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| Best Sellers Rank | #5,691 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)#22 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Date First Available | May 26, 2020 |
Amanda’s Honest Answers –
This camera packs a punch in its compact size. I use this camera practically every day. My YouTube videos are now so much better than before. I get regular comments about the high quality and questions about what camera I use. I cannot wait to tell them it is the Sony ZV-1 and tell them all about it! The wind guard on the microphone is a special touch I like. Prior to this purchase, I filmed an outdoor video on a slightly breezy day. I was appalled at the quality of that recording sound due to the wind. But with the ZV-1 that is never an issue!One of the things that drew me to the ZV-1 is the flip-out video screen. I wanted a quality camera that I could see the screen on while I am recording. There is nothing worse than recording a video and thinking you are in the frame only to realize you are not. This eliminates that issue all together. It has ports for an external microphone, HDMI, and a micro USB. This allows for a ton of versatility. You can use a micro USB cord to charge the camera or you can buy an optional battery charger. I even bought a couple of backup batteries to keep the footage flowing even on lengthy trips.I paired the ZV-1 with the shooting grip and I will never go back. This baby is super versatile. It lets me click record, snap a picture, zoom in, and more all while keeping the focus on me and not turning the camera around. This allows complete one-handed usage. In addition, it makes a great little on the go tripod too. All of this fits into a small case making it ultra-portable. I love my ZV-1!
daniel caldwell –
I love this camera for what it is, they say its made for content creators, the main reason i got it was it has Clean HDMI out so it works as a webcam, it can recorded as long as you need it to without shutting off like most camera and a few other things that make it a great webcam, some people say the camera does not zoom out wide enough. when i use it its about a arms length away and i have no problem with the field of view as long as you get the image stabilization settings right.. use the heavier image stabilization and it crops in and you don’t get that nice wide field of view so so use the middle setting for image stabilization and you dont loose that nice wide angel..its surprisingly good in lower light situations and even at high iso you do not get much grain in the video, the image quality is not quite as good as something like the Sony A6400 with a 16mm sigma lens but its just a small step down if you ask me. get the camera settings right and change the picture profile settings to your liking and this thing looks great, i have been using it for a few weeks now and its perfect for me, ,i have a video on YouTube on how to set this up as a webcam for YouTube or twitch or what ever you may use a webcam for, if you want to find that just search for “Danny Lightning Sony ZV-1 Webcam Setup” search for that on youtube and the video probably pops up, I go through all the in camera settings for webcam use. just get your self a nice capture card and the proper usb cable and change a few setting and you got a amazing looking webcameZV-1 vs regular webcam ( even the 250 dollar webcams) . this thing blows regular webcams out of the water, this is so much better its not even funny
Normal Consumer –
Sony ZV-1 is a lightweight camera that I’ve been curious about as soon as Sony announced about it and after using it for some time now, I think it’s pretty great! Sony is well known for its super-fast autofocus in their alpha 6000 series and being able to get that in this small package is awesome. The product showcase mode is incredibly fast with switching focus and it’s a must for those who review products. I like that the camera turns on/off when the screen flips out and back in, and there’s a dedicated button to start recording so that you don’t have to switch from photo mode to video mode! Can’t miss much moment with this setup. The stabilization is great but I think it may need a bit more for walking fast, but it’s pretty decent! The battery life seems good so far and the camera body looks awesome.I’d mainly use this to take vlog videos of my little one and take product review photos. The vari-angle screen is certainly helpful and is a must in my camera needs. I’d use auto exposure and autofocus set to the center and it’s been working great.If I had to nitpick, I do wish the tripod hole wasn’t right by the battery/memory card slot opening, because you’d have to remove it to swap things out. The touchscreen is mainly for tapping to focus but not to navigate within settings. I think it’s something that Sony can easily push out a software update for, but they don’t for some reason. Despite these quirks, I think it’s a sweet camera for those who love taking videos and it’s also great for photos considering how well its autofocusing system works. Can’t wait to see more contents I can get out of this camera!
