NOT JUST ANOTHER Sony ZV-1 review!!

There are loads of great reviews out there already, mine is quite different though. I go much more in-depth and cover important features others don't seem to have covered. Plus this doubles as a tutorial on how to get the best from the camera.
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[@_DunKan]

"Vloggers always seem to be walking somewhere" You're the best Philip, really.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

That is really funny! xD

[@BrianElliottFilm]

I have zero interest in vlogging...but I just gave 30 minutes of my life to this video because it's a Philip Bloom video, and every Philip Bloom video is worth watching. I will say though...watching his camera reviews has cost me $11,000 so far this year. Just got my FX9 yesterday and it's amazing. On the flippy side, I probably would have bought the C500 Mark 2...so in a way Philip saved me $5000....

[@philipbloom]

Glad I save you some money! You can put it towards an R5!!

[@BrianElliottFilm]

Haha, I'll just have to wait for your R5 feature film to hit theaters and see if you can save me any more money. ;) It's definitely an interesting looking camera. These camera manufacturers know how to intrigue us.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Bloom is a cat lover, huge plus. I'd watch just for the 😸

[@BrianElliottFilm]

Scott Slotterbeck facts! His cats are fantastic.

[@GrahamQuigley]

You so rock man. You know you’re a good “reviewer” when your viewers don’t care so much about a blogging cam and yet we still watch just for the follow of your analysis, the entertainment... 👏 Thanks for morphing into a vlogger to do this video! 😆

[@geraldundone]

Fantastic video, Mr. Bloom! 🤓👍

[@philipbloom]

Thanks Gerald

[@AlexiBexi]

color grade during talk in the garden is lovely. want that Tina turner wig.

[@rocus80m]

Agree this grading was phenomenal... just wow

[@uhadonejob]

As an engineer I appreciate you backtracking over the substantial feature set this camera has. Too many reviewers scoff at the few features that are lacking and leave it at that. Best review I've seen for this camera. The depth of knowledge is evident.

[@anthobee]

Am I going to buy this camera? No. Am I going to watch this entire 29 minute Philip Bloom video? Absolutely! My cats say hi Mr. Bloom

[@RandyRides]

I've watched all the review videos about the ZV-1, and yours is by far the best, as always. You touched on several key points that others have missed. Thank you!

[@getreelproductions5737]

This is about the tenth review of this camera I’ve watched over the past two days, but yours are always the best. It’s like listening to a trusted friend. Thanks for another informative review with your highly valued opinions. I’m also not looking for a vlogging cam, just came for a dose of Bloom.

[@itsnoelle1896]

I've been watching several reviews of ZV-1 since I'm interested in getting my hands on one. Your review is very focused, clear, informative, and practical. I appreciate your effort in creating such a helpful video. Thanks!

[@rifattanvirrafi36]

Old is gold as always! I've watched tons of videos about this tiny ZV-1. However, no one even came close in term of convincing me to buy this. This is by far the best ZV-1 review I've came across. Thanks a lot, sir! Big fan since 2013. God bless you. Love from Bangladesh. 💕

[@adam.orellana]

Those are official camera terms now... Flippy Up Flippy out

[@TimKyoutube]

Thanks Philip.. Loved the vlogs on both cameras.

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

Nothing better than these docu-view videos from you, Philip. Loved it!

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

Or "review-mentaries"?

[@thomasfitzgerald]

By far the best, and most comprehensive review of this camera out there.

[@hawjtsim]

You touched on so many details that no other reviews even go into. Bravo and thanks!

[@BentRiderNation]

By far the BEST review out of the twenty or so that I’ve seen on this camera.

[@DA_Fuller]

Just love your reviews! Thank you Philip

[@OhShiraz]

Lots of YT reviews.... but Bloom remains the gold standard for the in-depth coverage... Rock on!

[@scdobserver835]

Thanks again for the review. Best review of this new cam, makes all others look positively anemic... 👍🏻

[@jrsisson1978]

I love to watch your reviews, even when it's about a camera brand I have no longer have an interest in. Loved the link to the Vegas slo-mo/infrared video with the music. Very nice touch.

[@jimmystewartuk]

Thanks for the detailed review Philip! It’s enough to help me make up my mind about this camera so I don’t have to watch anything else. Saves me time!

