. This video is genius and a life saver!!
I am glad I could help!! Thank you for checking out the video! 🙌🏾💯
Thank you so much for this!! I am a new Sony camera user who has also bought the additional batteries and they died so quick in the middle of me making a video 🤦🏾♀️ However, this is very helpful!! 🤗 I am placing an order now!!
I am glad I was able to help! Yea the battery on the zv1 goes quick. You can also get a few extra batteries to go along with it for when your out and about. I have video on the extra batteries I picked up. th-cam.com/video/4U9us71UYx4/w-d-xo.html🙌🏾💯
This tip is for my Sony Zv-1 and ZV-1F users. Hope this video helps you guys out and allows you to get more recording time out of your camera.💯
Thanks for this info! Was running into the battery issue.
Glad I could help 🙌🏾💯🫡
sick, dude thank you! I'm leaving the country this weekend and using this and hated the idea of buying a new camera bc of the weak battery
Glad I could help!! Enjoy your trip! 🙌🏾💯🫡
That dummy adapter usually comes with a plug so you can plug it in the wall. But I didn't think about straight charging from my dongle to external battery..Thanks! I just got the Sony ZV1 I -- I don't even get 45 min on my battery and I travel
Glad I could help!! 🙌🏾💯🫡
Great video. Very informative. We ran into a situation where the battery life ran out and your video helped us make a decision of what to purchase to maximize battery life.
I am glad I was able to help! Thank you for checking out the video. I appreciate you!🙌🏾🫡
Do you have any suggestion on which brand I can buy the batteries? Since I'm in Brazil most amazon products doesn't ship to my country so I'm kinda limited to Aliexpress, also because Sony doesn't sell products directly in Brazil since 2020, but Im not safe about which one to get from aliexpress.
Honestly I would hate tell you how to spend your money for something to possibly not work. What I will say is that NP-BX1 batteries work. If you can find those you can try them but I cant recommend a brand. 🙌🏾💯
This was really good!! Thank you so much!
Your welcome!🙌🏾💯🫡
thanks bro, this actually helped me to get the most battery out of my ZV1
Yessir! You already know im always trying to help. 🙌🏾💯
I use the usb power cable that plugs into the side of the ZV-1. It requires me to have the battery in it. What's the benefit of using a dummy battery over that option?
Just incase you need to be portable you can use a power bank and such for all day battery. Basically just opens up more use cases for longer batter life.
Can't the usb cable that I plug into the side of the ZV-1 also be plugged into a power bank? @@JGibbs
@NR-rv8rz you’re probably right I actually never tried it to be honest. Thanks for the comment. If anyone comes looking for additional ways to get power ill point them to your comment.
I’m about to buy my first mirrorless camera for my golf channel and I’ve been pointed to either the Sony ZVE10 or the ZV1. The battery life criticism is what has me wary about the ZV1. If I need my camera for 2-2.5 hours on course for recording, can I simply switch out Sony batteries as they die, or are there overheating concerns in doing that? Curious how you’d go about it. Thanks!
You could switch out the batteries on the zv1 but be aware they only last about a good 30-40 mins, and as the battery gets old it will go down to about 25-30 mins. As long as the overheating setting is on you should be good. In my opinion!
@@JGibbs my man. Appreciate the quick response!
@TayLaw_in_the_Lab 🙌🏾💯🫡
What tripod do you use? I can't mount my Sony ZV-1 on my tripod with the dummy battery plugged in because the open battery door is in the way of the tripod plate.
You will need to get a small rig L bracket for your zv1 in order to access the battery door while its on the tripod. I have a fee videos on the channel. th-cam.com/video/AvF3KmQjgoE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aZeaK8Fm2r37nMTu
@@JGibbs OMG THANK YOU! This is soooo helpful!!
Your welcome!🙌🏾💯
Could you also say some thing about the cage you use because the of the door and the try pod.
I did a few vids where I talked about the cages. Neewer Wide Angle Conversion Lens For The Sony ZV-1 (5 Months Later)
th-cam.com/video/MMrNOnPnlJg/w-d-xo.html
This One as well. Smallrig L Bracket with Wooden Grip for the Sony Zv-1
th-cam.com/video/AvF3KmQjgoE/w-d-xo.html
Where you recording this video on the zv1 or zv1f? If so, were you able to record in 2k or 4k?
It would have had to be the Zv1 or my iphone, because I do not own a Zv1f. Both the iphone and the zv1 do 4k.
Thank you for this video! 🙌🏼
Your welcome! 🙌🏾💯🫡
great video bro....can you do a overheat test with the battery and the dummy baterry?
To be honest. I leave all the batteries on the charger weeks at a time. I have not experienced any over heating from the batteries or the dummy battery. I have my ZV1 set to ignore overheating and no issues to date.
Ahh fantastic. Ordering now. Thanks so much!
