Sony, you played yourself - Sony ZV-1 MKII

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Sony's new iteration of the ZV-1 is here. The Mark II has a bunch of extra goodies, but does David think it's worth the price tag? Let's find out!
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:20 What's in the box
1:05 Exploring the outside of the camera
6:38 Secretlab!
7:01 Turning the camera on
7:14 Different shoot modes
7:43 Moar settings
9:44 David's footage
10:15 The sensor
11:40 Image stabilization testing
12:44 Resolutions and frame rates
14:10 The price and closing thoughts
16:13 Outro

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Correction: At 1:07 David says the camera is advertised as being 9oz with the SD card and battery, but it is actually advertised as 10.3oz (292g) with both and 9.4oz without. Thanks for catching! What camera are you using? Let us know below! Buy a Sony ZV-1 MKII Camera: geni.us/hAXF Buy a Sony ZV-1 MKI Camera: geni.us/hAMHQy Buy a Canon G7X MKIII Camera: geni.us/hUdA Buy a Panasonic LUMIX G100 Camera: geni.us/5HCim Buy a Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Camera: geni.us/kll6Wx Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group.

[@ayushlondhe8812]

Love you Linus Media Group for your epic content ;)

[@danielroy7588]

Iphone 11 lol

[@GhostlyOnion]

Samsung Galaxy s10

[@stefbef86]

Sony rx 100 III I know it is a bit older, but can anyone explain why the Sony ZV-1 MKII so expensive ? is it that much better then my rx 100 III ?

[@NamNguyen-yarb]

EOS R6 and EOS 80D

[@Neoxon619]

Seeing these cameras videos make me miss Brandon. I hope he’s doing well in whatever he’s doing.

[@Vasboch]

He's actually got his own youtube channel! @Brandonylee

[@drako4684]

Brandon y lee

[@GameHunter47]

Brandon y leeave

[@kadenpauly5210]

Literally the first thing I thought of when I saw the thumbnail.

[@zodiacfml]

LTT is ageing. I think only one original employee is still with Linus

[@zacharylowe8083]

Beware: Sony rarely (if ever) provides firmware updates. My original ZV-1 (less than 3 years old) is stuck in some kind of boot loop and they offered no support other than send it off and pay for a repair.

[@jayd8743]

Pmsl... So the same as every other manufacturer for the past 30 years lol.

[@TheNightquaker]

Isn't it possible to just reflash the existing firmware to fix the bootloop? Also, bootloops can happen for hardware reasons as well, maybe that's why Sony's only solution was to send the camera for repair.

[@dominikbessler2507]

No you can't just reflash. I have a zv1 that won't save the settings and will after turning off always turn back on. Reset doesn't work either and it refuses to let me reflash the newest firmware.

[@junoperberry]

Bootloops aren't always something that can be fixed through software They can be caused physically so the only way to fix it would be through repairing the camera

[@zeromant80]

Take apart the camara and try to start it without some components first.

[@WalcomS7]

Good thing they fixed the location of screw mount, in the original ZV-1 you couldn't swap batteries or access the memory card with it screwed in and you'd have to buy a cage for it. USB-C is also a huge upgrade, as with the original ZV-1 using Micro USB meant it was hard to keep the thing powered while shooting/webcam. ZV-1 is still a great little camera if you find it pretty cheap, but there's definitely just quality of life upgrades on the ZV-1 II that makes it worth considering. Those little X-type batteries do suck though, you get like 25-30 minutes maybe off one in 4k/30.

[@mysterious_alien]

10:05 that's a strange looking dog.. still a good boy

[@Dawaria]

Love when a known youtuber goes over details on a camera , perfectly and properly than just blasting videos all over the place , I love the review , might want a recommendation for a camera under 800$ like this so I can use it for livestreaming and vlogging

[@1dievo]

I'm using a ZV-1 for all of our product photos and most of our video production. Works really great for such a small device. Only thing is the battery is very small, and it seems the MKII does not fix that issue.