[@CreativeRamy]

Seriously Philip Bloom is the best gear reviewer on KZbin, covers just about everything in detail, his reviews are planned out and always leaves us fully informed after watching! thank you Philip for your time and effort in doing these reviews, I much appreciate it! Now I do wish they increased the battery size even 15% larger it would have been very welcomed and added a headphone jack, that way I could have just plugged in my binaural mics and recorded with ease.

[@philipbloom]

thank you!

[@michael_roth]

With all the reviews popping up in my feed. I always wait to watch yours first. Cheers 🍻

[@MaxxMotoDotBe]

Bought one because of this review. Keep up the great work, very inspiring.

[@mattyskier]

This was a damn good review as always Philip! Hope you review the S1H and/or X-T4 at some point but I understand that it takes a lot of time to do so no worries if not! :D

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

Excellent review all around!

[@Pharesm]

Good video! You deserve more views for this thorough vlog, where you test things others have passed by or considered handled with one sentence . . .

[@chrisbrockhurst]

This was more of an experience than a review. I didn't intend to watch the whole thing if I'm honest but I sure as hell did.

[@HannaKaa]

Jared for a raw honest review, Philip for a full tehnical explanation and educational review. 👍🏼😊

OMG! Love your style! Wow. Great review of course but damn! Your production and editing style... Awesome! Very inspiring. New sub.

[@DamianBrown]

21:30 Ahhh I knew, I was parked up here for a wander around Richmond just a few months back. After some years having not been there it was a nice day!

[@jankitanoff3280]

Philip! KZbin would be so boring without you! Thank you!!!

[@EliasJRosario]

Thanks for the review Mr. Bloom

[@Seralmobar]

Once more, great video Philip

[@ChrisBoland]

Thanks for the typically epic review. I couldn't help thinking that the gorgeous Fuji colours stole the show a bit. Also, it's frustrating that the fun Sony vlogging camera has unlimited 4K recording while the Fuji still cuts off at 30mins. Thanks again 👍

[@threerisingsuns]

Your slow motion shots beginning at 24:52 are incredible.

[@ResizeFilms]

Entertaining, informative.The best review on KZbin by far. Great job as always Philip, greetings from Lisbon Filipe Martins, Resize Films

[@carlomerazaudiovisuales]

Great review as always

[@JosephSukhbir]

That is the DEFINITIVE review of this camera. Other reviewers/vloggers/KZbinrs take note.

[@AutismTwinsUs]

not looking at buying but love a PROPER review from someone who knows. brilliant Phillip

[@philipbloom]

Thank you

[@TheOneAndOnlyTed]

Not totally sure if it was because it was outside, if it was the fuji camera, or just the color grading, but i really love the look of the talking head shots. It just has a really nice quality to it that i can't quite put my finger on. Nicely done as always.

[@riparianstudios]

As always, great review. I don't vlog but this camera almost makes me want to. Really interesting point about the gyroscopic data tracking. I would imagine we'll start to see that in more cameras and I can't imagine it'll be too long before the video editing platforms start to make use of it. Seems like a no-brainer.

[@philipbloom]

Hopefully! It’s easier to do with fixed lens cameras. With my FX9 I have to turn off any OIS on lenses as it has no way of knowing the exact movement of it for the data.

[@aniruddhas.2817]

I'm surfing online for past couple of days and your review seemed to be the most honest one! Thanks for a detailed review like this but I think people would like to see a review from a professional photographer's perspective. You've already mentioned that it's also capable of good stills, so it'd be really helpful if you do a dedicated review based on the photography performance of this camera like, landscapes, street photography, portraits, sports etc. Thanks a lot for this video btw!

[@calebpcollins]

Yet again, Phillip Bloom’s camera reviews are the best…!

[@pjasmine]

Indeed. Not just another review. LOVE it. Great!

[@dimitrilayer]

Already saw a review of it. But I love watching your videos and your jokes!

[@ThongNguyen-fl9jp]

your reviews look like art!

[@Hugo-so4ke]

This is the review I need...thanks mate 😊

[@BobMaulucci]

Thank you for another great review, sir!

