7 Reasons Why My Sony ZV-1 Is the Perfect Full Frame Companion Camera

[@jamesskintauy6773]

Great video and matches my experience. The ZV-1 has exceeded my expectations. Hope you start getting more subs - presentation and quality deserves more attention.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

thanks James !

[@stewartcotton9954]

@@jsyntaxmedia can you dedicate a video of showing us sample images of this camera? thanks

[@jsyntaxmedia]

@@stewartcotton9954 check out the description of this video where I link all the videos I've created with this camera

[@stewartcotton9954]

@@jsyntaxmediahey i skimmed through the videos, but i didn't see sample photos, did i miss them?

[@KhalidLenonOthmanzai]

Been searching for more reasons why I need to buy ZV1, and you just gave me another 7 reasons why I should buy it. Thanks a lot for this. Cheers mate!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Glad I could help!

[@BasicallyBosco]

Yes sir!!! I love this camera so much. Excited to start making content. My sony a6400 got stolen a few months ago and decided to purchase a sony zv1 since it was cheaper and I am back in school. I love how much this little camera stacks up to my a6400 in quality. Ahh Im so excited for this camera.

[@tusharsharma5237]

Hey, can you suggest me how'z the video quality indoor of zv1 as compared to a6400. I am looking for a video camera which can record for 45 to 60 mins . And in super good quality. Is zv1 quality same a s 6400 ? And can zv1 able to shoot continuously for 60 mins in 1080 60p ?

[@BasicallyBosco]

@@tusharsharma5237 I believe the Sony ZV1 has unlimited recording limits just make sure to set temps to high in the setting! Tbh, i barely see any difference between the footage. However, the a6400 is sharper than the sony zv1. A6400 has bigger sensor and also actually has 6k sensor and then down sampled. So the image from the 4k and other video format from the a6400 is a lot crisper and sharper than the sony zv1. You probably wouldnt be able to tell on youtube videos though because youtube compression is agressive haha

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Thanks for sharing

[@EjectoSeato333]

Sorry you got your camera stolen. I wish you all the best all the best with your new camera. I’m currently waiting for my ZV1 to come in the mail. 🎉🎉😊

[@WheelsonaBike]

I use this camera for my sit down videos and use my action cameras for on the bike footage. A great combination.

[@AdventureGearTV]

Great video. I’ve been thinking about upgrading from my phone, and your explanation about the size and weight rings true for what I film. My only gripe with the zv1 is I am in tight spaces frequently and won’t be able to go ultra wide.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

that's true, but youll need a lot of glass to get ultra wide and decent fast lens, that would make the unit a lot bulkier

[@stevestruthers6180]

Supposedly there is an ultra-wide add-on lens for the camera, but I'm not sure.

[@AdventureGearTV]

@@stevestruthers6180 since posting that comment I upgraded to the ZV-1 and that wasn’t good enough for me. So, I now use the ZV-E10 and just picked up the FX30. Each camera was a legitimate upgrade over the iPhone. As long as I use the correct settings. I shouldn’t have ever watched any camera videos. It’s an expensive hobby.

[@SuperTekZone]

@@AdventureGearTV I agree. It is expensive. It's also the kind of hobby where you can easily succumb to the malady known as Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS).

[@ProCoderIO]

Video was great! Would never have realized this channel doesn’t even have 1000 subs. Keep it up!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Will do!

[@BivvyLife]

My word only 916 subscribers how can that be? This is one of the most concise product explanations out there. Brilliant.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Than you! I pray one day to have 10k following

[@alcozome]

Just started using my ZV-1 after 2 years just by watching your video - Just subscribed - Thank you!

[@STILLONTOP]

Just picked it up off the shelf!!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I've been thinking about getting a b-camera for my FX30. And thanks to this video, I think it will be the ZV-1. I did have the ZV-1 before, but, I was limiting myself to one camera at a time. But, having a compact video camera that can capture decent video that I can run and gun with, makes it easier to get footage I may want without having to always worry about lenses, etc. Thanks for a very compelling video.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

I don't recommend anymore, get apsc with kit lens for better iq

[@AllThingsFilm1]

@@jsyntaxmedia The ZV-1 is still good for KZbin videos when color grading isn’t needed.

[@abhinav_salla]

This video is really helpful , I use the a7 iii but it’s too bulky to carry around especially for vloging . Just ordered a Zv 1 which I hope will give more flexibility as I can fit it in my pocket. I run a podcast and would love to have you as a guest!

