Sony ZV-1F Review vs Pixel 7 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro

Review of the Sony ZV-1F with comparison to the Pixel 7 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro for camera quality and video functionality.
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Review of the Sony ZV-1F with comparison to the Pixel 7 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro for camera quality and video functionality.
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
1:02 - ZV-1 Differences
2:03 - Lens & Field of View
3:26 - Design Improvements
3:59 - Battery & Overheating
4:10 - Firmware
4:58 - ZV-1F Vlog Test
6:33 - iPhone 14 Pro Vlog Test
8:16 - Pixel 7 Pro Vlog Test
9:18 - Audio Discussion
12:43 - ZV-1F Studio Test
14:36 - iPhone 14 Pro Studio Test
15:15 - Cinematic Modes Compared
16:50 - Pixel 7 Pro Studio Test
17:19 - Color Accuracy
19:05 - Dynamic Range
20:42 - Low Light Test
22:20 - Conclusions
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[@cameralabs]

How does the AF compare to the previous models in terms of confidence when pulling from one subject to another? I ask as they've switched from hybrid PDAF + CDAF to contrast-based AF alone. Does it overshoot or wobble when the subject distance changes, like in a product showcase? Thanks!

[@geraldundone]

The product showcase is bad. It uses a small center box and forces it vs the big frame on the Z-V1. So it's constantly wobbling between your chin, chest, nose, etc. Do not recommend that mode on this camera. Eye detection works well. Moving from one object to another by panning or moving focus point is decently smooth and more confident than competing contrast systems, but it's not perfect and there is some hesitation and overshooting. But that product showcase mode is so bad on this camera. If you watch DPReview's video around the 8 minute mark, you can see what I mean.

[@takoflame4948]

they didnt send u one this time? hmmm

[@philipbloom]

Contrast only? That explains it’s poor performance here.

[@EXTEZZEE]

This is nothing like the ZV-1, it is trash, a money grab from the dumb. Its prays on people that want to tic toc/ youtube shorts. when your phone is way better. Shame on Sony , another money grab.

[@EXTEZZEE]

The auto focus is trash it sucks. The review is way to nice, he is kissing Sony ass for whatever reason. WHY??? He should have been more honest... Honest is what youtubers need to be, not spokes people for the Camera companies... Stop ripping off the people watching your content. Shame... At least he said at end to use your phone. But not enough of the truth. They took everything out that made the ZV-1 GOOD. Esp. Auto-Focus/Stab. Shame on Sony. Shame. Do not even think of buyingb this trash. They need to make the X3000 with a better mic, way cheaper. That is what people want. Fun, and cameera that works amazing. They KNOW THIS ALREADY !!!

[@Battery-Powered]

I honestly think that whoever decides to upgrade from a Smart Phone to a Point and shoot camera as the sony will definitely pick the ZV-1 over the ZV-1F . Even if it is cheaper I doubt it will be an appeal for many people in 2022/2023. It is already outdated and it doesn't offer enough, Sony should've worked on improving the zv-1 not limiting it .

[@sandeepmortal]

My ZV1 is surely better with the inbuilt ND filter and variable focal length

[@Battery-Powered]

@@sandeepmortal I shot quite few of my YT videos with the zv1

[@ikuma8291]

yeah like there is not even ZOOM on this new sony wtf? same price phones have telephoto lenses nowadays

[@Battery-Powered]

@@ikuma8291 yep it just makes it even closer competitor to the smartphones that people already have and thus no one would buy it

[@rph_redacted]

very true, there's no reason to buy a P&S if it doesn't offer features that you don't get on a phone

[@5after12]

This is an excellent video. I'm not a camera guru, I ran my channel off Samsung phones until I got the Sony ZV-1. I just bought a 2nd ZV-1 and was debating on getting this as a 3rd camera for my setup. Also, I have recently been watching Gerald's funnier videos, it's fascinating to see him go back to pure camera nerd stuff.

