Sony ZV-1 II User Experience Review

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Chapters
00:00 Intro: WHAT’S NEW
00:35 Disclaimer
00:53 NEW Wider Zoom Lens!
01:43 No OPTICAL Lens Stabilization BUT…
02:29 F/1.8-4 Aperture Change
03:08 Zoom Range Comparison
03:58 Video Quality - 4K60P? 10 Bit??
04:48 Why I think it should have H.265 Codec to support 4K60p
05:25 NEW Easier User Operation for Casuals & Beginners
06:09 Colors & Skin Tones
06:16 NEW CineVLOG Mode!
06:58 S Cinetone…?
07:13 Low Light
08:02 Recording Test & Overheating?
08:43 NEW Mic Directivity
09:13 NEW Menu & Touch Support!
09:36 CONS: What I Don’t Like
10:41 NEUTRAL: What Others May NOT Like
11:30 PROS: What I Like!!
12:02 Price & Do I Recommend It?
12:17 Is it worth Upgrading for ZV-1 Users?
12:44 Is it worth it if you don’t own ZV-1?
12:57 Is it worth it for PROS?
13:14 Will I Get It Personally??
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[DMProductions]

Thank for for being honest Jason ! Straight to the point and doesn't just highlight positives. Great review, , we so need a new RX100 viii with a 18-200!

[DJMilez]

I literally just purchased the ZV-1 3 weeks ago for my trip in Tokyo. Def won't upgrade to this new one for awhile

[Thoracius]

6:12 it's not the same at all. the 2020 is orange (typical Sony), the 2023 is more natural.

[pg.travels]

If you vlog with a selfie stick, the 24mm focal length on the original isn't too big a deal because you can just get a gimbal rather than a selfie stick then turn off EIS and the 24mm becomes plenty wide enough.... You only really need the extra width that the 18mm gives you if vlogging handheld which wouldn't be comfortable when facing the camera.
I recently bought a nearly new ZV1 for £380 ($470) and if I put a gimbal with it, it is coming in quite a bit less
Having said that, I will probably just sell it on and stick with my DJI Osmo Action 3 for vlogging. An action camera is still way more practical in the real world if making vlogs alone...
Nice review though!

[MichaelLess]

Just got the ZV-E1 and was like for real a new ZV-1 II!? Gotta be honest...between the ZV-E1 and my trusty RX100 VII I think that combo is unstoppable for travel vlogs.

[banditalley]

Just what the world needed, another vlogging camera (said nobody ever)

[boyantrifonov]

I will be sticking with my ZV-1 Mark I

In my opinion the 900$ price makes the ZV-1 Mark 2 NOT worth it.

In Europe I can get the Sony ZV-E10 and the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 for about 1080 Euro with Tax or 910 Euro if you expense it as a business.

And the image and video quality will be much better.

The 750-800 price range is OK for an all in-one solution like the ZV-1

[PhilKnall]

Great in depth review! Sadly i think I'll stick with my m1 because the wide lens isn't worth losing the hfr and oss to me. I hate the micro usb so much though 😂

[SummerK]

Thank U for recording time table, Jason.

[christianeggbauer]

Thanks for the detailled Review. Looks good, but I think I will be sticking with ZV-1M1 for now as a B-Cam...

[babyboy]

I love my ZV1 and I use it for capturing memories like a camcorder and for talking head YouTube and love it. No need to upgrade.

[randallbrander]

How do you like the White color for the ZV-!M2 compared to the black?

[NasrAhmadTv]

Thank you, my dear friend, for the beautiful Mboxing and the wonderful performance. Sony is a giant company in this field Your love from the Middle East❤❤❤

[ItsChristineTV]

Thanks for the review. I just ordered one today. Coming from shooting video on an old iphone, I think I’ll be happy with this camera.

[GiantfunBLOG]

What do you think the ZV1 ii or a used A7c is better for vlogging?

[mamaadura]

Please a quick help?

Canon 60d or Sony A6000? For a starter
I have searched but I still can't decide

[ms.lleslie]

Thank you for the information…..Love the dramatic in the video.

[stanleyfamUK]

zv-10, had it over a year, one of my best purchases and I often use one a lens of my pro sony such as the 24mm gm 1.4, or if i want oss use a 10-18 for a nice wide shot, even once tried my 100-400 on it - holding the lens rather than the camera and that gave me a huge zoom with oss and sharp images, such a versatile camera, why bother with a zv 1 mk 2?

[PerfectFringe]

Is the colour accuracy good? I'm looking to capture accurate colour representations...

[astartup]

The ZV-1 II is the best budget 8-bit green screen camera because you need to match the focal length to the virtual scene and you don't need a wide aperture lens. You want to use f/5.6 for green screen to get the sharpest edges and lowest lens distortion, and increase your lighting, so a 1-inch sensor work fine. You also want bi-color or RGBW LED video light sticks and 6-inch ring lights for the bottom of the horizontal green screen and green screen on the floor.