It's time to stop using your iPhone! - Sony ZV-1F

[@ShortCircuit]

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[@marvintpandroid2213]

Was this a paid advert for Sony because I couldn't hear anything negative at all for this lump

[@vedanshchn]

Did you hear the overall tonight’s part?

[@danmar007]

This is a great video.

[@marvintpandroid2213]

@@danmar007 yes, a very positive video.

[@danmar007]

@@marvintpandroid2213 The world needs positivity right now. I was addressing more the delivery than the content.

[@KnighT1105s]

The reason for the off-centred mount is that, when you completely turn and open the screen it's actually centred then.

[@Skyflairl2p]

@@Kawwyke yes, which was mentioned in the video.

[@MxGiK3HuNNx]

@@Kawwyke hey idk why but i think it might let the battery door open

[@zedeg94]

Though it will be uncomfortable to make panning with standard tripod, if mount is off-centered

[@abnormallynormal8823]

@@zedeg94 why are you trying to do a panning shot without a fluid head? It’s always gonna look like crap if you try to use a standard ball head, no matter what camera you use

[@cancerJEDI]

#smartKNIGHT #surreyJEDIknight

[@HootieMcCalvinball]

I really appreciate Brandon’s camera reviews. Can you get Brandon and his team create a series of videos on the main channel explaining some of the technicalities and good camera (photo and video) techniques for us novices? Like I can follow some of the specs but I get lost when he mentions “24mm” and I have to resort to google when it comes to aperture settings…

[@jedimaster0667]

*first impression*

[@TheVarzoth]

It could be cool, I definitely don't have the base knowledge to understand anything remotely technical when it comes to cameras.

[@Artemis-v8i]

Same with sensor size. I understand what 1 inch means, but if you give me 1/13” I have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@marvintpandroid2213]

@@Artemis-v8i Just shove it in to google and work it out in square mm or even better look at somewhere like DPreview. This nugget has a sensor that is 13.2 x 8.8mm or 116.2mm2, Out of interest a full frame sensor is 36×24mm or 864mm2 and an iphone max 14 the main sensor is 11.4 x 8.4mm or 95.8mm2 and the front facing sensor is 5.5x4mm or 22mm2 The smaller the sensor is the worse the picture often turns out to be, all things being equal and in this case the Sony camera is one small step better than the iPhone 14 max's main camera without the rather clever image processing within the iPhone. Note in their direct comparison they only use the example as a camera to take vloging video with the front facing camera on the iPhone, hardly a fair comparison on the basis of a camera for stills, as is the first premise of the review. I normally expect better from LTT and to my nose it has more than a faint wiff to it.

[@zerker08]

His team ??? 🤣

[@dividead100]

I think the autofocus worked just about as intended for static situations. It keeps trying to keep the person in focus at all costs and if you place something in the middle of the frame it focuses on that pretty fast and then as you take it away it goes back to the person pretty fast. It makes sense to keep trying to focus on the person if the object you place in front of it is somewhat to one side of the frame which it was when Brandon was saying it's hunting.

[@Adroit1911]

Yeah, you can turn the facelock/eyelock autofocus off also, and change it to autofocus on center of shot.

[@MarcusBuer]

The problem is that if the focus keeps trying all the time, the background starts to "shimmer", like you can see on 7:35.

[@elinewbould7864]

I feel like this is a great stream camera but I also felt that the iPhone 14 pro was much smoother while vlogging, their motion control is great

[@marvintpandroid2213]

Note the vloging aspect compares the front camera of the iPhone, not the rear one that is much, much better.

[@BradM]

iPhone has the video on phones nailed imo. As someone who personally prefers android as an OS and prefer some of the “pro” photo tools you have on offer in an android I still ended up buying an iPhone because I mainly shoot videos and no android (except the 1700 Sony phone) comes close

[@hman6159]

@@BradM true

[@vivek_v]

@@BradM The video is passable (in camera standards, not just phone standards), though the skin tones need work... which is odd coming from a company who loves to talk about their minority representation. IMO, Google does an amazing job with skin tones, and whenever I watch a video of someone, I don't care about how much detail is in their face, but rather, whether they look like a human.

