Street Photography on the Sony ZV-1 Compact Camera - How Good Is It? (London Street Photography) Zv1

[@JackWoodhams]

Thanks for watching my new video on the ZV-1 for street photography! Follow my IG: instagram.com/jackwoodhams to see the photos as I post them! 😀

[@OneRequiem123]

I bought this specifically to vlog and take pics on my trip to New York! I was alllmost about to bring my a7iii with me to take strictly photography as well, but after this I think you've convinced me to just cut the weight and capture all my media with the ZV1!

[@markuslohse1406]

Thanks for this video! I searched since days by YT for ZV-1 photography videos. You make me happy! Thanks! All the best from Germany!

[@BuzzAdven]

I think this camera is pretty slick. That lens is basically the same as the rx100 va, with a built in ND filter that can be toggled on and off and is also the fastest lens in the RX line up with the newer brains of the rx100 mark vii in the body. The only 2 things I wish it had was an EVF and a long distance for those telephoto shots. I think the speed will beat out any smartphone camera to get those shots "at the right time". But let me know you thoughts :)

[@nicoletiana]

I had this camera a year ago and i loved it. I ended up returning it bc at that time i got too caught up with my day job that i didn't have time to film. I repurchased this camera along with the Joby tripod and i can't wait to film content using it again!!!

[@markfreemanvideo]

I was choosing between this one, Ricoh GR and ZV-E10. And ended up getting ZV-E10. IMO there is a substantial difference in image quality from apsc sensor vs 1 inch sensor, especially in low light. Plus, you get interchangeable lens, in the same, pocket size form factor, and the same kind of point and shoot experience. You can get very portable with something like Ttartisan 27 2.8, but if you want shallow depth of field, you can carry extra lens, something like 50 0.95 which also come quite small compared to full frame analogs. So far, works pretty well as an everyday pocket camera setup for a street photography.

[@JackWoodhams]

For sure, I'm glad you found a camera you like. But with a lens attached it's not a pocket camera.

[@markfreemanvideo]

@@JackWoodhams I have a big pockets. It fits perfectly with a pancake lens. But generally, I only need it to fit into my small everyday bag.

[@Motojourney]

Thanks for this. Good perspective on how discrete the camera is, and some really nice photos. I'm not often brave enough to snap photos of strangers, even when their back is turned, but this is inspiring. Would love a tutorial about how you approach photo editing.

[@JackWoodhams]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! I will think about that for sure! I'm more than happy to do it, it's just more about how to articulate what I think for a coherent video 🤣 so glad you enjoyed this!

[@cukcuk3505]

Very, very nice photos with a lot of story in it. ZV1 is good camera, and at that level of quality, it is less important if camera is little better, but atmosphere, story and a voice of photographer make difference...

[@gra8tive]

Ohhh fell in love with your shots. I love it!

[@JackWoodhams]

Thank you 😭❤️

[@NegyedMisi]

I'm an absolute amateur, I don't vlog yet and I take photos occasionally - now at least. I came from a superzoom Sony HX60, I just needed an upgrade. The ZV-1 is a perfect choice, I'll remain a point and shoot guy. However, when it comes to street photography I'll miss zooming a lot. I know something for something but still. ✌️ Great video and photos!

[@JackWoodhams]

Thank you! Enjoy your zv1!

[@NegyedMisi]

@TF I don't use it as often as I normally should. I just shoot in auto mode, if I had to shoot in some manual settings, I am too lazy to learn. I also bought a Samsung Galaxy S23+ which makes perfect photos. However, whenever I shoot with the ZV-1 you can tell the difference. Video is also great, however stabilization could be better. So I am in a dilemma if I need it at all. I don't vlog so it's probably useless to carry around as a travel camera. Maybe I'll keep for my son.

[@DeliaDivine]

Love the photos and how cinematic the presets look

[@JackWoodhams]

Thank you so much Delia! Pretty amazing from such a tiny cheap camera!

