SONY ZV-1 REVIEW | NOT The "PERFECT" Camera Yet
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This is a REVIEW of the Sony ZV-1 Vlogging Camera that's based off of the Sony RX100 Mark V. Sony released this camera with the focus squarely on Vloggers. But in my opinion, this camera FAILS at being a vlogging camera for one specific reason (watch the video for what that is). On top of that I ran into a MAJOR issue when wearing my polarized sunglasses and trying to vlog.
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FOUR VLOGGERS DROPPED A REVIEW ABOUT THIS CAMERA AT THE SAME TIME .
THIS WAS THE BEST ONE , I MADE SURE TO LIKE IT TWICE.
You liked it and unliked it?
@@ChickenSDS i think that's a reference to the Gerald Undone ending
@@ChickenSDS big brain
Same, I got him, IJustine, Potato Jet, and Matti
Michael Hudson you all missed Kay’s review: ruclips.net/video/C4-E5d55Hxs/видео.html
Uff I saw the full video. Let me tell you this:
I have sony rx100 v which does not have mic input ❌
I have the sony a7iii but is too huge if I want to go out from my recording studio (and you know its limitated screen) ❌
Sony rx100 vii does not have f1.8 so i cant record decently in my room or living room without my day lights gear
Canon m50 poor autofocus and has not f1.8 (but you can change it) nevertheless I dont trust its autofocus so then no ❌
Sony a6500 The same thing with the camera size and I cant see myself through the screen
Sony zv1 is the most closed to the needs ✅I have ¿which ones?
¡Record in my own house out of my studio! Only using an external mic with a decent low light response
I dont know if I am the only one who has been waiting for this years
I would love a better stabilization
But I know any camera is perfect 💔
Jared, you are hands down one of the best camera reviewers out there. Just like photos, reviews are best raw LOL. I appreciate that you are using the camera that you are reviewing. Its crazy how many channels don't do this.
I'm thinking about getting this for my flight reviews. Space is a big issue on aircraft, especially when I do economy class reviews. Looking to upgrade from my iPhone X that I currently use.
The best review of all the ones that came out (at the same time), and the only one that noticed that BIG problem with polarized lenses.
Saw Jason Vong Zv1 video first and thought wow great camera sony, after watching yours Jared very well detailed and held nothing back as far as pros and cons go. Great job my guy and be safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻
That's what we do!!!!
I had the same watch sequence also, I was also getting excited after Jason's words only to get an eye-opener from Jared. I guess they really need to have a wider lens in this cam. I guess a6400 might be a better option if size doesn't matter.
This review is on the another level 👍
Saw other reviews of this today and by far I always prefer Jared’s reviews because dude is honest and the key point of investing in a camera is true I would rather vlog with my phone and invest in a real camera that can grow as time goes on because $800 for something that you can’t really grow with would suck
Kai’s video was also quite good. Kai covers how much damage the ZV-1 takes vs the RX100 when you accidentally drop both on asphalt.
Front facing smartphone cameras are much much worse when compared to this. The main point of this camera is the size/quality balance. Many people value small size because of the ease of use it provides. I used to shoot a lot with Ricoh GR. It's great for landscape, travel, street and documentary if you are OK with the fixed lens limitation. Because it is so small, you can carry it around everywhere in a bigger pocket. It results in many more pictures taken. It's also not intimidating in comparison to bigger cameras. I took it everywhere all the time and took a ton of great photos. It has to be experienced to understand. GR's main fault was the autofocus.
(I have recently bought Fuji X-T100 at a great price. I won't go into specific reasons, but I was very disappointed in how heavy it is! It's a bloody brick and it's just an entry level model. Definitely not a carry everywhere camera..)
ZV-1 promises to offer a lot of the same as GR, but with a stellar autofocus. Not everyone wants to use this purely for vlogging. I suspect that many future owners want to take great photos too. This camera is much cheaper than RX100 models with the same autofocus performance and it also offers better video/audio capabilities and arguably a better flipout screen.
Of course not everyone will appreciate THIS particular combination of features, but for me it's almost a perfect camera. Ideal for travel/documentary photography or video. I could use a smartphone, but I just need a certain RAW quality in my images. 1" sensor is about as low as I would comfortably go..