[@benjaminsmith3625]

I noticed that when you had the grip on the camera, and the screen open, the mount was actually centered! It's off-centre but not randomly positioned.

[@MaethorDerien]

I will be honest most of the time the iphone 14 looked better. The problem with the zv was the constant focusing was distracting. While I do think the bokeh looked way better when it properly focused on you the moving scenes had a lot of trouble and just were distracting with the autofocus. Not to mention the lack of decent stabilization if any on it. Pretty much I think for any kind of moving content the iphone easily beats it. That said when you did anything without motion I do think it looked very good. I think with a tripod set up it would work really well. I think for me the issue is the price. At 500 dollars your getting really close to the price of some much nicer mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses for not a whole lot more that are going to be a lot more flexible and better for fixed tripod shooting. I mean yeah it beats anything at that price class but when you bump up just a few hundred dollars more there are way better options. Now if the AF and stabilization while you were moving was better I do think it would be amazing but losing to the iphone in the movement shots was pretty bad.

[@TheSmileyTek]

Pro consumer tip.. Skip a "first" camera and just get the best one you can afford. I've always skipped the "firsts", "beginner", or lower tier product lines because I feel it's a waste. You're probably gonna buy the better one sooner than you think, so save the hassle of reselling at a loss, and go as big as you can. If the budget is there, of course.

[@wahidpawana424]

I disagree. For Beginners or your average consumer, this sort camera helps to ease them into the standard professional level camera layout and features before splurging into expensive camera that has features that they'll never use. However, I do see your point if they are student of media centric industry and need to use their camera professionally. Just go straight to the pro camera that have all the feature set. If they are on a budget, there's nothing wrong in buying a used professional camera.

[@Mister0Eel]

Buy nice, or buy twice

[@dandyND]

exactly, I find this to be true for most tech, if you're an enthusiast better just save up for at least a mid range good performance product rather than an entry level one. These type of camera doesn't make a lot of sense to me unless you need to use the camera and your phone at the same time, flagship phones cameras these days are already really good for amateur use or even professional use.

[@niteshkumarpatel]

Thanks for the tip bro

[@YouGotPropofol]

Yeah it’s not rocket science. Lol. Learning photography. It’s like telling someone who wants a laptop to get a crappy laptop first then graduate to better hardware. Ridiculous.

[@biggidousthethird2672]

A camera made specifically for vlogging really should have some kind of stabalization.

[@zebedeesummers4413]

i'd argue it is more of a webcam that is okay at doing product reviews and has some other bonuses. While they are advertising it as a vlogging camera it isn't build like one.

[@IRMedia1]

More Brandon on LTT and ShortCircuit. His demeanour and delivery is brilliant. Entertaining but grounded. You get the sense he has great knowledge too.

[@alaskanhybrid1845]

He is after all the one who loaned Linus his first camera for LTT.

[@cancerJEDI]

It's genetic. #prouduncle

[@cancerJEDI]

@@alaskanhybrid1845 really?

[@IDv8I]

I was just going to comment the same sentiment. I enjoy Brandons reviews.

[@why_though]

Whyyyy does micro HDMI even still exist when there is USB-C which can carry the same signal and more?

[@FNBRBoys]

Not all displays have usb c but all recent displays have hdmi

[@why_though]

@@FNBRBoys If that argument was relevant than no port would ever be updated ever.

