SONY ZV-1 | Setup Guide for Filmmaking and Photography

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[@SidneyDiongzon]

GET THE SONY ZV 1 here! geni.us/hI2L

[@Fizcall]

Seriously i want this zv1 because of auto focus.. Superb

[@SidneyDiongzon]

@@Fizcall Wait until September...got some really exciting news to share about the ZV1 :)

[@Fizcall]

@@SidneyDiongzon 😃👍

[@zaneromitassietrippers427]

Just got my mine, wohoo 🎉!! How to connect the camera to wifi and Bluetooth

[@zaneromitassietrippers427]

Also what type of memory card would you recommend to use for this camera? Thank you so much

[@shannon.N]

I have no idea what I’m doing, but my camera is now set up exactly like yours. Now I have to figure out how to program the vlogger tri-pod thingy. Thank you for the video.

[@Anuamir]

How can we click photoes on zv-1 . I am using it before1 week but i cannot click the photo. Please let me know.

[@drcycy]

Heheh yeah! Same here. I have no idea what I just did but I know our cameras are set the same 😂

[@Hugh_Janus69]

@@drcycy above the red record button there is a circle picture button, it has a little bit that sticks out that goes left and right, left to zoom out and right to zoom in

[@Hugh_Janus69]

@@Anuamir see my comment, it's on the top of the camara, all black circle button that has the zoom in and zoom out next to it

[@Anuamir]

@@Hugh_Janus69 thank you very much .

[@ariannalynnemusic]

THANK YOU! I was about ready to return my ZV-1. I had previously looked up a few videos on camera settings and the color left a lot to be desired. I decided to look for a few more videos and saw yours. You actually talked through what the settings are and why you are changing them (versus others that just said "change this to this" without the why). I was able to use what you suggested and adapt based on the information you gave to find the best settings for us!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

So glad this was helpful!!!

[@peterziggyw]

If you have a ZV-1, this is by far the best video for getting started. The best (and I've watched a LOT).

[@mariacarmelajimenez1465]

Just got my zv1 recently, I’ve found your videos about it extremely helpful. Thank you!☺️

[@misterspoof]

Sure helpful, thanks! Literally watched this 3 times over (and drained my battery in the process) making sure I had everything down 😂 Got my ZV1 just this week after your recent video about re-buying one.... loving it so far!

[@thefunnytech4612]

does not have any camera but watched this all the way till the end

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@RogerClubv]

Wow....that was very informative settings for the ZV1. Thank you! There are so many settings in the camera and it can be a quite overwhelming for a novice shooter.

[@JJCarson5]

Best video I have found for setting up the sony zv-1...

[@thesevenfigureoffers1388]

May God bless you Sidney, I've looked everywhere for me to be able to use my ZV1 for shooting youtube thumbnails, now I can because of this very thorough tutorial. God bless you real good

[@Vancity-2000]

One of the best tutorial for ZV-1, thank you for the lessons

[@GaryCantrell]

I love this camera and I look forward to seeing how you set yours up!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Hope this helps you out!!!

[@LinoandLine]

Just bought the Sony ZV-1, and this video is so helpful. Thank you very much!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Anytime! Glad this was helpful!

[@RelaxingReality]

This is an incredibly helpful video, so glad I found your channel--just subbed! I recently purchased the ZV-1 and looking forward to using it on future adventures.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for subscribing! And congrats on the ZV1!

[@Amandafusion1]

Love this thank you so much. Just had time to go through it.

[@nicoletiana]

I just got this camera for my everyday quick vlogging! lol. love it so far!!!

[@quick.easy.eat23]

Totally set!! Thanks for this!! 👍💕

[@Anuamir]

How can we click photoes on zv-1 . I am using it before1 week but i cannot click the photo. Please let me know.

[@raeiofsunshine8289]

Great video! I had no idea what to do wuth my camera. Deepest gratitude!

[@BrandonMenancio]

This video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@angryrenaissanceman9684]

Thanks for the help. Super appreciative.

[@Eve-The-1stWoman]

Super helpful. Thank you so much!

[@enyonamedoh9082]

Loved the intro. Haha yesterday was my birthday and this was very helpful!

[@AlexCdeBacatech]

Great stuff as always! Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@MTBRoyale]

Thanks so much for this - that settings menu was impenetrable

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@steffenn]

Nice Video!!!! Perfect and thank you very much!!

[@huykutis]

Just bought a ZV1. Thanks for the details 🙏🏻

[@Anuamir]

How can we click photoes on zv-1 . I am using it before1 week but i cannot click the photo. Please let me know.

very good, thank you very much!! Muy bueno, gracias por tu tiempo!!