@@PeterKoperdan I dont think anyone cares about quality in vlogging videos unless it is really bad. I can assure you iphone 11 better video capability than this thing at least for vlogging...
@@avinashrai11141 you're wrong. It's easy to show why
@@avinashrai11141 nah. Selfie cams are crappy. If you use your main better quality lens on your phone then you can't see yourself
I think that this camera is great for events where they don't let you get mirrorless cameras into, like music festivals, or clubs. It's like the perfect camera when you hit the road and don't want the attention you would get from walking around with a mirrorless cam with a lens.
I had about 7 different notifications from RUclips channels on this camera, which all came in within about 1 minute, obviously timed to sync with the end of a publishing embargo from Sony, and this was the most informative, somehow obnoxious, yet entertaining review. Excellent. Excellent. Jared may be like marmite, you either love or dislike, him, but you cannot argue about the quality of his content, valuable, straight to the point. Well done, Excellent balanced review
I enjoyed ur review! I have seen a lot of reviews on this camera, but ur review was most thoroughly the best! Thanks Jared!
suddenly I see 10 videos in my subscription box about the new Sony
Imagine the R5... :o
AugmentedGravity Oh, yeah😂
Realest review of this camera, Hats off to Jared!
Thanks Jared, an honest review like always :)!
Good review - picked up on a lot of stuff others missed
thanks for this review.. will wait for the next iteration of ZV-1.
Honestly Jared has the realest reviews, extremely hard and sophisticated and a lot of what he says wouldn’t affect the “regular” shooter, but even so, I think it’s best to know EVERYTHING, to spend money on anything! Great job!
A good honest review! Thanks man.
11:15 That's a result of the polarization layer in the LCD screen stack. The other LCD panels have two, which are fixed at 90° angles so you only lose some light when rotated at 45° angles. They *could* fix it by using a better LCD panel with a second polarizing layer, but that might require sourcing different parts or possibly retooling, depending on how thick the panel is.
Thank you for not playing in to the hype like others and giving an honest and unbiased video review. I think I'll be just fine with my Canon M50. 👍
your the only review that compared it to the real competition for this camera, canon m50. I have no idea why not one other review compared to anything else. It had all the information I wanted and I'll pass on this camera and get a "real" camera. Thankyou!
I don't know how many review of this same camera I watched... But with this video you touched every part of it ..
The market for this is small, but they are a “loud” group.
and most of them seem to have been sent the camera to review it lol. All the big names put their videos out 4 days ago. "but they arent sponsored"
I really liked the review.
Thank you very much for it.
How is the lowlight recording with this camera?
great review - thanks Jared - at 4:15 - what audio recording setting/config did you use? It's such a big difference, and much better presence, than the rest of the review inside the studio.
Great review. Thanks for your efforts.
Great review, very fair representation of the pro’s and con’s. The issue with the display would drive me mad with my prescription sunglasses. Obviously not to be used in the sunshine!
Thanks. You,cleared up a lot of questions I had.
It's the first camera which is incompatible with sun glasses
No. A73 had the same problem. Helped with a screenprotector.
Sony RX100m6 has the same issue as does the mark 7 from what I’ve heard.
Polarized sunglasses*
@@robertrasch9657 Can confirm. Best friend's dad couldn't see a single thing on my camera without moving his glasses out of the way.
Sony A7iii is not compatible with polarized sunglasses as well.
The best review on this camera. Love it. I’m getting into doing vlogging myself. My uncle recommended this camera for me to get. I use my GoPro a lot and it’s just not enough for me. Definitely buying this camera. Thanks fir the great review.
Thanks for that honest, unbiased review.
Really happy with sharp sensible review, top!
Now this is how you do a review. You brought up some issues that weren't mentioned by other "reviewers" in their videos now that the NDA has ended. Makes me think you actually spent real time with it and didn't just step outside for 5 minutes to make it look like you did. Nice job. I was intrigued by this camera at first, but I'm not sure it's going to do the trick.
