No More Overheating on the Sony ZV-E1 with $19 Fix! | Ulanzi Camera Fan Review

Does the Sony ZV-E1 overheat or does it not? Will you have that problem or will your use case not be an issue creating content on the Sony ZV-E1, and will the Ulanzi fan actually work? All these questions are floating through tons of creator's minds if you're worried about your camera overheating. I ran a ton of overheating tests with the Sony ZV-E1 and the Ulanzi camera fan and it's definitely a winner!
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[@mrupsidedownshorts]

We recently ran into overheating issues with our ZV-E10 when we switched to a bigger lens that seems to be holding in more of the camera heat. We got a 50mm X 50mm copper heatsink off of Amazon and some heatsink thermal tape. That lowered our temps from 116F and overheating, to about 96F at the max. The video screen will not close anymore, but it's a set up camera in our studio that does not move, so not an issue.

[@DianaGladney]

How interesting! The ZV-E10 is one camera I’ve never had overheating with even with bigger lenses in 4k. I’m curious why it got so hot but I’m glad you found a solution.

[@mrupsidedownshorts]

@@DianaGladney Yeah, we went from the kit 35-50mm which we've been using for months, to the Sigma f1.4 16mm and it started to overheat after about 90 minutes. We have the high heat setting on, a dummy battery, and no SD card in the camera. The only change was the lens.

[@DianaGladney]

Wow! I kept the Sigma 16mm on my camera almost since it came out for hours on end and never had an issue. I wonder if there’s an electronic issue that’s happening to cause that.

[@auroraflash]

@@mrupsidedownshorts no way. I got the 16mm Sigma and never had a problem - neither with the ZV-E10, nor with the A6300, the worst hotshot to ever live. I’m sure you did not flip your display out. There’s no way a ZV-E10 overheats like that.

[@adverspace]

thanks for the good info, I'll try it with my A6700, hopefully it works, can you share an image if possible of how you attached the heatSink on your camera?

[@SDizzzle]

In my opinion you shouldn’t have to use an external cooling device on cameras. BUT, the alternative is paying an additional $1500 for the bigger camera that doesn’t overheat. $19 Ulanzi > an extra $1500 camera (new) I’ve had the ZVE1 since it launched. I’ve never had it overheat while videoing using it in 4k 60fps. It finally overheated 15 minutes into a zoom meeting because I kept it in 4k 60fps. Dropping it down to 1080p 30fps helped, but it had already overheated and I didn’t have anything to cool it off quickly. Just ordered Ulanzi through your link. Thanks! And thanks for the awesome review! You just got a new subscriber, too!

[@DianaGladney]

True, but alas it's the season we're in with cameras. I think for a short time here it's going to be needed until 10-bit cameras operate without the fear of overheating. Thankfully, this fan is a quick solution to problem. Glad this video was helpful for you! And welcome to the community!

[@tonycaudle40]

i just bought the upgraded version of this fan from Amazon where they remove the suction cups and now have a spring like system on the side of the camera where it fits in the camera more effectively. I had this model at first but after a while the suctions cups stopped working and i did use the rubber band method as you said but it just looked ugly to me lol. This new upgraded model is much more professional looking.

[@bangthemgears9999]

Your video quality is magnificent. Do you have a tutorial on setting the ev10? Also, do you color grade?

[@DianaGladney]

Understand not. Getting into color grading and all that is the really my thing. I’ve identified a look I like but I doubt it’s likely anything I’ll go in depth into on the channel.

[@natondeckk]

I will definitely be picking two of these up! Especially when I'm shooting for hours with the zve10 doing product swatches etc also will you be picking up the upgraded version of the fan?

[@auroraflash]

When engaged in 4k24 H.265 10-bit 4:2:2 recording on a V60 SD card, my ZV-E1's battery taps out after 90 minutes. No overheating, just an empty battery.

[@DianaGladney]

Nice! Recording I don't run into any issues. The fan comes into play when I want to set my camera up for calls and long on camera day's and it's not going to be turned off until the end of the day. As long as the camera has airflow, it works fine.

[@auroraflash]

@@DianaGladney USB-C or HDMI via Cam Link 4K?

[@DianaGladney]

I only use an HDMI setup.

[@kevin-haggerty]

I totally agree with you. I have the Canon R6 and when I got it it was a couple hundred less because the Mark2 just came out. Unbelievable that the camera that goes for over 2K overheats at 30 minutes. Gonna be picking this one up to give it a try because all of my video clients I have to literally shut off the camera every time I’m done with the scene just to preserve the overheating

[@barkatthemoonlunatic1715]

No, it's not 'unbelievable'. U just don't understand that this is not a cine camera, but a stills camera first.

[@kevin-haggerty]

@@barkatthemoonlunatic1715 hey thanks for the hot tip my friend. What camera are you working with

[@barkatthemoonlunatic1715]

@@kevin-haggerty y do u care?

[@DianaGladney]

@kevin-haggerty Well, in the weeks since purchasing this camera fan it’s continued to perform exceptionally well on days I’ve pushed the camera. So, it’s a great add on if you’re running into overheating.

