I've just come back from a driving tour in Europe with a group of cars and the first time I've used my ZV-1F properly and for an extended period of time. What a fantastic camera, I'm very pleased with it. The only drawback is the lack of decent stabilisation (Active is trash!). We filmed without stabilisation and I'm now running each of our 200+ clips through Catalyst browse. It's tedious but the results are fantastic. I also treated it to a Neewer wide angle lens which has helped give a wider shot and also allows some margin for the crop within Catalyst browse (which also gets rid of the slightly blurred edges that the wider angle lens introduces) Very pleased, if anyone reads this and is on the fence, it's great value and a worthy purchase and so so easy to use. To add it also takes very good photos, I've never shot in RAW so the lack of this feature isn't an issue for me.

Great review as always Mark! The footage looks quite nice in daylight and I think this is the main reason why someone might get this camera to "upgrade" their phone footage. On the other hand some phones have really amazing cameras up to 3 focal lengths and if someone already has a phone with decent cameras, the ZV1-F is hard to sell without photo RAW and "only" contrast based AF for 450$. Someone really has to want the internal mic and that flip screen. In this price range the ZV1-F is competing with action cameras (which have RAW files for photos) and used ZV E10, specially when Sony (hopefully) releases the new APSc generation. Btw the wanna be vlogger was jealous about your gorgious hair, everyone could tell :D

Exciting to see you at the Distillery! 😃 Awesome video as always.

I stumbled upon your channel because I’m in need of a entry level camera/camcorder for creating indoor KZfaq videos. Many of the drawbacks of this camera- stabilization, no raw files, auto focusing, etc- shouldn’t be too big an issue if it’s strictly going to be used to create in-studio videos sitting on a tripod. I just need to have good lightings. I think this camera is just what I need for the budget I have. Thank you for the great videos and I love your humor

Nice review! I have been using this camera to vlog in the Disney World parks and have been loving it! The quality, size and ease of of use is amazing! I did just get the zve10 and the 11mm lens though for a step up when I'm not in the parks. (I use the a7iv too but it's too heavy for on the go!).

"barely anyone notices that I am a self-obsessed vlogger" ...perfect!😂 Your videos have been so SUPER helpful! Thank you🥹🧡

i LOVE this camera. i use it for all my instagram photos and they turn out so nicely. i just upgraded to the E10 so we will see how the two compare.

Wow this is a nice camera surprising that the contrast based autofocus is good and good review!

Great vlog. Great content. Great presenter. It's a pleasure to watch

I think this is a great little camera for casual photos, KZfaq videos and traveling. I don't think it could be any smaller. But as someone who doesn't vlog so doesn't use that remote stick thing I would like to have some kind of case for it because the plastic housing is too slippery, combined with the small size it does not give a nice grip like for example a a5100.

Great video as usual Mark

Good review.. really helpful for me, cheers

I love the humour you add to your videos 😂

I don't mind the negative things that people say on youtube about this camera. The autofocus is fine for me. The photos in jpeg are great in my experience. I am really enjoying my ZV-1F recently.. Bought it 2 weeks ago.. & I saw your past 2 reviews before I bought it. Thank you for satisfying me to buy this camera😁 you are the best!! I really love this ZV-1F of mine.

Don't forget about that gimbal comparison video Crane 3 vs Dji mini ..I Like to see that in your opinion..Got the crane thinking about getting Dji mini as well can never have to much stuff...lol

Looking at either zv1 or zv1f to shoot myself painting artwork, , need to get in tight to see whats going on with a canvas 600mm x400mm, using a gopro 8 at the minute , but want to get better footage, gonna get zv e10 for general shooting but need the smallest size the closeups as anything too big is in my way Cheers buddy, great content

Great review Mark! I do notice some weird like shaking of the background even in the studio (mostly the lights/bokeh, etc.) Is this something you addressed and I missed or is this on my end? Or my eyes? 🤣 Thanks for this review again!

10:44 this scene is look great, i like how the light illuminate your skin, it look like its coming from expensive cinema camera

1. Is there firmware for it? 2. Why its delay on my OBS when i just connected rightway. Thank you. you were so helpful for me to buy it.

Hi Mark! Love your channel and it has helped inform me on many purchases. Keep up the great work! Quick question. The stuttering/jiggle of the lights in the background are purely related to focus, right? I'm debating picking one up for a top down shot and will be shooting in manual focus. Thanks! 😀

Still considering this, particularly for travel. Am put off by the lack of S-Cinetone which I use and love though. :|

can you make a video about the best cameras, including phones, for making vertical videos/KZfaq shorts?

Just found your channel. Great job! Now subscribing.

