Sony ZV-E10 II Review: BEST video camera for YouTube!

[@UpgradeLemonade]

The iPhone vs Sony opening comparison is such a good idea to get the point across early for people new to caneras. Well done

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thank you!

[@londondaytrippers4651]

I have never had quality like that from a smartphone.Very misleading

[@laurentiudll]

@@londondaytrippers4651 i have a 200$ a52s from samsung, it doesnt do that, but a 1.4k $ iphone does it ? hahahaa

[@Sundara229]

@@londondaytrippers4651 That's literally the default iPhone look where it overexposes everything by a stop and then crushes highlights to compensate. This behavior used to be much worse, but it's still bad.

[@BuhdFrankDaTank93]

Looks like half of the people in the comments didn't even watch the video, Tony was being super unbiased on this review.

[@MocFilmmaker]

The most crucial feature for content creators in a camera today is the ability to transfer files quickly and easily to a mobile device. This is where the DJI Pocket 3 excels, outperforming all other cameras. Unfortunately, Japanese companies still lag behind in this aspect with their clumsy apps.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah unfortunately this is really true

[@GungKrisna12]

since they expect us to transfer files with card readers

[@Noparticularcontext]

@@TonyAndChelsea To transfer video via the wireless feature on Sony I have found that if I record in XAVCS 4k 100M 4.2.0 8bit it then shows up to transfer.

[@AstroLaVista]

The new Lumix S9 looks to be fast to transfer with their new app.

[@luisarturohernandezramirez5910]

What about using a cable to transfer directly?

[@deimees3828]

If I’m starting out into cameras. Should I get this or the a6700. I’m tempted with the zve10ii. But the weather sealing is a bit offputting. I love the white though of the camera. But I feel the a6700 would be the better camera in the long run overall

[@kkehoe5]

Jared Polin’s video showed the menus switching to vertical mode when the camera is rotated.

[@fotoamateur1620]

For Nikon APS-C there are indeed primes from Sigma. 16mm, 30mm and 56mm f1.4.

[@sertocd]

BEST video camera for KZbin: Pocket 3

[@Gil_Gilbert]

Just wanted to let you know, I watched lots of reviews, today, on the release of this camera, maybe 10 of them. Yours was the best & most honest review. Thanks.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thank you!

[@USGrant21st]

Is Sony paying for all these informercials? Why all the usual talking heads recorded videos about something as pedestrian as this camera, while a short time back a lot more interesting products from Tamron, and Nikon had almost no coverage.

[@alexandermiasoiedov6637]

but the lack of sensor stabilisation is clearly a deal breaker imho

[@nickguzman1734]

Yeah if this was a lumix it would be getting destroyed

[@PWingert1966]

Don't forget that the video contained a record of al the gyroscope data. When doing your post with the Sony software it can use this gyro data to stabilize the image. That was teh compromise for this camera to bring it $800 under the FX30.

[@alexandermiasoiedov6637]

@@PWingert1966 Indeed, gyro data will help in post, but at even more crop factor. For the 1k price I'd expect 5-axis stabilization tbh. At least that would make perfect sense to make a complete lineup: FX6 > ZV-E1 and FX30 > ZV-E10 ii. But now all have 5-axis except for E10 ii. That's a disappointment imho.

[@PWingert1966]

@@alexandermiasoiedov6637 Thank you for the clarification

[@arsbrowne]

Glad they went with white again makes happy my A5100 isn’t alone now

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

you have not been in my timeline for a while. good to see you again. I think Sony should be happy with this review. I love all the stuff about pocket 3 but you can't add a zoom... this you can....waiting on this but your review got me interested!!

[@xhenriquefps]

In real life, I have both the ZV-E10 and the Pocket 3. I take the pocket 3 with me everywhere, not the ZV-E10. The pocket 3 is much more practical, but the ZV-E10 has much much metter quality in low light environments. Plus the Pocket 3 is useless for stills. Also, my ZV-E10 lenses are huge. I need something good and small.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah, same here. The Pocket 3 is really amazing.

[@gamebuster800]

Cool, I get to use my HDR display again.

[@ScreenFiends]

The general video quality of this episode seems pretty bad guys, are you shooting log or HDR? You mentioned the Sony A7SIII but this looks reminiscent to Canon Clog 3. Lots of noise, over saturation, blown out highlights etc *Just a clarification: - I shoot CLOG3 and HLG (depending on whatever tickles my fancy) CLOG3 isn't a particularly forgiving LOG profile and HDR can be difficicult to convert into REC709 correctly. However, you can get great results from either with the correct steps.

