The TRUTH About the ZV-E10 - Review After 12 Months (WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY!)
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
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In this video I share with you my honest thoughts & conclusions about the ZV-E10 after using it for a little over 12 months. We dive into the nitty gritty and unpack what Sony didn't tell you about this camera.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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0:00 Intro
0:44 How I use the ZV-E10
1:21 General Pros of the ZV-E10
2:22 Photography
2:51 Videography
4:17 General Downsides of the ZV-E10
6:08 Downsides - Photography
6:57 Downsides - Videography
8:59 PortraitMode
9:21 Conclusion
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Great video. I agree with you about HLG3 as well. It gives the best colors in most settings but I'm curious if you also use it in lowlight as well. I find that Cine2 works better in lowlight primarily because I find I have to overexpose a bit with HLG3 and the ISO goes up really high.
I want to buy this camera for my starter kit and I want to thank you for making it so clear and true.
Hopping off from your reply to my comment on another video - Thanks for this, really sums up the pros & cons! I think it would be fine for my use... just need to wait for Pixel 7 Pro reviews to come out because I only have room for 1 gadget purchase :)
I seriously appreciate that you shot this video on the ZV-E10 itself, it makes me feel more assured about my opinion of it. Awesome review, thanks for the insider! :)
Just imagine the number of cameras that these companies sell. It seems they purposely never get one camera exactly right, so customers/photographers buy numerous cameras, which is great for the profit margins of the manufacturer.
That’s exactly how it feels!
Great for profit margins in the short run. The long run, well we’ll see.
Making a product is so nuanced, specially when there are a huge number of users, it's not possible to build one perfect product that stand the test of time and caters to everyone.
Quality, Functionality, Cost. Pick two.
Buy s5ii , perfect camera-Panasonic did not hold back anything
@@GurpreetSingh-bt9jw That's a €2000 cameral. That is not a substitute for a €750 camera.
Thank for your inputs I just bought it and I am excited! You just earned yourself a subscriber!
Hey, I was looking for an honest review of this camera as I am going to switch my camera for my youtube videos. Your review helped me lot. Thanks and keep making such awesome videos 👍
Hey David! Love your content! I'm thinking of getting the Sony ZV-E10 for recording lecture videos, especially at a distance of around 15 meters. Do you think it's a good choice for this purpose? If yes, could you suggest any specific settings or lenses that would work best? If not, I'd really appreciate your recommendation for a camera that's suitable for recording 90-minute lectures at a distance of 15-20 meters. Your videos are awesome, by the way - keep up the great work! 📷🎥
Very helpful video! Looking to upgrade my camera soon and this one is on my radar.
Im thinking of getting this one for my YT journey. I love the quality of this video ypp.
Thanks for the 1 year update. Do you have a video showing off the cameras low light video capabilities? If not maybe you can do one sharing your thoughts on the best settings for low and affordable lens to pair with it?
I just bought a zv e10 and im loving it! Thanks for making this video, it helps
I just bought one in Japan for a bit of Photography and for streaming/content creation! Thanks for the video it was super insightful!
Hey man, just want to say "thanks" for the informative video - been debating between this an the a6400 and, although I do want to get better at photography, the camera will mainly be used for videography so it certainly looks like it'll be the better choice. :)
I really enjoyed this, thanks for a very thorough review and after one year of using it. I understand a new model will be released soon so that may help drop the price a bit further. I am still torn though between the zv e10 and the Nikon z30
Thank you this video was so helpful 🙌🏻
Really thorough review. Thanks!
Hi David! Great video. I have one question: to get the kind of shot that you have at 0:22 with the Sigma 16mm F1.4 or the more newly released Sigma 23mm F1.4, how far/ close can I be positioned away from the camera to get the same proportions in terms of body and head?
Thank you for the David! I'm thinking of getting this ahead of the new ZV-1F?
Keen to see the settings for your 3 x video settings profiles for talking head, vlogging and b-roll if you have them handy!
Very nice review. Thank you!
Right now i'm looking for a small camera for street photography, i think it's an option but for me not having the view-finder its a dealbreaker :(
Thanks for the review!
Hi, amazing video! Do you think this camera be good for craft video tutorials? And which lens would you recommend for that. also if possible which lens you recomend to take pictures of those craft products I will be creating( tiny-small products like jewelry, charms…) 😊
thanks for info - making my mind up about buying this camera - and since only really need it for studio work, its probably a good option
Great video. Please what lens do you recommend for zv-e10
Amazing camera. I have a 6400 and Zv-E10 and much prefer the Zv-E10 for everything. I am in utter disbelief of what we're getting for this price-point.
