I Changed my Mind about the the Sony ZV-E1 (2024)

[@igorvuk4454]

overheating is overblown issue, you can cool it with a USB 40mm fan connected to a powerbank. 10.000mAh powerbank with quickcharge and two outputs can cool the camera and power it at the same time. I've tested mine and it worked for +4 hours in 4K25fps while recording and sending 1080p over HDMI to atem mini pro iso

[@godsakes]

I thankfully managed to test my to around 4hrs 4k, 25p (using dummy battery, all port covers open, full sized uhs-ii card, 28-1235mm f4) - but even small things can tip it over the edge, I did a similar test with a 20mm prime & micro SD card uhs-i & adapter and that combo overheated by 1:30hrs, so little things like metal lens body and full sized uhs-ii can stop this from being viable for long form content. Aside from those concerns this is basically a FX3 at half the price and makes that 12mp sensor much more accessible

[@kriswarwick]

Thanks for contributing! Like I said in the video, I haven't actually had big issues with overheating myself. But I am also not using this camera for interviews. I still think it's important to mention as this COULD be an issue, and it will be less of an issue with the FX3, and even less with the FX6.

[@fac_t]

agredd on overheating. in fact I've only ever had an overheating problem filming 4k60 SLOG for over an hour. I've made it through multiple 2+ hour event shoots at 4k60 without even getting the warning. I do have the fan on the ready for outdoor shoots and weddings but its cheap and not cumbersum

[@kriswarwick]

@@fac_t that's super interesting and really good to know! Thanks!

[@godsakes]

@@fac_t I've tested 2 Zv-E1 bodies and the only way I've been able to reliably film in excess of 45mins is to use a fan or adapt DSLR glass (I assume the extra air gap allows the heat to dissipate better)

[@schoeferfilm]

I have the FX6 and the ZVE1 too and I love both of them 😍 ZVE1 is perfect for traveling 😅 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@kriswarwick]

love to hear it's not just me! Have a great (cinematic) summer!

[@astartup]

Would you rather have an FX6 and ZV-E1 or or FX3 and FX6?

[@kriswarwick]

@@astartup​​⁠for my use I would go for the FX6 and FX3, with the ZV-E1 as a third. But it really depends on what you’re intending on producing. For documentaries I love the FX6/FX3 combo as the running time is longer.

[@schoeferfilm]

@@astartup forme ZVE1 is perfect for holidays and the AI functions for solo filmmaking what the fx3 doesn’t have. FX6 is my bigger cam for short films 🎥 so for me a perfect combo

[@astartup]

@@kriswarwick I don't know. You can get a 1TB Lexar Gold 1800x V60 SD card for $350, I saw one on sale for $250 last week. That card will do 4k60 10-bit 422. I think I'm good with one of those, two and it would be really hard to fill up. You can also back up the data to a 1TB V30 micro SD on your Android phone, or hook up a 4TB external SSD to your phone and use Sony Imaging Edge to backup via wifi. I think you can connect to wifi via 2.4GHz and the cameras via 5GHz wifi, but I have not done that yet.

[@astartup]

I don't agree with your assessment that cropping in for dynamic active stab is making the quality worse, it's center cropping the sensor so there is no oversampling. This is superior for getting a softer image. This is why I bought the ZV-E1, and for the run and gun built-in mic and low light sensor. I use a Tilta cage with cooling system and it works fine.

[@kriswarwick]

I see what you mean, but the fact of the matter is that cropping means that you have less to play around with. Without cropping you can zoom in more without the quality being affected. But I agree with you that it doesn’t really matter as the quality is great in either case.

[@RakNtaK]

Hi! Do you shoot in SLOG3 and add your lut in post?

[@kriswarwick]

Hey! I Shoot S log cine/s-log3. I use my LUT in camera as a preview, but it's not burned into it. And then I add the LUT in post, with some modifications to it as I see fit!

[@Reportageandart]

I think it’s great for portability and shooting on the go. For client work there are better options for vlogging and travel video it’s great.

[@stuart0040]

Good video dude! After watching farrrrr too many videos I’m still torn between this and the lumix s5iiX 😂!

[@kriswarwick]

Haha! I can't help you lol. I can say that I will be using this as my main camera when shooting a marathon next weekend. But then again, I am not really recording audio, and I need to be able to move fast and easy!

[@1THERAJESHWAR]

Feeling is mutual 🤘🏾

[@Mraz75]

Awesome points. Just want to ask, what favourite lens will you use on your ZVE1 ( with dynamic active stab on)? Is it prime or zoom?

[@kriswarwick]

Thanks! Appreciate that! I would say my favorite lens is a prime 24mm. I have used it a lot with my 24-70, but it just feels a little too big for the camera body!

[@Mraz75]

@@kriswarwick thank you for sharing.

[@kriswarwick]

@@Mraz75 always!

[@imranalijafar]

what lens do you recommend for traveling with ZVE1? Can you do 120fps in APSC HD?

[@kriswarwick]

It totally depends on what you are filming, but for me I have found that 24-70 has been good. Although it's a bigger and heavier lens, I have really enjoyed using that one when traveling. 16-35 is also good. I do find myself using the fixed 24 a lot, but that obviously gives you less freedom. But you can always move yourself instead of zooming! Not sure if I understand your question about APS-C HD as this is a full format camera. Unless I misunderstood the APS-C part. You can film 120fps 4K with the ZV-E1 :)

[@alexeipopov3030]

ZV-E1 does not have APSC mode only full frame. If you use APSC lens you can punch in with clear image zoom 1.2-1.5x to get rid of vignetting.