[@Arthur.Morgan_]

Hey. I have s23 smartphone. Is worth to buy Sony ZV-1 camera ? I care mainly about photos, not videos. Will I notice such a significant difference in quality (compared to the photos from s23) that it is worth buying the ZV-1? Or maybe you could suggest an alternative small 1-inch compact camera?

[@inspreken]

Off topic but…What microphone are you using? Sounds awesome.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

deity d3, I don't like it though

[@amermeleitor]

I love compact cameras. I have two, a RX100 mk1 and Canon G1X mk2 and I want more. The last night I was comparing the pictures at low light from RX100 and my phone (Xiaomi Redmi note 10s) in raw and JPG. They are close, but the old Sony is still noticeable better, so now I want a newer camera, maybe the Canon G5X MK2, I think that with newer back illuminated stacked sensor and better processor the image quality will be a lot better than my old Sony. And the Canon have a crazy good 24-120 f1.8-2.8 lens. There are a lot of very good compact cameras from Canon, Sony and Panasonic.

[@jerryeisner1]

Great review and very honest and to smart observations about the real important working aspects of the camera's usabilities. Nice Work!!!!

[@uezzhaj]

Tell me please is there dust on the sensor?

[@Zohar2K]

Amazing video! I'm currently using the sony ZV-1 for my new channel and I find for Vlogs it's amazing (especially for small KZbinrs) where filming in 1080 is sufficient. Also if you film with a standard stabilisation setting as opposed to active, the stabilisation doesn't crop, albeit it means it isn't great but it's substantially less shaky.

[@janhank9165]

Exactly the information I was looking for. I have an a7c and was thinking about the ZV 1 as my second camera. Great and very helpful video 🙏 thanks

[@jsyntaxmedia]

My pleasure!

[@HoneyandMe]

Great info! I'll go check out the videos you filmed with the ZV-1.

[@abnergallo6960]

Great info. Thanks. I just got this camera and am trying to learn it. After about 4 foot my zoom setting does not make the objects big enough. Is this something I can correct in the settings? If so how? Or is there a lens I can buy to shoot further? Thanks in advance for any info.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

The lens can zoom to 70mn

[@abnergallo6960]

@@jsyntaxmedia .. ok thanks

[@ImFahimAhmed]

My first ever camera & it has not disappointed so far!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Awesome!

[@mmariattheresa]

I have the sony a7c too with gm 24-70 and though i love them so muchhh it is sooo difficult to vlog and quite intimidating in public. Ive been considering having either the zv1 or go pro. Thank you for this review! Very helpful! 👌🏻

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Awesome it is a chunk

[@Ineng-xn9iz]

Thank you for this video. I currently have the Iphone 14 pro max and although i am happy with it, i am curious with the sony zv1. I am not a vlogger nor do i plan on taking videos. its more of pictures. Is the sony significantly better at taking photos/ portraits than an iphone? not interested in photos of places/scenery. my focus is people/ family portraits :)

[@jsyntaxmedia]

the flip screen is key for solo content creators

[@stuartkidney3257]

Thanks for your excellent analysis! #impressive!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

ty

[@jsyntaxmedia]

*WHERE'S THE SAMPLE FOOTAGE??!!* This video was filmed with the Sony A7C but I have created many videos using the ZV-1 on my main tech channel: TicWatch E3 Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXiUl35mmL1sbq8 (all except overhead unboxing shots) Air Duster: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYa2aHVporGNqtE Dell Prebuilt PC Tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/omPQiZZritarbKc ANC Earbuds by ZMI kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2elm2mvnK6matE I hope these REAL LIFE examples give you better insights than just random tests. Also, check out my detailed testing with the Sony ZV-1 vs smartphone over here ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LSk2aVjMt9gtE

[@alaa_elsherif-p2m]

very helpful..thank you

[@MomentFlix]

Can you share link for light you are using on zv1 and silicon diffuser on that light which you showed. Thanks 🙏

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Hey you should be in the description of the video

[@parasinthephilippines]

Have a ZV1 for quick hit and overhead shots. Combined with A7s3 and FX6 it's the perfect combo. Looked at the Specs on the ZV EC-10 and it falls flat.

[@miesto_paukstis]

Thanks for more in deph look of ZV-1!

[@yassersaeed2010]

Thanks for the great video and I just ordered the Sony ZV-1 to complement my A7s II and my A7 III. I am also your subscriber #671 👍

[@NguyenHoang_17]

When we zoom in from the range of 24mm to 75mm, would the image quality (both photo and video) lessen at all?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

not at all!