[@hellopsp180]

its in 720p i m not sure why but I remembered they use to upload in 4k ?

[@Skidoo22]

I'm not keen on the purple studio colours.

[@HaiDHaiYena]

​@@hellopsp180 it is in 4K. It takes KZbin a while for it to process 4K, so it releases the lower res versions first. It's been like that for as long as I can remember

It is in HDR unfortunately. Always upload with well graded SDR footage, don't force your subscribers to watch HDR, especially at night.

[@AnjumanSharma]

Let barking dogs bark. T & C, you both are great at what you do. Some people just are not able to digest other people's success and so run them down, no matter what. They'll pick on you whenever the opportunity.

[@ericrjennings]

That golf swing, Tony! lol.

[@foodanddrinksphoto]

:)

[@TonyAndChelsea]

yeah I'm real bad at golf

[@DennisKapatos]

I was going to make the same comment. I love that he owns it by showing it in slow motion though, haha.

[@groggu]

Looks just like my swing 🤪

[@jaredalbin5658]

Love your channel and content - I recently bought your Digitial Photography book on amazon. Thank you for this review! I got into photography via the ZVE10 after using a Sony a5100 as a webcam during 2020. You never know how you'll get into photography haha!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sillyopinions]

This or Canom R8? First time buyer looking for hybrid with 80% video shoots, for youtube long format video and short bootstraped movie creations. But a single video clip duration should not be greater than 15 mins, looking for a long term option which I can ehnace with lens and toolsets later on. 99% videos will be shot indoors under controlled lightings.

[@didiudoaffah4359]

I love this camera,

[@calsimeth1588]

Great job introducing the video Chelsea!

[@tilmanholzhauer4656]

why are you promoting this crap? Honestly.

[@HagaishiSama]

Looks like your shudder speed wasn't the same speed as the lights in the room. Video has banding but other than that looks great. I learned the hard way when it cones to the megahertz of lighting Amy recording and changing my shutter speed to mimic the same speed megahertz wise so I wouldn't get that same banding.

[@peterkettle8683]

Hi guys, just to let you know,the little Sony tripod does allow vertical filming. Combination of the top and side buttons.

[@MollyFitzBrown]

I have been using the Pocket 3 for months now and LOVE it! I have a zve1 for nicer footage but it is still heavy (with the 16-25mm 2.8 lens) so I’d like a lighter option with great quality like this and great pics but really wish it had ibis! I typically use Catalyst for everything (cause I’m too lazy for gimbals and love smooth footage) but I hate the extra step. I might have to give this a try though :)

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah I would never add that extra step of software processing... the Pocket 3 is perfect for that, and a gimbal doesn't have to be a big deal to use.

[@MollyFitzBrown]

@@TonyAndChelsea this with a gimbal would look great, also great pics (compared to a pocket 3).

[@yashveersingh1795]

Thanks for the video guys! You are the best 👑 ❤️ ❤️ 💝 🧡

[@tejasvaniya2664]

no IBIS ; no Bright display ( good luck watching in sun ) but still it is great camera since Sony has launched it If Nikon would launch tony will immediately start crying.

[@spearfishingpastor]

When will you guys do a review of the Nikon Z 30?

[@livejames9374]

Imagine gushing over this no ibis having piece of crap. And being super critical of the ZF. I don’t know why anyone would purchase this over a A6700

[@matevosyanmikael2194]

100%

[@TonyAndChelsea]

You thought this was gushing? You should watch the video.

[@lackoliver55]

I'm always divided on white cameras. So many cheap, plastic, toy-like cameras have been made that are white. But I also think white looks so cool, and a nice divergence from the all-black tech landscape.

[@hayabusaTravels]

A camera for vloggers with no IBIS? What were they thinking? No thanks!

[@tadc]

File transfer problem? Serves you right Tony for using an iPhone, I guess. I don't shoot video but as a reaction to your criticism I've done a quick test using my a6700. After recording a short clip I launched the Sony's Creators' App that showed the clip immediately and transferred the 320MB file to my Android tablet over WiFi in about 30 seconds. I find the Creators' app far superior to Imaging Edge, which I still have to use with older cameras. The Creators' App connects to my camera every time without a glitch even with the camera turned off and sitting in the bag. File transfer speed over WiFi is good enough for me. I am too lazy to get up and pick up a cable or a card reader, I suppose, for transferring a typical batch of dozens, at times may be 200 or so photos.