[@wpaji_]

cool video and amazing picture sample , thx mate. im realy consider to grab this one next year

[@I0nut09]

I honestly didn't expect it to have a sensor almost like a phone, or even a phone sensor, like the sony xpedia. I had the impression that it was bigger. So then there is no difference between zv 1 and a telephone. From what you say, I think that a phone can be overkill, especially since you don't have to edit the pictures.

[@JackWoodhams]

Wrong, the camera provides much better image quality over a phone based purely on the face it has a proper lens, better image processing, better line to the sensor etc.

[@jasonsong6747]

Love your style in presenting. Noob question - I took this out to a restaurant last week and I took photos of my food.. 90% came back blurry. Now, I didn't press the screen to zoom in but I thought it would auto focus (I have set it on auto mode camera). I'm a simple guy and I'm not a big photo guy, just want things to work (like my phone did). Do you have any recommendation as to what to do here? Should I do manual mode? I really just want to keep it on auto (because I want to keep it simple). Or should I do auto with the pressing the screen to focus?

[@JackWoodhams]

Hey Jason This is why I use flexible spot via manual mode. On your focus options there will be stuff like wide, centre, etc. Go for flexible spot then manually adjust it with the dial. This will ensure better focus otherwise it'll just focus on what it thinks is best. As far as I know this also works on the AV, TV modes etc so you can still shoot mostly auto. Thanks so much for the compliment I'm so glad you're liking my videos. 🙏

[@jasonsong6747]

@@JackWoodhams OK thanks for the tip Jack. I'll need to learn.

[@JackWoodhams]

@@jasonsong6747 Good luck! Do you think a video on this subject would be helpful?

[@jasonsong6747]

@@JackWoodhams Absolutely would be helpful. Let's face it, a lot of noobs buy this camera. We get it for the KZbin video vlog features but I can guess that most are like me where we want to use it for more than just vlogs - ie. taking great photos. We want the most bang for our buck. Coming from a smartphone, this camera was the next logical upgrade. Need a video that explains how to take great photos without getting so technical.

[@JackWoodhams]

@@jasonsong6747 alright Jason! I'll see what I can do 🤗

[@jmackultra]

These are some very nice photos. You London chaps have the cheat code for nice street shots.

[@JackWoodhams]

Really kind comment, thanks so much for watching too! This is actually one of the first times I've done street photography in this way so very happy with the results!

[@feryfrost8572]

Hey nice photos that you got there, do you think the Sony ZV 1 is a good camera for beginner? Because i think the Image quality is pretty great coming from this little thing much much better than Iphones IMO

[@JackWoodhams]

Much better than phones and especially video quality is a lot better. I think it's great!

[@audiramzi]

hi Jack, finally found a video talking about photography with zv1! I am looking at this camera to serve as a b cam and also sharing use with my partner which she specifically use for taking photos closeup beauty shots. do you have any experience or knowledge how this camera performs for closeup beauty shots? and how is it compared to a fuji camera in terms of color, crispyness, and whatnot, which in my knowledge was more preferred for makeup artists doing closeup beauty shots? thank you if you could give a respond for this, it'd be very much appreciated. cheers

[@canalandrecuritiba]

Nice! I still using an old Sony Nex with 50mm 1.8. I'm considering take Sony ZV-1 - a more 'pocket' camera :)

[@JackWoodhams]

The Sony NEX cameras were and ARE still awesome! You'll definitely like the ZV-1 though, the pocketability is a real benefit.

[@AstroPixUK]

Really useful video. I shoot full frame Nikon D750 with a fast lens, the image quality is exceptional. I am looking at this to take on holiday to Barbados, i don't want to lug around a large DSLR and lens. This looks ideal, and seen a Black Friday offer one one today. What is battery life like, did it last a couple of days when just using it as a camera and not video?

[@JackWoodhams]

1 day with a lot of shooting

[@skylerzavala]

I would love for you to show us how to take portait pictures on the sony zv 1 cuz no other channels had responded back to making a video on it so can it plz be you?