[@PatrickRambles]

Great job man, keep it up!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Thanks, you too!

[@GoWithChris]

just bought same set up sony zv-1 and the uurig. thanks for the info

[@nikolakeranovicc]

Great video, thanks!

[@schoeferfilm]

I Love my small ZV1 although I have a professional fx6 😍 especially for holidays the ZV1 is perfect for me

[@gordomctavish6599]

What about the 4k overheating shutdown issue?

[@richardw3347]

Nice review, which cage do you think is better that u have posted in the links? and is one necessary I know the camera can be quite delicate. Thanks.

[@michaelbell75]

Nice video, thanks. Where did you get that wood looking grip?

[@DrTavaresChannel]

Great review! Thank you!

[@AshikSatheesh]

Well put.

[@andreisavtchenko]

Great video! Easy to follow!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shahryarrizvi1]

Great vid. 1.5 years later how do you feel about the ZV-1F? I just went with that one over a ZV-1 because of the pretty big savings. It’s going to serve as a secondary to my AX53 Sony camcorder. It’s for my daughter to use so it seemed a great beginner camera to get her into learning filming & editing.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

It depends if you need reach vs wide angle! I think zv1 and a m2s Crane gimbal is all you need if you need to vlog seriously.

[@JeffBourke]

I really hate the zoom on this though. As soon as you start to zoom the F stop climbs fast. I only use 24mm f1.8.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

that's fair, i do the same, but the zoom comes handy for bg compression :D

[@JeffBourke]

Yup. As an owner, this little metal thing really opened up my eyes.

[@Armando-o7q9c]

Do you have a review of the new ZV-1 II ?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

no sadly. can't afford the gear, it's a downgrade in several waysv

[@ArleneKao888]

Woah!Very great review! Thank you for this detail information from you, i'm actually waiting for new sony (on 7 july) hope you will review it too comparing with the zv1 🙈 loves your content!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@thetheflyinghawaiian]

I use the same cage with a spider holster mount on the top. Fastest way to use the camera quickly.

[@sl3763]

Can you just use this for digital still shots?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

yes!

[@itsmamamiavlogs]

Very informative! So exited for my sony zv 1 to arrive 😍😎

[@asitpurohit_108]

Zv e 10

[@tomaskiii1017]

just got recently the z1 for video 😊

[@AllAboutAnika]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@SamoScopom]

I wish you included some footage where you used both cameras in the same lighting setup to see how they can be matched

[@jsyntaxmedia]

please see my pinned comment!

[@SamoScopom]

@@jsyntaxmedia i have read it and then wrote that I wish you included some footage where could see both cameras recording the same thing, so we could judge how well they fin in a A and B cam scenario. I already have a ZV1 and I'm considering buying a A7c and use them together as for example a wide shot on the ZV1 and a closeup with the A7c

[@jsyntaxmedia]

@@SamoScopom my apologies, this video does some comparisons of a7c vs zv 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LSk2aVjMt9gtE&ab_channel=JSyntaxMedia

[@tdw]

Hi,very nice video and very nice explained. I just search to buy some camera this days. Can you tell me,can ZV 1 replace some dslr for beginners, or is it only for vloging.I was watched a lot of videos but it's not clear to me is it good for every video situation. I would like to make some vlog videos and also want to use for normal videos. If not ,can you tell me what will be good camera with 1000$ budget. Thank you ,and good luck 👍

[@paddle_hike]

Thanks for the great review. I'm using the Sony HX80 and wanted to upgrade to HX99 but I'm wondering now. I love many options with the ZV1 (i'm mostly hiking). I love the amazing zoom of the HX99 but overal I think the ZV1 would bring more options "micro mount etc". (i also use a FIMI palm for walking shots so stabilization isn't the main goal here). Thanks again.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Glad I could help!

[@DrTavares]

Thanks! Excellent video!

[@pacmanlp8876]

Have you heard something about the zv10 and when it would be released?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

i wish! no news yet..

[@JeffBourke]

Sadly, Sony just scammed a whole generation by removing PDAF in their latest ZV-1F. The AF is basically like a Panasonic.

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

I bought this around Christmas time. I still havent used it. I just for some reason still grab my phone to record.

