Sony A7C 2 vs Sony ZV E1 | Which One is Better for YouTube Content Creation?

[@AprilClayton]

ZVE 1 is probably the better choice for video. I took it out hiking for 3 hours in 90 degree weather.m with no overheating. It was phenomenal First time I have gotten steady walking footage on a Sony camera. Dynamic stabilization can’t be beat. Best photos ever. I bought a little viewfinder cup that straps on the LCD. Sigma 17 F4 is tiny and perfect outdoors. Sorry to gush over ZVE1, but it is what I’ve been wanting all along.

[@DianaGladney]

lol No apologies needed! You have the same excitement for the camera I do lol I LOVE my ZV-E1! It was similar temps when I traveled with the camera in Spokane, and it was never an issue using it. The Go Pro overheated and the ZV-E1 didn't lol

[@AprilClayton]

@@DianaGladney GoPro always dies on me.

[@gordon3988]

@@DianaGladneyperhaps try an Action 4…

[@DianaGladney]

@gordon3988 Yeah, I want to try it but it'd be a waste for my needs. The Go Pro gets the job done and it was a wonderful gift. All the new updates on the Action 4 wouldn't be anything I'd put to use.

[@MollyFitzBrown]

I’m loving mine too! Also done lots of outdoor filming in over 90 degrees with no overheating issues!

[@RyanKorea]

I remember seeing your video about the Canon M50 years ago. Your video quality has improved SO MUCH! Not just the quality of the camera, but your editing skills and overall presentation. Awesome job!

[@DianaGladney]

lol Wow! The M50 series was definitely a long time ago lol Awesome to see ya boomerang back around lol Definitely a lot has changed from that time to now, but the editing cudos goes to my editor. I was just getting started good back then lol Thank you for sharing that! 🥰

[@SimplestUsername]

3:31 the following feature produce additional heat: - Higher frame rates - larger sensors - pixel binning / up-scaling It doesn't matter which *full frame* sensor you place in that camera body, it's not going to give you 4k 60 with up-scaling and not introduce overheating.

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Diana! Thanks for making it.

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you! My pleasure!! 😊

[@damayoclinic]

I have the ZV-1 & the ZV-E10, I'm gonna hold on to what I have for now.

[@DianaGladney]

Nice!

[@SimplestUsername]

Honestly, I feel you with overheating on the ZV-E1. It's such an incredible camera, I imagine if they built the body with magnesium alloy in a few choice places (such as the screen well) that the overheating would be greatly diminished.

[@AM1media]

I just copped the Zv-E1. Wanted to see what the a7cii would offer, but as an A7siii owner, I need my 12mp sensor and 4k 60/120 with no crop. Baby A7siii for the win.

[@DianaGladney]

100% understand that feeling now! I’m definitely attached to what this sensor is producing in this form factor. The ZV-E1 definitely makes me want to grab an A7S 3 as well.

[@robertpayne8762]

I got the Sony A74 already and looking for a second camera - I have pre-ordered the Sony A7Cii - it will be lightweight travel-friendly camera. I am a hybrid shooter so EVF is important over no EVF.

[@DianaGladney]

Nice! I'm sure it'll be a fun camera to have while traveling!

[@WereAllChefs]

I loved this video and hated this video lol. Only because it was so transparent it sent me back to square one. As someone who recently started creating content on youtube, I got so excited about the video features from the ZV-E1 and i was ready to move on from my a7iii. Then, i got hit up for graduation season and realized how much i still love photography. With only the budget of using one camera, I was convinced that the a7c ii was going to be the perfect hybrid. Now the crop doesn't concern me too much because i shoot in home and around cooking. My B roll is product show case so i could make the adjustment. With that said, that sensor in the ZV-E1 is PROFESSIONAL GRADE. All in all, your video was incredible. I loved that you called out the flaws and were transparent about each camera's opportunities. So many reviews on youtube just sell both cameras. I love that you come out and call it how it is.

[@godsakes]

Thing I've personally found with cameras is you pay a huge premium for a 'it does everything' body, cheaper just to buy several bodies that's only good at one thing.

[@DanneSilverberg]

When I consider the choice between a hybrid camera or a dedicated film camera, it feels straightforward to me. I film quite a bit, but now I'm thinking of picking up photography as a hobby, and in that case, a hybrid camera seems like the most suitable option.

[@DianaGladney]

Yeah, agreed! The line only feels blurred depending on what each person wants if they want to mostly do videos and maybe aren't sure of how many photos or it's their first buy ever. If you know you're going to get into photos, the different body design will compliment that choice for sure.

