Can a POINT AND SHOOT camera really take PROFESSIONAL photos? Sony ZV-1 PHOTO TIPS

[@VicBarry]

Some more tips here if you wanna upskill yourself with color grading techniques for the Sony ZV-1 in post - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJyulWmKfpmUrZI

[@toxichatter8387]

I currently have a zv1 and have been a little on the side lines as I’m hearing the m50 has a bigger sensor, guess my fear is should I go with a canon m50 compared to the Sony zv1; for client portraits or product photography. I just don’t want to give up the video quality the zv1 offers, or is the zv1 more then capable of producing professional photos? what are your thoughts on this?

[@omadlom]

Fantastic video some great tips!!

[@NiCrower]

Best zv1 video on KZbin 👩‍🎤

[@VicBarry]

Thanks Nicolò

[@JoeMansLand]

great tips man!

[@VicBarry]

Thanks man. Hope they helped 🙏

[@JoeMansLand]

@@VicBarry they did for sure-I just got a ZV1 for vlogging on my channel but wanted to use it for pics too

[@VicBarry]

Awesome stuff. It’s a beast of a camera. Enjoy 🙏

[@JoeMansLand]

@@VicBarry thanks!

[@Truffle1947]

Great little video for people who know nothing about photo editing, like me :D Thanks a bunch. One of my ZV1s is set up exactly the same as yours to. But with an extra grip on the left side to as I have terrible shakes.

[@simon_vann]

Great photo of your son outside the church Vic, illustrated the point perfectly 📸👍

[@VicBarry]

Cheers Simon. It took a few shots to get it right but I think the final one looks decent.

[@sandeepraiphotography2111]

Still prefer cameras to phones for photos and videos. Something about the quality on the phone and that fear of running out of space.

[@VicBarry]

Hey Sandeep, totally agree pal! Totally agree :)

[@carrigman]

I'd hardly call the Sony ZV-1 a point & shoot camera - a term usually applicable to very simple, cheap cameras. The ZV-1 costs around €800 and is pitched mainly at vloggers all of whom would know their f stops from their shutter speeds. A true P&S would be something like the Canon IXUS 185 which retails around €135. Be that as it may, any camera can be used to produce excellent results and the pointers you provide all help in that regard. Give someone who knows their stuff an old Kodak Instamatic film camera with a plastic lens and they will produce good results. In the same way that it's the chef and not the cooker, it's the photographer and not the camera.

[@VicBarry]

Hey John, thanks for watching and the great comment. I take the point, but point and shoot is necessarily about cost but size. But totally agree, it's not about the camera, it's about who's using it!

[@eduardorafael89]

Bought the camera thanks to this video. Thanks Vic. Quick one, I might be missing it from your accessories list. What kind of grip are you using for this particular camera?

[@VicBarry]

Hey Eduardo, that’s a small rig cage for the zv-1 that’s on the camera in this video 🙏

[@Lauders75]

I’m about to purchase the, zv1 but I’m just wondering is it a good option for travel photography. I’ll no doubt use it for some video, my primary use will be taking stills in the alps while snowboarding in France & Switzerland.

[@VicBarry]

Hey Stewart, absolutely. However it all depends on what you’re shooting ultimately. There isn’t a huge zoom lens on it so if you think you’d need to be close up to the action from far away then it’s a non runner. Otherwise. It’s a beast.

[@felixsmittick9128]

Just what I needed. Thank you.

[@VicBarry]

Epic stuff Felix. Thanks

[@ginamariephotography]

So..I tried to take stills with the zv1; could not figure out the timer_thought I had..til I loaded them into the computer_somehow had over 100 pics and actually, only pushed the shutter about 4x Can you explain that? Maybe a video on using the self-timer etc Thanks in advance 👍

[@jayg6044]

Hi Vic can you do a low light video 📹 with the ZV1 but using a led light to help with exposure 😉 would like to see how it responds with a light to help out

[@PeterMossUkulele]

Another beltin’ video Vic 👍😊

[@VicBarry]

Hey Peter, thank you buddy. Appreciate that

[@MadHatterMedia]

This guy is great. Im subbed. Your the man Vic

[@VicBarry]

Awesome. Thanks 🙏

[@joshcorum]

Great stuff, Vic! Love your channel!