[@samuelyeung03]

@@why_though well, cost

[@dylan-nguyen]

@@samuelyeung03hdmi costs more than usb c hdmi need a royalty usb c is free the physical ports are the same price

[@samuelyeung03]

@@dylan-nguyen no, the port not same price, usb c ports are far more expensive. let me explain we have three types of usb usb a usb b usb c usb a is for supplying power usb b is for recieving power usb c is a new standard that can both supply and receive power when a c to c cable plug in to two devices, they will first need to communicate and decided who provide a power, that progress need a dedicated chip, which cost money

[@r0manprod]

I'd like to see the comparison between iPhone's rear camera instead of front, I can do B rolls with it, so thats also something to take into consideration

[@Neoxon619]

I keep forgetting that regular cameras like this can be pretty common for streaming set-ups. I think Maximilian does something similar.

[@darknight10000]

Arin from Game Grumps uses the ZV-1 for his streams too.

[@manuelito1233]

LET'S GOOO, *unskippable channel intro plays*

[@kevinantonowvideo]

NO WAY! This camera is 650$/€ in Europe. A Sony Alpha 6300 costs less and delivers a vastly better picture and value and has interchangeable lenses.

[@jomeyqmalone]

For all the negative (and deserved) baggage that "digital zoom" has, the idea of using a wide angle prime lens with a high resolution sensor, then selectively using full vs crop frame to give you a "zoom" function has a lot of merit. I do something similar with my Nikon Z that lets you shoot 4k at full frame or crop sensor, and assigned that setting to a button to act as a "zoom" with little to no downside. It doesn't give you in between options, but still a nice bonus for shooting video on a mirrorless system

[@nicoletiana]

I recently got the zv-1 camera and I love it! Change the stabilization setting to standard, it’ll zoom out more instead of it being super cropped. I have an unboxing and videos of this camera on my channel. Great compact camera.

[@twinsen_rus]

Basically the only thing I need in ZV-2 compared to regular ZV-1 (not this one) is USB-C instead of Micro USB. Wider lens would be great as well, something like at least 18 to 70. Dream lens would be something like 15-100, even though I believe it does not exist or at least not as compact or cheap.

[@MollyFitzBrown]

I started using this to vlog at Disney World and love it! So easy to use and quality looks so much better than my iphone, I can totally tell a difference. And the I love the width of the lens! Plus it's so much lighter than my sony a7iv with the sony 20mm f1.8 ;)

[@relariis_the_paradox]

I've been looking for a budget

[@donflamingo795]

Sony ZV E10 should be good for this. Also look for midrange micro four third cameras (Panasonic or Olympus)

[@QErikNL]

If this is the only usecase, maybe look into 2nd hand full frame DSLR's. Something like a Nikon D800. For shooting stars, you want the bigger sensor to capture as much light as possible. At the same time, you don't need features like quick auto focus of burst shooting - things that new camera's are very good at. So you will be totally happy with some older high end gear.

[@im.so.c0ld]

Could you specify “night” photography? I might be able to help with some recommendations.

[@kipter]

I use a d5500 but anything newer than a d3200 is ideal. I used to have a 3200 which had terrible noise. On ebay you can get 5500s or 5200s for under 500 dollars and the added advantage to nikon is the lenses have used the same f mount for 50 years alot of them are manual focus but for astro stuff you leave the focus at infinity.

[@kipter]

When buying used cameras make sure to look for shutter count. Usually under 20,000 shutter count is pretty good.

[@Jbegu]

I currently use the Sony ZV-E10, basically the ZV-1 with a removable lens for more flexibility. No record limit unlike my Canon T7I which makes it perfect for my use case which is a glorified webcam in a light controlled room

[@jakewatkins1116]

The image of Brandon walking around vlogging into two cameras is super funny to me. It's some like off brand 2022 future distopia hellscape for powerusers. The camera itself might be cool. I'm turning into a cheap phone kinda guy, so I'm never really counting on having a great camera from that. I wish the price point was a little lower for me to get into it, but maybe I can pick up a used one in a couple years.

[@clairifedverified2513]

This camera is very overpriced,,,, Check out reviews of cheap cameras on youtube and, y'know, if the video output looks good for a few hundred then consider it.