A. Sanchez –
After reading several reviews on the internet about this camera I finally decided to order it. I’m beginning a YouTube channel for my eyelash business and needed something easy to use with great performance and video quality. Perfect choice (pat on the back) for what I needed. I’ve tested the “product showcase” feature because often time I hold items up to the camera and need it to quickly focus on that object and then back to me when I’m done. I’m sure my viewers will notice how perfectly it handles these situations. It’s almost like having someone behind the camera changing the focus for you. I highly recommend this camera!
jypfoto –
Let me start out by saying that I’ve used dozens of cameras over the past few years as a bit of a gear head. I’ve had full frame DSLRs, full frame mirrorless, APS-C options, micro 4/3’s, etc. Most recently I had the Fuji X100V. Having a growing family I realized that while I love taking pictures of my kids growing up, what really captures the interest of everyone is capturing videos. I could take 1,000 pictures from a family trip and the things that the family will want to see is the video, not the pictures. For this I realized that having a more compelling video option was needed. In addition having a 7 year old girl, she’s starting to want to make her own videos, which I post to her private YT channel.Pros- Having a compact option with a decently fast lens. The lens could be wider, it could be longer. There’s a lot of could haves. Why not ask for a 12-500 mm lens? For what it is, it’s a good compromise, has a decent enough range and fast lens, which is needed for a 1″ sensor. The 24-200 would’ve been too slow to shoot indoors without an external light.- The front flip screen. It makes talking head videos easier to shoot, putting it on a tripod and still having a hot/cold shoe for an external mic or a light source is fantastic.- Button layout. Having a record button, having a tally light are great.Cons- I would’ve loved to see a better use of a touch screen interface. Canon has it right for the most part, Sony could be much better.- I would’ve loved to have a mode dial and/or more front dials. But given a choice between what we have in the ZV-1 or a larger body/more expensive model, I’m ok with what we have.Things to noteNo, the stabilization is not the best. On standard it’s not great. On active it’s better but crops in. This is why I say for certain types of vlogging, like on a tripod or talking head video it’s fine. If you’re expecting to walk around and talk to yourself, you’ll want to invest in a gimbal. No, the battery isn’t the best. Luckily they’re tiny and you can find plenty of generic options. No, you don’t get a charger in the box. Most cameras these days are not shipping with one. No you won’t get the ultra thin depth of field from this, it’s a 1″ sensor, there are limitations.For the price, the size, the features, it’s the best option that I’ve found at the present time. It’s not perfect, but any camera enthusiast will tell you that there isn’t. It’s about weighing the positives and the negatives and find the one with the most plusses and the least amount of negatives for your needs. Think about it, if the perfect camera existed, you’d have no compelling reason to upgrade to the next model, so in a way you have to think that manufacturers intentionally withhold a little here and a little there.
DaeSilva –
My biggest complaint with the Sony ZV-1 is battery life. I wish they had used the same battery as the Alpha a6000 series cameras. Besides that gripe though, paired with the vlogging kit, this is quite a powerhouse vlogging camera especially if you don’t want to spend the money required for the Sony A7c. I love its portability, it can even fit in my pocket without the tripod/grip attached, let me say that again 4K video recording that fits in your pocket. The fact that Sony was able to build eye-tracking into such a small package is astounding and you still get the same amazing Sony picture quality, no wonder everyone uses Sony sensors. The portability and flip around screen make this camera perfect for vloggers, allowing you to easily see what the camera sees, whether shooting solo or with help. The microphone and windscreen do an adequate job of keeping wind noise down when you’re moving, but I wouldn’t trust it in very windy conditions. The product showcase setting is perfect for smaller e-commerce setups, making this an ideal unboxing or review camera when space is a concern. I haven’t tried the Bokeh setting, but there is a bokeh setting meaning you don’t need to spend a lot on an expensive lens to achieve similar results for the platforms that interest you unless of course, you want to. The ZV-1 like other Sony cameras can also be used as a webcam, and because of its size it is very well suited for this purpose, just download the software, plug in the USB change a couple of settings and you’re good to go. The bundled shooting grip pairs easily and provides an easy to control the camera when you’re creating content solo. All in all, this is content creators’ dream camera, easy portability, outstanding picture quality, 4K shooting, webcam functionality, and the Sony ecosystem of camera tech. I’m definitely sold. I was able to purchase this camera at a discount in exchange for my honest review.