[@Itsjayduhhhhh]

I just bought one This will be living on me since it doesn’t scream “Rob me” unlike my Canon (My R8 will be used for planned stuff and work, I got this to replace my phone camera cause it sucks and having a dedicated camera is so much more fun)

[@EvanLindy]

Cheers brother! Great overview! Been thinking about downgrading my set up definitely leaning towards the ZV-1! Subbed 👌🏼

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mundomenji]

Ohhh I’m about to purchase a Sony a7c w a 20mm lens and a sigma 24 to 70mm (I have a gimbal already) but now I’m thinking of maybe getting the zv1 instead of the sigma for vlogging/documentaries… 🤔 hmmm decisions decisions

[@ScottyInVancouver]

Hmm between the iPhone 14pro max would you still recommend Zv1?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

good Q, i dont have the 14pro max but they're certainly catching up. ultimately, zv1 will still have a better IQ in the end, if i were to bet!

[@TheJeffDeath]

Great video and you have solidified this as my next camera purchase! I have been looking for a smaller camera to act as a video cam and something discreet to do street photography and this checks all the boxes I have been looking for to compliment my A7Riii!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lifeofcorn894]

i dropped mine the first day i used it. its sent away to geek squad now. will be purchasing that grip now lol.

[@Doogsay]

I dont get it. Surely the feature of this camera that sets itself apart from the others is the 960fps at 1080. Why do reviewers never talk about it? Am I getting the models wrong or does it not work?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

I have no use case for that slow mo sorry

[@CAMTechChris]

Great video!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Thanks!

[@DutchUltra]

great vid man! I have 2 of them and I am pretty happy with them :)

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Glad you like them!

[@alaa_elsherif-p2m]

Thank you for making this video..

[@jsyntaxmedia]

My pleasure!

[@Mraz75]

love your opinion on this. Thank you.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

I’m getting this camera soon.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

ull lvoe it

[@ahmadal-hammoud2005]

Thanks 😊

[@reelycharged]

Nice video. Thanks

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Glad you liked it!

[@force2476]

Is there a solid camera under $1000 with good stabilization that does not crop 4K?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

panasonic g9, but has terrible auto focus!

[@AfricanBantu254]

good review

[@swipekonnect]

such a professional video and just 5k views???

[@thedoctorgreg]

well done. thank you.

[@StringrPress]

I am a freelance videographer working for Stringr Press. The ZV-1 my news gathering power house

[@jsyntaxmedia]

It's compact and ez

[@JeffBourke]

It would be awesome if they released a true successor.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

i kknow... right? give us zv1 mkii with 4k60 no crop, 20-50mm zoom range, faster cpu with new menus, 5ghz wifi for remote shooting. LETS GO

[@JeffBourke]

@@jsyntaxmedia I don’t even mind the fixed focal length but everything on the 1F is just a scam and going to trick people who think they are buying a camera with good autofocus.

[@JeffBourke]

@@jsyntaxmedia 4k60 is do-able on a 1 inch sensor for sure.

[@a3103-j7g]

start playing this video and you get a finely lit scene as for a romantic dinner conversation. then the presenter begins shouting at you as if he was commenting red socks vs yankees footbal match. what a filmmaking style. on the other hand, everyone is doing it this way nowadays.

[@Sebbir]

What?

[@hurk130]

My Sony ZV-1 bricked 15 days after I bought it from Best Buy who has a 14 day return policy. I had to go to Sony Warranty and FedEx my camera to New Jersey. Now I wait....

[@Moocharoo]

Picture quality and ease of use of the ZV-1 is second to none for a compact camera. BUT... What drives me absolutely bananas every-time I edit videos and photos is that everyone is always looking over to the side at the "side screen" 😬 Never had this problem with the A5100 and A6600 as they have the screen above the lens rather than to the side. I Sony would make me a custom ZV-1 with a flip up screen I would pay double the price just to eliminate this massively annoying problem.

[@defunctt]

You can flip it all the way round so it just sits behind camera.

[@louiemoreno8339]

Nice

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

Tets video zv1

[@JeffBourke]

Smart phones are digital sharpening, post processing and A LOT of marketing telling you how good they are. MARKETING MARKETING MARKETING.

[@MGriffin2501]

Great video, but don’t ever lose sight of the fact that while a $800 camera may be significantly cheaper than your other cameras, it’s still a lot of money. Enough money that it prevents some of us from being able to buy it. I’d love to have multiple high end cameras and be able just “throw an $800 camera in my pocket” and not worry about it, but that’s not where a lot of us are. Just a reminder. That aside, love the technical info and if I ever win the lottery, I’ll be buying a ZV- 1. 👍

[@lalione]

I got mine slightly under $600 new when it's on sale a few days ago. I meant, it's up to you to decide the value of any purchases. For me, the value of this camera is greater the cost, especially when it's on sale.