Between the a6400 and the zv-e10 for obs and twit h and youtube creations which is best given the price in the used market are identical!
Which is the Best bang for buck and best image?
It Will be used Mostly in studio and some use outdoor buying used records and live djing.
Not a videographer Just want to get my money worth.
loved loved loved this video, thank you so much. only one thing bothered me, it sounds like you kept saying CeeV-E10, everytime! 10/10 video major thumbs up David
I'm looking to switch from lumix g7 to this. As you said it's nice little studio camera. Thank for your video!
Solid video, thank you and great job!
Perfect video for what I’ve been trying to look into, which is the studio/talking head use case and not vlogging. Thanks!
Very nice review. Clearly structured and very understandable. For the price, the camera is certainly really good. The disadvantages sound only really annoying especially with the deleted profiles.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Absolutely, it‘s a very capable camera for the price. It ticks off almost all the boxes and while some of the things I mentioned can get quite annoying sometimes, I still enjoy working with my little ZV-E10 :)
very helpful David, thanks. Probably skipping this one, came close though.
Thanks for this! I've had my ZV-E10 for a few weeks now. I use it strictly for in-studio RUclips videos, so based on your review, I think I made a wise choice for the price. Keep up the great work on your YT Channel. Looks great!
thank you for your kind words! yep, I think you made the right choice with the ZV-E10 :) what lens do you pair it with?
@@davidvongries The Sigma 16mm 1.4. I first got the 30mm, but needed wider.
Hi. Do you film 4k for long format video (at least 30 mins)? Does the ZVE10 overheat or any issues? Your answer is much appreciated!
@@YshaLegacyChannel I have no overheating issues while recording 4K 25fps footage for nearly an hour, however a spare battery might be useful for even longer recordings. (If you are indoors, you could also just keep the ZV-E10 plugged into a power outlet)
Have you tried viltrox 13mm for your youtube videos? They say its also good for talking heads too.
Thanks for a working review, much appreciated
Thanks for the review. I’m going with an ZV E10 for my latest camera, as its price / features are right for me. Not sure if it’s just me, but I found that light panel located behind your right ear is really distracting. 🤔
Hey thanks so much for this. Good of you to target beginner RUclipsrs like us who are price conscious when upping our game 😅
Great Vid. You've gained a new sub, quick question though.
I'm looking into purchasing a camera (never had one prior), but I've been recording with my iPhone 13 Pro Max.
My content is heavily sport related ie. Basketball & Football where there is a lot of high speed action.
my main focus when recording is being able to capture slo mo in basketball (and I've recently learned 60fps is the minimum frame rate required to do this, which luckily my phone is very capable of doing, but from other reviews I've learned that this can record up to 120fps but limited to 1080p).
I don't have a camera man, so I mostly just place my camera (phone) on a tripod to record, and zoom in when editing.
Given all this, would you recommend this camera to someone like myself (my budget is £850), a beginner with no prior experience in videography with a camera.
Thanks for this video, I have Zv e10 with basic kit, which lens do you suggest for indoor setting on you Tube and do you have a video for setting camera? With HLG3 do you work a lot in post production with color correction ? Thanks in advance
I bought the ZV-E10 most for photography even tho the a64000 was most suitable for photography then zv-e10 buy the price difference was a deal breaker for me , I don't know why at my country most store have heavy discounts on zv-e10 then a6400 so the price difference didn't make up for it.
but I'm loving the experience so far
Such a great video!!! Learned so much about my zv e10 LOL
Thank you for your kind words, ufo! That means a lot to me. Glad you liked the video :)
Super useful thank you bro
Great review! 👌
saving this video for my reference when I finally have my zv E10
Wow! How you made it look that good???Im about to buy this camera and I would love to make it look like you did (so far Ive only watched the intro and im already impressed) but Im a noob. I would be eternally grateful if you could give me a few tips or if you refer me to another video in which you explain how to achieve the amazing look you achieved.
My initial thoughts on this review is that it is spot on. Thanks for the workaround tips! I purchased the camera based on price to see if I like the Sony system and help me decide on APSC V Full Frame. The idea is I would not have to sell my lenses if I mice’s to Full Frame. Fuji Film does not offer Full Frame so any APSC Lenses would be useless in a move to Full Frame. Because the camera lacks a viewfinder, I don’t have the confidence I am getting the best focus possible when using the screen and focus peeking in manual mode (required for using vintage lenses. Also, recording on 8 bit color depth is limiting. Thanks again. At its price point it is a very nice camera for photography.