[@C3Motorsport]

I'm still easing into what my iPhone 14 Pro is capable of...but after watching you guys today, I finally tried the fraont facing cam in Cinematic mode and it just blew my mind. I've got damn near 20 cameras in my office ranging from a lowly Insta360 Go 2, all the way up to my ZV-1, G9, S5...and what you can do with just a phone, I just can't wrap my head around it. A true full-frame camera will always be better, but for that one thing that fits in your pocket... ...just wow.

[@ScottyInVancouver]

Oh I know what you mean 🤣I was blown away too and now I use it for mostly my video too on 14pro max !

[@MarkMatthewsNJ]

Same story 20 cameras. saw the promis of 14 pro max with new selfi camera and felt that it could be my new go-to, ultra convenient selfie video camera. Just warming up but its proving to work out that way. PLUS i have the DJI Mic and the IOS adaptor on the 14 pro is... killer

[@chman2]

I think one of the biggest niches for this camera is people who don't want to use or can't use their phone for vlogging. If you need to make sure your phone has battery for maps and plane tickets, this makes sense.

[@JazmineHarris]

YES that’s exactly why I want the ZV-F lol

[@PhotoGearFun]

Great video guys! Good to see my man Patrick helping out again. Cheers.

[@dccoletrain]

Glad to see two of my favorite camera channels getting together. I’m happy with my ZV-1 with the wide angle lens adapter.

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video you two! Thanks for making it.

[@lukegraham5864]

Watched a lot of videos on this topic and really couldn't decide until now.. Cheers fellas you nailed it!

[@danbarb9728]

I have the ZV-1 and the Iphone 13 pro max as well as the Sony Xperia 5IV plus the Fujifilm Xt-30ii with the 35mm 1.4 lens. I can definately say that the real dedicated cameras like ZV-1 are much better in video quality compared to the smartphones mentioned. The APS-C sensored Fuji gives even better video quality then the Sony ZV-1 but the ZV-1 makes really good vides with a very nice AF. The internal stabilizer is not really good but the ZV-1 creates a Bokeh in video footage and the smartphones can hardly do that which is a huge difference. You can create a little bokeh in the iphone with the Tele Lens buts its minor. To the ZV-1F, i would not want to loose the zoom lens because sometimes i do amazon reviews and i need to zoom in on the table while the camera is on a tripod. Like i mentioned the stabilizer of the ZV-1 was not really good, so the ZV-1F is even worse. The Tripod mount Problem of the ZV-1 blocking the battery door can be solved with a half case from small rig for example.

[@elg3eco]

Great review - love this kind of video with the two of you

[@chadmiller4814]

Thank y'all for this review! I'm a professional artist who does realism pencil/charcoal drawings and watercolor paintings. I'm currently looking at the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro to use for talking head videos/time lapse videos of my artwork for KZbin. I'm still indecisive, but leaning towards the Pixel 7 Pro because of it's color accuracy. However, I plan to use the back camera of the phone. If y'all or anyone has any helpful input for me, I would greatly appreciate it!

[@LearnMYOG]

iOS Moment App helps with alot of the frustrations with phone such as locking exposure, monitoring audio, setting gain, and picture profiles. Really wish iPhone would allow monitoring with AirPods but record with external mic as unplugging the mic to review a recorded segment gets SUPER annoying very fast.

[@enmanueljq5]

Nice video, loved the outro, good job both of you!

[@ThoaiNguyenTheExplorer]

I think the off-centre 1/4 mount is because this camera is designed to be used with the shooting handle :)

[@usernamehandle]

Gerald… you NEED to do more phone camera reviews. These are the most honest reviews of those cameras I’ve ever seen, and they aren’t even the focus on the video.

[@xiziwansui]

Appreciate the testing. This is exactly what I'm looking for. The phone camera has been updating so fast and I was not sure when it makes sense for me to upgrade to a camera for image, video shooting and live streaming.

[@ASVideo]

In these days on Amazon there was the Sony ZV-E10 at 699€. With 200€ there is a huge difference. In my opinion is better to keep the smartphone and not waste 500€ on this new ZV-1F. And if you want to level up just try the ZV-E10 with 200€ more. Anyway great review as always 😁

[@takoflame4948]

yup especially if you already have some lens. I use my full frame sony 14mm on my zv e10

[@celestial_78]

THe ZV-E10 doesnt come with lenses tho, so you have to spend a few hundret

[@ASVideo]

@@celestial_78 a the 699€ deal there was the kit lens 16-50mm...