[@hyperturbotechnomike]

Sony makes great entry level cameras. I'm still using a NEX-5 with a Minolta MD adapter ring for vintage lenses, which are fairly cheap to come by and make as great pictures as new ones.

[@ScottAshmead]

Given that you have such a strong opinion about the micro-HDMI, it would be great to have a video on what that is all about, it's uses, what it should be replaced with, etc....

[@ying20000818]

They have already briefly and indirectly explained it. If you go look at the main LTT channel, there's a video about repairing the micro HDMI port on a Sony A7S II (which broke just from normal use).

[@heathchapman7528]

Usb c

[@TalesOfWar]

Full sized. It's too weak and breaks all the time, quite easily.

[@joshuaeah]

@@TalesOfWar Too large. Not comparable. USB-C works great.

[@silentKeys20]

@@joshuaeah it already comes with usb C right? So what's the problem?

[@ToreOnYouTube]

The answer is a used A6000 …

[@marvintpandroid2213]

Yep or any Full Frame DSLR and good glass.

[@PiTdeLyX]

@@marvintpandroid2213 a FF DSLR is not a compact vlogging-camera. This is not supposed to be a pro-camera, it's a small, inexpensive video camera for filming yourself with a few more buttons than a phone.

[@bzipoli]

there's always someone

[@Sorennn94]

This is the only answer

[@SAIPRASADKOTAGIRE]

Lens are so expensive!!🔥

[@x_pogboy5082]

For the price you could get a used a6300 or new a6000 which in most cases would be much better options

[@Klokopf52]

In terms of image quality i would agree, but this seems to market more towards people with limited knowledge who just want something "easy". And the older alpha series definitely are not.

[@Mkungaa]

Contrast based autofocus is a dealbreaker. It is not 2014 anymore, come on, Sony! UPD. Lol, the amount of fanboys high in copium in the comments... Apple has phase detection autofocus(PDAF) since iPhone 6. It is not like the greatest and latest technology anymore, so $430 iPhone SE has PDAF (Apple calls it "focus pixels"). It costs nothing to Apple to put PDAF even in their budget phones, same applies to Sony, since they're clearly recycling same sensor again and again. Spending $500 on a dedicated videocamera in 2022, which does not have basic functionality available even in budget phones = wasting your money. UPD2. In 2019 DJI brought phase detect autofocus to their $350 Osmo Pocket by firmware update. Sensor already had necessary subpixels for phase detect, just firmware was not ready for release date. ZV-1F has same sensor from RX100m5-m7 and ZV-1, which has subpixels for phase detect. But Sony clearly removed PDAF from ZV-1F for the sake of market segmentation. UPD3. Changed 2016 to 2014, since it is the last time Sony released camera with contrast based autofocus - RX100M3.

[@elliekim6666]

If it's a deal breaker you're not the target for this camera.

[@MonicaHolly143]

It is still a goof af imo still better than any af from nikon fuji Panasonic and olympus Sony is literally known for autofocus they will not release this if it suck

[@chrisogrady28]

Panasonic depth by defocus is really good, you can make contrast af really good, it's smooth and accurate, just not as fast as phase. For video IMO good contrast af is better than phase.

[@inosukehashibara5930]

Then go for the expensive camera wtf you complain that much for a budget price of this camera. People like you wanted a budget camera with the features of the expensive one 🙄

[@tiagobelo4965]

@@MonicaHolly143 as someone who has almost exclusively used nikon cameras (though I'm nowhere near a pro, more of a weak amateur), if the autofocus in better or it than on the nikons, then it'll be way more than good enough

[@MindstabThrull]

My question is, what's the best budget camera to buy for someone who doesn't really know photography? Assuming a standalone device and not a cell phone :)

[@MisterMustardIsDumb]

look back at the sony nex series. the nex 3n is perfect enough for photography, but for video you may want something like the nex6. I own both of these and a few in between like the 5n and they're amazing. I also own a a5100 and love it. the nexs are older but great.