Unless you buy Full Frame lenses from the very beginning for an APS-C camera body (which is crazy, the biggest advantage of APS-C is the much cheaper lenses), you can't use your APS-C lenses on FF. Yes you can, but then you get the same FOV and same effective pixels just like an APS-C (APS-C lenses can only cover part of the FF sensor, about the size of APS-C), it basically turns your expensive FF body into APS-C. So what's the point? That doesn't make sense. The APS-C camera body only costs a fraction of the FF body, one doesn't affect another. If you want FF, just keep the APS-C unless your budget is really tight. But if this is the case, probably you should never bother with FF. The FF lens price is steep, and the film/videography industry standards is "small" sensors, about APS-C size. You don't see FF in cinema cameras like the RED or Alexa. Theater Movies are shot actually using APS-C sized sensors. So if you care about video there's completely no advantage to go with FF. Just see how many people using the A7R series shooting in APS-C crop mode for better quality. IF you care price then the playability is much more higher in APS-C, because for the same amount of money you can get your hands on much more different lenses if that's your thing. FF only shines IMO in the High Resolutions. If you go FF, either go with 61MP a7r4 r5 or 42MP r3 r2. It's mind-blowing once you used to it and you will never coming back. (although the price is steep, especially for the lenses, unless you only want one, and from my experience one is fine and still very enjoyable, you just missed the play-with-lenses part, but that's not a bad thing at all, it forces you to focus on your photo rather than gears.)
4:55 I did not know this. I do not own the camera (yet) and this is a great tip to be aware of! I'm currently using GoPro 10 and, as you know, can save 4 of 5 or more presents internal.
Super Video! Mach weiter so.. Freut mich jemanden es auf Englisch zu sehen.. Ich habe mich damals einfach nicht getraut :D
Abo ist raus
Grüße aus Frankfurt.
Great review and I think that you are so right about this not being the right camera for vlogging. I was thinking getting this camera for real estate. I think that it could be a great starter kit with the sigma 16 mm and a gimbal... I would like to know your opinion about this set up and if you could recommend a decent gimbal. Thank you!
I'm rocking the same setup! love the Sigma 16mm. I use the Weebill S, which is pretty affordable nowadays and it's still a great gimbal.
Great video got my sub
What would you recommend that is one step up from this? Must take great pics, good video, screen flip and mic input
Nice you were in Aschaffenburg (Schönbusch Park) and Alzenau 😊
Hey David, I'm currently setting up my wedding videography business and I'm looking for a second camera that I can use to capture different sections of the event like the ceremony and reception and leave it running while i use my main camera (BMPCC4k) to capture different angles. Would you recommend this camera for that kind of use?
Hey David! Great video, conviced me to get the ZV-E10 too! At 3:23, is that the A7 in the Rhön somewhere near Bad Brückenau, it looks very familiar since I'm from there originally.
that’s a place here in the „Spessart“ :) The autobahn is the A3
Thinking about getting this one...
Excellent vid! I need to buy a lens for the exact purpose of making a video like this one. What lens did/do you use for your studio setup? Sigma 16mm F1.4 or the Sigma 30mm F1.4? I'll buy whichever you used in this video via your affiliate link N/P! (Also, why is the 30MM cheaper than the 16MM? I'm not a photographer - I solely need something easy to use for course content).
Also, a great video would be to show ALL the exact settings and lighting you used to film in your studio for this exact video. (I not only like the content, but I love the quality of this vid!).
Thx
Thanks for sharing. Still wanting to pull the trigger on the ZV-E10. As I am mainly a content creator and not a vlogger I hope to get all the pros and have to deal less with the cons :)
while some of the cons can be quite annoying, I'm still happy I picked up the camera to be honest :) I just wish they'd improve the active stabilization and bring in some features like the min. shutter speed.
i don't think that's gonna happen though. they might as well just release a new ZV camera.
Nice review, you mentioned the serious deal breakers.
Someone asked me to buy this for them. I did and so happy that none of the drawbacks affect them.
Love my camera, I use it for everything, portraits, street photography, landscape. loves this camera.