[@VicBarry]

Thanks Josh. Did you learn much from this vid?

Format the SD card from the camera. The tip nowbody actually cared about, until they do a little research why their priceless photos was corrupted. One tip I would like to see... check the pc monitor your using for color calibrations etc. (or just do a sanity check on another device of the finished result).

[@VicBarry]

Hey there, absolutely. On the color calibrations, while it's absolutely useful to have a properly calibrated monitor, always rely on the scopes and not your eyes :)

[@dannyzamfir9179]

One of your best videos to date! Keep up the good work!

[@VicBarry]

Hey Danny. Thanks dude. I’d really appreciate if you’d let me know why you think it’s one of the best. Really curious as this video has gone through a fair few changes

[@dannyzamfir9179]

@@VicBarry Sure! I personally liked that you took the time to put up definitions of some technical terms for those who own the ZV-1 as their first camera and might not be familiar with all of that yet. Also you maintained a clear structure and kept everything uncomplicated 👍🏻

[@dannyzamfir9179]

Also , another quick question, would you happen to have one of those livestreams you did with the ZV-1 ? I joined in quite late and I wanted to go back and watch the beginning too but I couldn't find the time...

[@VicBarry]

Sweet. Thanks Danny. Implemented a few new strategies here so glad to hear they’re working 🙏

[@VicBarry]

I don’t dude. I pull them down more or less once they’re finished. Sorry

[@LifeWithTheCoronels]

Great tips as always Vic!

[@VicBarry]

Awesome. Thank you. What was the best one for you?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Good stuff chief. 😁 👍🏼

[@VicBarry]

Thanks man 🙏

[@jiaj1985]

Perfect ending to the video...👍🏼

[@VicBarry]

Glad you liked it! For my own feedback, why'd you think it was the perfect ending ;)

[@jiaj1985]

@@VicBarry it was the final thought for me...I enjoy something that leaves me thinking in the end

[@VicBarry]

Sweet! Thank you

[@A3nidad]

Great content as always. Thank you very much!!

[@VicBarry]

Thank you. Which tip was your favourite?

[@A3nidad]

@@VicBarry .. the last one made me smile. Cheers!

[@VicBarry]

Epic! Thanks for the reply :)

[@TechHypedProduction]

Any possibility of sony unlocking touch screen of zv1 ? With update

[@VicBarry]

Who knows. Not sure the current menu system lends itself to touch completely. What would you like to do with the touch screen or how could it be better?

[@TechHypedProduction]

@@VicBarry i want it to operate like the A7C i really like the touch controls on that

[@VicBarry]

Yeah. I can’t see it happening to be honest as it has happens for the other compact lines from Sony in the RX series but maybe zv2?

[@alfazmutazad2965]

Hi Vic, I am new to this camera world, I bought zv1 to video record some book reading - to only show the pages of book to the viewers, i will be grateful if you could suggest some settings for such recordings on zv1. Thanks

[@VicBarry]

Hey. Manual focus and manual exposure and you should be good once you dial it in. You’ll probably need to have the book lit with a light as well. Best of luck.

[@alfazmutazad2965]

@@VicBarry thanks a lot:)

[@eriacrea]

Hi Vic, what program do you use to edit photos?

[@VicBarry]

Hey Erikka, I use Lightroom 🙏

[@hughgordonm.kalich1813]

Loving your videos. Thanks a lot! #justgotmyzv1

[@VicBarry]

Glad you like them! Thanks Hugh! Enjoy the new camera :)

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

Vic.... That expression you have with the angles was priceless! Another banger. Like you I can't shoot without the smallrig attached (ancient carpel tunnel torture) . 2 quickies Vic What is your post edit s/w preference? What's your 2nd fav compact all in one?