[@axelvetter]

@@ASVideo ... and including VAT (AKA sales tax) as usual in Europe.

[@ASVideo]

@@axelvetter yes. Final price! So really not very interesting for no one at this price this new camera.

[@PETERFRITZPHOTO]

Brilliantly comprehensive. Thanks, guys.

[@nicolashromyk5397]

There is a "skin-smoothing" feature in the pixel camera settings, but if that gets turned on automatically it's a huge issue...

[@_helenajean]

I have the ZV-1F- I honestly feel like the video and picture quality is better than my iPhone 14 pro, I love that it has wider lens, and I can create TikToks and reels with it so easily. I rarely use the back camera of my iPhone if I’m doing anything vlog style, because I like to look at myself and know that I’m in the frame while I’m filming, so with that, it’s much easier to film with it. Also taking selfies is also easier with it, again for the wider lens and better quality camera than the front iPhone camera. I just think it has a very specific market

[@truecrimejungle]

lol the reason it's hated is because people with zv-1's thought it was supposed to be a zv-1 upgrade. It's literally half the cost of the zv-1 mark ii - For it's price point, it's great...these early zv-1f videos are all cap - the zv-1f is still better than a 15 pro.

[@nikilragav]

I wish you had done the sponsor read with zv1f, iPhone, Pixel, and your regular setup in the studio. I would also like to see "what is the max performance we can get from the phone" using Filmic Pro on iPhone or mcpro24fps on Android

[@jongao]

It would be interesting to compare ZV-1F with the Xperia Pro-I, which has a cropped 1-inch sensor, a headphone jack, and can mount an external display.

[@likebliss]

Awe I was curious to hear what dynamic range you got for the iPhone lol. If you had to give an estimate, what would you say it gives in usable stops?

[@petouser]

In a studio situation it would be heavily adviced to use the back cameras of the phones. And you can use some TV or some screen to monitor your recording.

[@jhowie]

the apple watch can be a small portable monitor.. attach it to the back of your iphone.

[@-22766]

Good job! Like button smashed 👊🏼👊🏼

[@BenGleasonMedia]

My two favorite camera nerds in one video!?!? 😱 💯yes yes yes!

[@krazywabbit]

Gerald and Kasey. We need this video. Time is running out for some of us.

[@benjaminhur3701]

If only an 18-50 lens of f2.8 or higher had been included, the evaluation of this camera would have been very different. But the problem is that it is a 20mm prime lens. It's an entry-level camera, but beginners have already experienced zoom, albeit digital zoom, on their smartphones. Beginners buying this camera without any knowledge will be the first to know that some cameras do not have zoom.

[@37rmstrong]

This is so good. Thank you guys!

[@TaylorPassofaro]

I wonder how the stabilization would look when run through Gyroflow, since that allows you to dial in the rolling shutter correction and stabilization options better than Catalyst Browse. Note that Gyroflow isn't for the average user since it's an extra post-processing step, but it does allow for better results.

[@baqcasanke]

Pretty sure this camera does NOT record gyro data. So you can stabilize it that way

[@georgitushev]

I am pretty sure it records the gyro data, but that rolling shutter jello is something really bad, it looks like a footage from 50 bucks keychain camera.

[@TaylorPassofaro]

@@georgitushev It does record the gyro data (I have a ZV1 and use it with Gyroflow a lot!), so in theory Gyroflow should be able to fix the jello completely, even the super bad keychain camera jello seen here! I just like seeing test results to confirm the "in theory" claims :)

[@michaelnoah3795]

I really wanted to see the DR on the phones, and how that compares to the ZV-1F

[@JamesDBuzzard]

This is the comparison I really want to see!