[@PerfectNormal]

Amen! Takes people a while to earn $800. Not an amount most can just throw around .

[@PerfectNormal]

Amen! Takes people a while to earn $800. Not an amount most can just throw around .

[@thatsreallyamoon]

I got mine for $390 before tax. Keep in mind I have an S5 with a host of quality primes and an anamorphic lens as my main rig. But I still bought this tiny 8 bit camera because yes, size matters that much when you want to just be out and about. It will never come close to the S5 obviously, but I’m telling you guys, that money you spend on the ZV1 is not wasted. It’s not cheap yes I know. But even someone who has a top tier full frame setup… wants this. Take it as a sign that it’s a special and useful camera.

[@warriorpower5528]

ZV-1 vs ZV-E10?

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Good question! I vote zv1 since it's smaller

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

Did not know Tai Lopez got into doing tech reviews 🤣🤣

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Lol

[@stevestruthers6180]

I'm thinking about getting a ZV-1, despite the fact that I already own a Sony a6600 with a Sony 18-135 lens. One reason why is portability - I want something I can throw in my pocket. I could improve the portability of the a6600 by getting a Sony 16-50 kit lens to use instead of the 18-135, but it's not a great performer. The Sony 20mm pancake lens would also work, but again, it's not a great lens. I also like the fact that the ZV-1 appears to have simple controls. In the field, when I'm shooting video, I want controls that are easy to access and don't require me to dive deep into a menu system to find the setting I want. By comparison, smart phones are fiddly when it comes to shooting video on any setting other than 'auto', and the overall ergonomics (given the form factor that smartphones have) aren't great. About the only major drawback I can see with the ZV-1 is that it has a 1" sensor and this may limit dynamic range. But then again, unless you're doing really serious cinematography or videography, and consistently shooting in low-light conditions, dynamic range isn't going to be much of an issue. However, there is no doubt that from the standpoint of image quality and dynamic range, a ZV-1 will outperform even the most advanced smartphone.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Yes! Very good summary of my ideas

[@neilattuk]

But no viewfinder!

[@Tora8688]

After use dummy battery, it becomes perfect for my KZbin video. Keep in mind, switch to dummy battery.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

i just use battery bank to power for long period of time

[@EvermontKing]

650 isn't cheap

[@jsyntaxmedia]

compared to other solutions, it's affordable, i guess cheap is a bad use of the word

[@CamillaI]

Subscribed use mine all the time for KZbin ! 👍😍

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Toyota4Life]

“ I think vlogging is a silly act “ ??

[@jsyntaxmedia]

I don't vlog in public but I wish I had the courage.

[@ObmChris]

Your soo Handsome!!

[@Lucas-cz5rw]

Get real.

[@Vivid_Clicks]

Meh… zero-1

[@ellektroggirll2902]

My iphone 12 does a lot better video. And is not even a camera.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Oh snap!

[@danoslehoy]

And you didn't show a single photo or video, just blah blah blah. Even in your description of the camera, it is incomplete and everything is wonderful, when it is not. Terrible video.

[@jsyntaxmedia]

i mentioned that i did a full analysis of the picture in a separate video

[@jsyntaxmedia]

I pinned a comment with real world examples of me using the ZV-1, please check it out.

[@PatrickRambles]

The only thing terrible is this comment. The video is called 7 reasons why it's perfect, it's not called full review of the ZV-1. And like he said, he mentioned in the video that he did a separate video on the image quality. This video was useful to me because I appreciate hearing about a camera from a fellow camera enthusiast. It tells me things I can't read in the manual and I won't see in sample shots. Why is it always people that don't create their own videos that have the most disparaging comments to spew? You've added zero value to anyone with that comment.

[@CAMTechChris]

Great video, dumb comment.

[@FPS4Productions]

What a toxic comment... Just subbed as the video was helpful and helped me with my decision to buy it.

[@rochester212]

This guy understands the weight-size advantage, full frame will not produce better looking images in broad daylight, where iso 100 is all you need. In low light, things are different. I have the ZV-1 and a Canon 6D, i also loved my Olympus EM10 III and between the 3, the Olympus would be the camera to get IF you can obly have one camera. PS In good light and the kit lens on the Olympus, the sony images can look more detailed than the M43 camera because the sony has a very sharp lens.

[@JamesPrinceB]

Great video!

[@jsyntaxmedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelhealy3638]

Great vid 🎉