JMA –
I’ve been meaning to “graduate” from taking videos from either my GoPro or iPhone so I can get more shots with shallow depth of field and just overall better image quality. Thank goodness this exists. Every camera before the ZV-1 were simply still photography cameras first and foremost but also capable of taking videos. The ZV-1 simply emphasized the other half of the equation because the RX100 line already took great videos. The wheel didn’t need to be reinvented here, Sony just acknowledged that there are users of their cameras who use it for videos more than photos. The way this camera was designed, from the button placements and the flippy screen leaves no doubt who this camera is for.This is also a friendly camera for people like me who are just beginning to take videos for travel and other things worth remembering through videos. The great thing is you can grow into this hobby with this camera because of the other features that this camera has that can be discovered while using it.Is it a perfect camera? No camera is. But it’s absolutely perfect for it’s intended use. The price could be a bit lower but considering the features compared to the more expensive RX100 line, this seems to be a bargain.
Luis Escalante Gomez –
I initially bought this camera for my wife since she has a YouTube channel and likes to vlog. However, every once in a while I use it to take pictures and I have to say that (being a Nikon fan all my life), I’m ASTONISHED at three things about this camera: 1. just how good and fast the auto-focus is (makes Nikon, Fuji and Canon look really bad), 2. the quality of the sensor in low light (most if not all cheap cameras take good pics if the setting is well lit but this camera really does a good job in low light) and 3. Just how confusing the menu system is (I’ve heard a lot of people complain about this and it’s true; albeit after a while, you learn where everything is and it’s more or less manageable). Overall a great value for a cam.
Minkee Daniel Kim –
I was wanting to create a Youtube channel for all things Asian foods for cooking and reviewing products. We used the Sony ZV-1 to film our first video and it was fantastic. I was able to make panning in and out shot with ease as the camera automatically stabilized the shot. Even while moving the camera it kept the video steady and smooth. The auto focus kept clear the product I was reviewing. The grip was an excellent and necessary equipment to have in filming. I could use it as a tripod while I was handling and eating the product we were reviewing. When I need to move around the grip was comfortable to hold and I was able to get the angles I wanted for my shot. The grip also came with a micro SD card with plenty of memory to start filming straight away. I am very happy with the vari-angle lcd screen that folds out so I can see what I am filming as we are shooting. I was going to use my smartphone to start filming my new youtube channel, but this camera has replaced and will be the only camera I use. The size and weight makes it ideal to bring with me in travels. I will definitely be bringing this camera around everywhere when we are able to start travelling to Asia again.
Barbie –
ONE OF MY YOUTUBE FRIENDS RECOMMENDED THIS CAMERA FOR ME. I AM SO HAPPY SHE DID BECAUSE I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT I WANTED TO BUY. I AM SO HAPPY I WENT WITH THIS CAMERA. THE AUTOFOCUS IS AMAZING!!! IT FOCUSES REALLY REALLY FAST WHICH IS GREAT SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORK HARD FOR IT TO FOCUS ON ITEMS. IT IS A SMALL CAMERA SO IT’S PERFECT TO TAKE EVERYWHERE IF YOU ARE VLOGGING YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE. I BOUGHT MINE WITH THE ACCESSORY KIT THAT BRINGS THE TRIPOD THING AND IT BRINGS A MEMORY CARD. THE QUALITY IS GREAT AND IT IS SO CONVENIENT AND EASY TO USE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.