[@MonicaHolly143]

Just buy an apcs from canon or sony both have the best autofocus just point it and shoot

[@marvintpandroid2213]

Go second hand, 10-12 years old full frame DSLR and good glass, If you are really get into photography in 3 years time then sell that lot for around 80% of its value now, if not then keep it.

[@fix0the0spade]

Camera shops and Ebay are full of secondhand Nikon cameras in whatever size/type you might want to try. Obviously they're not the latest and greatest but for $200-ish you can get a really good camera. If the pictures look like arse it certainly won't be the camera's fault.

[@filonin2]

One of those disposable ones you get developed at Walgreens.

[@michaelashton8754]

Love this affordable tech content :)

[@JeffCD77]

I agree. I kind of get tired of watching product demos of devices that most of us can't really afford. They're great and all, but I'd rather a review of a device that I might actually be able to purchase and use. I'm seeing a lot of this lately on tech channels. These ridiculously priced products that most of us will NEVER have.

[@mathdantastav2496]

affordable?

[@michaelashton8754]

@@mathdantastav2496 Canon R5 with a 24-105mm lens is £5500 This camera is £550 I can't afford the £5500 camera 😂

[@mathdantastav2496]

@@michaelashton8754 i cant afford a 550 euros camera lol

[@MoonDoggie82]

@@michaelashton8754 for what this camera is it should be $150 USD. Otherwise just use your iPhone/Google Pixel or Samsung S21/S22

[@TNRVG]

How do you stop the focus hunting on the camera? Its enough to give someone a headache. The ZV-1f doesn't do it as bas as the ZV-E10 but it does do it.

[@NegyedMisi]

Great video, thanks. I have the ZV-1 and I am not a professional and I hardly vlog either but I tend to wanna have a phone only. I hardly ever take the Sony ZV-1 out of my bag. No advice needed, I'd thought I'd share ;)

[@JeremieBPCreation]

If you place producing quality content above optimizing watch times, a price point or price range, for whichever country (pick one, US or Canada would be most logical), should always be the first info we get when possible (If the price isn't available yet, just say that). Mentioning the price but not giving it is just adding insult to injury. Please start saving our time.

[@FrankLeeYoung]

"Stop using your iPhone!" *sees it's contrast based AF from the dinosaur age* No, I don't think I will.

[@Eraknelo]

Honetly, the iPhone looked much better in the vlogging test. Not sure if "smooth skin" was on in that test as well, but the Sony was massively lacking detail in comparison to the iPhone.

[@Neuzahnstein]

You mean Output with HDMI mini and for USB-C connector?

[@Kraaketaer]

Great quick look - but the tripod mount comments are a bit weird, as the previous mount clearly wasn't centred either. It was just offset to the other side.

[@QErikNL]

I know this is a vlog camera. But I hope there will be a new wave of compact camera's for still shooting with 1" or bigger sensors and good lenses. Right now, Sony is basically the only manufacturer that brings out new compact camera's. I really hope Panasonic will introduce a new line. I picked up a Lumix TZ200 this summer for traveling, I think introduced 4 years back, and it was so much fun shooting with, and such a breeze to not have to carry big gear while still be able to get good results. I still think there is a market here.

[@tito_me_doe676]

Personal opinion: the iPhone color and contrast feels more natural, while the Sony feels more cinematic

[@ocelotxp]

If by "cinematic" you mean over-saturated and blurry, you'd be correct Not an opinion-- this is measurable

[@techcommentlooker3951]

@@ocelotxp when you say blurry you mean bokeh? Color they can change up during editing, dunno if they changed how much if any of it here though.

[@PlGGS]

I think that was bc of the face softening thing that was turned on by default on the camera

[@danosdotnl]

@@techcommentlooker3951 in the 'vlogging' walk comparison the skin softening was enabled on the sony. They filmed this before finding this out I guess. Not a fair comparison. This function seems to seems to saturate and blur the skin based on contrast recognition. The bokeh is another function (product feature or sumth). Anyway, the sony footage looks way more processed in these shots, throwing away valuable pixels,sharpness,definition and range. Unfair comparison.