[@EwenBell]

Glad it ain't just me who wants to move on from 60p crop :) I am over it. ZV-E1 is delivering big time for me on the road this month.

[@joshclark8385]

Thank you! You just convinced me to go with the ZV E1 after contemplating between that or the A7C II

[@DianaGladney]

Nice! Finding the right camera for you is a great feeling! I hope you enjoy your new camera to create what you desire!

[@lordofthefly]

Great coverage. I’m getting the ZVE1 over the C2 based on this

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you! Glad this was valuable for you. The ZV-E1 is for sure one of my favorite cameras ever. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Techninjaspeaks]

Love your content.

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you @Techninjaspeaks I really appreciate that! Glad to be service! 😊

[@mazzfotovideo]

Do You know about how fix the flash sync speed at zve1 1/30

[@DianaGladney]

Unfortunately, no. I'm primarily into video, so any photography issues I can't help with.

[@RodneyGracia]

I am not giving up my ZVE1 but I am getting the a7c II as well. I want the a7CII to be my travel/Street photography camera, while all video will be handled by my ZVE1 without a gimbal. I am in Florida!!! LOL

[@cabellofatto]

Waiting for that video on how you get 8 hours. Mine overheated after 30 minutes on a zoom call in 4k30 through hdmi and a dummy battery!

[@DianaGladney]

On the way!

[@oxy7447ao]

Well said!

[@tksa497]

Please share how did you manage to overcome the overheating issue on ZV-E1 Good points and I agree, things just need to work.

[@DianaGladney]

Just posted that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZCofpKegtVoetEsi=kdWHfFIFM0WDM23z

[@Christomshack]

Exceptionally well made video!

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you very much Chris, I really appreciate that. Glad you received value from the video. 💯

[@user-gp8rw6ou4f]

I currently own a Alpha 7c with 1.8 50 mm prime lens. I am doing KZbin tutorials with this camera. I am happy with quality wise. But I want to shoot 4k with 60fps which isn’t available on my 7c. So will the ZV E1 will have the same or better detail and sharpness as the 7c. Will it be the worth upgrade? I am shooting the iPhone videos. Will soft skin touch affect the quality of the video. My recording time is maximum 20 minutes. Will overheat a concern? I am sorry that I am new to this. Please help with the best decision. Thank You.

[@soteritojr9310]

I have a question, I’m going to get my first camera and I want to do both photography and videography, I believe the Sony a7cii is for me, I js want to know if Sony a7cii would be good for sports videography and photography

[@DianaGladney]

I’m sure for some instances it’d be fine in a sports environment, but there are some concerns. I’d actually suggest you taking a look at the video by Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto because he recently did some shoots that were sports based. That way you can see if those minor limitations are worth it or not for your use case.

[@soteritojr9310]

@@DianaGladney thank you for answering my question, my last question is, does the Sony a6700 does a better job than the Sony a7cii in sports videography and photography?

[@DianaGladney]

I'd still recommend checking out the creators I mentioned because they've shown using those cameras in those environments. If you want my opinion, I'd suggest the a6700 because the rolling shutter isn't as bad in 4k on the a6700 as it is on the A7C II which is using the A74's sensor. So, consider looking into videos using the A74 and how well it performed and that'll give you an idea of what to expect. But I can't speak to that use case personally because it's not the type of content I create.

[@breakfastforyousoul]

Great Video! Yeah this was my conundrum as well as I have the Zve1. The way I see it I would gain nothing by getting the A7c2…. I would get more megapixels, but I don’t use it for photos so that doesn’t make sense for me and I don’t need the EVF…. Sure it would be nice to have some more megapixels to crop in but the video is amazing on the E1 right out of the camera. So I’m going to stick with my E1. I feel the a7c2 should be a 1800 dollars, a little over priced .. just my opinion. They should have put it at a price point where it could compete with the R8 which is only 1500 bucks. I have that camera and it’s amazing as well for the price.😊. Looking forward to next video. Great job.

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you! The big thing the A7C 2 has over the ZV-E1 is durability. For those wanting more traditional manual dials and buttons, and of course, an EVF will see the most benefit. If it was priced at $1500 or $1800, it'd sell even more like crazy.

[@lvc394]

The ZV-E1 is a better camera for what you do, less rolling shutter, better for low light, Dynamic Stab, it is the better video camera. The a7c II is a bit of a disappointment to me so I am going to skip it and wait to see what Sony will release in the next 2 months which seems to be their cycle time for new product. I think they are out of cameras they can release using old parts so we might see a new sensor on the new A1 or something lol.