[@adamwhittingham86]

Damn that Fuji XT4 has beautiful footage. Just recently saw your video on its autofocus issues and it seemed pretty much faultless in this video. I talked myself out of gettinge one and thought "hmm maybe a zv1 will do".... wasn't expecting the Fuji temptation to creep back in haha. Thanks for your continued great quality content

[@kane01337]

You still got it Phil - great stuff.

[@FelixCervantes]

In my subscription feed, your video was the last one posted. The old saying was right, the last one is always the best and the first one I watched on the Sony ZV-1.

[@MichaelWynneCAS]

Two and a half years of shooting vid on GH5 with my mid forty's something eyesight with my glasses de jour, and just realized it had/I could change the diopter on the EVF! Embarrassing, but game changer, thank you Philip!

[@philipbloom]

Brilliant! 😅 what a difference now eh?

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

Lol @ Tina Turner wig 😂😂 Best review on the ZV-1 I have seen on here and I've watched plenty of them. Well done, Sir! Enjoyed the Catalyst Browse segment because no one else talks about it.

[@sabrinaihyana]

Love this video thank you i am enjoying my zv1 so much

[@HesselFolkertsma]

I’m looking forward to seeing the first tests with wide-angle converters.

[@MARZILLI]

...Don’t be ridiculous! (crickets) ahaaa!!! Brilliant! Bravo!! 👏🏻 The Only one on this entire platform that can make a NEW VLOGGING camera demo video more interesting and entertaining than most television shows on these days... 😂🙏✌️

[@chriss2295]

I watched the whole review just because it’s you, Mr. Bloom.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

That's weird...Although I do enjoy thr funny accent. BTW, Z is better pronounced 'ZZZZZ' and not 'Zed'. What guy came up with Zed?

[@hankfink5412]

@@scottslotterbeck3796 actually it's what guy came up with ZZZZZZ? I researched this once and actually the "correct" pronunciation is actually Zed. We Americans just had to be different I guess

[@tams805]

@@scottslotterbeck3796 How about different people just pronounce it differently, rather than being an arsehole about it?

[@glenwilson7479]

Me too, have zero interest in this camera. Just came to watch Phillip and the cats.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

@@hankfink5412 Well, someone came up with 'Zed'. Probably Ted, or Jed. It's still stupid. Yay for America!!!

[@suburbansage]

Amazing and always severely underrated in the KZbin world!

[@philipbloom]

Thank you. Unless I post a couple a week I will never pick up traction. I’ve accepted that! Thankfully it’s not my full time job!

[@suburbansage]

@@philipbloom Been following you for quite a long time now (since 2014). It's better that you're not "mainstream" on KZbin tech/camera world. You'll be attracting too many idiots who cant handle your truth and sassiness anyway lol. Seeing you maintaining your authenticity while always striving to improve your content style over the years is really remarkable to witness. Keep up the great work as it inspires many, and I love the bloom cats so much.

[@TheTravelersPlanet]

Great review and beautiful colors. What luts do you use?

[@JulianTrahe]

How did you grade the ZV-1 Videos with film convert as there is no preset available yet for it on their website? This was the best video on the ZV-1. Thank you :)

[@irbis82]

Also RX100M7 has gyroscopic data

[@BackusCreativeImaging]

Phillip, we all love you, I mean your voice is legendary from the "Introducing the Inspire 1" video and many other projects but I felt like you had succumbed to the Sony lunacy at 2:30 when you said you "prefer the flippy up screen". Madness! You know you're glad Sony bought a $2 hinge from Walmart so we can have a proper flippy out screen. Joking aside, I realize you give your reasons but when you said it, it hurt like a punch to the gut. I'm definitely buying a ZV1, even though the video codecs are pretty much identical to the Sony AX53 camcorder from 2016. *sighs*, the ZV1 is actually very nice despite the cripplings like "it dims the screen in 4K recording" ugh that's so embarrassing and "in your face" from Sony saying "haha". The GoPro Hero 6 Black from a few years ago doesn't even "dim the screen" when filming full sensor readout 12megapixel video (4000x3000) with good dynamic range in Native White Balance, -1 EV, Flat profile. Irritations aside, I'm grateful Sony accidentily left in a histogram and zebras. I think they are so poor now just recycling old technology that they couldn't pay the guy another dose of hourly pay to cripple the ZV1 any more after the "it dims the screen in 4K" ... the Sony AX53 camcorder from 2016 doesn't "dim the screen in 4K" but to be fair the ZV1 is smaller and has a much smaller battery. I'm guessing the ZV1 can't draw as much juice from that tiny battery, as downsampling that 20mp sensor to 4K and powering that slick autofocus probably takes so much energy that they have to dim the screen. Overall the ZV1 is a very solid camera though. It's the best we have right now at this pocketable size :)