I really liked this review. Great. Thanks
The best review, I love this video. thanks
Question: could updates fix the two main problems of the audio and the vlogging aspect to go wider?
Thanks for the video. Can it charge while recording?
Nice job on the bike. Lotsa fun. Ride the Schuylkill bike path, it’s a blast.
Nice review, much more in depth and straightforward than others. just started testing this camera. the video recording is nice. photo wise wrt a Mac was not. Seems apple is yet to support ARW raw files. this makes the workflow a hassle, do you have any videos on Sony camera workflows especially with ARW and file transfer (not just USB but WiFi), Because I totally understand your frustration with their crappy (embarrassing) UI.
Jared, would you rather shart every time you sneeze or shoot JPEG?
Very detail review, awesome.
I've been saying for years now that a nice smartphone with a wide-angle lens and an osmo grip would be a fantastic option. & as you upgrade your cellphone, you essentially get a new camera with it
yea the Osmo grip crushes.
Especially with phones like LG that have full manual controls for video
@@MiguelY22 Yup. I had a V30 and it was perfect for this application. I just personally didn't have a need for it, but for someone who does 👌🏽
Hi Fro, I understand & appreciate your opinion on the 24mm equivalent wide-angle lens.
However, wouldn’t a wider angle lens cause more distortion making facial features (like noses) appear weird?
Thanks for a very honest video. I’ve been looking for a secondary/STUPID SIMPLE camera for on the go and conventions. Low profile, turn on and go type of thing As I’m NOT a camera guy. I’ve been looking at this one, and I like a lot about it, except the small dang view.
I don't know that this was the only review of this camera that matters, but it was a pretty good and thorough review!
Jared, please do a review of the Sony a6600! I need more information about it. Also, is it better to go for the Sony a6600 or a full frame mirrorless camera like the Sony a7 III? I will use them to shoot video documentary for the majority of time. However, I love the ability to control photo with the full frame sensor. Thanks!
Interesting point with the sunglasses, good review over all.
Gerald undone also mentioned that you cannot open the battery compartment when anything is screwed into the tripod mount, making it an extra hassle as the battery is small and has to be changed often.
Sony already thought of that you can charge and power the camera via the USB port
@@45thnewsbrigade-tacticalop60 That convenient when you charge at home, but out in the field you probably don't want to wait or have a cable attached to it while you shoot, you just want to pop that door open, change the battery, and keep shooting.
GREAT REVIEW. Big thanks cause i almost order this cam.
9:09
Love that cube pack .. just got mine too Jared !
Great review ...greeting from MD.
Hi, two questions, can Hot Shoes also be used with a flash ? Is there a time lapse video function ?
I like the hair!! Great review!
Oh the yelling at the SQUIRREL part cracked me up. I spit up my coffee just a little bit from laughing so hard. "Squirrel! I'm a blogger!" 🤣 🤣
Maybe a dig at camera conspiracies 😂
When your done filming can you connect the camera directly to the laptop to save the files ? thanks !
Which camera would you recommend for vlogging and property photography? I have a Ricoh Theta and a Gopro Max. Now I need one for photography. Thanks
I’d be interested in how the Sony compares to the Canon G7X mk3 that I have. I’m pretty happy with mine. Only the AF lets it down. A firmware update has improved things but Sony’s eye detect or Canon’s dual pixel AF seems much better.
We have this camera, we did a video on it, the whole not being able to use sunglasses def hurts, and on ours the screen goes dark when it gets warm.. not sure how to fix that.
I went to the store to buy a camera like this, but got home with a Canon M6 Mii, as Jered said same price and way more possibilities, and I can use EF(S) lenses with an adapter.
That wind noise reduction with the dead cat is amazing.
It's amazing how many RUclipsrs didn't mention the polorized glasses problem. I reached out to several of them and a few got back to me confirmating that the screen goes black with PL sunglasses, yet not one added it to there video.