[@DianaGladney]

lol Nah, it's just the update season is all. October or TechTober could hold some surprises but it likely will be the top of the lineup cameras that are next to come out. This batch of cameras, the A7C R and ZV-E1 excluded, were just updates to existing cameras in the lineup.

[@QLFProductions]

I need to know how you get 8hrs from the ZVE1????? Yes I live in Florida.

[@DianaGladney]

That video can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZCofpKegtVoetE However, at this point, the easiest solution is just going with the Ulanzi Camera Fan that later came out: Diana.Link/camerafan | My video on it here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXzLoaWnfJyZoJo (They have since improved the design though, so the link is updated.)

[@QLFProductions]

I knew it! I already ordered the updated version. I'm still going to watch all the videos you posted. Thank you for responding.@@DianaGladney

[@DianaGladney]

You’re very welcome!

[@MollyFitzBrown]

I am happy with my zv-e1 ❤ I always said I want something for photo and video but I use it 99.99% for video haha what lens is on your zve1 in the thumbnail?

[@DianaGladney]

Same, I love using my Sony ZV-E1! Its been wonderful to create with. That lens is the Tamron 20mm f2.8 lens. It’s what most of the ZV-E1 footage on the channel is shot on.

[@MollyFitzBrown]

@@DianaGladney I love the compact size of that lens. I have the Sony 20mm 1.8 and love it but wish it was smaller/lighter. My dream is Sony releasing a tiny 16 or 18mm 2.8!

[@DianaGladney]

Yeah, it’s noisier than I’m used to but I value the size and weight of my total setup. After traveling with this pair, it was an instant win for me. The Samyang/Rokinon 18mm f2.8 lens is also small like this Tamron lens, but I got an excellent steal of a deal in this lens when I was buying the ZV-E1.

[@DocBoA]

Sony ZV-E1 seems to be the better companion to my A7iv. Still have my a7c but never use it. Top Notch Content DG

[@DianaGladney]

Nice! Yeah, if you already have the A74, the ZV-E1 add some nice lightweight flavor to the mix! Always appreciate you brotha!

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

Thanks for the video. It sounds to me if one doesn't need the use case scenario of the A7C ii than just get the Sony a6700 or ZV-E1 ?

[@DianaGladney]

Yep, pretty much.

[@Ifelovv]

Sheesh. Guess I’m cancelling my a7cii preorder. I have NO plans on taking pictures except with my iPhone. I just found out there’s no dynamic image stabilization on the a7cii. That sucks. CANT WAIT DOR YOUR OVERHEATING VIDEO 😅 I’m counting on it to justify cancelling my preorder cuz the a7cii doesn’t overheat. 😊

[@DianaGladney]

You should have kept your preorder, you might have still liked the camera lol Yeah, the dynamic active stabilization seems to be something reserved only for the ZV line of cameras because the a6700, A7C 2 or A7C R have received it. If overheating concerns are anything you're worried about, you should have stuck with the A7C 2 for the better body build. For 90% of what I do, it's not an issue but it's always a possibility. So, I don't think there's a one size fits all approach on the ZV-E1 unfortunately because some have issues with it and others don't depending on your use case. That's the ONLY thing that makes the ZV-E1 hard for me to recommend. Otherwise, it'd be a no brainer.

[@NicholasPaulFranks]

p.s. do you have any thoughts on the shelf-life of the ZV-E1 ...?

[@DianaGladney]

@NicholasPaulFranks Hmm interesting question. I think it'll be fine long term. There's a lot of cameras coming out right now and a lot to chose from but when the dust settles, people will either buy to increase their productivity workflow as a creator or to get access to different features. The ZV-E1's feature set easily meets both of those use cases. Consider this, the Canon M50 came out in 2018 and was arguably one of the most hated and controversial cameras at launch. Then, it found it's sweet spot with creators and 6 years later people are still buying it, using it, and loving it despite it being discontinued. It doesn't have nearly the features, specs, sensor quality, lens lineup, or anything else to match even remotely close the what the ZV-E1 can do. Yet, it still has a strong shelf life 6 years later. I'd venture to say any modern camera out right now, ZV-E1 included, will be just fine for the next several years. KZbin makes it seem like everyone should "upgrade" their camera gear every year, but that's not reality for working everyday creators. The ZV-E1 will be fine lol.

