4K 160P $2000 Cine Cam! Z-Cam E2 Hands-on Impressions

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Komentáře • 429

  • @BoomixDe
    @BoomixDe Před 4 lety +304

    Great finally a Cam with Printer connector. Prints my Videos frame by frame.

    • @gleb7247
      @gleb7247 Před 4 lety +41

      Don't forget the internet connection, so you can watch CZcams on the in-built screen...oh wait

    • @kstich
      @kstich Před 4 lety +10

      Subbotnik that’s for streaming.

    • @eduardocchipinti1493
      @eduardocchipinti1493 Před 4 lety +18

      Why use an external screen when you can print your video frame by frame live?

    • @gleb7247
      @gleb7247 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kstich yeah I was actually wondering what that was for. Thank you

    • @SpaghettiniFiveMillion
      @SpaghettiniFiveMillion Před 4 lety +15

      But it doesn't have a telephone socket. I wish I could fax my videos straight to my friends :(

  • @rugglez
    @rugglez Před 4 lety +78

    It's really nice to hear there are other people releasing decent budget video cameras and not just BM.

    • @florentdevier
      @florentdevier Před 4 lety +6

      market is off to a BIG change in the years to come.

    • @TheShipMunksTV
      @TheShipMunksTV Před 4 lety +6

      @@florentdevier That is very true. Red and Arri cameras will become alot less popular when cinematographers start buying cameras instead of renting them.

    • @jasonbrady3034
      @jasonbrady3034 Před rokem

      @@TheShipMunksTV I don't think arri or red will be replaced anytime soon. Filmmakers will continue to rent arri and red until they stop releasing new cameras. The zcam will be popular for low-budget filmmakers, but for high-production, renting Red/arri will be far more relevant.

    • @jasonbrady3034
      @jasonbrady3034 Před rokem

      So far, I've only seen BGH1/BS1H, FX30, C70, and komodo in commercial production. Although, this could be because zcams were not widely used in my area. But even though I agree that the zcam may dominate the filmmaker market in a few years, and I'll probably buy one later.

  • @DanielKernahan
    @DanielKernahan Před 4 lety +27

    That’s a decent price point for that beast. That 150p was clean AF

  • @LazyMitchell
    @LazyMitchell Před 4 lety +19

    IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG

  • @SpaghettiniFiveMillion
    @SpaghettiniFiveMillion Před 4 lety +28

    It's a no brainer for small film studios. It's like a budget red. Also 4k 160p ?! Wireless monitor?! That almost sounds too good to be true...

    • @ElemianSDS
      @ElemianSDS Před 4 lety +1

      ThΞKnight design engineers from china can have any dream come true. directly from the popular dream to unfinished and full of bugs, ill-conceived and uncomfortable crafts. again and again

    • @NeerajBhatu
      @NeerajBhatu Před 4 lety +2

      You gotta see the footage, man. The 4k@160fps is amazing

    • @BOOFSIDEPINS
      @BOOFSIDEPINS Před 4 lety +4

      @@ElemianSDS Don't think the opinion of a guy who's uploaded a video of him playing guitar recorded at 240p on a Nokia 3310 matters in any way.

    • @HistoryandReviews
      @HistoryandReviews Před 3 lety

      GOPRO!! OMG

  • @FTGTapGod
    @FTGTapGod Před 4 lety +16

    Owned this camera for quite a few months now and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend spending the extra money to go for this over the Pocket. I find it a lot easier to work with in many different scenarios.

  • @THSimagery
    @THSimagery Před 4 lety +2

    This is really cool! I glad to see things like this on the market.

  • @alexsystems2001
    @alexsystems2001 Před 4 lety +8

    I love your shirt with the little cars or it looks like busses on it. Where is the link in the description to get one? 🤣

  • @RVCTech
    @RVCTech Před 4 lety

    I was really waiting for this. Thanks

  • @morgantedd8408
    @morgantedd8408 Před 4 lety +14

    No doubt that the E2 is more user friendly in most ways than the BMPCC, but i much prefer BRAW over ZRAW

    • @eliteextremophile8895
      @eliteextremophile8895 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, the footage is unusable compared to bmpcc. Especially high framerate footage looks like shot on smartphone.

    • @TheoreticalLimit
      @TheoreticalLimit Před 4 lety +1

      BRAW is a format. Zlog is a color curve. You make big confusions here.
      It's like comparing orange and apples.
      BRAW equivalent iz ZRAW.
      Zlog equivalent is the Film curve in blackmagic cameras.

    • @Infosmercial
      @Infosmercial Před 4 lety +1

      Elite Extremophile yeah I’d try actually using the camera, or looking at footage from people with capable hands before saying ridiculous stuff like this. Unusable? Not even close... 1080 240fps has some issues on E2, but 4K slow mo is brilliant on this thing.