[@Daedroh]

Shouldn’t usb c charging fix this issue though?

[@Trapper64]

5:27 I feel like the optical stabilization was overlooked in the original ZV-1 compared to the Mk IIs elecontic only stabilization. If you're handholding the camera then you would go from 18 to 24mm on the Mk II with stabilization or you can use the original with optical stabilization at 24mm. Even if the optical stabilization isn't quite as steady it wouldn't have the same complaints that were pointed out at 11:40

[@DooMMasteR]

Removing the OIS is a huge downgrade, especially since the Mk1 had EIS+OIS.. and especially in non ideal lighting the EIS quickly becomes useless... or at fixed shutter speeds of 1/60th and 1/30th...

[@verygoodbrother]

@@DooMMasteR This is classic Sony, bonehead moves

[@HamerReviews]

Lack of mechanical stabilisation kills it a bit for me

[@zybch]

Let snot forget the proprietary battery/mic mount. Its typical sony unfortunately.

[@DooMMasteR]

Yeah that's a no-go right there...

[@classicboy97]

What is the point of having an 18mm focal length if you have to turn on a 1.5x crop for a DIGITAL image stabilization??

[@benjaminzipser6021]

because otherwise the crop would be even bigger.

[@HumblyNeil]

I'm comforted to hear that the ZV-e10 is still recommended, loving mine.

[@mojolotz]

That Packaging is what i wish all packaging was like. It does what it should and doesn't waste money or resources on looking good to improve 10 seconds of unboxing experience.

[@w0nd3rlu573r]

That's the most professional segue to a sponsor I've seen in a long time.

[@olegon6732]

I would like to see retail-boxes like this. No useless printings and pictures. It lands in the trash anyway, so why bother using ink and stuff. Cut costs and use of materials...

[@POVwithRC]

I hope they go back to fully printing boxes so you can continue to whine.

[@olegon6732]

​@@POVwithRC I am sorry, i don't speak stupid, only german, some englisch and a bit russian. Sooo, yeah, have a good day too i guess :D

[@Vonliktenstien]

Got the mark 1 of this a couple years back openbox for 600. This price hike is unwarranted. This is a 750 dollar camera tops.

[@asdfjoe123]

14:01 -- Roll for initiative!

[@TheFeralEngineer]

Can you use the usb-c with a powered condenser mic?

[@ulfgreger]

Great video, i have ordered one to be my B camera for video.

[@vipzamundanet]

@ShortCircuit Hello and which camera is good this one> Sony ZV-1 II or this one Sony ZV-1 ????? (to be able to know her for streaming)

[@AdamCimarosti]

Does it output a clean HDMI output so one can plug in an HDMI capture card?

[@ATTAproject]

it does

[@fabian3265]

It does, but not useable since Sony outputs 60/50 frames unless 4K and for some dumb reason that is 24 frames… GIVE US 25/30 frames SONY!

[@gamertherapyconsoleyoursel5804]

"an affordable price" and then 1:03 - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA great look to camera, cracked me up

[@Akveet]

Can someone tell me how is this better than a second-hand A6000 or similar?

ZV-e10 owner here, its the best thing, I love it

[@esterliex.x6149]

Why ZV-1 Mark II 20 megapixels is more expensive than ZV-E10 have 24 megapixels? And for the photos results, which one will be more good? Please answer 🙏🏼 thanks

[@Tuhueleamierda1991]

ZV-E10 is better because of the larger sensor and you can change lenses, but it’s a lot bigger

[@JonVlogs123]

More compact. Also, it is designed primarily for videos where megapixels don't matter as much as still photos.

[@satyamstark1124]

Where's Brendon?

[@tomstravels520]

He left

[@slowariqe]

i need a Techquickie on camera terminology 😢😢😢

[@mr.guillotine3766]

Those windscreens remind me of Tribbles from Star Trek.