I wish you would show how to set up these features cuz idk how to get to vertical video mode

Hey Mark, was just wondering if you would be able to do a full vlog edit/tutorial showcase on how you record your videos, how you use manual mode (recommend settings for iso, apature, stutter, white balance etc) then export to catalyst browse, how you edit and do your colour gradding and exporting the final your files for youtube. Your videos always look amazing and so profressional and would love to learn a in depth way of how you do your videos or even just reccomend settings on the camera to acheive near quality like yours. Ive recently bought the ZV-E10 last month and would love to get foortage like yours for my upcoming holiday in a couple months. :)

For the zv1F I have 1280X720 when i go to proxy settings is there a way to change it to 1080P or 4K?

I just got my ZV-1f with the Sony grip via a refurb deal on eBay! Now I just need to learn how to set it up correctly! Any chance of a 'how to' video mark... like what the heck are all these signs on the screens never mind the menu... I'm sure you'll bring humour to it! Very happy. BTW I plugged it into my Mac and tried live-streaming... all very exciting. Alan

Could you please do a test with zv1/e10 vs Sony imx989 1 inch sensor [vivo x90 pro, xiaomi 13 pro ] Does this make the zv1 obsolete. Vivo even have the Zeis brand coating

Great review! What picture profile did you use?

Newbie question here, about the USB-C port. You mentioned it did not require drivers and was plug-and-play with respect to using as a web cam. Does this extend to being able to use one of those wireless USB-C Lavalier microphones (say SmallRig Wave W1-C) with the receiver connected to the USB port rather than to the microphone jack through an adapter? Thanks, and the advice in your videos is so valuable.

What about the minimum focus distance? Thanks in advance!

Greetings Mark. A little bit cold out there ãhn? As we melt down here in Brazil 😩… Another great review with enough information for decision making… while I considered it for podcast use. Thank again and “ok, bah-bye”…

Hello. Thanks for this video I recently got this camera but I notice when I put my sd card in my computer my clips have no sound do u no why that could be?

Nice little camera

I have it, and every time I think about what it can't do, I remind myself it was only $500. Sony did an excellent job on this little camera.

I am considering picking up one to travel with to compliment my ZV-E10 and 11mm Sony but I can't make up my mind between just sticking with my ZV-E10 because I'm able to get much better footage and it's worth the extra bulk or picking up the ZV-1 so I can throw it in my pocket and just go. I think we'd all like to see a VLOG-0FF between it, the ZV-1 and the ZV-E10 with their best vlogging setups so we can see what each is fully capable of in both good lighting and low-lighting real world scenarios (indoor well lit, indoor poor lit, night vlog with street lights). I think these scenarios are more practical than your "more scientific" backyard lowlight tests, although those are fun too. 😁

Your humorous delivery makes the Review enjoyable as well as informative! Also, do I detect a "Newfie" accent? 🤔

What’s your settings??

You should do a comparison between all the ZV’s pleaseee 😩🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hey Mark! I don't have any sort of experience with cameras apart from the mobile camera, so don't you think this will fit me the best for photography and some videography too?

At 1:10 the footage is amazing! Did you do any colour grading or anything else to enhance the video?

I hope you can do a comparison of the 3 Zv cameras. ZV1, ZV1F and ZVe10.

Also have you heard anything about the ZV full frame coming out soon?

Hey buddy can yous share the link to the Lut you use :), thanks

Hey Mark! Do you know that you re speaking like Jimmy McGill in Better Call Saul? lol! love your videos!

This is my favorite photography camera

I'm looking forward to the new ZV-E(100?) review. Did you plan anything or get prepared??? ;))))

where can I get Paul Leeming corrective LUT? It looks fantastic!

Watching you like a comedy show! Hilarious

I have a question, will Sony zv-1 be an upgrade over my iPhone 12 mini’s camera or should I go for zve10? I don’t wanna lose my video quality or hdr things or image quality.

The picture quality is very good for the price

For my needs I like the camera. As I try to learn it, I just grab and do my reviews, with the rode my db must be 12 and the rode the lowest, the camera is nice does its job for the price offered, its not an E10 or FX30 so why we compare the top ends to the low ends, and want more out of hmmm thanks for the review

Are you using a Sony Wireless Mic it sounds a tidy blown out? I may be interested in one

HI can you list best settings for at home- actor self tape w ZV F1? Total novice but must master quality video for TV/FILM?

Can you use a zv1 5:34 dummy battery if you stream with the hdmi cable? And capture card?

If you want a cheap camera to compare with ZF1F, pick up a LUMIX G100 It is really similar. I had it and loved it. It’s electronic stability did good with a wide angle lens. Kasey from Camera Conspiracies just loves the G100, not. Your audience really is in the market for it.

I've missed your beautiful face Mark. For the price this is the ultimate backup that can fit just about anywhere.