[@guitarwalljams]

Hey Diana love your ZVE1 videos! I just picked up the ZVE1 and so far I’m not impressed. I prefer my A7C, any tips for best settings for goof colour without grading?

[@vas_mf]

Great content! 🎉

[@DianaGladney]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AtlLateNight]

Will it help long form content shot in 4K on Sony zv1

[@DianaGladney]

Yep! I didn’t go over multiple cameras in this video but it will work with any camera to get similar results.

[@AtlLateNight]

Awesome! Thanks

[@DianaGladney]

Sure thing!

[@SonerAktas]

did you try new update 1.02?. Has better Overheating performance maybe?

[@DianaGladney]

Yep, camera is up to date but it does not impact the cameras performance. This is more of a hardware issue than firmware issue. So to keep the camera small comes with some caveats currently.

[@SonerAktas]

@@DianaGladney Hi. Ty for Answering me. What do you mean by hardware problem? For example, can you stream 1080p 8 bit with this camera without any problems? If this causes overheating, then Sony should recall all zv-e1 cameras.

[@DianaGladney]

@@SonerAktas Meaning the overheating issues a lot of users are reporting are due to the camera not having the necessary hardware to process the higher video specs without running into this issue. Whether that be a fan or the heat sync tech they’ve put in other cameras, this camera is missing something those cameras have. What specifically? I don’t know but it’s definitely an intentional difference vs some “accidental omissions”. The previous video I posted on live stream settings goes into more detail of what does or does not impact the camera depending on how detailed you want to go.

[@smallbizdigitalmedia]

@@DianaGladneydo you know why the A7CII seems to be a lesser overheating risk despite having a similar compact body?

[@LiveProductionTips]

Loved the thumbnail. Well the video too😊

[@DianaGladney]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@LDGFREEtheNET]

i need a 24/7 webcam at the zv-e1 quality... am I crazy? @1080x60

[@DianaGladney]

You don’t need the ZV-E1 for that, the ZV-E10 can stream at 1080p 60. Honestly, nearly all the older Sony cameras can stream at that settings.

[@OmniVisionElite]

Do you think the white version of the ZV-E1 will ever start turning yellow?

[@DianaGladney]

No, this isn’t that kind of plastic or silicone type materials you see that usually tint within the first month. I’m not seeing any kind of discoloration so I would imagine it’s the same as with the ZV-1 original ZV-E10 that also had white versions. So I think it’ll be fine.

[@breakfastforyousoul]

Nice video I actually use a little clip on fan. That clips right onto your tripod, It cost me eleven dollars at walmart. I have a video on it. It works perfect keep up the good work!

[@DianaGladney]

Nice! Whatever works to get the job done lol Now is that like a table fan or personal fan type setup?

[@fhajovan]

Thanks again for your hard work and your responses mam have a beautiful great day

[@DianaGladney]

My pleasure!

[@davidalanmedia]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@DianaGladney]

You're very welcome! So glad this was helpful for you!

[@procamara359]

Do the fans have any magnet that could damage your camera?

[@DianaGladney]

Nope, no magnets.

[@procamara359]

@@DianaGladney what about the noise if you use a microphone on the camera?

[@DianaGladney]

I think that'd be illogical and expect the mic to block that audio fan or even if it was next to an air conditioning vent or something. If you find you're in a space where you need to use the fan, I'd recommend not putting a mic right next to it on the camera. It's probably best to boom the mic on a mic stand or extend it off the tripod closer to the speaker or use a different kind of microphone. But I can't see still keeping a shotgun mic on top of the camera and have the fan on. It's quiet but it's still generating noise.

[@jaymills1720]

Doesn’t the audio pickup the fan noise?

[@DianaGladney]

Depends on what mic setup you're using. If you're live streaming, it will slightly increase the noise floor, but not enough to make a huge difference that what you're already used to. If you're making a video and have a shotgun mic on top or using the built-in mic for some reason, yeah the mic will hear it, so it wouldn't be recommended doing that. Using a lapel mic with a wireless setup or podcast style mic in a desk setup, it'd be fine.

[@jaymills1720]

@@DianaGladney you’re the best !

[@lukianproductions]

This works for sony 6400??

[@DianaGladney]

@lukianproductions Would this work to cool the camera, yes. Would this work specifically on the a6400 or a6600, not without some quirks. Those cameras have a flip up screen mechanism that hinges right in the middle of the back of the camera. So, it's not a clear and open space as with fully articulating flip screens, like on the Sony ZV-E1. So, you could tilt the hinge downward to lay flat, but you won't see your screen anymore. If you're using a live stream setup, that won't matter because the camera image will be visible on a much larger monitor. That's why I said yes you could use it, but not without that quirk because of the way the screen is. AliExpress has some camera fans that are half the size of the Ulanzi fans and would work with the screen fully flipped up on the a6400. I only recently got rid my a6400, but ran it extensively for hours on end non-stop in 4k without any overheating. Do you have your high heat setting enabled on your camera?

[@rickster7373]

Ima definitely getting one on the holidays so i can get a discount

[@DianaGladney]

Well, they have promo’s going for it now on their website but we shall see if it drops further for any holiday deals.