Hey Dave, I`m about to start this as a hobby, and I literally watched almost every video on ZVE 10 vs a6400 on RUclips. All they say is same sensor same quality, difference in built quality and missing EVF. If you put for example Sigma 30 m f1.4 on both and use same settings and do street photography, do both cameras give identical pictures ? But all those "cinematic"videos and POV street photography with the same lens on both cameras I watched on RUclips, a6400 looks to have better quality, sharpness and cinematic footage. ZVE 10 photos and cinematic videos just look not as sharp as a6400. Do you think it`s those creator`s lack of skill not to upload ZVE 10 videos as good on RUclips or is a 6400 really better quality of picture and video. I`m about to buy either of this, and I really want a profesional answer. Thank you )
Thanks for the video! I have 2 questions concerning photography:
1. If you can´t set a minimum shutter speed in A-priority, can you at least set a max. ISO in manual mode with auto ISO? That´s the way I like to shoot events.
2. If I get it right, you do have 2 control wheels, one on top and one at the back, that you can set to shutter speed and aperture, correct?
So shooting in manual with auto ISO should work well as long as you can set a max. ISO in auto ISO mode, right?
Oh, one question about video aswell: Have you also used S-LOG 2 and if so, what´s the advantage of HLG3? Thanks!
Up Up, same question.
I have a6000 when AV mode can set max wide aperture and set iso with manual or automatic.
Does zv e10 can do it for fotografi?
What’s the best camera and lens for doing product videos? My videos are just my hands holding the product and my current issue with iPhone 13 Pro is nothing will stay in focus. This means I have to end up recording a shot 5 times. My current video is nearly 5 hours of footage that I’ve been editing for a month and will painstakingly turn into an 8 min video. I think I need to change my gear. I’m hoping product mode will be a game changer but idk. When I get a good iPhone shot it’s excellent
Im bouncing back and forth on whether I want to buy this camera and add the Sony - FE 24-105mm F4 G Lens OR just the A7III that comes with the 28-70mm lens ... what do you think?
This is a very nice video and I agree with you 100%. Most of the problems of this camera have work arounds, but the problem is that this adds extra time and work. Still, a great camera for the price and I'm still not sure if I regret trading my a6400 for this one or not 😅😅
What do you miss about the a6400 that the ZVE10 doesn't have?
@@PumaM90 Mostly photography controls / buttons; more manual options I guess
Yeah time and work is what I want LESS of. So maybe I’ll need to look at a different camera
@@PumaM90 It has no "auto iso min ss" settings anymore. :(
valuable info. thanks
@davidvobgries thank you so much for this video. Im planning to buy zv 10 for videography purpose. However im confused between sony 35mm f1.8 OSS abd sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. I'll be using this for gym cinematic videography and shooting RUclips shorts. Please advise which lens would suit for this?????
Thank you so much for this review. Can you please clarify - can this camera livestream and record to the card memory (or computer?) at the same time? Thanks again
i don’t think that’s possible but you can record your screen instead when streaming.
Excellent video. You said you used the camera for vlogging and you had clips of yourself vlogging. I then looked at the other videos on your RUclips and couldn’t find your vlog videos. Do you vlog and keep it private for yourself or was this just some b-roll made up for this video? Thanks!
the vlogging part i showed was from this video ruclips.net/video/7GyLWiV2GDg/видео.html
Do you think there will be an updated version of the zv e10 in the near future? I would like to know if its worth waiting/ how long you think it would take until the next version gets announced.
I don‘t think so to be honest. Sony has just released the ZV-1F which is the entry-level camera in the ZV line-up and the FX-30, which is basically their cinema APS-C camera. If you‘re looking for a significant update over the ZV-E10 (for video) the FX-30 might be worth looking into.
nice one .. i got the zv-e10 now.
Great video! Could you please share which lens was used to record this video?
I shot this video on the Sigma 30mm F1.4
Question:
For overhead video recording (e.g. ceiling-mounted camera taking video of cooking food in the kitchen), which is better:
- Sony ZV E10
OR
- Sony Handycam FX43A
?
Nd i find a best youtuber brother😍😍🥰 next video on light setup for studio
That‘s a good idea, actually! :D I‘ve been working on my setup a a lot recently. Might be worth a dedicated video :)
@@davidvongries then when u throwing out that video 🤣🤣🤣🤣 m waiting to catch👍🤟
Hi! What camera would you suggest for vlogging then? That has almost the same price range or even a little bit higher. 🥰 Thank you!