[@johnnypezona9513]

I love the video! I think you are the most honest tech/camera youtuber from all of those who did reviews of this camera. I would love to see you doing a battle between the Sony ZV-1F and Nikon Z30 maybe you can add even the ZV-E10. I know they are not the same type of cameras but I think it would be cool. I wanna see if the Nikon camera has better stabilization and built-in mic compared to the Sony ones. Btw..will Canon ever release a G7X Mark 4? ✌😉❤

[@MollyFitzBrown]

I'd love for canon to finally drop a G7X Mark 4 too!!!

[@nyndo1987]

Thanks for your honest review. I appreciate your effort you put into your videos.

Could you make video and compare iphone basic camera app to filmic pro on highest settings with properly set exposure and good final grading? It is very interesting for me how much you can push IP14 Pro and close it will get to proper camera if you know what you are doing.

[@Black3ternity]

Regarding that jittery wobble: You can even see that perfectly at 20:37 - The light bars are jittering all over the place. Looks like the stabilization (optical or digital) is kicking in way too hard to compensate for " shaky hand".

[@Deatarus51]

Broooo, in the beginning I thought that dude was a younger time traveling Devin Supertramp.

[@TheThaiLife]

But on the iPhone 14 are you using the front-facing camera? It really looks like it. I use my watch for the screen and the rear camera.

[@estacaotech]

I think the new ZV-1F has a lot of potential mainly in less developed countries where products are way more expensive, here in Brazil for example the ZV-1 is awesome but so much expensive that only a few KZbinrs and content creators actually buy it, most people are just using phones and not even high end devices, also lens are even more expensive.. You can pretty much keep saving half of the year just to buy lenses, meanwhile in countries like US/EU where tech products are easier to buy then the camera maybe will not perform that good in sales.

[@HumbleHustle101]

The mushy appearance on the edges of the face is due to the averaging for the purpose of noise removal which even becomes more profound if you use the extreme zoom on iPhone 14 pro. Prolly mathematically speaking the resolution decreases on zoom which can be the cause for this but it appearance apple has not caught this issue on their radar.

[@reviewmaster9469]

I hate that the industry is headed towards micro content. Got Cinmematographer degrees but the only thing my entire team is doing is reels! This camera makes zero sense to me and so does 90% of people's approach towards content creation.

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Great comparison! The movement/shake from the Sonys stabilization drives me nuts! They need to perfect that, then release a new camera :)

[@philipbloom]

This is easily the worst camera Sony have released in a long time. You can’t use it handheld without it becoming unusable and they’ve removed their terrific autofocus system to give it contrast only. If you are saving $250 getting this over the Z-V1 then my suggestion is save up that extra money and just buy a grip that lets you hold it out a bit further. This is such a wasted opportunity.

[@kistovisback]

Philip our soft voiced, long form review god, Laur and myself are waiting for your FX30 review with greater anticipation than we had for Amazon's Rings of Power, not that that is difficult. I told him it's probably too similar to the FX3 and there's not enough newness for a review here, but he hopes. He's the optimistic kind. He'll be in the forest tonight performing dark magic, sacrificing a zucchini (big vegetable lover) for your review of the FX30

[@JoeCnNd]

Like i've been saying, all I wanted was a zv1 with a slightly wider lens. That's the only upgrade I wanted.

[@daniel635biturbo]

They are still selling the RX100 mk3 which are terrific. Ok, don't have mic input or selfie screen, but in all other aspects a WAY better product, and mostly for less money.

[@philipbloom]

@@daniel635biturbo it’s a better camera but a different product though. The ZV cameras are specifically sold as vlogging cameras. The Rx100 V was the best one they’ve made.

[@daniel635biturbo]

@@philipbloom Yes, I agree. I've got the mkII with the MI hot shoe. Imagine, MI hot shoe, view finder, 3,5 jack, viewfinder and a 18-50 lens. A best of RX100 series with a vlog lens. 😂

[@HigherQualityUploads]

Finally people who actually know things about cameras and colors reviewing these things.

[@charliedebravo3960]

Been using DSLR for my photography. Recently, I discovered that iPad Air (4th generation) takes excellent shots of any landscape (daylight only). So, I combined my photography, either with a DSLR or iPad Air. iPhone picture had lower quality compares to iPad shot. So, I carry a DSLR camera and an iPad Air.