Your summary of vlogging at the end is spot on! exactly what I have been thinking, and the exact same thing I thought when i saw this release... Who Vlogs still? and who is starting to vlog that just won't use their phone with a rode mic plugged in? the AI exposure is better in phones.. This camera doesn't make sense
Now *this* is an unbiased review. Thanks, Jared!
try the 7.5mm 7artisans lens for crop on the M50, in the 4k mode it opens the crop back out to a better range
Thanks for reviewing this camera. I am torn between a GoPro Hero 9 and this. The action camera GoPro is mainly for when I do motorcycle touring and want to record those moments, but I also like to test ride new models and want something that I can vlog with during the review. From what I can tell, this is limited in its format to present as wide a view in the vlog mode, but offers better low light performance due to the 1.8 aperture. As a compromise, the GoPro seems to be a better choice overall for my needs, since most of my riding and reviewing is in daylight. Thanks for saving me from a $900 mistake. And thanks for doing what you do, I watched all of your videos for several years and learned how to use my Nikon D500DSLR and teach a friend that I eventually sold it to. You rock. Peace Out!
Great review. That polarized issue is a problem for me. The other sony didn't have that issue.
Excellent thorough review! Well done spotting the sunglasses issue + again a non-touch screen on a 2020 camera and still no usb-c connection to charge. I also wholeheartedly agree that getting an 800dol camera "just" to vlog is nonsensical.
I was just about to pull the trigger and buy this for a home filmed Podcast. I’m interested in ‘more’ than a 30 minute video record limit and good auto focus. Are there other ‘real’ cameras under $1,500 that have these features?
Best helpful review 👍👍👍
Hi Jared!! Enjoyed the video. I am curious, what bike is it that you were riding? What bike do you plan to buy and what features are you looking for in one?
Just a suggestion, maybe put that process into some videos too!!!
I bought a Cannondale Topstone 105
The screen disappearing when wearing polarized glasses issue, I had that a few years back with an HTC 10 smartphone too. It's something to do with the way the LCD display is made. It is pretty shitty yeah, so thanks for mentioning it, no other reviewer did as far as I know!
the polarized glasses interaction depends on both the QA of the glasses and the QA of the camera screen. Some manufacturers don't always have the polarizing filter lined up perfectly (both camera and glasses). It could be that it's your specific camera and other zv-1's are unaffected, but if they're all like that.... yikes.
I like watching your reviews cause you see one of those vloggers and they say oh this camera is amazing and just talk about the screen lol.
Thanks for another great review J! A fact which you didn’t mention: when the cam is switched off and you flip around the display, the cam powers on automatically 😃 The cam is interesting & got cool features, but the price is too high IMO. A Lumix FZ300 got a flip TOUCH display, got 4 K with 24 fps and other options, a viewfinder a mic plug in and headphone plug in as well. The built-in mic is not very good, so you‘ll need a external mic. But look at the price difference! btw: I still got my Vixia Mini X (here in Europe called Legria Mini X) and it does the job great, although it got ‚only‘ FHD. Greetings from Germany, Dimi
I watched a few videos and yours is the only one that offered actual criticism of the camera. Others were like "omg so good!" May check out the a6400 instead.
Whats your opinion on the sony wireless mic for specifically this camera, i believe it has a headphone jack, but that might not be actually for monitoring
My Sony Rx100vii has the same issue when I wear polarized sunglasses. Luckily the autofocus is fantastic so I just trust it whenever I’m indoors. It’s super annoying though!
Very comprehensive review from hands-on experience.
The polarized sunglasses test îs pure Genius. Sony is kicking itself in the nuts
Idk for sure in every case, but one reason there would be hiss when an audio signal is louder is if the device is limiting (compressing) the loud signal so that it does not overload. Higher amounts of limiting/compression will effectively make lower levels (hiss floor noise, and ambient noise) louder and reduce the audio dynamic range. The solution for this is having the gain not set too high. Idk if the devices tell you when they are being limited. That would be really nice, and frankly, they should have that. It requires a more elaborate meter. But I would be shocked, floored if hardly any camera had that type of metering except maybe some really high end thing. In fact I would think many dedicated audio devices don't have that kind a meter. They really should. The manual may give you hints, but I think without that it's best to set the level where it never comes quite anywhere near the top.
Jared trying to remember how to ride a bike was my favorite.
