Sony ZV-E1 Hands On Review | Content Creator Dream Camera?

Sony ZV-E1 Initial Review | Content Creator Dream Camera?
Insane specs, 4k120, and crazy new features in a compact body...dream camera or overheating nightmare.

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0:00 Intro
0:27 Shot on ZV E1
1:59 First Impressions
2:47 Hardware
5:59 Specs and Features
10:24 New AI Features
12:38 There's a problem
14:05 Autofocus
15:19 2 Massive Issues
17:39 Should you buy it

[GeorgeOJ]

Hi Dan - So I watched most of the new ZV-E1 reviews. Man, you just nailed it - this is comprehensive (without being too technical), honest in pointing out the (serious) shortcomings which everyone will have to apply to their own needs / context, and fun. Great talking-head vs. examples balance. Thank you - this is really informative, well-done, v. useful review!

[ZamoraChristian]

wow 5 min 60fps and overheat, NO NO I lvoe how you are so honest, lots of youtubers they are just saying ill buy it, but because they only film indoors, but a filmmaker like you I LOVE YOUR REVIEW

[victorlolo]

when comes to overheating test I can always trust your words

[jennifergala]

Too expensive. Maybe if it was 1499 will be a gaming changer. Also can you imagine if there was wifi for live streaming or not any overheating issues? Finally I think Sony should start making smaller Full Frame lenses and lighter. Good video.

[MODESTYXO]

Would you recommend the zv-e1 over the canon r6 mark ii for doc/vlog content? Keep up the good work

[ScoutsOut]

Great video man, I just got mine in today. That’s awesome you got to record at Daytona and with Hayes very cool man

[CAMTechChris]

Dan, this is the best review I have seen yet on the ZV-E1. Great work, thank you!

[Mraz]

Have this camera and it is a joy to use. Super easy. The only issue is, what is the best lens for my ZV-E1? Just one lens to do it all. Still searching for it.

[SimeonKolev]

I think that Sony is trying to squeeze this 12mp sensor as much as possible and after that they will start to implement the sensor from the A1 in more cameras (maybe 2-3 years from now).

If you ask me the best Sony sensor for video to this point is the one in the A1. It gives much more possibilities for cropping and oversampling, the IQ is better and I think it has less noise too. I also think that they caped it at 32000ISO in SLOG3 for a reason and the reason is that it destroys the 12mp sensor cameras at high iso without having that noisy gap between 3200ISO and 12800ISO.

Also Sony is now moving towards more specialized products in order to make us buy more cameras. Why selling us 1 camera for photo and video when they can sell us 2 (one for photo, one for video). Panasonic and Nikon started making the cameras we want when they went downhill with the $$$, Sony are in a point where they can do whatever they want without caring too much for the user. This means - no software updates, no price competition, ... as a Sony user I am following Panasonic moves closely :D

[onnie]

Thank you Dan I have the A7sIII thinking of getting another camera as well as keeping the A7sIII. I'm in Australia and our summers get really hot, so I think the A7IV would be a better option for me. As always bro I come to your channel for awesome reviews and your 100% honesty on the products you are reviewing. 🤘Please keep up the great work!

[aaronmoe]

Love your review, I appreciate the honesty, unlike some of your counterparts, who swears every new release is the greatest thing since sliced bread.. Keep up the Good Work..

[Ibrahim_usman]

Really worried about the overheating as I live in a fairly hot climate

[landyiscandy]

Smart, honest, well balanced review. The only review I’ve seen to give a good prediction as to why the 120p wasn’t available from launch.

[infinitesimulationstv]

The A7 IV and A7C II are going to have lower noise than the ZV-E1/FX3/FX6/A7S III under 12, 800 ISO, but they don't do p60 full frame, only in APS-C, which isn't that big of a deal because you may want to center crop the ZV-E1 with dynamic active stabilization anyways. For shooting in daylight, the FX30 is going to work well, but when you are shooting cinematography you may want to soften the image up and the sensor on the ZV-E1 is softer. You can also center crop the FX30 with 2.25x total corp but you lose clear zoom and the lens will be too sharp, which may be preferred for adding special effects.

[AudioJanitor]

Ha, just noticed the t-shirt.
Ever do Jennings GP? Used to be my monthly jam.

[JewieSeinfeld]

Hey! I’m someone who used a canon 5d for photography for many years. I’m currently getting into more videography and I let my dad use the 5d for his business so I need to pick up something for under $1000 either new or something used from B n H that will give me good up to 4k video and still shoot some photos I’ll be happy with since coming down from the 5d and any lenses to start with. I tried the Sony 6100 this week and already returned it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 🙏🏼

[nolannatashaTV]

Great review. It’s definitely a cool camera, but mostly it feels exciting as a glimpse at future cameras. I’m tempted by the low light, and dynamic stabilization, but other that that I honestly feel more tempted by the fx30 as a b cam despite the cropped sensor. I’m going to hold out for next full sized camera to offer that new stabilization.

[tennissir]

Well done. I know that the Dynamic Image Stabilization adds a crop - But does it also add pixel binning (Line skipping) ?

[Pola]

Does this camera Crop in 4k 60fps? I hope not! I'm only 7 minutes into your video, so maybe you'll touch up on that! I own the Fx30 and it's cropped and the Sony Alpha 7iv and also crops. Trying to avoid the crop.... :)

Edit: Just saw the overheating. This is a pass for me on this Sony-Ev1 unfortunately....

[Lifetogo]

Hi Dan. Thank you for the great video.
For client work (photo, video, outdoor, but also real estate) and also vlogging and run and gun, would you more recommend S5II or which camera (or if money is not a factor, EOS R3)