[@BehindTheNeedle]

I use the ZV-E1 and I would recommend the Sony 24-50mm 2.8 G lens. Just awesome. If you are doing a lot of vlogging, then the Sony 16-25mm 2.8 G lens is another great option. But again, it depends on what you are filming.

[@imranalijafar]

@@BehindTheNeedle i ended up getting tampon 20-40 f 2.8 now i need a prime with zoom coverage . any suggestions

[@BehindTheNeedle]

@@imranalijafar Great choice. I don’t have any primes as F2.8 works for me and the ZV-E1 has 12800 ISO.

[@MariolyMunoz-m1o]

Wow, the ending was devastating. It makes you wonder if it's really worth saving up to get the Sony Fx3. I'm not sure if the blurry images of the ZVE1 correspond to autofocus failures. I have the Fx6, and I have noticed that with manual focus, everything looks much more perfect. Even so, I have also seen very clear recordings of the ZVE1 on KZbin. Friend, I like your use of light and shadow. Da Vinci Resolve, Xavc I 10 bits?. Greetings, I'm Ronald from Chile, follower of your YT channel.

[@kriswarwick]

why was it devastating? I have not really had blurry images with the ZV-E1 and I find it to be very good on the auto focus. I definitely think the FX3 is worth it, but again, it depends on the intended use. Thank you for your complements. Yes to all of the above.

[@360Football]

if you had to choose, zv e1 or a7s3?

[@kriswarwick]

I would say the FX3 (which is the a7s3 in a different body). But then again; they serve different purposes. For long running shootings and situations where you need a bigger setup, the ZV-E1 isn’t the best. But for travel 💯

[@z352kdaf8324]

Its all about size/weight, mechanical shutter, and how deep your wallet is.. He's right - you don't want this as your main photo camera.

[@Berdyugin]

1:20 shadows says goodbye 👋🏼

[@kriswarwick]

Not sure if I understand what you mean 😅 if you’re talking about the grading/look I was going for a silhouette an needed all shadows in the foreground to be down

[@jannarkiewicz633]

I'm a noob. ZV-E1 will be my first (only hmmm) big boy camera. Sony Digital Shotgun Microphone ECM-M1? I have found as a vlogger people do not like to you to video tape with large mics or with gimbals (even the Insta360 Flo, etc.). They will tolerat a phone or DJI Pocket 2/3. I think people accepting being filmed with the ZV-E1 + ECM-M versus say my beasty Rode VideoMic NTG (which use to record externally). Do you have a view of the ECM-M1?

[@kriswarwick]

Hey! Thanks for watching. I think the ZV-E1 is perfect for vlogging, so good on you! I have not tried that microphone, but I have heard good things about it!

[@gabrielrivera4259]

How does your lut work? Like do I just import it into davinci resolve or?

[@kriswarwick]

Hey! You should be able to just import it to your LUT folder in DaVinci or your monitor/camera :)

[@filmguyshivuu]

Thank you for the video ❤

[@kriswarwick]

thanks for watching!

[@LakshLatawa]

How about a beginner filmmaker? Am I going to regret like a beginner buying 300cc motorcycle and later left with wanting a 1000cc in just a month ? 😅

[@kriswarwick]

I think this all depends on what you can afford, your ambitions and what you're doing with it. When I first started I invested in a camera that was around the price of the ZV-E1 and I have no regrets. But then again, I invested in it for me to build a business, and it was not ALL my money. But if you were to invest in a camera in that price range, the ZV-E1 is def. a good one to buy!

[@geodude4real]

Nice video. Good on you

[@kriswarwick]

Thank you! Highly appreciated!

[@Ke7inz]

I sold it for Fujifilm xh2s 🤙🏻

[@kriswarwick]

Super interesting. I have to look into that one

[@don_at_large]

Nope. Not getting ZV-E1. Have a6700 and FX30. The a6700 does 95% of what the ZV-E1 does in a weather sealed, better build quality camera. So what if I use APSC Sony camera. I think the big crop on ZV-E1 with stab, makes the ZV-E1 an effective APSC camera. I have nice gimbal when I need one. You saved me $2000. Very good video with unbiased review.

[@kriswarwick]

Makes me so happy to hear that the review helped you! Thanks for being here!

[@MTKnockOut]

the irony of "bring a big camera" two of these and all the other brands look like a joke.

[@kriswarwick]

It's a weird thing. "Bigger is better" to a lot of people. The Leica Q3 is a great example of cameras that are super small, but better than most other cameras.

[@MTKnockOut]

@@kriswarwick its a point I realize, but if not lumix or canon with manual focus setups or rigs, sony is the clear winner. I have a g9 but in low light-f1.8 and Gl at 3200 are the limit, at 4pm its pitch black and wet here, wont want to carry and ruin lights, so I need a body capable of low light run and gun AF holding. If not a dji pocket or phone for vloggin, best is sonny. Its all about the lens, if you have a peewee lens youll look silly compared to someone with a 70-300mm on any body Pictures are different could care less if the videos suck. Sony seems to have it with the zve1.

[@MTKnockOut]

@@kriswarwick I dont have a Will or Oil Company Inhertiance for no lieca, hell I cheaped out on the lieca lens for my g9 and went for a zve1. If its garbage with a kit I aint dropping a cent, move up

[@z352kdaf8324]

So listening to sponsored creators was the good thing, unlike your 2023 video! Also Sony has been running nearly constant sales of -$300US.. so $1898 price.

[@kriswarwick]

Not sure if I understand what you mean. And yeah, the constant sale might be true, but it also depends on the state because of the sales taxes.