[@JackWoodhams]

As in of people or the orientation?.

[@UmeshBx]

Love the lighting in your room, could you provide links to what you use? Particularly interested in that background coloured light!

[@JackWoodhams]

Thanks, I did a video of it on my channel recently! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p36xYXannLOIgqc

[@theabdulqawiyy]

How are you able to get the settings for photos? I activated settings for vlogging and unfortunately don’t know how to use it for photography, I want to be able to switch from vlog settings to photos for KZbin Thumbnails. I’d really appreciate a feedback on this, thanks man

[@JackWoodhams]

you need to use the Mode dial and switch to M (or auto) then use the shutter button to take a photo instead of the red record button.

[@theabdulqawiyy]

@@JackWoodhams oh thanks so much I’d try that and see

[@kcvlogs22]

Can you make a new video for a tutorials or guide about the JPEG and RAW or sample videos or photos using RAW or JPEG. Which one is better

[@JackWoodhams]

RAW is better - always. No tutorial needed.

[@grauraum]

good job! most of the reviews out there concentrate on vlogging... but one question: what's about changing modes? no mode dial... how many buttons do you have to smash to load a custom preset? and switching between foto and video... when i tried this in a shop, i alsway had to confirm in which priority i want to shoot video in - that was really annoying...

[@JackWoodhams]

There's just a mode button you press once then use the dial to go through each one. Not that hard but definitely not as easy as a dedicated mode dial.

[@grauraum]

@@JackWoodhams yeah, I know. But when you switch to video you also have to select A, S or M mode to continue. That sucks. And I wanted to know if there's a faster way to switch between stills and video...

[@grauraum]

@@JackWoodhams for example... Memory recall? Does this work faster?

[@JackWoodhams]

@@grauraum about the same to be honest.

[@JackWoodhams]

@@grauraum I just use memory recall, so mode 1 is set to video and 24fps and all my video settings are on that. Much easier than having to go through those modes like you said.

[@ahmadhelmi4828]

Love the review that's focused on street photography. I just bought a zv1 myself, and bought your pastel preset too! Can you share the title of the music at the end? I clicked on the link but it goes straight to tye homepage. :)

[@JackWoodhams]

Hey Ahmad, sorry for the late reply. Thanks so much for grabbing the preset, how are you getting on with it? As for the music I don't remember 😔

[@mishal7321]

0:50 holy that bright empty space blinded me xD

[@narutops]

Hi. What can you say about the colors sooc? I have a fuji x100s and do very minimal post processing (because i’m lazy 😅). I’m looking to get a point and shoot camera and the zv-1 is one of my options.

[@JackWoodhams]

Not bad! I personally like to slightly tweak. But generally yeah, they're pretty good.

[@diemnghe977]

What is the wrist strap you’re using?

[@JackWoodhams]

👉 amzn.to/3H7ETaB

[@Steezyy17]

Do you think this camera would be a good replacement of my iPhone 12 Pro Max both photos and video ?

[@JackWoodhams]

Definitely!

[@Ineng-xn9iz]

Thank you for this video. I currently have the Iphone 14 pro max and although i am happy with it, i am curious with the sony zv1. I am not a vlogger nor do i plan on taking videos. its more of pictures. Is the sony significantly better at taking photos/ portraits than an iphone? not interested in photos of places/scenery. my focus is people/ family portraits :)

[@JackWoodhams]

If you want to do people or portraits get the Zv-E10: amzn.to/3WxHbpW

[@theodoremann1461]

I can't help but wonder if excellent reviewers like yourself EVER come across a camera they completely like, with nothing negative to say about it at all. I would like to see a review of a camera that, according to the reviewer, is perfect, with no defects whatsoever. 🙂

[@JackWoodhams]

Unlikely, the whole point of a review is to offer pros and cons.

[@tarvinder91]

I want to buy this camera but the field view of the photos is not as wide as even my phone. This one Zooms in a bit As compared to zv 1F...