Hey Jared I’m a Nikon shooter and this is the first time I pay attention to a video of you making a review of a Sony camera. I can see Nikon is not the only brand you hit harder. 👌🏼
Looking forward to the D6 review! Please review it only from a vlogging perspective, whilst on a bike, and only sniff tests.
@Jared Polin instead of looking at it as just a vlogging camera do you think it could be used as a replacement for a consumer grade camcorder? Also what about image quality compared to the iPhone 11 Pro which is probably the best video camera in any phone? Is this far ahead of it that it'll take phone camera's multiple years to catch up? I ask because if this Sony ZV-1 is small and light enough, maybe it's worth it to purchase this and then purchase a $350 or $400 budget smartphone like a Pixel 3A or Pixel 4A instead... At least in that scenario you'd have a much less expensive phone that does what you need plus a small camera with really good auto settings that would be better than the best smartphone camera.
This, rx100 iv and g7x iii are on my options but when I watched your review, I'm now confused. Haha. What camera/s would you recommend for vlogging and that has great auto focus? Mirrorless is okay but I want compact as possible. Please haha.
Always watch you first as can rely on you to list the faults unlike others who only mention how amazing it is
Excellent review
The A7III has the same screen issue when using polarized sunglasses! I've mentioned this in some of my videos and it could be a deal breaker for some but yet its hardly ever mentioned.
Jared, you might want to try it with a wide angle converter. The ‘active’ stabilisation setting would crop out most of the typical bad corner sharpness anyway, leaving you with decent FOV and amazing autofocus in a small package.
Could you provide a link to the product?
honesty appreciated
Haven’t seen your video in long time. I can see that you’re still rocking with the I shoot raw t-shirt.
The polarization issue was a critical point no other reviewer mentioned! Nice!
I'm very frustrated with my wireless rode mic. I have a Zv-1 and have the audio recording turned all the way down to the second notch. When I talk I see the audio levels hitting just about 12db and not clipping, but after I listen to the video it's very buzzy like the gain is turned up. I can't figure out why and I really need this to work since I am usually doing videos with the camera pointed at a sketchbook, so the built-in mic is on the other side and not an option even though it would be a lot easier for me to use. I just got this mic from AMazon so maybe the incuded lav is of poor quality? Or is there a setting on the Rode mic I got wrong? What can I do FroBros????
My Sony A7III does the same thing with the screen blacking out when wearing sunglasses. Only horizontally. Think it's been a thing for a while.
Is this good for music videos?? I usually shoot music videos with my iPhone XR but I’m considering upgrading to this camera.. any advice?
does nikon d3500 have good autofocus for video? like the sony zv-1 like is it on autofocus while u were using it? Or was it manual focus
any reason to keep sony rx100 v? i wanted the rx100 v to have a mic port for a while now with this it finally does. you would use this to create motion blur which is harder with a phone unless you use nd filters.
I Noticed Every Single video with "Best Vlogging Camera" in the title
Except Jared's
100% Fair review unlike everyone
And People Said he was Paid By Sony
I tried to watch those other videos after this and most were too busy kissing Sony's ass...
All my youtubers say that camera is shit. I would highly recommand you to unfollow your youtubers 😂 Watch camera consiracy (best guy for cameras)
Robert Mendes Fro is the only none I sub to..‘I searched on YT and found the yahoos....
Lol
Cause now he is obviously paid by Canon 🤣
Know what this video has in the title? Needless caps and excessive punctuation. Both that and "best vlogging camera" are just to get the algorithm to not bury the video.
Friendly reminder that blanket statements are inherently wrong, too.
24mm isn't ideal but the camera doesn't have to be miles away (on tripod) to give really good field of view. The built in mic is really good. Nice and compact when on the move instead of carrying around a dslr that doesn't fit in your pocket etc. If money isn't a concern, this is a great option to add to your 'tools' just like a go-pro has a specific purpose. From what I have seen so far, battery life is the biggest concern but spares are super cheap.
Seems like a pretty good camera for vlogging ! MUCH better than a cell phone Waaaaaayyyyyy better.
Love your videos
We need a video on your set up on this camera for photos..
This was a great review.