Sony ZV1 Wide Angle Lens | Fix the ZV1's biggest problem | How to Install | Test Footage

Today we cover how to add a wide angle lens to the Sony ZV1, creating the perfect vlogging angle even in 4k with active image stabilisation.

We cover:
What the lens is and what is does
An overview of using the Zomei 52mm wide angle lens
How to attach the wide angle lens using the Profezzion 4 piece lens adapter kit
How the wide angle lens changes the field of view when vlogging with the Sony ZV1
A detailed comparison of shoots achievable with and without the Zomei wide angle lens in 4k and 1080p, with active steadshot stabilisation and with standard stabilisation
The overall pros and cons of using the Sony ZV1 with a wide angle lens

We also show extensive test footage:
4k and 1080p vlogging with active steadyshot stabilisation
The improved angle achievable with 4k or 1080p vlogging with active stabilisation and the wide angle lens
How the wide angle lens helps you achieve a wide angel and better field of view that the Sony ZV1 can provide our of the box in 1080p - how to get a better angle and field of view with this one accessory in 4k and with active steadyshot stabilisation than possible in lower quality 1080p with just standard stabilisation

We also include test footage of the Sony ZV1 shooting some landscape shots with the wide angle lens. We shoot from a fixed spot to

We consider the overall pros and cons of using the Sony ZV1 with a wide angle lens:
The improved field of view for vlogging
The inexpensive price
The small and portable form factor
The extra flexibility the wide angle lens gives to your ZV1
vs
The need for an adapter (like the Profezzion 4 piece lens adapter kit); however with this adapter we can add a variable ND filter, macro lens filters or other accessories to enhance the Sony ZV1 - so is it a big problem?
The noticeable weight increase from adding the Zomei wide angle lens (around 94g) to the Sony ZV1 (294g) means you're increasing weight by about a third which can become noticeable while vlogging
The slight distortion and reduced image quality of the wide angle lens around the edges which isn't a big problem for vlogging but could make landscape shots less usable

Plus the overall conclusion that the wide angle lens is one of the best and least expensive additions you can make to yur Sony ZV!, especially for vlogging

[dbvares]

0:00 Intro
0:44 What Is The Lens?
1:16 How to attach the lens
2:02 What does the lens do + test footage
5:05 Pros & Cons + Conclusion

[saintsimonofficial]

1:15 where can i find the glue for the adapter, I have an adapter and a wide lense but the glue fell off and now I cant attach the adapter, need new glue but I cant find where to find to attach it (the stripts to attach)

[Itskeyaj]

The adapter is removable from the camera ?

[BehindTheCornerVideo]

Hi ! Thanks for all your videos about ZV1 !! Very well explained in detail. But I have a question : If I "glue " the 52 mm adaptor, would I be able to use Ulanzi wide angle ? I've seen you using both on your ZV1... So I wonder, can I put the 52 mm and the Ulanzi wide angle at the same time? Thanks ;)

[JustinPulitzerTrades]

Do you have the skin smothing setting on? Image inside looks a little soft. Curious if it's that setting or just the camera? Thanks.

[markshirley]

Hi thanks great info - do you have links to the lens and apapter.

[PatAndAdri]

What is the best settings for getting the widest field of view and best quality without the lens ? I hate appearing so close in my vlogs but I also don’t have the lens yet so just curious to know my best options

[gurdles]

Thanks for the video Dave. Great stuff! Could you please share link to buy the lens please!

[Squidpaws-]

Hiya David.
Thanks for sharing all the great info. Does this lense for the ZV-1 have thread to add a ND filter?

[MasoodJamal]

Is this filter suitable for Indoor Real Estate videography ?
And please suggest a wide angle filter for Sony ZV-E10 camera also

[Danishkc]

Hello i am here
Which wide lens is best for sony zv1?
Does wide angle will be heavy for gimbal?

[whatsupclimber]

When i add a wide angle lense, the outside of the frame gets very blurry. Do u have any fix?

[hellochocokeiko]

I'm enjoying many videos of yours!
I've been using the wide lense. Today I removed it to shoot with the original lense and I don't know why all my shots are blurry. I checked manual focus but didn't work. Soon as I put the wide lense back, everything looks good. Why is that?
Help please!!

[georgesorianomusic]

Dave I'm loving these videos! I'm tempted to buy the whole setup haha! (seriously) Maybe get some affiliate links to support the channel?

[ThumbLife]

Whats the difference between buying this or a selfie stick..? Don't they serve the same purpose?

[ZaineyLaney]

I have had the wide angle lens on the camera for over a year. But the problem is when I take the lens off, my camera now won't focus. Anyone else have this issue? I cannot find how to fix it. I can just keep the wide angle lens on and zoom in but I would like to know how to better fix this issue if I want to take it off.

[isjasur]

I came here after your iPhone 12 vs zv1 comparison, and don't understand why zv1 you are using for indoor footage is this blurish? It looks more like a footage from a phone camera. I was interested and impressed how zv1 captures images but now kinda confused

[jaydowns]

These videos are great!! Keep them coming. But get rid of that past Dave. Hes nothing on present Dave!! When do we meet future Dave. Hes TIGHT!