[@InTheVise]

Please dont make HDR video!

[@AnjumanSharma]

Let barking dogs bark. You both are great at what you do Tony & Chelsea. Some people just are not able to digest other people's success and so run them down.

[@londondaytrippers4651]

After all the debate after the Gerald undone video, it's still happening.All these videos releases at the same time.A vlogging camera with no ibis.Portrait mode and the menu is the wrong way up,same old rubbish kit lens,digital stab crop as usual,it's old stuff,and these sort of reviews are very misleading for beginners who don't know better

[@joecepeda5898]

The HDR hurts my eyes.

[@TRwalks]

I can't afford a cinema rig setup and I'm not a fan of merrorless ergonomics for video. So I'll wait for the updated NEX-VG30 or maybe an updated canon xc15 with apsc... 😂 I think I'll be waiting for a while.

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

I think the Mark II is like comparing the camera to the 6300/6400 line of cameras. It's a downgraded version of the flagship 6500/6600/6700 APS-C camera. That would make the Mark I comparable to the 6000/6100 line.

[@video-carl]

The Chinese are now designing/building auto-focus lenses. The Chinese can do modern software and interface. I expect them to produce their own mount, cameras and lenses

[@clarenceoveur9497]

Nice to-neh at 0:36 but I still prefer the Pocket 3 for YT

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah for sure the DJI has a ton of advantages. I wish they'd release a Pocket 3 Pro with a faster lens.

[@clarenceoveur9497]

​@@TonyAndChelsea absolutely, I'm glad we have big channels like yours pointing it out, hopefully DJI will listen. Still, it's astounding how much they packed into the regular Pocket 3, especially given the price. You should definitely do a side-by-side comparison with the Sony. Cheers!

[@EtotheZ2024]

I have a pocket 3 but still not convinced it is a huidige upgrade getting a e10 mark 2 I am going to wait for the ZVE1 mark 2

[@groggu]

The body looks like an old NEX style body. Seems like a great size for creators, loved how well my old Sonys fit in my hand. Also, not surprised that the download for vids doesn’t work, I’ve always been put off by how poor Sony’s off camera/support software is.

[@theendurance]

the mic sounds way better than the zve1 mic wtf

[@oldbrokenwrench]

Ok I like the HDR video. I watch KZbin on my TV or phone, both of which can handle HDR media. I equivocate this jump in quality like the 480i to 1080P jump. The picture quality is like the difference of night and day. This is a subject matter that needs more information to create a deliverable. I noticed you were using HLG 60fps. Was wondering why? Most videos I see are P3 and whatever fps they like (mainly 24/25fps). This does also include me, because a take advice off of KZbin. Do you have a reason for this? Do you know something others don’t? Do you embed LUTS for SDR conversions? Is that why you use HLG? Do you let KZbin convert to SDR? I watched the video on a computer and it did not look that good. The video did not look bad, but I feel if the video was delivered in SDR it would have looked better. How do we fight this? Very few channels give clear advice on how to deliver the HDR. I so desperately want some advice, training, books, video, or guidance on how to deliver a good quality HDR video. Thanks Texas Sky Dwellers

[@jim9404]

Here is a challenge: Find us the best used hybrid camera for under $50. Or even Under $100

[@derekroberts5931]

Camera sucks. Save up $200 and get the 6700 or buy down and get the Mark 1 save and buy your studio set up.

[@DarkPa1adin]

No ibis is a deal breaker for Walk and gun style

[@cezarrific]

well done Sony

[@bagpuss998]

How much would that 15 mm f1.4. Lens probably double the camera price

[@ivanbuckingham2302]

I'm about to buy a Z30 as a walk about stills camera because I'm too embarrassed to walk around with my Z7 with an f2.8 attached.

[@davidadams5792]

So Sony is good, but Pocket 3 is still the one to beat?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

I'm not switching from the Pocket 3...

[@mydogshiro]

Which camera are you using?

[@user-ur2nx1hi8w]

Iphone in normal mode or prores and apple log?

[@KristenandKylePodcast]

My wife and I just started our channel. What lens would you recommend for talking head style videos using only one camera in a smaller area? At the moment we are using my iPhone. Really want to step up to a nicer camera lens combo.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

15mm f/1.4 G

[@KristenandKylePodcast]

@@TonyAndChelseathank you so much for your reply. I know it’s a challenge to keep up with all the comments you get. I appreciate you taking the time to help a newcomer. Been watching your channel for a long time on my personal channel.