[@MohamedShaarawy]

Thank you brother

[@JackWoodhams]

Glad you liked the video 🙏

[@YoosinPhan-cz1bf]

it is so useful thank for sharing this one and have a nice day btw Jack Woodhams

[@barmanfreefire9461]

I was really confused with the camera and it turns out to be great! Just because of your great explanation all of my questions are clear now.Truly a great explanation but what about the raw images from the camera after nice explanation you earned another subscriber

[@nisrandom1014]

Hey, will your presets works on Android phone's Lightroom app?

[@JackWoodhams]

They will yes!

[@besytube]

Good video thanks

[@JackWoodhams]

@@besytube thanks so much!

[@badermienhoff773]

firstly your photos are amazing,, secondly ,, your photos are amazing

[@JackWoodhams]

Thank you so much, more videos coming soon! 😃

[@thisiserich]

Could you theoretically add more depth of field in post? I feel like too much would ruin the photo, but some would be doable wouldn’t it?

[@JackWoodhams]

you could I suppose!

[@gamesdeep8500]

Thank you for the video, quick question I'm undecided if I should get the zv1 or a Canon 250D with 50mm f1.8 prime lens. Do you think the 250 would be better for photos but lack on video? I'll be using it for travel pictures and documentary filming.

[@JackWoodhams]

exactly as you said it, the 250 would have an APSC sensor so photos, low light etc will all be good, but the video will suck compared to the Zv1 in almost all departments.

[@gamesdeep8500]

@@JackWoodhams brilliant thanks for the reply, for the price range I'll probably go with the zv1 I can budget up, just so many options to look at keep throwing me off haha

[@gamesdeep8500]

If I'd said the zv1 vs m6 mark ii? A bit of a higher badget but is it better?

[@JackWoodhams]

@@gamesdeep8500 wouldn't get any canon m series as they're not continuing to make them in the future so no more lenses etc

[@JackWoodhams]

@@ianoutterson6928 completely different thing. If you buy an M series camera you'd expect more support considering you paid for it. But the truth is canon just isn't making any more lenses.

[@ChaffeAngelFace]

Hi I'm new here in your channel, would you mind make a video setting how for slow motion step by step thank u so much❤️😘have a good one

[@awesomephotographytaiwan]

Great content and photos

[@JackWoodhams]

Thank you 😎

[@Elijah-fc3ex]

To make any picture look good just slap a ton of artsy filters on it an you're good to go

[@JackWoodhams]

not true 😂

[@davidlee3203]

Hey there jus wondering why didn't U yet the white version jus wondering?

[@JackWoodhams]

Cause the black looks more professional imo. The white is a bit cheap looking.

[@gainde1137]

What would you prefer for street photography? The Sony ZV-1 or a current smartphone camera (Apple, Samsung)?

[@JackWoodhams]

Zv1 100% 🤘

[@RafalGendarz]

what picture profile did you use? what is best for photography?

[@JackWoodhams]

Hey Rafal, I just used PP1!

[@JackWoodhams]

btw PP2 is meant to be for photos.. but it has a bit more contrast.

[@RafalGendarz]

@@JackWoodhams I record the videos with pp10 hlg3 and I get best result with zv1 wih this profile, but I am wondering if for photos the same will hold true. How pp10 hlg3 will work with photos in comparision with pp2? I don't have sony a7iii and have zv1 for like a month so I am wondering which profile to use to get best photos ';)

[@JackWoodhams]

@@RafalGendarz I personally wouldn't use HLG for photos. I just use RAW and shoot with either PP1 or PP2 for photos. Videos I use HLG3. :) PP10.

[@kokoyeewaitun]

Which camera behind your video? That's nice

[@JackWoodhams]

I'm using the a7iii as my main camera

[@RonyGz]

What program to edit those photo?

[@JackWoodhams]

Lightroom!

[@rokph1067]

Can it match iphone 13 pro max in terms of photography?

[@JackWoodhams]

better in my opinion

[@dazives8340]

Much better camera but the iPhone is a smart device with a good camera, the ZV1 is a camera.