Great video! Which lens did you use for this video? 30 or 16mm? How far were you from the camera? Thanks
30
two questions, if you had to go back in time, would you buy this camera agin?
And, what about livestreaming. using this camera as a webcam is possible but how is the quality?
Good video but missing some points. Thank you for our review tho'
What settings are you using when recording all of the studio footage in this video?
what lens do you use when you are vlogging in an outside setting as you showed in this video?
Excellent review. I bought it as B camera (I mainly use the A7IV) and I'm happy with it. I used to have the A6300 in the past and now I decided to get another Sony APSC. The pros and cons are exactly the ones you mentioned and I agree that it can't be considered as a VLog camera. Anyways, considering the very good price I can say that it's a best buy and a very, very useful camera. I've just shot an episode of my RUclips channel and used A7IV and ZV E10 both in HLG and they matched very well!
what is a good vlog camera at this price point then ?
Would you consider the Sony A6700?
@@MasterCarsReview yeah but it’s way more expensive than a zv-e10 😭
Hi David, great review, I was wondering if you might be able to provide some suggestions for a camera under $700 that might be good for vlogging, good for photography, and has some good zoom capabilities, built in zoom lens. Thank you in advance.
I have a Sony ZV1 it a good camera
I want to sell it for just $400 I only use it twice
Thanks for the great video.
I'm planning to buy a zv-e10, but I still have a small question: Can I take photos while recording video with this camera?
that’s not possible unfortunately.
What lens would you recommend for a studio setup like yours? I have this camera and the lens it comes with. Thanks!
This is a review that it needs! Pro and cons! Not only pros…. Thx
Getting the ZV-E10 and Sigma 30mm next week, my first camera ever
True, my Sony A7C LCD is black when I use my sungalsses which are polarized.
Great review
Awesome video. I'm looking at the 11mm 1.8 Sony lens, do you think this would be suitable for talking head videos?
Really depends on your setup I think. I'd personally consider this for vlogging only. To me, even my 16mm Sigma is a bit wide for talking head shots but I like switching to it every now and then. I'm using it in this video for instance - ruclips.net/video/pl0NJgGsGYQ/видео.html
@@davidvongries Thanks man!
hello there how are you. Thanks for the video i had a question hopefully you can help with im looking to get a lens to replace the kit lens this camera comes with. looking to mainly shoot macro cannabis and food photography wanted to know which of the 2 lenses im considering would you recommend SONY 50mm f2.8 macro or Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 that has some macro capabilities. thanks in advance
Great review. I'm thinking of getting this camera for my YT, cause I'm tired of putting back A7IV all the time I used it for photos.
I think it also runs ouf USB power, so another pro for using it in the studio.
I was not aware it does not have minimum SS setting. What a shame.
I don't think it runs off USB power, but you can get one of these continuous power adapters. I'm using one and they work great! No overheating with the heat sensitivity set to "high".
@@davidvongries It does not run off USB without battery. But Sony support page says it runs off USB with battery in it and in most cases it does not drain battery.
So based on this should run for hours connected to wall socket (with battery fully charged inside).
what's a good walk and record camera? I shoot contents where I have to pan a lot. I was abt to buy ev-10 today but now im bit uncertain. Recording seems pretty shaky. I was planning to use Zhoyuny m3 with ev-10 for life-style videos. hmm should I still go for ev-10 or anything else? 1000-2000 is my range atm. fx3 is 3000$ in korea ...
Aloha~ what lens,clip on wireless mic did u use for this video, I bought cannon g7x ii but somehow found out ii does not have 4k☹️ I want iii for 4k what a dumb mistake for buying ii thanks👍
Please suggest a camera for videography, considering stabilisation n other cons you menial
Super quality video!
Hi,
I want to start over head product review channel, and for that I choose this camera as my primary camera.
I still confused that is that good choice for this kind of channel and which lens will be best suitable for that.
Is that thing you can help with?
Just purchased a ZV-E10 and this video helped me to decide!
Hey buddy, how’s it??
Great review.
I'm in the market for two dedicated cameras for interview style in studio. Seems like this cam will fit the bill and it's at a great price point. Thanks!
Hi nice work- but Im an actress needing studio quality for my at home self tapes? Which camera is best? THX
I'm currently considering whether to buy a Canon M50 Mark II or the ZV e10. What would you prefer ?
I have an iPhone 15 Pro but am still looking for a camera for professional pictures and videos
The editing you done in (HLG3 graded) please make a video on that!!!