[@susaneliascouture]

I was told the Sony ZV1F only live streams at 720? Please let me know how I can get 1080P or higher with this camera or another for live streaming

[@campbellspeelman3491]

I would have liked to have seen more footage without the skin softening, I know you guys realized after shooting a lot of shots but as someone (of many) who hates skin softening, I don't have much to go off for what it would look like without the feature enabled.

[@frankieinjapan]

It's actually genuinely impressive how great smartphone video is. I definitely want a camera, but I want 4k60. And if not for video, but I keep using my phone, I definitely want one for stills

[@RaymondwLin]

For a front facing camera....the iPhone does a brilliant job in comparison tbh.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

ifone suk

[@RaymondwLin]

@@girlsdrinkfeck Sorry, I don't speak gibberish.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@RaymondwLin iphones r gay

[@BigBoyGiuseppe]

omg in the comparison the mic difference is so much better on the camera

[@battlelego8412]

the quality of the mic is excellent.

[@aransamson]

Minor nitpick; the older ZV-1 didn't have the mount fully centered either. The newer camera just decoupled the mounting point and the battery door.

[@Krusnik.]

Just want to comment that short circuit is much more informative when the speaker actually does some homework so he knows what he's talking about instead of blabbering about a product he has no slightest idea about. This video deserves a like

[@TMWriting]

how can you justify the title of this video when your ultimate conclusion is "I wouldn't blame you for wanting to keep using your iPhone instead"?

[@TalesOfWar]

The iPhone absolutely destroys this in quality. The audio is a little better on the Sony, but the camera is day and night better on the iPhone. Now imagine comparing it to the main back camera and not the front facing one?

[@Tedrousek]

SC: Don't use your iPhone! Me: I don't have an iPhone. SC: ... Me: ...

[@Freogeteknet]

Would this be a good cheap option for recording shows in a small pub?

[@marvintpandroid2213]

It depends on what you are doing with photography but if you are getting into portraiture then consider getting a 10ish year old Full Frame DSLR and a good lens or two and learn to use them.

[@chrisogrady28]

This is not a photography camera, it's a little vlogger for casuals

[@marvintpandroid2213]

@@chrisogrady28 Exactly, but in relation to the question asked then my opinion stands, but everyone should make up their own minds.

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

Can you do a comparison against the iPhone 14 Pro main rear camera please.

[@Vishal.Singh.]

I think i will still prefer iphone 15 nonpro version then this as you get the power of chip crispy clear photos n videos autofocus along with the comfort & portability of mobile, though its small camera the battery isn't good to outlast more and misses most of decent camera features , instead i will go with the iphone or if needed camera like a6400 or zv e10 with multiple switch lenses, the budget as it claims its indeed not.

[@vigamortezadventures7972]

Nd filter would help in a well lit room and probably better through hdmi over usb c .

[@SadlyBest]

I love cameras, among a lot of things. Thank you

[@infn]

If it can't beat your phone camera outright, I don't see why you should get this camera, regardless of its advantages over a phone camera. Better to save a bit more for APSC (or even full frame) mirrorless and go for a setup that can beat a phone camera in every way.

[@savagemadman2054]

To each their own, but I had the ZV-1 and as someone who normally shoots with a A6500 and 7D - I hated it. The thing felt like a toy and the lens was so restrictive. Replaced it with a ZV-E10 the second they (finally) arrived back in stock. On the plus side I sold it for $100 more than I paid for it after just a few days on Craigslist.

[@truthseeker6804]

zve10 has worse stabilization and rolling shutter, not suitable for walking vlogs. also with any lens get too bulky and likely to be left at home. whilst zv1 can easily fit in a pocket and be sent everywhere.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

This Camera vs Osmo Action 4 or Pocket 3 as an Indoor Studio Camera to do Reviews. Which one would you pick?