[@blackcatooow]

was able to find and buy a zv-e1 for $1700 while some others got it for $1600, the same is not true with the a7cii and thus, makes the decision a whole lot easier :)

[@DianaGladney]

Sweet! that's an excellent price.

[@JYMBO]

Black does not attract "more heat" than white... it's about speed! the reason they still wear white in snowy places is because white attracts heat slower BUT it holds it in for LONGER! black attracts heat quicker but also loses it quicker :D so if we're using that theory the white body may take longer to initially overheat but when it does happen you should expect a longer downtime before you can use it again :O

[@hellounclesim]

It's weird that the ZVE1 overheats more than the A7Cii when the A7Siii overheats less than the A7iv. I wonder what causes that.

[@DianaGladney]

I think it's just the difference in body design coupled with potential internal differences for how they're managing the heat. I know "overheating" isn't a label any brand wants and considering Sony finally got rid of that title some years ago, they'll work to get it fixed in time. Right now though the specs of what the cameras can do are outpacing the camera body designs without getting stuck with a much larger camera body with a built in fan.

[@JJARCHIE]

I thought it was obvious , The most dense body is the a7iv and a7s3 , the a7s3 has to make do running a 12mp sensor only ( but pushing higher frames , hence equal ) while the a7cii has to push a7iv's sensor in a smaller body. The problem is exacerbated by the zve1 sensor spec in a compact PLASTIC body , keep in note that the a7sii overheated in a metal body so the 12mp sensor is not a fixed " no overheat " ticket. That same plastic body barely keeps the zve10 cool enough

[@soholingo]

If you need video in the smallest form, and need the evf the a6700 is the bomb. I am going to try out an a7RV to see what the deal is with that setup, but really other than 60mp and 8k, the a6700 does everything I want. (why couldn't they put an evf on the zv-e1)

[@DianaGladney]

That's the thing though, the a6700 isn't all that small lol All three cameras are nearly the same size. As far as the ZV-E1 and an EVF because Sony knows the people that will buy and use this camera regularly, aren't using an EVF, and those that want an EVF also want other features that'd make the camera overall step outside of what the main purpose of the camera is, ideal for video content creators. Similar to the ZV-E10, none of the ideal target market that uses that camera daily is worried about having an EVF, ZV-E1 is the same. I honestly don't think any of ZV cameras will likely have an EVF moving forward.

[@soholingo]

@@DianaGladney Let me clean that up a bit. I would like to see all the sensors, including the A1 sensor in the the a6700 body. :) My experience is you don't need an evf until you do. That said, even my old ass still uses the screen 90% of the time. :)

[@schoeferfilm]

I have the FX6 and now the small ZVE1 too and I really love it 😍 great picture quality 🎥 a perfect fullframe cam for holidays

[@DianaGladney]

Nice! Yeah, I'm definitely spoiled with the ZV-E1 too. I love taking it everywhere. I'm sure it's a nice compliment to your FX6 as well.

[@CaleMcCollough]

If you grab that 16mm Viltrox f/1.8 full frame lens then you won't have an issue with the crop, and probably the rolling shutter won't be an issue. I have an FX30 so I'm looking for something better at low light and has good bokeh at f/2.8. I could really use 4K DCI, but I'm wondering how those "cinematic" black bars work, is the output file 4K with black bars or is it actual that ratio baked into the (MP4) file?

[@geodude4real]

13:01 wait- what was the secret sauce for longer recording times?

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

What's better for content creators? -- Easy, it's a cell phone. That's what my daughter uses for her channel. The most important things for content creators is CONTENT! And for 99% of youtube content there is nothing better suited for that than a cell phone. Moreover, people often forget that Audio is a lot more important than Video, thus focusing their efforts on the wrong subject. Learn to speak clearly, get a good microphone with a tiny dedicated recorder, that you can hide on self, don't use camera mic. The best place to hide the microphone is in your hair, if you have it, of course. Record your videos in the morning while your voice sounds better. These things are important, cameras -- not even a bit.

[@DianaGladney]

Very true facts indeed BUT a smartphone isn’t ideal for everyone or most use cases. Entrepreneurs won’t film or stream an event on smartphones. The camera is just the tool you use to create. So, it’s about getting the right tool for the right job. Content or audio or storytelling will never cease to be important but removing distractions visually and with your content workflow have a different kind of value and none are measured equally.