[@MrVincent97133]

thank you for the very good tutorial , now i can make good settings for zv 1

[@csavyy]

Thanks for the info!

[@aermotion]

thanks for your guides!

[@MichelynBoateng]

Thanks!

[@TheOtherChef]

MR ... omg why i never used this!! Thanks man!

[@levi7560]

Thank you!! Today IS my birthday. 😂👌🏼 And thanks for the great explanation ✨

[@drmarkkwon]

Thank you!

[@MichelynBoateng]

Thank you

[@MartinTran]

That ND Filter shortcut was a great idea!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Right!???? It’s all about efficiency!

[@Beyoncerenaissance2023]

Thanks man!!!

[@TransplantHelper]

Best video by far on KZbin on ZV-1 setup. I took my new camera and followed you step by step to get an awesome looking camera for video. You made this camera worth the money. Thank you. I’m hitting all the buttons.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@MekaBanes]

First time here, great video.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much for watching!!!!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Finally how to shoot pictures easily thanks !

[@cutiesandbeautiesapparel5019]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Alex_Brezhnev]

the best video

[@maciejtanski5214]

Thanks a lot!

[@GrowYourHomesteadWithAngie]

Thanks. Between you and a few others I may have this figured out. I have been recording my YT channel on an iPhone for a year and a ha,f. Time for a change!

[@mysingingmonsterspmg]

It's such an awesome camera, the animal eye tracking and continuous auto focus for video and stills is by far superior to other cams, sold my fujifilms xt3 and xt30 kept the xt1 for my manual lenses, and if it wasn't for the noise levels on this sensor and limited zoom it would be the only 1 camera you need

[@goal7779]

Thanks👍🏻

[@MikeSanchez88]

Great video! Do you use a screen a protector on this model? If so does it affect the ability to flip around? Thanks!

[@jaseldelapaz2141]

Thanks dude

[@Bikes4Eddie]

thanks for helping. this video is very useful if, like me, you have just bought a Sony ZV-1!

[@harmlesskarl427]

Cool video, Sidney. Saw some people complaint the stabilization, your thoughts?

[@AjaySingh-228]

nice camera..i love it

[@SidneyDiongzon]

It’s pretty dang amazing

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@SidneyDiongzon ya..i like it

[@quick.easy.eat23]

Hey!! I came back to set it up again cuz mine was defective, got a replacement as I definitely love what it can do so wanted to give it another try. Anyway what other setting would you recommend for shooting cooking video? I already have made the settings to yours right now!! Any suggestions will do!! Thank you!! Stay safe and blessed 👍

[@ChrisFlores22]

Dude thank you 🙏🏻

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Hope this video is helpful!

[@ChrisFlores22]

Sidney Diongzon it is! I just got a Rx100v to be a b cam for my zv1 and I’m copying the same setup. Thanks!

[@Mshukrimahadi]

thanks for the video setting mode>MR memory recall video>M manual file format> XAVC4k steady short>standard record> 24p 100m shutter speed> 1/50 apeerture> F1.8 ficus area>wide wite bal>daylight creative style> potreait picture profie>pp10>gamma>hlg2

[@Anuamir]

How can we click photoes on zv-1 . I am using it before1 week but i cannot click the photo. Please let me know.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Love these videos Sidney. Can you do one of these when you get the a7siii?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Planning on it!

[@WanderingMonk]

Hi Sydney , how are you doing. I use Sony ZV-1, I just faced an issue while using at 4k 24fps the face/eye autofocus isn't working. Is it only with my camera or is it problem with ZV-1. Earlier, if I remember it correctly it used to work fine. Please advise some solutions.

[@LogimonYT]

im new users of ZV1, idk why I use this setting even though I don't really know what those functions are. hopefully, will find out soon. thanks for the vid!

[@MarkSaiger]

Thank you. Subscribed. I've had the ZV-1 since it came out with Vlogging handle. I like the entire set up except for my line of work stabilization has been more of the struggle. I have invested in a Zhiyun Crane V2 gimbal. It's OK but I do like DJI gimbal's I have had with my phones better and going to maybe add the DJI Ronin SC yet. I also tried to download the Sony app for stabilization and cannot get my (newer this year) Surface Notebook 2 to accept the Sony Catalyst software to try... Anyway I'm just "a Carpet Cleaner with a KZbin Channel" and I'm learning a lot this year having purchased the ZV-1 which is one of my first cameras in a long time. I have bought a bunch of gear to try and keep improving, and I have to say most important to me, I'm having fun! So if you (or anyone) have any info on best stabilization, would appreciate it. I also shoot in 4k and just added a wider lens kit to the camera. Hope to get out in the field and shoot with that soon. I'm a bit laid up since having full knee replacement a month ago (had fun wearing the knees out racing snowmobiles and jet skis in my day by the way 😁🏁) Thank you for this video. Looking forward to more content from your channel 😊👍

[@Anuamir]

How can we click photoes on zv-1 . I am using it before1 week but i cannot click the photo. Please let me know.