Your welcome! 🙌🏾💯
I hate the battery on mine as well. Bought the same 3 pack you have too and those are getting picky. Went from full charge to fully drained in 30 minutes before. How’s this setup holding up so far?
It works really well. I use a power bank and sometimes I just plug it in the usb on my mac mini and boom no more battery issues either way. I also found with the cage I can still close the door a little bit. 🙌🏾💯
@@JGibbs Thanks for that info. I thought I commented from my other channel. 😂. I’ll be purchasing one as well. Thanks again.
Yessir!! 🔥🙌🏾💯
Does it still overheat after 30 minutes, or does the dummy battery end that problem? Can you then record continuously till your card is full?
No it shouldn’t as long as you have your settings correct.
how long can you record like 1080p video with this adapter connected to a i.e 20.000 mah powerbank?
A few hrs I would think.
does the dummy battery have to be plugged in or it works without the cord too
It has to be plugged in or you can use a power bank. 🙌🏾💯
I bought the dummy battery and portable charger. The camera still shuts off due to overheating around 45 minutes into recording in 4K. I have no clue what to do at this point.
Make sure you go in the camera settings and turn off the over heat warning
@@JGibbs Do you mean the setting where you change it from normal to high? I tried that first before I bought the dummy battery and charger. That setting is set to high. It still overheats somehow.
Oh yea I have mine turned on and have never experienced any overheating.
@@JGibbs Well dang. I have no idea what to try at this point.
@@Game-Knight yea thats a head scratcher for sure! 🙌🏾💯🫡
Hey where do you get that case for your camera from please?
I got the cage from Smallrig I have 2 different cages they make. Go check them out. 🙌🏾💯
Hey man, dope review. Do you find using this strategy reduce the camera from overheating ? or is overheating still an issue, just wondering because I noticed with the stock battery, camera heats up after running for 10+ mins so just wondering if this prevents that possibly.
I have not experienced any overheating. I also have set my camera to auto temp High. Its been that way since I set it up and have never had it over heat.
how long will the dummy battery last/ or the whole thing before it breaks and you have to buy a new one?
Not sure. I have been using it no stop since I have had it.
Great video buying off your link. Thanks brother.
Glad I was able to help!
My Sony zv1 is over heating and it's turning itself off , why is this happening and what can I do, my channel is about outside vlogging
Go into the settings and set the temp to high and you will be good. 🙌🏾💯
@@JGibbs ok thanks for replying to me
Yo, what do you do to turn it on automatically when the dummy battery is ON ?
Mine always turns on when I open the screen. So when its plugged in or have power going to the dummy battery the screen turns it on for me.
Thanks legend. :)
If I close my eyes, Kevin James is talking to me.
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Am terrible with remembering things I have done on my camera,I keep messing up on my record settings it won't let me record, what can I do
Factory reset it to start from scratch. Then adjust everything again. That way you learn the ends and outs quickly.
Great video...my ZV-1 is my goto camera for my reviews so any tips are helpful
Yessir! Just trying to help out anyway I can! 🙌🏾💯
I go to record a video and some times it won't let me record .. I know I must be clicking into something but I don't know what,can u help
Yea I am not sure. Just make sure you card is not full and that its set to video and photo.
That’s the best solution 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Thanks boss!!
Yessir! 🙌🏾💯
Ngl kinda love you’re content! I’ve been watching them without even being interested in the product! Cause it’s so damn entertaining! Hopefully we could collab soon!
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate you. Im sure we could collab in the future. 🙌🏾💯
Yep. I use the dummy battery BUT i get an external disk mount and put a power bank in there and it runs for hours and hours and hours lol
I may have to get the battery bank mount so I can do the same thing! 🙌🏾💯
Can you link that in this comment? I’m new to content creation and I’d really love that for my ZV1F
but what about the opened trap door? Is there a solution for that?
I just leave it open. The camera still works with the door open. 🙌🏾💯🫡
I still can't get my camera to connect to my fone ,and I can't get that qr code I haven't a clue what to do
Yea I never use the app to connect to my phone. To me its not reliable
@@JGibbs so how do I connect to my phone,I can't get Bluetooth to connect am hopeless with technology
@@JGibbs one more thing,I can't record a video can u help me
I just got the camera, Any tips for battery?
Just buy 3 more batteries and get a dummy battery. Make sure the camera temperature is set to high.🙌🏾💯
Cant you just charge it true the side charge micro usb port
Yes sir you can do that as well. Just giving another option.
Appreciate you bro
Yessir! Thanks for watching!🙌🏾💯
Life savior!
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I thought one can plug directly from a power bank to zv1
You can use a power bank. So take for example the dummy battery you can plug it into a power and boom.
give the battery-life more attention because IT IS BAD!
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w video !!!
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i am considering just to cut the battery door off completely lol. It serves no purpose.
Especially since the camera works with it open! Lol! 🙌🏾💯