[@herrreinsch]

That Ending was just as good as the whole video. :)

[@lifeat35mm]

Do you have a problem moving large 4K video file off of the iPhone?

[@CineMobilePodcast]

Great job guys! The ONLY thing this video was missing was including some of Sony's own flagship phones like the Xperia Pro-I or Xperia 1iv

[@BryanCovarrubias]

Super dope video! Where’s the podcast? 😂

[@akshaysaiju4615]

Daily vids, i love it.

[@burgunbeerd]

Where you using the pre-release camera app? On release day they updated the camera app with a pretty big download

[@AmaraARW]

They really need to give these camera's some IBIS, even if it raises the price. Also I wonder how the 1080p quality is, because it's probably a significantly better camera just shooting in 1080p if it improves the rolling shutter performance.

[@takoflame4948]

lol and eat up 6400 sales? doubt it

[@AmaraARW]

@@takoflame4948 both camera's aren't even going to appeal to the same person

[@curtc6563]

I would say for gateway camera ZVE10 is proper since you can change lenses... which is really crucial in understanding photography

[@adventurepromo]

With a lens you're spending double the money though. Or close to it if you get a bad lens.

[@curtc6563]

@@adventurepromo I would get zve10 + Sigma 16mm 1.4 and keep that shitty kit lens for zooming. this zv1f is just too small an upgrade from an iPhone.

[@uhuhno6441]

Yes. Still wouldn't get that one either but it does makes way more sense. You learn nothing about photography/videography by working with the f1.

[@Balancinglife]

I think the pixel 7 needs to upgrade the ultrawide sensor, improve low light performance, and straighten out the camera software stability. The xiaomi 12s ultra has much better low light but poor color balance in many scenarios. Thanks so much for this detailed review

[@JasonLorette]

Can you guys now do the Nikon Z30 in the same kind of comparison? I've be very interested in that!

[@aryanjohnsharma]

Man, i would have loved it if y'all compared the main rear camera 🫠

[@zacredacted2137]

Lol! I love how Patrick just lives in your studio now.

[@impatrickt]

I cook and clean so its a fair deal

[@zacredacted2137]

😂

[@HONGKONGUIDE]

Two thumbs us for this review!

[@idkwhattouseforname]

Was any footage from the rear 24mm iPhone camera? I'm struggling to see how the iphone has a 1/1.28in sensor, but yet the vid looks wildly less detailed than the 1inch sensor of the sony.

[@25eazi]

According to dxomark test on 7 pro that soft look you get is because of the distance you hold it from your face. It works better farther away in their test.

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Good video!✌️

[@JohnGlasscock]

I got the first ZV-1 for vertical shorts and it's been ok so far. The complaints I do have are battery life and getting the heat warning at 4k 30

[@adventurepromo]

Have you changed the heat setting to high? That might sort you.

[@JohnGlasscock]

@@adventurepromo I saw that mentioned in another video! I'm going to give it a try next time I use it

[@prozekutor]

@@JohnGlasscock omg amateurs........

[@landscapesandmotion]

Ehh, not sold on it. DJI just needs to release a Pocket 3 with the new 1/1.3 type sensor in the Mini 3 Pro and a 20-22mm fov lens on it..

[@jonsprog8624]

21:16 Front or rear?? Its not really clear what lens you are using

[@terp02Andrew]

I really wish Google had tried harder at video from the beginning - i.e. Nexus5X/6P. They waited over half a decade to finally start working at it and it shows. Not unlike the Google's re-use of the ancient camera sensors from the 1-5a though, so the slow-walking optics is very on-brand for Google.