[@Mraz75]

Nice and love it

[@JackWoodhams]

Thanks so much for watching Draz! Which photo do you like best?

[@Mraz75]

@@JackWoodhams i like your building photo that shows the building’s reflection on water.

[@JackWoodhams]

@Draz Visual Got a few of those and the ZV1 handled the details so well! 👍

[@gabissc.photos]

4:28 I'd rather zv1 photo. Depth field isn't always necessary, specially when you're have an environment like this to show.

[@JackWoodhams]

@@gabissc.photos true! Its all subjective 🤗

[@SophiaCarey]

Love the shots! Beautiful edits, too

[@JackWoodhams]

Thank you so much Sophia!! Means a lot from you

[@swiftdetecting]

what is the 4k limit on this ? also does it over heat?

[@JackWoodhams]

4k limit is 5mins by default. I turned off the heat limit from auto to high and i can record for a long time without any issues. Maybe the longest clip was about 10-15 mins that I've recorded non stop.

[@enesa6489]

Isn't it shame that these camera brands don't produce cameras with better image stabilization than i phone for videos ? I watched some reviews. I could not find better compact camera than i phone at videos. I expect well-established companies that specialize in camera production to produce better all-in-one cameras than just a smart phone. Maybe their company strategy is to produce components for phone companies by neglecting compact cameras.

[@JackWoodhams]

The iPhone isn't better. Too much internal sharpening, sketchy HDR effects and vibrancy. Also the stabilization isn't that good there's lots of ghosting and visible warping.

[@KaleeDreams]

How are the pictures at night?

[@JackWoodhams]

Won't be as good as a full frame or APSC but better than a phone in most circumstances. Also you can put it on a tripod and do long exposure shots.

[@QuicknStraight]

Apparently you didn't get as far as finding the background defocus feature? Button C1 is the default for that feature. You can adjust the level of defocus when you review the photo on screen after. And moaning that a camera switched itself off is hilarious. All cameras do that and require a change in the settings if you want to disable the feature of lengthen the time.

[@JackWoodhams]

Are you joking? Of course I know about the background defocus feature but it's nowhere near comparable to a full frame depth of field is it?

[@QuicknStraight]

@@JackWoodhams Well, seeing as you never even mentioned it, when aiming for the shallow depth of field, how would we know whether you know about it or not? And why on earth would you expect it to be as good as a full-frame depth of field?? It's a pocket camera that costs a lot less.

[@JackWoodhams]

@@QuicknStraight I think you have misunderstood the points I'm making in the video. I obviously know you can't get the same depth of field, I never said you could!

[@hernanyana130]

after i watched this i decided to sell my a6500

[@JackWoodhams]

😱😱😱😱

[@steefanoable]

Hi Jack, you dindt say nothing about the video issues. Best

[@JackWoodhams]

What video issues?

[@steefanoable]

@@JackWoodhams sorry i was confused with th Sony RX100 VII, whic has strong video skills.. thanks anyway😉

[@patatipatata9726]

I don't like the editing. What's the point on doing a photo test review and not showing original pics? 🙄 You should have shown originals.

[@JackWoodhams]

i mean, that's your opinion

[@Villamuumi]

Making a camera review and not showing the raw images but some edited ones.... Seriously..

[@JackWoodhams]

Why share the RAWS when they are never what people post online 😂

[@Villamuumi]

@@JackWoodhams Just show edited, I don't mind. It's just that I'd also like to see pictures straight out of the camera. RAW and jpegs tell alot of how camera functions and about internal processing.

[@quimolbenjamin1691]

⁠because we want to see what the camera can do stock smh

[@Chunkertravel]

He's making the video for FREE because jewtube doesn't pay , so you're not in any position to complain. You want to see the raw files , go buy the camera yourself like I had to do.

[@TakenByTim]

Think I def saw some before and after pictures in the video

[@HoLeeChit11]

Meh

[@JackWoodhams]