[@ConstantinSPurcea]

Idk where you got "20mm" from, it's not a full frame sensor, it clearly says 7.6mm f/2 on the lens. Can we please mention "20mm equivalent" and not skimp on the "equivalent" bit. So many people nowadays confused on what the millimetres actually mean. Or better yet just mention the angle of view.

[@AlphaDTT]

can you use the zoom when using the livestream?? how about connecting it with the HDMI??

[@Alex_Tierney]

The reason the focus jumped at 5:00 wasn't the camera struggling, it was actually focusing on the reflection of itself in the glass of the iPhone's rear camera.

[@ScottJWaldron]

Nice overview! The background flicker/jitter between the light and dark part of the studio window demonstrates the biggest downside of this camera. Hopefully the version 2 of this camera will have a phase detect sensor and lens stabilization. Had a lot of potential, but I wouldn't recommend it over a phone. 😥

[@sanjitsingh3863]

Can you change settings manually on the camera while using for live streaming?

[@vizzi0n]

For the ZV-1F, would I need a dummy battery for longer livestreams?

[@TheMx5Channel]

2:40 You would think modern technology has come far enough that they can use the USB-C port to output a video signal?

[@RC2225]

before the pandemic I bought a sigma fp which can do that too. I was then surprised that it was one of the few cameras which had USB Video. I thought that this was given with modern mirrorless cameras.

[@oienu]

2:26 OMG, That have USB C they could do the HDMI on same port + PD but no, the switch was too expensive or board space? Oh, that point for tripod is nice because you have better balance using the side display.

[@Samir2345]

Thanks! I might need to give another camera recommendation!

[@rolfathan]

I have no idea why they wouldn't just make the door on the side so you could easily remove the battery/SD without making the mount off center....

[@HoujSan]

I have the canon M50 Mark i, been using it for 2 years I think. it a bit more expensive but looks much better, maybe less features also. like bad auto focus at 4k

[@j.singer8461]

Great video. Thanks!! I only do talking head videos (podcast or tutorials) so I'm wondering it this the right camera for that. Seems this one is really purpose built for vlogging. However, the price is very attractive ... I hate to have to spend the extra $$$ to get the ZV-e10, but its seems I might have to.

[@DVL_Main]

The studio audio honestly sounded great.

[@bianchialex]

I currently record with a canon 70d and I am not super happy with it at the moment. Is this a worthy upgrade? It’s either this or doubling the investment to get the ZV-E10 + 16mm f1.8 lese

[@MaethorDerien]

This isn't going to be any much better quality than the 70d, if anything I think the 70D probably will get you better quality video at 1080p. The only real advantage of the ZV is the higher resolution video capability but 4k is limited to 30 fps so even that is kinda meh and the form factor is likely way better for vlogging. I would actually recommend saving up a bit more and bumping up a tier.

[@bianchialex]

@@MaethorDerien this is what I figured. I think I should just get a nicer lense than the 24mm f2.8 that I have. Then one day go all out on an upgrade. I would really appreciate 4k so I could record a wider shot and crop in to have more editing leeway but that’s something I can achieve with a 16mm lense or so even if punching in will be below 1080p. Probably fine for KZbin.

[@Guizdor]

Do you think this camera will work on a PS5 as a webcam tho? I mean, it could be a really interesting for Streamer like me to invest if it’s supported on the PS5.

[@jeffjberry]

Please test camera performance in low light settings! Most people are recording in bedrooms/offices without studio lights.

[@tudorliviucernat5798]

Are you guys going to look at the new GoPro 11s ? I'm curious what you think of them.

[@NutsAboutGaming]

How do u connect it to use as a webcam? Do you still need a camlink?

[@carlosIC]

You are not using product showcase feature as intended when you put an object in front of your face (covering your face) it will focus the object, as any other camera but this feature allows you to put the object on frame while your face is next to it and it will focus the product, not your face.