[@rickster7373]

@@DianaGladney cool thank you for letting me know 🙏🏿💯

[@DianaGladney]

Sure thing!

[@gobotpc]

i didnot know that zv-e1 over heat, wow . its funny that tech can have problems but still sale

[@DianaGladney]

Yeah, it’s not uncommon in the camera space but tis the season for now anyways with most cameras that don’t have a built in fan of larger camera body.

[@nowyrozdzial]

It sales as it has basically the same video quality as FX3 which costs x2 as much and ZV-E1 has better AI powered autofocus. For this money instead of fx3 you can buy Zv-E1 and Fx30 so 2 cameras in price of one and fx 30 is APSC FX3. Or if you just buy zv-e1 and want to use it for professional work you can add a fan, atomos ninja + drive for backup recording and maybe samyang 35-150 and start shooting weddings, whatever. With that money you only got FX3 with build in fan and no lens.

[@barkatthemoonlunatic1715]

if you don't want to turn the heat up in your room, just put in your car with the window all rolled up, or put it in the oven. But best place to put it is in the microwave. because it has a timer.

[@DianaGladney]

lol 😂

[@ivandj707]

Funny how a $19 fan solves the problem! Sony should be ashamed because considering the price of their camera, they should have included a fan like this for free in the package, but that would be too much of an expense for them and seriously threaten their profits!

[@DianaGladney]

lol Well at least Ulanzi made one and it's nice to have in the bag should I ever need it. I do think this will probably be something we see other brands possibly jump in and create unique to their cameras like Fuji did but if not, at least there's this one.

[@slickgaming810]

It’s 2023 cameras overheating shouldn’t be an issue. Sony should of included a solution with every camera

[@DianaGladney]

I agree but alas here we are. Thankfully Ulanzi stepped in and made a great complimentary product.

[@user-yk1ie5ep1i]

They did it’s called the fx30. 4K HS 442 or 422 and streaming is demanding af especially for these sorry little Sony bodies unfortunately.

[@03chrisv]

It's a full frame camera in a tiny body, people are expecting 4k60 performance nowadays so there's going to be tradeoffs. Sony can and does make cameras that don't overheat, the FX30 for example has an internal fan but at the expense of making the body bigger.

[@hitmusicworldwide]

It's 2023 but it's not 2025 look for the end of overheating with these specs when newer more efficient processors are developed.

[@injectionAI]

i can't imagine ever needing a fan for my zv-e1 personally. Although i've never had an overheat. Ever

[@DianaGladney]

Most people that actually own the camera likely won't but there are scenarios for those really heavy content sessions where it actually comes in handy.

[@christiangrundey7832]

My fan is not holding to the camera. In fact it isn't holding on any glass surface for longer than a minute. Kind of a bummer.

[@smallbizdigitalmedia]

Can’t you just use a couple of rubber bands?

[@pcofranc]

3:52 glad you are not babying the camera :-)

[@DianaGladney]

lol 😂

[@stanleyhu9063]

Do anyone have noise issue with this fan without an external Mic?

[@DianaGladney]

Any room noise will be picked up. It’s as quiet as a little fan can get but it will increase your overall noise floor. It may not be by a ton but significant enough you’ll not want to use any on camera mic directly next to it or recording with the on camera mic.

[@macedomedia]

They raised the price lol 😂

[@DianaGladney]

Yep, it's worth it though. Glad the pre-order price was quite the savings.

[@macedomedia]

ordered mine @@DianaGladney

[@fishycomics]

No opening is just a heat trap,

[@DianaGladney]

I'm sure it won't be too long before internal 4k and 6k at higher frame rates and bitrates aren't an issue.

[@IMDABROWN]

Do you put protective glass over your screen? Don 't you put cages on your cameras? You put windscreen on microphones. If you are buying device that can help your camera perform better why not use it as designed? That film will help pull the heat from camera body to help the fan blow the heat away. I bet you drive a car that needs premium gas (C Class Mercedes) and put regular in it. on a serious note. That fan is no joke. I left my a6700 in a bag powered on for about 30 mins and it was so hot I thought it was a frying pan. That fan cooled it down to room temperature in 5 mins or so.

[@DianaGladney]

Yes but none of those things are required for the camera to operate properly. Yes, the film will likely give it optimal performance but I also don’t need the fan for 99% of my use case, so it’d be on there for nothing. The fan still works amazingly well without it so it’s no great loss.

[@IMDABROWN]

@@DianaGladneyThats the exact answer I would get from my little sister. I'm wonder are you 2 clones of each other.

[@DianaGladney]

Great minds think efficiently lol

[@IMDABROWN]

just bought a second fan.@@DianaGladney

[@jiffcia]

what is very weak, no use~~~

[@DianaGladney]

What's weak?

[@cabellofatto]

“Tacky” eh? 😂

[@DianaGladney]

Just slightly lol

[@beirutgaming]

ZVE1 is trash! get the Fx30

[@DianaGladney]

lol Both cameras are great but I prefer the ZV-E1 much more. I’m curious, which camera is your daily driver?