[@BradPerfect]

Can it shoot 10-bit in 1080p at 120 fps?

[@deadpool6072]

Why does Tony look mad af hahaha

[@Noparticularcontext]

To transfer video via the wireless feature on Sony I have found that if I record in XAVCS 4k 100M 4.2.0 8bit it then shows up to transfer.

[@boundaryscience]

I think this form factor is great for Zoomers who grew up with iPhones and don't intuitively use a viewfinder. Off topic but could you try out the Megadap? As a Sony/ Nikon shooter I genuinely think that adapter makes Nikon a no-brainer as a second body.

[@laylahassomethingtosay]

Yeah I'm in my late 20s and in the ~5 years I've been using DSLR/mirrorless, I've probably used the viewfinder about 20 times. Shooting from the hip is just my norm really.

[@SoggyKatnip]

Zoomer here, I use the view finder 90% of the time for photos but not for videos. It mostly depends on what you are shooting. I'd argue that learning when to use the view finder is just part of learning the camera

[@calumfitzwater8431]

Not concerned about the overheating?

[@SlayAtHomeDad311]

Rolling shutter through or whatever is going on in the upper part of the video where the LED lighting in your house is causing issues

[@SlayAtHomeDad311]

iPhone wins. Already in my pocket and I can edit and upload from it.

[@OverTheSevenSeas]

This is a great comparison. Just seeing the first side by side in the first minute alone showed why using a camera over a phone is still an investment worth making in 2024. (Says I who uses her 10 year old phone haha.. But if I could afford it I would use one of your recommendations in a heartbeat.)

[@officialbrandoncoleman]

Nice camera especially for KZbin!!

[@Skidoo22]

A $1000 is just ripping people off.

[@hikertrashfilms]

85GMII F1.4 must be a joke, right? 1,890 days since Canon launched a 85mm F1.2 for mirrorless, yet Sony can’t respond…. I think E-Mount is too small for acceptable vignetting at F1.2 beyond 55mm. It shouldn’t have any issues with a 24mm F1.2 because it’s wider. Nikon and Canon have bigger mounts and don’t suffer from heavy vignetting in the corners like E-Mount

[@cjohn64]

Those microphones just ruin the footprint the small cameras make. Like if that camera could be turned sideways and still connected to the hot shoe then it would be more compact and less kf a footprint, making it easy to pull in and out of a bag.

[@CO8848_2]

Phone footage is unbearable.

[@Taran_Bali]

Wow watching this video on new Macbook pro's , the dynamic range is blinding lol.

[@sumangoswami2620]

Just wanted to know that does it have banding in videos? If yes how to get rid of it?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Use a slower shutter speed, like 1/30 or 1/60.

[@bd7190]

Great video thank you. Tony tell me please. Where did you get the cap from?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

It was a gift from my dad. I went to UT Austin.

[@IrgendeinerHalt]

Why didn't you mention Fujifilm's XS 20?

[@johnbunani1341]

5:39 lol tony clearly doesn’t golf

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Damn y'all being savage about my sports

[@dj_laundry_list]

I clicked on this rather than the PetaPixel video first out of loyalty. I hope you appreciate that

[@traveljustwowtech9464]

Your videos look bad these days on apple tv

[@storymoor]

I have a Sony a7IV. I want to film more video content. Do I really need ZV-E10 II? Is there anything in that camera better for video production than my a7IV? Thanks

[@TonyAndChelsea]

It has some features like the built-in microphone, but that's not for serious video use anyway. The a7 IV is a solid video camera so I wouldn't get a second body. If you need 4k/60, maybe get some some APS-C lenses since the a7 IV has a 1.5X crop with 4k/60 video.

[@storymoor]

@@TonyAndChelsea Thank you

[@aviatorman8]

Nah, too bad it is not a smart camera and lacks computational photography capabilities that rivals the iPhone 15 Pro.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah, we didn't compare the iphone's cinematic video mode because it's limited to 4k/30, but it's really pretty good at making artificial bokeh now.

[@aviatorman8]

@@TonyAndChelsea exactly! Meanwhile the traditional camera manufacturers are ignoring this aspect. The day Apple makes a smart pro camera I’m ditching all those Japanese cameras.

[@GeertDelmulle]

Thanks for this review, and thank you for making it in HDR - quite refreshing and life-like. 🙂

[@BrianFrenchinternet-marketing]

Geez, girl... your growing younger.