[@justanotherjohn]

The comparison we actually needed

[@nomad0714]

@Gerald, @Patrick, Here’s the math for the ZV-1 crop: (Credits: Peter Trub and Over-X-poser comments on Kasey’s video + my comments/clean up). UltraHD 24p crop: 1.094 Active stabilization: 1.185 Combined: 1.094 x 1.185 = 1.29639 ZV-1 sensor size: 13.2mm x 8.8mm FF sensor size: 36mm x 24mm Crop factor for ZV-1 to FF (ff/ZV-1): 36/13.2 = 24/8.8 = 2.727 ZV-1 Crop with 24p + active stabilization: 9.4mm x 1.29639 x 2.727 = 33.2mm FF-equivalent 25.7mm x 1.29639 x 2.727 = 90.9mm FF-equivalent So for 0.45x wide angle adapter from Zomei, you get: 33.2mm x 0.45 = 14.94mm FF-equivalent 90.9mm x 0.45 = 40.905mm FF-equivalent So for 0.75x wide angle adapter from Ulanzi, you get: 33.2mm x 0.75 = 24.9mm FF-equivalent 90.9mm x 0.75 = 68.179mm FF-equivalent You also have the new Neewer Wide Angle Lens with Macro + Extension Tube or the Gixmon UX-Tube Wide Angle Lens with Macro + Extension Tube

[@DMProductions]

One of the only honest reviews I’ve seen on this, pick the phone everyday

[@hendrickziegler8487]

Does the ZV-1F support A7 iv -style webcam use? That seems like a very good environment for this camera

[@geraldundone]

Unfortunately, no. Just some 720p stuff

[@adventurepromo]

Does it support the streamlined connection to computer though? Zv1 and zv-e10 don't. A7iv does. Zv-1f?

[@kentivanurbiztondo]

I hope you can make a review of Motion Cam App on Android. It can shoot raw video

[@impatrickt]

okay lets do this again but we just talk about how LOST has aged like fine wine since the finale in 2010

[@SoulSearchingLG]

LOST was great when it originally aired, and I watched it all again with my GF who had never seen it about 3 months ago. She loved it too. Much older now and that finale hits harder 🥹

[@HPoppington]

@@SoulSearchingLG Lost understood that a finale needs to complete the characters' arcs and give the audience an opportunity to say goodbye. It nailed that. The audience wanted to know the mechanics of how the island did magic stuff, but like any good magic trick, there is little satisfaction in revealing the method. Desmond episodes rule.

[@mbvglider]

Finale was good. I will die on that hill.

[@Rubin_Lopez]

Wow this is a different type of video 💯

[@VastCNC]

I think the better use case is for streamers and talking head in controlled environments. The jello makes handheld vlogging a non starter for me.

[@rph_redacted]

you should check out sony 's phone. it comes with a secondary screen so you can use your main camera and have a viewfinder on back. also it's supposed to be much natural looking

[@TechnoBabble]

No phase detect autofocus and bad rolling shutter in a "vlogging" camera... Ok.

[@mole1596]

8:37 It's not skin-smoothing. The Pixel simply doesn't have AF on the selfie camera, which is why you aren't in focus. The iPhone does have AF.

[@malikwu6444]

The d4 mini can’t be monitored it self, the output port is for the audio signal, the input is for second mic

[@dirtymusicassette]

preparing my stomach for Kasey review too.

[@PALADIN867]

Love to know if you can get a clean HDMI out, I think this would make a great webcam / facecam.

[@eleglance]

Hello, this video could have wrapped up at 5 mins when you show the rolling shutter wobble. that right there is the total deal breaker for me.

[@Hondanovich]

4k with crop and active stabilisation and i have the same size of sensor like with iphone, and I shouldn't have another device to film and post video. S-cinetone could be nice feature but... really poor camera

[@theBeganovich]

Hello , can you please follow up if this new zv1f camera has the same setup as original zv1 where you have to push c2 button for your video to be stabilized(but you loose wide angle cuz it crops), i don't have sony stabilized tripod and won't get one Thank you!

[@DanielHuespe]

phones are great for sure, the storage capacity is what I'd say is the biggest let down when using phones, especially now when you can do ProRess, Raw stuff lol. They should let you expand memory.

[@ferdinandbardamu3945]

Sony, where's our RX10 mk5? Where's our entry level APS-C camera with 2023 specs?