[@leightoncooke]

Probably the best review of this camera 👍

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Loved your Sqaurespace Philip “Flippy” Bloom award-winning vlogger ad! Lol

[@tams805]

"up to PhD level" had me rolling.

[@tonyb5663]

i love the humor in your reviews XD

[@chazalpha96]

That X-T4, though...really looks great.

[@Brani1974]

Watched it again because it's so good!!

[@RuXsel]

You’re the onli one who mentioned the catalyst software in all the videos I watched in utube 💪

[@EinzMY]

Its the first time I've heard of this software. Best of all, its made by Sony and free. Thanks Philip Bloom for highlighting this software 🔥

[@DavidAddis]

Excellent review. Totally going to pick this up. Regarding the background blur button, I think I will do the same (just keep the lens at f1.8) and remap the button to slow-mo.

[@philipbloom]

Thanks. You are limited in what you can put on function buttons. I’ve set my C1 to AF/MF switch so it acts like a focus hold. You can’t make it go into a different frame rate or resolution with a button. It’s quicker to get into HFR via the mode button than it is to go from 4K to HD continuous slow motion. That’s a menu thing.

[@DavidAddis]

@@philipbloom Ah okay, good to know, thanks!

[@philipbloom]

David Addis you can set one of the presets in the mode button to HD 50p/60p which is what I did with my RX100 VII but it does revert to any other settings from when you creates them. Like white balance, ISO, picture profile etc. Just like any presets really

[@DavidAddis]

@@philipbloom Ah but not 120p? 60p would probably be enough in most cases... I guess either way I'll get good at hitting the mode button enough times to swap to Slow-Mo mode eventually. :)

[@happy030]

I got the Sony A5100 tented to get the A6400 - But I AM SO IN, to get the ZV-1. I saw already the reviews of others wellknown KZbinrs. You gave me the last kick. I´ll definitely get the ZV-1 not only for the fun factor, but for carrying around. It Is the small factor, and indeed more professional than The Smartphone.

[@Bas10x]

appreciate hearing your take on things, Philip. I was thinking of investing in this camera myself, for small business advertisement and branding videos. having heard about the battery issue and lack of manual focus options however, I can see that this is sadly not the camera for me. It is a shame though, because I do not know where else I could find stabilisation and low light capabilities at this price point.

[@philipbloom]

Thank you. Do you need "vlogging" type abilities? The manual focus isn't a massive deal, to be honest, it was never easy with the RX100 cameras. I didn't cover it but the touch screen focus is really good. Just use that instead of manual focus.

[@b16tran]

Would love a full breakdown of all the settings you used

[@mikemccurdy]

Truly looking at this for a quick go to camera when I need to get something quickly and not have to setup on a gimbal etc. How does this work in a studio with lighting? Just curious with the 1.8 lens how this will handle low light. Would love to use this instead of hauling out a DSLR and setting it up on a tripod every time I step into my studio for video. Just curious on your thoughts!

[@schoeferfilm]

Now I have the big FX6 & the small ZV1 😂 the quality of the ZV1 is amazing 😉 for me a perfect cam for holidays

[@PTUsher]

Thanks for another great review! Could make a nice little b cam for the A7Siii in some use cases... Pleasantly surprised by the image :) May I ask which Nitrate profile you used? Thanks for sharing

[@n.q.d]

another awesome movie to watch. Thank you for your hard work :))

[@glpro2696]

Best review ever made

[@cumsonyou6917]

26:25 I was watching the man watching Philip.

[@DonnyDonnMendoza]

Awesome video and review Mr. Bloom! Just wondering regarding the lack of ultra-wide; would you prefer an equivalent of 18-50mm or 24-70mm?