[@hellopsp180]

howcome the videos from you guys are all in 720p now?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

This video is 4k/60 HDR.

[@hellopsp180]

@@TonyAndChelsea Im not sure why but the max option we can click, at least for me on all my devices is 720p :(

[@HaiDHaiYena]

It takes time for KZbin to process videos, so they usually release the videos in lower res first. It's been like that for as long as I can remember

[@hellopsp180]

​@@HaiDHaiYena I tested it all fully now. Its a thing with KZbin itself. Its not because of the processing time. This issue affects 4k 60 footage for me due to some weird interaction with some chrome extensions. When I disabled it via incognito mode the 4k 60 content works. Very odd behaviour but does not affect 4k 24 or 4k 30 footage.

[@mdj6840]

Anyone at the beginner level,just get a a6000 or m50, cheap and simple

[@user-ur2nx1hi8w]

No ibis ，more crop than 6700

[@user-ur2nx1hi8w]

4K30 is not full width

[@FaoDIALLO]

hey can I buy the zve10 mark 2 OSS kit lense and use it with my mark 1?

[@StudioGalvan]

It's the same one!

[@sertocd]

Sony ZV-E10 II 2024 vlogging camera no IBIS? hahahahaha

[@saganandroid4175]

I don't care what Kasey says about you.

[@natureredux1957]

Why would anyone buy this over the FF Panasonic S9. And if so, why with a $500 difference if money was not the issue. Also, any reviewer that praises this camera but Crapped on the Panasonic S9 are now fully exposed as total Frauds.

[@boundaryscience]

It's 1500.00 and has a cold shoe. This does everything better for 500.00 cheaper and has the most robust lens ecosystem in mirrorless cameras

[@natureredux1957]

@@boundaryscience How robust of a lens system do Ytubers need. Not much. So that alone won't be it. Nor do I believe the Cold shoe difference make hardly much of a difference for this class of buyers. If anything that's is tipping the scale is Styling for this class of Buyers.

[@frankfeng2701]

Neither camera is ideal for vlogging compared to Pocket 3, but ZV is slight better.

[@chcomes]

@@boundaryscience I wonder how no stabilization, APSC, worse connectivity (and the looks) is "does everything better".

[@walrusgumboot]

@@boundarysciencewhat nonsense, the Sony has no IBIS, no 6K, no open gate, no LUTs for photos, and that’s before mentioning it’s not full frame…

[@jmp622]

These style cameras are junk. Get a real camera or just use your phone.

[@mirrorlessthesis3599]

Come on you guys, you over exposed the iPhone shot, and of course it will look great as well as the microphone audio is better.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

It's all straight out of camera

[@22phan]

Phone or KIT Lens wit LED lights beats f1.4 lens with no LED

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah lights should be everyone's first purchase

[@naizondj]

The best??? Made for vlogger without ibis?😂😂😂😂😂 it’s a joke!!!

What's different compared to ZV-E10 mark I ?

[@larvenfritson]

As usual with Sony mostly the price.

[@natureredux1957]

Bigger Battery and totally different sensor are the biggest difference.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Definitely should have addressed this better. ZV-E10 Mark I had a 1.5X crop on 4k/60 video, while the new one is almost full-width. The new one does HD/240 and has a bigger battery. The new one has touch tracking... honestly they're pretty minor upgrades for most people so I'm not sure we'll see a lot of trade-ins.

[@TopblokeGolf]

What is happening to cameras channels ? 1,6m subs and a few thousand views ? I get more than that in that time with my paltry subs

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Sony camera reviews in particular are low at launch because they send the cameras to like 50 KZbinrs lol. But yeah, the industry has been in very steep decline since 2014.

[@cristibaluta]

Tony wtf happened? This breaks my eyes, stop doing hdr videos

[@FerdinandTerreros]

Im tired of sony releasing cameras every fucking week

[@cristibaluta]

haven't seen a new camera in years

[@FerdinandTerreros]

⁠​⁠@@cristibalutaa9iii, a6700, a7Cii/a7cr, zv-1 ii

[@r.s.w.k4569]

This is what the original mark 1 should have been. The original is absolute garbage with its old ass sensor. This is 2-3 years late and should be priced at 700 bucks in 2024 with all its missing features.

[@LooseEnds]

But man, Sony's highlights are rough! The studio shots with the A7s3 make the beautiful white Sony look so blinding in the ugliest way! Very happy with this zv-e10ii release, though.