[@pois2663]

Why Sony removed from this new model the effective stabilization of the Zv-1 and why it removed phase detection, opting only for contrast detection, and finally, why Sony betting on a 20mm fixed lens, got worse your aperture, from f/1.8 that the Zv-1 had to f/2 this Zv-1 F ? Why didn't they set it to an aperture of f/1.4 since it's now a fixed focal length?

[@assai74]

Great content! What ist good in which usecase and for whom. No winners of loosers over all. Nice collab!

[@Markovratonjic]

Can you monitor audio via Bluetooth headphones on phones while the mics are on?

[@davidschwarz7101]

So, Gerald.. im looking for an affordable behind the scenes camera for a new cooking youtube channel so i can upload BTS Videos to the Patreon Channel. My main camera is the fx3 🖤and i have an iPhone 12 pro max which i was shooting bts material in the past days. But once i saw it in the editing software I was shocked how bad the footage from the iPhone 12 pro max was (4K) it is really bad. I just saw your ZV1 Review and you seemed pretty happy with that camera. Do you think i am better off with the ZV1 ( the old one) its pretty cheap on amazon right now. Thanks for the video. Love your channel 🖤

[@patrikmedia]

USB Streaming support for 1080p60 like A7IV or is it capped at 720p30, if available at all?

[@geraldundone]

Just the 720p stuff unfortunately.

[@patrikmedia]

@@geraldundone ow, too bad :/

[@TheSshadow7]

Regarding the Pixel and it's facial issues. They've marketed it as a camera that captures people of color more accurately. Well, the issue for people of color is contrast and dynamic range, so it appears that the Pixel is using some facial dynamic range algorithm that's smoothing and brightening faces. That's my guess. If I'm right, they could make this a setting that can be adjusted or even toggled off, helping darker and fairer skinned people.

[@donflamingo795]

This is like a burner phone, but camera. Honestly they should just release the successor to RX0 (I forgot what is the last gen denomination) with 16mm lens and better stabilization.

[@J344R3Y]

Thanks!

[@menamaged_]

I am a musician I am still struggling to get a good video out of my Iphone 12. I bought some RGB lights and other lights to change color. Still having bad image. Would you recommend the Sony ZV-1F over the Iphone 12 that I have ? Or should I get an Iphone 14 ? (Note: the price are huge different between the ZV-1F comparing to the Iphone 14) Also, most of the videos I will be shooting are inside the house and very rare will shoot something outside. Thank you !

[@anonneymous9949]

The Sony rolling shutter, can it be fixed by Catalyst? Maybe its how it supposed to be processed

[@mobilechaosyt]

It is interesting that the zv1f is less usable as a vloging camera and more useable as a streaming camera. The one reason I like my zv1 over my iPhone is that the video and photos are more consistent. I was always battling picture to picture changes when doing stop motion on the iPhone which is much better with the zv1 due to better manual controls.

[@stopthefomo]

Clearly cameras at $500 will disappear in a year or two as phones continue to improve. I expect the technical prowess of the Samsung S23 to be incredible, officially sounding the death knell of “budget” point and shoot cameras

[@truecrimejungle]

disagree - ill tell you why - I don't want to use my phone as a dedicated camera. I want it available as my phone all the time. 2 - 1k+ phones doesn't make sense over a $500 camera with objectively better image quality.

[@ScottsReviews]

The biggest ISSUE with the zv1-f is the stabilization and rolling shutter. From the youtube commercials I have seen you would need to run everything that's not shot on a tripod thru Catalyst Browser. Not worth it. When this camera is released to the non-sponsered folks its going to be destroyed. When Sony can give us GoPro Stab in a 1-inch sensor that will be the bomb...

[@ZulqarnainAidil]

Based on this I can just say that if you are going to spend money on upgrading your vlogging setup, you would be better off spending more money on apps and accessories for your existing phone before skipping the ZV-1F and going straight for the ZV-1 or ZV-E10.

[@localbruin2005]

I think a video showing how to use a phone with bright and low light might be useful to people who are consisting this purchase. That way they can see how you got to the conclusion that you came to.