[@thevires]

Nice review. I like david's style of the reviews. Keep going.

[@PitboyHarmony1]

Ya, it will take a bit to get used to this, viewers get used to stuff and a large change like this will take a bit of time to get used to. Dont let our comments get you down David ... you're doing and will be fine ... just be gentle with us for a while. The camera? For someone with a full Canon DSLR bag, its neat to see how these little guys perform and where the tech is with new releases at this form factor. That said ... waaaay too much $. Not worth $900 with just the one lens. Hard Pass.

[@BloodshedRomance]

Now Sony just needs to update the firmware for the zv e10 to be the better touch interface.

[@abelolsen9656]

What if, the camera got a bluetooth, so you can connect any headphones/earphones to it, and use them? Do they exist?

[@Yewtewba]

For reviewing the audio post-recording? That's the only purpose I see for it. I don't think that's a thing

[@Shelly_Pc]

What would they be used for?

[@abelolsen9656]

@@Shelly_Pc Perhaps vlogging and listen for if the wind's too strong? Bluetooth tethering for live streams? There's many options for bluetooth connection alone.

[@Shelly_Pc]

@@abelolsen9656 yea for sure. I just didn't understand the headphones part. Genuinely curious what people use them for

[@savagemadman2054]

I have a ZV-E10, and used to also own a ZV-1 (original). The E10 is without a doubt the better camera. Only major downside in my mind is that it uses MicroUSB. If I remember right, I sold my year old ZV-1 for more money than I paid for it - they were much cheaper on launch. ZV-E10 plus the 18-105 f4 and 10-18 f4 are a great combo for all your video needs.

[@fabian3265]

Wait,micro USB?! I got 3 ZVE10’s. From first release till later. There was NEVER micro USB. All is USB C

[@w0nd3rlu573r]

9:57 Oh, the drama!

[@benjaminkuschnerus5874]

I like your ear stud. The one thats a Z ^^

[@TheExcetto]

David on camera ❤️

[@pprietojuez]

720p @30 on webcam mode? .... next.

[@FuManNoonan]

Nice video David, really enjoy your delivery style 👍

[@xXCrimsonWolfXx752]

$900 is insane. For that price you can get some of the best, couple years old, used cameras from a third-party. Something like an incredible Fuji film or Sony Alpha at that point.

[@idkanymore3382]

without a lens, sure

[@smashallpots1428]

why do camera ui still like 20 years old

[@BoingoCat]

Why is the Strange Parts dude doing a product review on Short Circuit?

[@animemerbd2113]

I was seriously confused at first when I saw David reviewing cameras, I honestly just thought he was a streamer and an audiophile kinda stalking Linus all the time but then I remembered that he was actually the main cameraman

[@deRykcihC]

why not just get zv-e10 with better bigger sensor and interchangeable lens at lower price

[@lilChet]

i have an alpha 6400 and tbh its still not showing its age too bad. i feel like camera inovation is slowing down a bit 😂

[@Daedroh]

Doesn’t that camera have horrible rolling shutter though. I know it’s a really good camera for taking pictures…. But for video recording it is constantly a struggle

[@lilChet]

@@Daedroh 1080p is just fine but 4k it definitely has some rolling shutter, wouldn't call it horrible, but for sure noticable 😂

[@forgottencameras]

Man I have switched so many people from the ZV-1 to the ZV-E10 and Man I am going to be switching so many people from the ZV-1 II to the ZV-E10

[@Hypercaffeinated]

Will they review the new Sony phone?

[@Devo_gx]

The weight of the camera is 9 ounces without the battery. 10.3 ounces with.

[@Crokto]

my guess is their weight measurement was without battery or some bullshit like that

[@SimonVelazquez]

The lens is equivalent to 18-50mm f4.8-10.8 after conversion. Not f1.8-4.0. Don't give in to marketing.