[@Coolshows101]

Smart phones can be good, but smaller sensors have limits. Using what you have is best, but coming from the HX99 with bad performance in low light, having bad audio on my Oneplus 9 Pro and no easy way to record audio seperatly shooting solo (I have a Røde NTG4+ and a Zoom H6), noisy video on my new Pixle 7 Pro, I am looking forward to my lens getting here so I can shoot with my new ZV-E1. I plan to do short ish films, but if all I did was product reviews, my phone could be just fine.

[@lonniesfilmmaking333]

DJI osmo pocket 3 then

[@KikoPL]

​@@lonniesfilmmaking333only one lens 20mm :/

[@Tonyrizk13]

Why are you giving advice when you don’t have any content on your channel?

[@NicholasPaulFranks]

Hi Diana, I love your work, so helpful. I'm on the brink of selling my A7RIV to get a different camera mainly for video. The over-heating issue for streaming (or just in general) is a bit of a concern (despite living in chilly Scotland!). Subbed. Shalom, N

[@DianaGladney]

@NicholasPaulFranks Howdy Nicholas, sorry for the delayed response on getting to reply to this. The reality is, this is just the season we're in with cameras unfortunately. Either it has a bigger and robust body design to better dissipate heat or it has a fan in it. All other camera's with top of the line specs and doesn't have the robust body design, it's likely going to need camera fan. Even in a colder climate the cameras need better airflow to dissipate that heat generated internally. It's just where things are currently.

[@newshapeymani9119]

Which would you say zve1 or A7Cii would work great if you just want a camera to capture special family moments or life in the day content in video format? I use video now but i do want good quality pictures… i heard you can’t really use apsc lenses on the zve1 cause the quality would suck…

[@DianaGladney]

@newshapeymani9119 I've already made that choice for me personally, it's always going to be the ZV-E1 because I love it's feature set and the light weight body and the body design specifically for video use. However, for the average person, the A7C 2 would still be a great camera and if photos is a 50% or greater impact to how you create, even more so for some. If i know I wanted to focus on family events and all that, there's a lot to the A7C 2 body design that makes it the better choice. Now, the whole APS-C on full frame not looking good is a KZbin opinion that doesn't hold water lol. Do you get the full scope of the sensor with a full frame lens on a full frame camera, yes. Do you miss out on quality because you use an APS-C lens on a full frame camera, no. You do have to crop in a bit because of the coverage not being wide enough initially. However, what you don't often here in those online rants in that conversation is how that same exact amount of coverage is eaten up anyway on APS-C or Full Frame lenses on a full frame camera as soon as you turn on stabilization. Just because it's a 1.5x crop on Sony APS-C sensors does not mean you need to crop in 1.5x to be able to use APS-C lenses on a full frame camera. If you did need to do that every time, it'd be a different conversation because now it'd be a 1.5x crop to use the lens, plus whatever additional crop you'd need when turning on stabilization. But that's not the case. I've had so many compliments from people in the camera space and those that are just the average everyday person compliment footage I've shot and it's a mix of APS-C cameras with FF glass or FF cameras with APS-C and full frame glass. The quality is based on the creator. Camera gear is soo incredibly good these days, these arguments you sometime come across that only exist online and it becomes a hairline difference that won't make or break anything.

[@newshapeymani9119]

@@DianaGladney I see! Thank you for all the detailed responses!! I really appreciate you taking the time! I did go with the A7CII❤️

[@DianaGladney]

@@newshapeymani9119 Oh nice! You’re very welcome!

[@eddieaugustin3811]

I love your videos! So happy I found you! Keep doing your think sis! 🙏🏽

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing that! 😊 Glad you’re receiving value from the videos!

[@melodytalks3432]

I call these 2 releases by Sony a "missed opportunity". Imagine, cripple 3 previous cameras in a smaller body's and try to brand it as Hybrids!!! Canon R8 would run rings round the 7cii and it is $700 cheaper.

[@DianaGladney]

I do think they could have made some different decisions to improve both these cameras but comparing it to the R8, eh. I don't even look at Canon anymore, so to each their own.

[@melodytalks3432]

@@DianaGladney well, the trend is as such if all 3 big companies are not careful, they run the risk of being forced out of competition. Look at recent success of DJI Osmo3 with one inch sensor which is so good that videographer would flock into it.

[@Pontcher]

I take the ZVE1 and aways that I see a video about i get more anxious to have mine in hands. However, i was thinking about the A7CII, but at this price tag, i really dont see so much advantages on 7CII... On my mind: A7SIII for 3500$ l, baby a7s3 (zve1) for 2200$ so 1300$ discount on this. Otherwise, a7iv 2500$ and baby a7iv (a7cii) 2200$ only 300$ discount... So in my mind, ZVE1 is much more for the money, AND i do much much more videos than photos...

