Sony ZV1 ZV-1 4K Cinematic

Sony ZV1 ZV-1 4K Cinematic
I’m always a big fan of small compact camera with spectacular video features. I own the RX100 M3, RX100 M4, RX100 M6 in the past. And they were great. But since the version 6, Sony have decided to use a new 24-200mm lens. I mean it’s great to have a longer zoom. And if you saw my old videos I love shooting tele. But personally, I don’t use tele as much for compact cameras. I would rather have much wider aperture for a 1” sensor.

There is one thing I realize one the ZV1. The lens was actually tighter than the RX series at the wide end. As we know, The RX series and ZV series. They all using 1” sensors, that means the crop factor is 2.7x. But each gen, Sony uses a different lens. The RX100VA was 8.8mm x2.7X = 23.76mm, RX100M7 9mm x2.7x = 24.3mm, and the ZV-1 lens is 9.4mm x 2.7x = 25.38mm. So after having the active steadyshot turned on. The lens will become 30mm. Which makes the blogging a lot harder.

I have also found when you use the product showcase mode. The IS will be disabled. As I do a lot of travel videos myself. Walking around and put down the camera and show the food in front of the camera. I always have to go into the menu and turn on the product showcase mode. That’s a bit annoying. But I know this is a compact camera, shouldn’t expect too much. I mean it is a great little camera.

Pros and Cons
Pros
Red little record light is handy
Awesome f/1.8-2.8 lens
Much more affordable comparing with RX series
3 Stops ND filter
Got all the picture Profiles
Hotshoe is back (Comparing with RX series)

Cons
Sensor was tighter than RX100 series, and after switching on the Active steadyshot. Works out like 30mm
Still remains 4K 30p upto 100mbps
No focus ring anymore unlike the RX Series
Mic Jack is on the side makes it hard to hold the camera
Product showcase doesn’t work together with Active IS.
Wish it was wider lens like 18-50mm would be awesome
No more pop up flash

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DSI Pictures Entertainment 2020
Filmed and edited by Steve Chan

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[armando.visuals]

I can't get over how professional this footage looks.

[riez]

This guy can make any camera looks awesome in post

[geraldbaria]

This is the best ZV1 footage I’ve seen so far.👏👏👏

[zantigar]

No question this is the best demonstration of this little camera's capabilities. You have shown that the super-polished look of big-budget productions is now within reach of the regular consumer - all you need is the KNOWLEDGE of how to use this superb tool. And that knowledge is on ample display in this footage. All the detail in different parts of the frame is MIND BOGGLING! It's like watching an epic feature film! And all from such a tiny camera! What a time we live in! Thanks for creating and posting!

[UZUMAKINARUTOGAY]

I DONT THINK THE CAMERA IS GOOD, BUT I THINK THAT THE VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR ARE GOOD !

[karimdiab]

It is not always about the hardware as people may think. This video just proves it.

[MagnetiqLabs]

finally good cinematic oriented shots from ZV1

[vampsera]

I’m sold on this camera now. Thank you. I was hesitant because other reviews were all shooting not as well but you really did an excellent job. The 4k looks amazing and showed the potential this camera really has. Thank you!

[AllThingsFilm]

Like Gerald said, this is the best ZV-1 footage I've seen so far. I like how you didn't fall back on using Auto ISO. So many YouTubers were suggesting to just leave the ZV-1 in Auto ISO. I also liked how you used the built in ND filter creatively. Seeing your footage makes me feel even better about getting the ZV-1. Mine should be arriving next week. Thanks for this.

[russellsteele]

I almost forgot that this was filmed with a point & shoot camera. You don't need much to make amazing videos these days. Great work & soundtrack always on point!

[TravelinChina]

Did you use a gimbal for this video? It's great.

[janeeyflores]

This is awesome. Best footage I've seen so far. The XT-4 video is my favorite

[msquareddd]

Ok I’m sold. Also the color grading on this one is immaculate. I’ve been hesitant on buying the ZV1 but with this video, I’m now certain that it is definitely the camera for me. 💕

[NRMSHW]

I live in Perth, and I've never seen it look so chilled...

[Error-csmp]

I've been on the fence for MONTHS between the zv1 or the rx100 va and this video convinced me that the zv1 is the right move for me. amazing shots!

[XZero]

Fantastic results. I find it astonishing how you color match all the different cameras; heck you make even the GoPro look cinematic.

[mexps]

What a beautiful footage! I'm in love with this video I can watch it 10 more times! the piano sound in the background sounds so premium too. Thank you for this awesome work.

[RICKYSERTV]

Perth WA. i was checking this video and I felt like I recognize everything! definitely a beautiful city. you did a great job showing this camera footage and capturing the city

[armando.visuals]

Your videos on this camera was what sealed the deal for me and i bought it lol

[BackpackingVideos]

On more question--you say the sensor is tighter than RX100VA? Would I be giving anything up by switching to ZV-1? Is the video still 6K (or something) downsampled to 4K like on the RX100VA?