[@jumper553]

Excellent!! I am unable to hear anything but a very very faint noise from the camera when I playback video on the camera itself. I have the volume all the way up on the screen, any advice?

[@LiveWithMarc]

This looks awesome! I am actually looking for a nice entry level camera to try and get into Videography as a hobby! Keep them coming!

[@hendo_froth]

Is it possible to record continuous over an hour in 4k with this camera?

[@MaximoJoshua]

Um…iPhone has ProRes, 4.2.2 etc, Dolby Vision Higher frame rates as well… I mean, with continuity camera it’s also super easy to use as a streaming camera Not saying that camera isn’t nice, but doesn’t it clearly lack some specific video stuff that iPhones have?

[@carwerks101]

I still use the canon m50 for all my videos, battery life isn’t great, but the focus is super quick

[@nankinink]

That mic thing being plastic worries me more since it feels like its fur would dettach and create more microplastics. Maybe it doesnt and theres no worries at ll

[@yensteel]

It is a lot cheaper compared to the Sony RX100 VII and Canon G7x MK III. Is the Sony ZV 1F comparable to them? Any alternatives?

[@alkoyyy]

Rx100 mkiii?

[@TuiCatNZ]

What's the alternative to micro hdmi? Sdi? Dose that even have a mini version? Usb-c out with a adapter to full sized hdmi like you would use with a phone?

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

They could use mini-HDMI, full HDMI, DisplayPort, miniDP, DPalt over USB. Lots of options.

[@QwerkyPengwen]

Would've liked to see the use of it as a webcam using the HDMI output with something like a Camlink to see what kind of quality you could get from it that way. However, for the price not so sure about it being used just for that. Could probably still be better off with a used a5100 or something. Looks like it's releasing at a $500 price tag. However, as a vlog and general camera you would use for all kinds of other use cases that price for what you get quality and features wise is pretty compelling.

[@tonn333]

Which files took longer to transfer to the computer? Sony of iPhone?

[@Akahigep]

I just recently a digital 2001 camera, I'll use it instead :)

[@jfolz]

8:29 holy macaroni Batman! That's some spicy eyebrow sharpening on the iPhone!

[@igorristeski5472]

Great product. And sound is great , both inside and outside. I like it.

[@stephencshapiro]

If you have the display flipped out the tripod mount feels a bit more centered. Kinda?

[@AndyLevey]

That thing about the tripod mount is pretty valuable info to someone who is more novice.

[@ChronoXShadow]

You could see the camera actively trying to blur the background as Brandon was walking around and recording. At that point, just don't turn it on lol Let it record naturally and you can blur in post processing. Nice if you're live streaming, but if it can't live stream, then I don't see the point in the camera actively wasting battery and processing on trying to blur the background. That's the one place I feel phone software still beats camera software, save for Leica: better natural bokeh effect. Maybe it's hardware, but I tend to think it's software just because Leica does such a great job at it.

[@MxGiK3HuNNx]

Was price ever mentioned?

[@madsisak]

Is it not possible to take still photos with this camera? Only VLOG? Would be nice with photos in a camera review as well :P

[@blakecraft8750]

Could this be a replacement/upgrade for a webcam streaming setup?

[@blakecraft8750]

Oops sorry I just got to the part of the video that mentions the webcam feature lol I'll still leave my comment up for the algorithm.

[@bantoniogrooming]

Can you use a rode mic or DJI wireless mic

[@filonin2]

It's time to stop using your car! (walks out horse)

[@jxrdnz]

wonder if there is a quality bump if using the microHDMI into a capture card for live streaming

[@htcmaster90]

The Title is misleading , but the video is excellent.

[@Danielsworlds]

The real question is. A point and shoot or an older second hand cannon camera that I can use to start using lenses on

[@truthseeker6804]

any camera with changeable lenses would be left at home alot as opposed to a pocket camera

[@BadMotivator66]

i thought it looked good until i saw the ip14 front facing camera. i'd go iphone all day long. great review!