[@EinzMY]

Most vloggers probably prefers wider. But Sony wants to have that 24mm equivalent with 1.8 aperture for that shallow of. Lets hope that there will be accessory to increase the field of view like how people use cheap optics for DJI osmo pocket

[@LarryBouley1]

Ulanzi has made a wide angle adapter which takes it to 18mm. I have seen great reviews of it. Would love to see your take on it. Love your videos.

[@RodrigoZadroFilms]

The best reviewer of all times.

[@freddygoulet6101]

Hi Philip, great video as always. My question, I have the rx100 vii but use it for mostly video; vlogging, travel, etc. and this zv1 looks to check more boxes for me than my current rx. Would I be crazy to sell my rx for this camera, and which will you be going with?

[@raalaa121]

Great review, but i'm quite happy with my Panasonic LX15 i've had for ages now ... despite having all my pro gear for professional use my LX15 gets used every day for practically everything.

[@Nvrr0]

Can you do a color grading video? The hlg looked amazing on the zv1,

[@dubaigeek1988]

New angle review liked it

[@MrEditorsMusic]

Philip do you mind sharing a few clips of raw HLG 2 footage? I'd like to see how far I can push the image before it starts falling apart.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

They say not far.

[@markshirley01]

It's worth having for the gyroscopic stabalisation. Sort of in your pocket stabalisation.

[@TakahiroOda]

Wow! your review convince me about this camera! no other KZbinr could make me feel like it's an ultimate camera like you did! even my favorite @potatojet couldn't!! by the way, I love your t-shirt! LOL

[@philipbloom]

Do you know what the rest of the T shirt says?

[@TakahiroOda]

@@philipbloom I think I know cuz I checked the website you linked before! "They don't!"

[@philipbloom]

Takahiro Oda yup! :)

[@FullTimeEuphoria]

Best review!

[@ericcampbell4526]

This camera looks fantastic for a simple everyday carry

[@cat-boi]

Love your videos, found you while I was researching the RX100 VII Subbed for the knowledge and love of cats! I have a question for everyone here, I purchased the RX100 VII and really liked it, I picked it up for blogging and streaming but returned it today due to my battery retention arm falling out, I got a refund as the store had no stock, question is, do I get another RX100 VII or the ZV1?

[@surrogatemarker]

Regarding the use of Sony’s ECM-B1M microphone on the hot shoe.. when you say that it sadly won’t work with the cameras small battery, are you saying that it is voltage incompatible, or that the mic draws down the internal battery so fast that it’s effectively useless as a audio input Mic.. the reason I ask is I have use case for this camera with that specific mic and wonder if attaching a USB power brick to the camera, I can actually use the ECM-B1M for better audio than the built in mic or the Rode micro.. great review video BTW !!

[@philipbloom]

It says “incompatible” because it would draw too much power. You can use the UWP wireless receiver you just have to make sure you add batteries to it and not draw power from the camera.

[@Ranger7Studios]

Would be nice if they allowed you to compensate the exposure with the ND filter on. That would solve a lot of problems whilst in the sun. :/ I guess you can always play with the ISO or the fstop.

[@marco21274]

Really nice video. There is even a phone app for stabilisation called movie edit. Which is perfect for traveling! 😁

[@stephenpark2976]

I know this was a while ago now... but as someone with no interest in vlogging, I see this as the perfect ‘keep in my pocket’ camera with excellent AF to document my 7 week old... is there something better I’m missing?!

[@mannyl3766]

The only reviewer on YT I trust. Thnx Philip!

[@hugevibez]

Hey Philip, I think the tree is the reason the shot using the 10-24mm is so warpy. For some reason trees at the edge of the frame just cause all stabilization methods to be warpy as hell. When you have EIS, ultrawide and trees its just a recipe for disaster.

[@uncoy]

Dion Suurmond interesting observation. My guess is that the trees not quite straight but strong vertical lines confuse the reference points. Should be fixable in software (find and ignore trees).

[@mkondeja]

Well, the one key feature that wasn't mentioned in vid is high ISO performance. Any thoughts Mr Bloom?

[@hugevibez]

Same as RX100VII I reckon but the glass is slightly faster so low light will look better