[@RandomEntertainmentInc]

I feel like for the price point of 900 USD We can get another sony camera, the ZVE10 with a 16-50mm 3.5-5.6 lens and it costs only 100 dollars less...

[@fabian3265]

Or better, a sigma 16 or 30mm for 400€. Body 600. You get yourself a perfect combo killer camera for 1.000€

[@xyzconceptsYT]

Not Bokeh, it's Toneh. Casey from Camera Conspircies said so.

[@ReaperUnreal]

Oooof, that price just kills it. If it was 700....

[@Advexen]

Is it weird watching video of people messing with crabs? I know it happens... But seeing video of it. Is it weird?????

[@Danny.._]

Bo-kay, you said it right the first time lol

[@ChibiSteak]

16:17 fin.

[@Razor2048]

Overpriced camera. Keep in mind that all of the sony cameras based on the RX100 style designs are not bag or pocket friendly. Sure you can fit them in a pocket, but the lens is not weather sealed, this also means when the lens extends, it sucks in rust around the camera. All of those cameras that have been stored in a non-camera specific bag, or worse, placed in a pocket, ends up with lots of dust on the inner lens elements, and they ruin image quality in bright conditions as those dust and pocket lint particles catch light from speculars and reduce image quality. Even if taken care of well, and cleaned each time before turning it on and extending the lens, you will still end up with some dust buildup over time. This is why such designs are more fitting for cheaper sub $150 point and shoot cameras. Beyond that, for only a slightly larger size, it may be worth going for a used Fujifilm x-t4 which will more features, and far better image quality, as well as far better low light performance (roughly 2.5 stops better), and then adding a wide angle prime for vloging. While you mat spend around $200 more overall, you will get far better image quality.

[@MortalKoaster]

The hilarious thing is that it’s marketed for vloggers yet has the worst OIS I’ve ever seen, just like the MK1 did. No one would watch footage from anyone walking around with that thing

[@NicolasSilvaVasault]

insane price considering i can totally get a sony A7 ii for that price and totally be worth it, i just don't get sony pricing their products, is even worse than apple

[@POVwithRC]

Body, sure. Are you planning to use it without lenses?

[@NicolasSilvaVasault]

@@POVwithRC i mean lenses cost money too, but you get a decent body for a better price and value than this

[@idkanymore3382]

No. The question is the lens and body. Stop goal post moving

[@zero64]

proof that phones are just much better value than this for vlog cameras

[@chrismike294]

12:48 nope. Can’t do 960fps. Capped at 120fps 🥺 disappointing. TLDR take techtuber’s reviews with a big bag of salt regardless of how many subscribers they have. Though the HFR isn’t specified in sony’s spec website as well, other reputable review websites (like rtings) point that HFR is possible with the mark 2. To be fair, other techtubers and website/s (like dpreview) ARE saying that HFR(960fps) feature is removed in the mark 2. So kudos to them. TAKE AWAY: 1. if buying online: if the description field of the product you’re planning fits your need, buy it. If it didn’t perform or wasn’t able to deliver the described spec, you could easily return it (hoping that this option of return is an option in the platform you’re using). 2. Use the specification listed in the product’s website as base reference and don’t take techtubers and online review websites too seriously.

[@philippemiller4740]

Super vidéo David tu as des grosses chaussures à remplir. Bravo :)

[@JarOfRats]

I...guess...it's a fine "camera" for people who don't care about quality, and still want to pay the cost of a real camera.

[@james_muller]

Where is the regular camera guy?

[@tomstravels520]

Brandon? He left

[@CliffB1G]

you guys might want to remove the footage from 9:45 to 10:12 so PETA doesn't jump the Canadian border to yell at you guys for torturing those crabs.

[@fluphybunny930]

This is how they make it at an affordable price. Camera costs £900 🤣😂 No way is this camera worth that. Better cameras for this price. No touch screen can replace or even come close to having physical dials that can be used while holding the camera to your eye.