[@VicBarry]

Hey Kev. Thanks man. Maybe I’m half asleep but what’s post edit s/w preference? It could mean a few things so need to you clarify 😂 2nd favourite compact is without a doubt the Sony rx100 v. In fact it’s probably my favourite because I’ve had it for a long time. I’m kinda attached to it sentimentally 🙏

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

@@VicBarry ahhhhh my fault. Do you edit with Photoshop or Lightroom for example? You’d mention that editing pics after can make a difference. Accenting the colors etc.

[@VicBarry]

Ah..Photo editing in Lightroom and I put the Thumbnails etc. together in Photoshop - Post work on pics is nearly a must I feel.

[@shubhamraut9326]

How to switch in photo mode in zv1

[@laurafordesvideos]

Great tips!

[@VicBarry]

Thanks Laura

[@fitnessnbeer9835]

Darn Vic, did you really just convince me to leave security blanket of Intelligent Auto?! LOL Manual ...what?! , ...noooooo!😲. Okay you’re right, gotta do it! Thanks for the tips and another great. video!

[@VicBarry]

Ha. Totally dude. Maybe move into aperture or shutter priority and see how that works and then ease into manual the following day 👀😂

[@Oaklandsunshine]

Thank you Vic🙏🏿

[@VicBarry]

No problem Anthony. You’re welcome. Any tips you found particularly useful?

[@yagirlmayaa8987]

do you use a certain type of lens ?

[@VicBarry]

Just the lens that’s built Init the ZV1.

[@Abhisheksinghchauhanlife]

What is low iso for zv1? Its not allow me to click 80

[@VicBarry]

Depends on the picture profile you're in...

[@ginamariephotography]

That is 1 thing I've yet to use the zv1 for LOL I use a Canon 7D Mark II for that, tbh; I'll admit, it, has not been out in over a year.. The zv1 is used for video, mostly 🤔 hehe and I'm terrible at that 😁

[@VicBarry]

Ha. Yeah. To be honest it’s really capable and because of its size it makes things more fun because you don’t have to be dragging around a bag of lenses etc

[@MarkSaiger]

If I get on my knees these days with this replacmemt knee, someone needs to call rescue 😂😉😁... But hopefully someday I can get Agile again 😁

[@VicBarry]

Hey buddy. If it’s any consolation I’m still on the ground 😂

[@MarkSaiger]

@@VicBarry LOL 😂😂😂🤣🤣❤️👍

[@Premier_lawns_official]

very helpful

[@VicBarry]

Cheers Robbie. Which tip resonated the most?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@VicBarry probably how to use lightroom My photos with this camera have mostly been poor haha. I real need to work out how to use ir I have a pixels 3 xl and it takes super photos as soon as you pull it out of your pocket Though I'm trying to remember to use the zv1 for thumbnails and edit them in lightroom to get them to pop

[@VicBarry]

Good stuff. Which photo mode are you shooting in Robbie and when you say poor, are they too dark, too bright, something else?

[@PhillipArthurSimmons]

“Text description that nobody reads ever” 👀

[@VicBarry]

Ha. Epic stuff Phillip. I knew there's at least one person that reads it :)

[@VicBarry]

You know what else a point and shoot camera is good for? VERTICAL Video for KZbin SHORTS! Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGazhKqbbdV5pK8

[@francisian1769]

how do you edit zv-1 raw file on Lr? I cant open mine.

[@TheMacronical]

Furthermore, if your phone has a pro mode........USE IT!

[@VicBarry]

Totally. It’s all about digging into the settings. The rest is just what’s in your head. Does that make sense?

[@TheMacronical]

@@VicBarry 100

[@VicBarry]

👊👊👊

[@Orca774]

5:04 😂😂😂

[@AlexanderXtcSlayin]

Terrible guide, you didn’t mention how the zv1 takes its coffee 🤦‍♂️

[@VicBarry]

My bad Alexander. Next time 😂😂😂

[@michaelbell75]

What defines a "professional photo"? Thats like a "professional camera", there is no such thing. A disposable camera can be used to take professional photos. Nice video though.

[@quevedz7619]

“If you shoot raw, you are gonna get the best possible image directly out of the camera”? I think that’s not the reason why everyone should shoot raw?

[@kurtbarker5703]

Hey Vic, thanks for all the amazing content. I messaged you on Insta, wouldn't mind if I could hear back.