My opinion of this camera is that I'm not qualified to have an opinion, but my first reaction tended to jibe with people (like you, Mark) who do know what they're talking about, and this demo/review doesn't change my mind. Yes, it is relatively inexpensive. But unless you really can't scrape the extra coin for the more robust Z-series cameras, it's close enough to a smart phone (in a camera form factor with a mic jack) where you might as well just shoot with that. And I've seen used ZV-1s, like new, from reputable online retailers for about the same price as the ZV-1f, not to mention that then you don't have to buy the ND filter, adding to the total cost. So this is how I would go if those were my options. It's mainly Sony's flagship AF that make the entry-level worth the $$$, and IMHO they threw out more than just the bathwater to get the price down to $500.

Hai mark do a high speed sync photo shoot tutorial with the zve 10

Hiii your links aren’t working, but thank you for the video!

Great Video Mark. I have a ZV-1 and love it. Do you have a Patreon so I can offer more support for your channel?

This looks great! What picture settings did you use? Actually, did you ever think about using custom picture profile settings and HLG3 with custom color values in order to create a good looking HLG3 file directly out of camera, without going though color correction via LUT/Editor? I would love such a simple workflow, directly uploading it straight to KZfaq, without editing. BUT when uploading a HLG3 file with BT2020 color from my Sony ZV E10, KZfaq seems not to recognize it as HDR footage and colors look off. They look great though when playing them in QuickTime on my MacBook Air M1. Any ideas? ❤

Oh, the lights in the background keep shaking. Is it due to the autofocus?

I hope to see a totally water proof version of these cameras from Sony one day soon :)

Hello i am from Bangladesh. Which is the best blog and still photography camera . Sony ZV1 Or Sony ZV1f

“Don King wig” 🤣

I hope Sony makes new version of the ZV-1 soon and put wider lens like 16mm and the new menu system around same price that would be amazing

Great review as always! Somehow I feel you still swear by your little ZV-E10. I'm also sticking with my ZV-E10. Umm... what's that jittery shimmery thing happening on your lights in the background? Is it the camera?

Can I use catalyst browse for sony a6400 footages

This is the future, each prime lens and focal length has a built in camera. Next year they will come out with a 85mm prime sony ZV1F

It's kind of humourous how the Atomos dwarfs it. As your review confirms, it definitely has a place. Vertical socials. Top down. Yadda yadda. Perfect for the intended audience.

Will I get a6600 if I am getting it under 1100 dollars

Two show ideas. Using a flash with the ZV-E10. Also, Sony updated the SELP1650 firmware in January to improve autofocus. Perhaps walk people through the firmware upgrade and results.

The only thing I don’t like the edges look kind of off I don’t know how to put it

Can I use it for cooking videos

Sir when its available in india🥺 eagerly waiting for this

Can I use this camera for podcasts? say 1 hour recording continuously?

1st comment😊 ❤️ from India🇮🇳

What is the best vlogging camera between 500$-1000$?? I want a camera good with vlogging and movement and a wide lens... so what is the best camera?

02:54 bluenoser?

With a 10 degree difference of FOV and the new menus as the only advantages and a 150 euro (at best) under the ZV1 this one doesn't make up for all what's missing from the bigger sister.

Can I ask you something? Have you heard about the humor of full frame zve camera? And what is your guess about its specs? If it's real, are you going to buy it? 😁

Looks like Sony is hard at work losing out on the shutter speed vs shutter angle issue, super duper wavy on the studio footage with the lights. 172.8 shutter angle buddy, Panaphonic does that :)

I own this camera it’s okay for the price.

ZVE10 mic sounds a little better maybe. I’m loyal to Doug

Sus that you made this 4 days after my video Mark

“Vlogging is the most dangerous profession now in North America” 😆😆🤣🤣🤣

Ninja walking.

I can't find the affiliate link for a Don King wig #BaldMenRule

If jpgs are good enough to create actual bookcovers on printed books, not merely ebooks, then it should be good enough any youtubing.

Mmm I wouldn’t get this. Its just me

Sony makes money on the less powered battery not the camera itself 😊

Can people please stop filming HLG 2020 on an 8bit camera for rec709 delivery. That mode is for HDR livestreaming and nothing else, and even then it's just a hack. It is mathematically impossible for a HDR color to be captured in 8bit. Do yourself and favor and set the camera to one of the in camera rec709 profiles and use the little camera as intended. You just made the colors look bad the contrast mushy.

I have $1,054.03 money. What is your suggestion that I will shoot street interviews?

The wannabe vlogger sent me😂😂😂😂😂

Note to Self: pick up a 40.5mm to 82mm step-up ring #CheapBastard

Mark has pudding in his pockets 🙄 Ok

Ok, it's cute and all but I'm still sticking with Walter (my white, ZV-E10). Maybe if I was more handsome and stuff, this would work.🥸