[@4wdflying]

You can have your photography default on the M Mode or whichever rather than taking up a MR Preset. That would allow 3 to be normal frame rate 1080p for example

[@NomadSunBae]

I just discovered. your channel, thanks for the tips. Between the Sony zv1 and richoh gr iii, do. you know between the 2 which has better photo quality?

[@seanski44]

great video - did I miss the viewfinder gamma assist (I just spotted it while menu diving, but did you mention it?) - love the camera too :) [Setup1/Page1/Gamma Disp. Assist]

[@SriharshaaPrabhakar]

Thanks a lot. Nothing has been as detailed as this. By the way what software do you recommend for the Post Production ? (Easy and Simple One )

[@micahcarrier4030]

For strictly photography how good is this camera? With this camera in Aperture priority, how would you change the shutter? And one more thing, how do you get that beautiful blur in the background?

[@diudiuyi9562]

Hi bro so for the HFR set, which you are using for the setting? 250 or 500 or 1000 frame rate? Thanks for the video helped a lot!

[@Jennifer-wr9si]

thanks for this. still trying to decide whether to get this or the rx 100v. can you bracket max iso on auto iso and min shutter speed on auto shutter? and how do you change aperture/ss on the fly? do you have to go into the menu or is there a touchscreen option?

[@DIYJIM]

I just bought this camera do you think these video settings would be good for a channel like mine? All my videos are how to videos DIY. Thank you for your time.

[@RichieKeirouz]

What would you suggest to be the best settings for shooting a podcast in a home studio? I record on StreamYard and then download the episode for editing. I have some LED lights for lighting.

[@drajackiegonzales]

Thank you for the settings! i will definetely try it. Any recomendations on recording indoors. I appreciate the feedback ! =)

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Film at f/1.8 as much as you can and make sure you have good lighting!

[@drajackiegonzales]

@@SidneyDiongzon Thank you !!!

[@pacmanlp8876]

Great video! do you know if the camera keeps the M1 M2 M3 presets after resetting it? Thanks!

[@Chriskary1]

Omg this hurt my head but thank you! I just filmed a whole video in it’s worse settings 😂 it looks so bad but the editing is great😂 now it’ll Look good with amazing quality!

[@GulamALI-ni4ot]

Hey thanks for such a wonderful tutorial, I have a question how to turn off the mirror effect ? every photo or video I have recorded of myself is mirrored.

[@techwithtyler]

I'm using this camera for my channel. One thing to keep in mind after making these changes proposed in this video for video mode is you're now filming in HDR. You've got to change some settings in Final Cut Pro to be able to process this right. Also, these changes made my shot very yellow. Still playing around with this - I don't know much about these camera settings.

[@Icanlearnkidschannel]

Mine were a little yellow as well how do I get it out? Other than that it was an amazing tutorial♥

[@ryan_raus]

I think the yellow is due to the daylight lighting setting

[@Dodgster]

can you do a video comparing the sigma 16mm f1.4 at 2 times clear image zoom with the sigma 30mm f1.4 at normal focal length?

[@Dodgster]

i actually love the zv-1

[@SidneyDiongzon]

It's a friggin' great camera!

[@societyejectz7965]

hey the settings is awesome but my camera screen is really dark

[@dpapazoni]

Would this be a good camera for shooting the eclipse?

[@OliverBerlinTokyo]

Thank you so much for this structured guidance! I have ZV-1 since 24 hours now and this was the most important thing for me how to create individual settings on this camera. Now i got it! 👍 But i have a question now! Is it possible to make cinematic movies with ZV-1? I mean a movie like in cinema style with black border on top and bottom of screen? I like that way of movies. Or is it only posiible when i use DaVinci Resolve or other Video programs? Greetings from Berlin!

[@Anuamir]

How can we click photoes on zv-1 . I am using it before1 week but i cannot click the photo. Please let me know.

[@shn27mov]

Do you have a video of the result from these three settings? cheers!

[@wdmerriman]

Great video! Is there a way to lock the White Balance on the Sony ZV-1. I’m a trainer, and while I’m moving in my studio, the balance continues to adjust. What can I do using the Sony ZV-1?

[@john_free_thinker]

Hi, what do you think is the best setting for someone that makes build and how to videos on KZbin are? I record with a lot of hand and body movement and I want the shots to look clear without the camera going crazing on trying to focus in and out on my movements. When the camera does stuff like that, I get a some recordings of focus in and out blurs. What is your suggestion for a more clear shot with body and hand movement? Thank you.