[@tonyr7984]

I just wasted 16 mins to find out good cameras aren’t affordable. Great.

[@alolkoydesigns]

This review is clearly targeted to a vlogging audience. Know your usage style before you buy. I own the zv-e10. Apples and oranges for my usage.

[@mysticode]

No OIS?! DOA for me :(

[@henryherrera88]

David is doing great, thumps up my boy!

[@HasanBabasi]

I just want a camera that can take good astrophotography but not be super thick.

[@gingaming_gg]

Bro, cameras have changed so much since I used to own one 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JeffKaze-jq5zd]

Yeah but I bought 500 dollar Fuji film in 2010, it still has better image than my iphone, recording is 720p tho

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

gopro FTW for the vlogs. I did wish I could zoom but not always

[@joelconolly5574]

Long range is dead. Long live vlogging.

[@tomstravels520]

$900 for a vlogging camera? And people complain Apple is overpriced

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I understand why Cameras are >> But why would you get such a "simple" camera if your probably overpriced phone could do the same?

[@Gamepunt_be]

How is this a $900 camera?!

[@silbay]

wow most knowledgeable reviewers say that this is a POS compared to the original, tons of features removed, and of course it will never updated just like the A7SIII. Take a look at Camera Conspiracies' someone that doesn't get things given to him to pimp and see what his review says along with others that don't get to pimp Sony

[@LeFleur1983Twitch]

poor crab

[@Mihnea729]

Sure !

[@EkremAD]

nice...

[@ZZTalkZZ]

I feel like I’ve seen this before?

[@Eli-zb2yj]

Sony learns from apple, and the camera gets without a box

[@zodiacfml]

13:50 lol. 2011 camera. actually, when this was announced I thought the sample images came from out from a Nikon d40 DSLR from 2006

[@dIggl3r]

720p/30fps from usb-c? Nah, not enough, doa.

[@YashGaming]

Oooooh sick this is exciting!

[@JohnSmith-xq1pz]

When doesn't Sony pwn themselves?

[@ReefMimic]

I tried carrying a separate camera for awhile.. iPhone is good enough

[@tom6nicole]

the camera is bigger than average

[@tinncan]

Can someone make waterproof cameras again? Olympus is the only one and they want $500 for that turd...

[@Grid21]

Ok ok, stop for a second. Sony WENT BACKWARDS! They made the ZV-1, then the made the AMAZING ZV-E10, THEN THEY WENT BACKWARDS?? Why bother with the Mk II when the E10 is LITERALLY BETTER in EVERY WAY! You can actually, oh I don't know SWAP LENS'! But Sony went, meh, whatever. For the price that the Mk II, you may as well shell out for the E10 and give yourself options AND WAY BETTER Features. I own the E10 and IT IS a SWISS ARMY KNIVE of features and I LOVE IT! This was NOT Sony's best idea company wise.

[@siyangqiu1]

Idk… maybe it’s smaller and lighter?

[@offic.dzanjo3048]

😂 this review strengthens my view on any camera related review they put out. It’s Ass (all the opinions in it are).

[@pkmnpwnage]

Really missing Brandon.

[@donc-m4900]

People still use cameras?

[@tomstravels520]

Yes although these ones are vlogging cameras so you can still use your phone. Big cameras have 1 key advantages, big optical zoom ranges

[@sselocaann]

Brandonnnn😢😢

[@ulamss5]

Would be great if you guys added a short section about right to repair profile of the companies. For example, Louis Rossman says Sonys are great in that regard.

[@orange_astronaut175]

0:01 no you are amazing

[@cl4ud1us43]

What a time to be poor

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

hahahaha!

[@FernandezEmG]

Bokeh pronunciation. B O KHA KAY

[@RandomTechVideos]

LOL my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra records better video than this...

[@lelelekop]

Why not let Brandon host?

[@tomstravels520]

Because he no longer works for LMG

[@Masochixtic]

first?