[@DianaGladney]

I hear ya! The thing with the A7C 2 though I think Sony know users will spend that money to get one or the other, and a few will get both the A74 and A7C 2 because they enjoy the A7C form factor. There are also those that just will mainly use 24p or 30p with the occasional 4k 60p. So, any limitations compared to anything else become less relevant to them because they’re getting an ideal package in their preferred form factor. It’d be awesome if the A7C 2 came in in $1800 or so, but Sony knows their audience and they’ll spend that $2200 easily lol

[@AshunteeTV]

What are you shooting this video on?

[@DianaGladney]

The Sony ZV-E1

[@AshunteeTV]

@@DianaGladney do you recommend this camera for streaming as well?

[@DianaGladney]

Actually, no I wouldn't recommend it for live streaming. As much as I love and enjoy this camera, and actually stream with it for long periods a lot myself, it can be too unpredictable from one person to the next depending on the environment they're in and if the camera has adequate airflow for it to stay cool enough to avoid over heating while streaming long periods. I'll be sharing a video soon on how I'm getting longer stream times with the ZV-E1, and still waiting to test the Ulanzi fan they created to cool the camera (but that'll require time to test), but I still wouldn't recommend it for streaming as the primary use case.

[@kynx-iv]

Thank you for this insights 🎉🎉🎉…

[@DianaGladney]

Always a pleasure!

[@alanjones4333]

🎉 here we goooo 🎉

[@DianaGladney]

Let's go!!!

[@fhajovan]

I'm new to this but I always ask you before I do it, I no I may get ok your nerves mam, I just been trying to cut out as many people as I can to do it myself, I have the zve1,a74,fx30, and some action cameras, 360, and I think I have a bug cause it's a a7c2 here for 17 and I want to get it just cause it's 17 but I felt the need to ask you, I'm sorry to always bother you,would you grab it or just work with what you have, thank you and always a pleasure watching your videos especially your honesty mam. Have a good day.

[@DianaGladney]

No worries, I’m pretty active in my comments in the community. So, let’s have a bit of a reality check lol You have G.A.S. Bad lol (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) aka you’re just buying gear because it’s the latest, looks fun, don’t want to feel left out with whatever is recent. There’s two ways to deal with this: 1) Accept that you just want something because you want it, without trying to justify the purchase with a false use case of how it’ll be helpful. 2) Stop buying in excess, figure out what you really like and want, and stick to it. It’ll be a process learning to temper your urge to buy, but nothing’s a loss because you don’t need it. Here’s the kicker with either of those, neither is wrong, it’s simply a choice. You get to decide. If you just like buying a lot of gear, trying it because it’s fun and you enjoy it, that’s fine. Enjoy it without falsely feeling like you “have to” justify the purchase first. You don’t have to, and that’s okay. If you feel your camera buying has gotten out of hand and you’re feeling the desire to want to get control of it, that’s fine too. There’s no limits to what you could dream up and create with the fleet of cameras you already have. The same tech in the A74 is the exact same in the A7C 2. The only difference is the body design. It’s clear there’s no actual need for the camera, just decide what school of thought you’re going with. If you simply want to try it, just rent it for a couple of weeks and get it out of your system. If you know for a fact you’ll still end up buying one just because you want it, might as well buy it at the better price. Otherwise, exercise restraint and build up your discipline to stop buying in excess.

[@fhajovan]

@DianaGladney thanks ms Diana g.a.s learned something new thank you I will you didn't fall on deaf ears getting ready for acting school. I thank you for the video, most definitely your response as always honest to us all, just thank you for being a inspiration to us all mam, not to make u seem old it's a habit of respect, with warn regards keep being great , have a greater day 😀

[@DianaGladney]

My pleasure! 😊

[@opxid6711]

hey I have a question I want to get a good camera for live streaming on twitch what camera do you recommend and what lense? ppl told me a6400

[@DianaGladney]

The a6400 is great, I used it for that very reason from 2019 to earlier this year but the ZV-E10 is much better, more recent and costs less than the a6400. It has the same sensor and video specs as the a6400 but better features like eye autofocus, USB-C live streaming and a bunch of other creator specific features the a6400 doesn’t have.

[@opxid6711]

@@DianaGladney the ZV-E10 is better for live streaming and looks better than the a6400?