[@vquinto84]

Sidney, is this camera recommended as a b cam to the a7siii?

[@MaryLim2594]

Hi. Thank you for this. I try to apply this settings and we will see!. Anyhow I just have some concerns like the file format. Fo example, you choosed the 120p but in my settings its only 100p other than that I have no choice.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Sounds like you're in PAL mode. 120 is available in NTSC mode (Tab 5, Page 2 of the Sony menu)

[@vhs8204]

Do tell about formats for stills and video

[@phoebenguyen6565]

Does your LCD automatically flip the recording upside down as you rotate the screen after pulling it sideway? So basically your LCD screen mirrors real life? Thank you!

[@simonwessely751]

Amazing tutorial Sydney - as always. I picked up the Sony ZV1 in the UK, by default the system is set to PAL. Having set the camera to NTSC to get more video frame options, I'm getting some flickering on lamp lighting. Obviously this us being on different electrical current to the USA, do you have any tips to eliminate this 'effect'? Thanks!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Adjust your shutter speed! Play around with it until you don't see those pesky flickering lights. If you do still see them, you can remove them in post (there's tutorials on how to remove it too). Hope this helps!

[@simonwessely751]

@@SidneyDiongzon Thank you for the recommendation! Keep making that amazing content 📸

[@varenramsamy7640]

Just got a zv1 and a friend of mine wanted me to shoot a small concert for him what would you recomend for this please 😊

[@ChrisFlores22]

Even for indoor you recommend setting the WB to daylight? It gives me an orange look, how do I correct in PPro if there’s no gray or white in the shot? Just play with the color temp?

[@CoachBay]

I have the same question... Indoor gets really orange. I am keeping my AWB to automatic for now.

[@FeridunKadirERCAN]

Hey Sidney ! As you directed in the video , I restore my cam and after that I tried to follow your steps then I figured out I have no 24p options in record settings . Can you help me about that , please ? Do I need to reboot the system of my camera ? Thanks 🙏

[@stevenewland7247]

Great video and very informative. Couple of questions. When I want to use any of the three set ups how do I access them. Secondly when I changed the slow motion setting you suggested 120/100, mine only goes to 100/100. Any reason why. ( also in the other setting I have 25/100 not 24/100 ) Sorry total beginner.

[@everythingfiber]

Your camera is set to PAL and cause of that there is only the option of 25 / 50 / 100. If set to NTSC the options will be 24 / 30 / 60 / 120.... hope that helps, had the same problem...

[@mahmoudhassn6713]

What is the best gimbal for this camera ?

[@liltfoodtv2479]

Hello. Can I ask if I want to install it on sony zv1 to shoot a close-up vlog of food? I really need your help on how to install.

[@blowingflowersss_1239]

Can you do a video like this for Sony zv-1f

[@hmuz8388]

What’s the best setting for a sooc video no editing required? Just for casual everyday family videos

[@Bunny112706]

Very helpful! 👍 I recently purchased a Sony ZV1, all is great except I can’t figure out why the videos cannot appear and transferred when I removed memory card and insert in card readers (I used a few different ones), I could only see photos. I am sure the videos are there when I played back in the camera. What setting did I not do correctly? Thanks in advance.

[@arisariana06]

I have the same problem😢 did you found the answer?

[@cuentoxino]

Hi!! I have a question‼️ I buy a fake battery to connect via usb to the sony zv1. the problem is that I cannot close the door because of the cable 🤦‍♀️ Any solution?

[@RolandDobbins]

It can be powered via USB, as long as a battery is present.

[@Unclemojing]

hi, I am a new subscriber for now. Just curious my pp10 doesnt have the further setting like gamma, black gamma and saturation etc. could you advise why?, my camera model is sony zv1

[@musitude7121]

The tutorials are super helpful so thanks. But often with all the one's I've seen, the maker is too familiar with the subtle presses and doesn't take into account that we can't quite see what actions they are taking. I couldn't follow the set up of the custom buttons at all as it wasn't clear how you are getting to your choices.

[@TheMattJames]

Can you explain how to turn it on? Like how to charge it…

[@therealroblay2617]

Hey with these video settings, it’s seems like you’ll primarily over exposed when you go outside. How would you account for that and still get great footage at 60p, just up the shutter?

[@NatureFilmsByJohnKha]

Yes that's right up the shutter to let in less light

[@lucho2386_]

Quick question: how do you go from MR 1-3 and chose one every single time you want a specific one without deleting or changing the other two? If i make any sense hahaa