[@DianaGladney]

Nope, it's the exact same sensor and will produce the exact same quality image. The features on the ZV-E10 is better and adds to what the a6400 can do. Things like eye autofocus in video versus only face only detection in the a6400, USB-C vs USB Micro, faster and more accurate autofocus, and new creator-friendly features like product showcase mode, use with Sony catalyst browse should you ever need to improve stabilization taking the camera off the tripod, digital stabilization, etc. Many people start using a camera for one use case and naturally new opportunities or ideas arise and you use the camera you already have, the ZV-E10 offers a lot the a6400 doesn't for video use case scenarios. This video I did goes more in-depth if you'd like more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZvIgKWlm7aUrZo

[@opxid6711]

@@DianaGladney thank you and even for using it for live stream at a desk setup will the features in ZV-E10 shine over the a6400 in this scenario?

[@KINGHD4K]

ZV-E1 is better for sure

[@MadefromJava]

Good stuff! In regards to ZV-E1 overheating in hot and humid environments, I live in Texas and for my use case I did not have any overheating issues. I had a month long trip to Singapore and shot everyday in 4k24p and did not have overheating issues as well. But ultimately I got rid of my ZV-E1 and looking forward towards the a7C II because of the photo capabilities. I originally wanted the a7C R but it doesn’t do 4k60 in APSC mode. I don’t want to bore you, I’ll stop here 😂

[@beirutgaming]

Dont buy it the ZVE1 is trash bro

[@DianaGladney]

@beirutgaming Interesting perspective. I'm curious, how long did you own the ZV-E1?

[@DianaGladney]

@IndoChimps I hear ya! It was some hot days and some nice comfortable days when I traveled with the camera and it was no issues. Good to know the experience went well while you were traveling. The A7C 2 will probably be a great blend to fit your needs.

[@nomad0714]

@@DianaGladney, shhhh! Don’t share this info on ZV-E1. Because of these naive comments I was able to grab a returned open box one month after its release at B&H for $1850. I thought it was a mistake but they said nope so I pair it with my A7S3 (for long form). I agree with your video and comments. A7C2 is more photo-centric hybrid while the ZV-E1 is more video-centric. The thing that kept me with this camera is that I shoot more 4K25 than 4K50 but I definitely use 4K100 for broll. So the A7C2 can’t shoot in 4K100/120. I can live with the crop in 4K50/60 especially for photos as I don’t shoot in that mode, but the rolling shutter and no slomo was not an option. For stills, I still have my A9, A7R4 but was looking for a hybrid that is strong on both. The A93 is showing good direction so maybe the A75 will be it. I didn’t see you add a smallrig or Tilta cage for more grip as my pinky hangs and these cages feels great when shooting all day. Otherwise when on travels, it’s all about being lightweight Anyhow, your audio is good and new sub!

[@ballinEazy]

Honestly so helpful!! Thank you for this comparison fr

[@DianaGladney]

You're very welcome! Glad this was helpful for ya!

[@DigiDriftZone]

Awesome video as always! Did you upgrade your lens? Looks like more 3d pop, or maybe I’m imagining it :) - both are great cameras but zv-e1 hands down for video first creators.

[@DianaGladney]

Thank you! I'm not saying NOTHING about my lens, it's a secret! lol Nah just kidding lol It's my same go-to lens for live streaming and creating at the desk, my APS-C 35mm f1.8 lens BUT it's on the ZV-E1. All APS-C cameras have been officially retired. It probably looks different because I can get similar framing but sit closer to the camera, so there's more space behind me than usual. Nice pickup! You know, I'm trying not to be biased because I ADORE the ZV-E1 but it's really hard not to gush about it constantly lol The ZV-E1 is a beast of a camera and by far my absolute favorite camera.

[@mex5341]

For youtube you will be ok just having Sony a6500 or even 6000 and good light . You don't need an expensive for walking/talking head , content is more important

[@DianaGladney]

If that's all you personally want or need then you're good to go. Looking into new camera gear is already a waste of time. However, the problem with the whole content vs gear argument is that's usually taken out of context and used in scenarios where content value isn't the issue, the gear is. When you have something that's wasting time because in some way is more inefficent, you have to create workarounds, or are constantly running into the same bottleneck, the gear is the problem. That's what these kinds of videos on my channel differ. Your camera gear should solve problems for you, not create new problems. At the point it's creating more and more problems, and those glass ceilings of any camera is now wasting time, it's time to change gear.

[@ParijatVideographyTV]

A7cii doesn't support type A card for 600mbps slog3 shoot smoothly. This is the biggest issue of this model.

[@DianaGladney]

With the depth of the Sony lineup someone can just grab the A74 or another camera if they want the dual SD card option. I think they know the average buyer for the A7C 2 likely won't use that or will have a different 2nd camera that does if they need that.

[@SubhasisMukherjee]

Me with 110th hit on the like button. I want a good A/F camera with 4K 60 (10 bit) to pair with my BMPCC 6K which has an amazing colour science with excellent dynamic range. Do you think ZV E-1 could be a good companion? A new subscriber from India.

[@DianaGladney]

How awesome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! A good camera with all those specs is easy to find because that's literally every camera recently released for the most part. As far as it being a good companion to the BMPCC, I honestly would have no idea because I've never used or shot any BMPCC content to know how easily or difficult the footage might match or what. So, I'd suggest asking some filmmakers that have paired the BMPCC with the Sony A7S 3 and they'll be able to provide insight into how the two would pair since the ZV-E1 has the internals from that camera.

[@taradever9929]

I have really been researching for months since both of these cameras came out on which one to get because it’s going to be a long term investment and I want to make the right choice! It’s So hard! 😂😊

[@DianaGladney]

lol I feel you. It really depends on what kind of content you are creating currently and plan to create in the future and which option best fills that need. I'd suggest pulling off KZbin videos for a bit and list out your current content needs and future goals over the next 1-3 years. Nothing fancy, just keep it simple. Based on YOUR needs, which best fills that need now and in the future. We can compare spec sheets all day long and it'll do squat if they won't actually improve or make creating content for you more efficient, fun, and simple. If you know you'll use higher frame rates for slow motion a lot, then the ZV-E1 spec wise is the better option. If you plan to do a ton of photography work or 50/50 photos and videos, and care about MP count on the sensor and all that, then the A7C 2 would likely work better for you. If video is the primary focus and you want that FX3/A7S 3 sensor and specs with creator centric features, the ZV-E1 is the go to. For me personally, the solution is alway simple because I'm 99% video, I love the FX3.A7S 3 sensor quality, love the ZV lines focus on creators and having extra helpful features for content creators built into the camera, and 12MP is more than plenty for any photos in any capacity I plan to use. That'd be my suggestion. Get what fits what you plan to do and the camera you really want. Otherwise, you'll keep watching more KZbin videos to convince yourself of why you should have gotten the other one instead of creating content lol. Hope this helps.

[@taradever9929]

@@DianaGladney Thank you so much! I am fairly new to the creators content community. And right now I mainly do run and gun projects or highlights for events. I have one question…. Is it true that the E1 does not let you export RAW footage? That was my only set back from the E1. Thank you for your help keep the videos coming 👍🏽 💪🏾

[@DianaGladney]

You're very welcome! I don't know much about the Raw photo workflow with the ZV-E1, I am 99% videos. That being said, the RAW files on the camera work file. It's always an issue when a camera first gets announced because the software in various programs has to update to add that cameras info to the system. So, if you're referring to videos about the camera when it first released, that's why they say that. It's never an ongoing thing. Usually only takes a couple of weeks, if that, to get the programs updated. Beyond that, photos work fine on the camera. Hopefully that helps.

[@taradever9929]

@@DianaGladney thank you 😊

[@gordon3988]

Two good cameras and both could work as you noted. As I understand it the A7C II probably better if you want to also do a higher percentage of photos as well, otherwise the ZVE1. A good point on the overheating issue…if too hot for you and most others, don’t take the camera out (or you either)!

[@DianaGladney]

Very true, but I think the resolution bit is getting over exaggerated to a point. You can't crop in as much on the ZV-E1 but I'm really questioning how much cropping people are doing photo wise and for what lol

[@kameya87]

Hybrid shooter here. I wanted the a7c ii since I bought the a7c 7 or so months ago. Really want the more modern features. Can't wait til it comes

[@DianaGladney]

Nice! If you're upgrading from the original A7C, you'll really enjoy the recent updates and the new menu system on the camera. Not to the mention the touch screen lol You'll find yourself still using the buttons at first lol I kept forgetting the ZV-E1 was touch screen lol

[@kameya87]

@@DianaGladney definitely the touch screen because I would watch reviews on the newer cameras and see that feature. It will be so much quicker although I have gotten used to the dials. Plus that extra dial I can set to iso so I don't have to turn it on iso mode all the time for the dial with the middle button. So excited

[@OmniVisionElite]

Agree. Seems like the ZV-E1 is a nice little camera to pair with my A7IV

[@DianaGladney]

Definitely! Same great features in a bit smaller package.