  • @JIYkp
    @JIYkp Před 4 lety

    Yes, I will wait until next year when they start going full-tilt competition.
    Excited for the future of budget cine cameras.

  • @Babsdoproductions
    @Babsdoproductions Před 4 lety +56

    I’m interested in the upcoming 8K model, should be interesting what comes from that and where that 8K sensor could turn up on the competition’s side!

    • @oladee9212
      @oladee9212 Před 4 lety +5

      I am waiting for the 16k model in the future

    • @andrewlheureux9743
      @andrewlheureux9743 Před 4 lety +1

      @@oladee9212 16k is literally quadruple the size as 8k... the logical next step with technology would be 12k which still doesn't make sense with how few people can even view anything on 8k... not to mention the codec efficiency and computing on the camera to store all that data

    • @deniss.6205
      @deniss.6205 Před 4 lety +2

      And then any decent DOP will filter it in order to look less sharp...

    • @andrewlheureux9743
      @andrewlheureux9743 Před 4 lety +1

      @@deniss.6205 Exactly. Either front FX filters, post processing, vintage/softer lenses, etc. Even 8k is extremely harsh on human faces/imperfections.

    • @deniss.6205
      @deniss.6205 Před 4 lety +2

      @@andrewlheureux9743 I remember back when movies where starting to be shot in HD, that it would be every actors nightmare to have their pores and flaws displayed on giant screens. I therefore don't believe hollywood cares about more Ks or resolution for that matter, only final consumers.

  • @maxxaviier
    @maxxaviier Před 4 lety +11

    "smooth, like butter on ice"
    -KaiW

  • @NikitaGarets
    @NikitaGarets Před 4 lety +29

    It works with Android phone by wired (via Ethernet port), you just need correct adapter:)

    • @ZCAMCC
      @ZCAMCC Před 4 lety +12

      Nikita Garets Android app will support USB cable connection to Z CAM E2.

    • @AdamFunk
      @AdamFunk Před 4 lety

      @@ZCAMCC Woah! That's awesome.

    • @cinialvespow1054
      @cinialvespow1054 Před 4 lety

      @@ZCAMCC how does the iphone or even the android phone connetion to the camera by cable for monitoring work? I thought phones do not have HDMI in and that's why we cannot use phones to monitor on other cameras.

    • @ZCAMCC
      @ZCAMCC Před 4 lety

      @@cinialvespow1054 it works with the USB connection to the Z CAM E2.

    • @cinialvespow1054
      @cinialvespow1054 Před 4 lety

      @@ZCAMCC What is being sent through the usb connection? How comes other cameras don't do this?
      is it basically as if you had hdmi over usb c?

  • @zwete
    @zwete Před 4 lety +10

    The 1" version of this with global shutter could probably pair well with super 16 glass.

  • @makakiin
    @makakiin Před 4 lety

    Amazing gear! thanks for the review

  • @madedigital
    @madedigital Před 4 lety +6

    Where have I heard that before you said it the flaps are hard to open lol

  • @bricefurne5168
    @bricefurne5168 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for that test, I was expecting it from quite a long time. Just a little question : what LUT did you 'slightly' use on your rec709 ? pretty awesome in my opinion. Thanks again

  • @netaogami8818
    @netaogami8818 Před 4 lety

    Kai. Love your talk speed (triple time!)

  • @DylanHaskin
    @DylanHaskin Před 4 lety +5

    Is that the Philip Bloom Bridge?

  • @davidaltizer
    @davidaltizer Před 4 lety

    Wow!!! I need to review one myself now! Amazing!

  • @Omanjisinkala
    @Omanjisinkala Před 4 lety

    Kai you have reviewed every dope camera known to CZcams

  • @loudandclearmedia
    @loudandclearmedia Před 4 lety +6

    A full frame version of this would make me squishy. I can think of no better gimbal cam for run and gun.

    • @everheartproductions5076
      @everheartproductions5076 Před 4 lety +1

      Was thinkin the same. Because itll be generating larger data rates, im guessing it might be lucky to push 4k120p. But thatd still be amazing. I was thinking about making some camera switch eventually and it sounds like itll be when the full frame version of this comes out

  • @DavidPeacockChannel
    @DavidPeacockChannel Před 4 lety +1

    Kai's car shirt is hilarious

  • @southernpictures
    @southernpictures Před 4 lety

    You are amazing! We love watching your work!

  • @mcluhanproject9436
    @mcluhanproject9436 Před 4 lety +6

    I have a few questions, What lens mount does it comes with? How many stops of dynamic range does this camera have officially and in real world scenario? what is it's native ISO? And most importantly what media does it record on?

    • @FTGTapGod
      @FTGTapGod Před 4 lety +6

      MFT, 13 or 16 in WDR, native at 500 and 2500, and CFast or external SSD through USB-C.

  • @adnan_velic
    @adnan_velic Před 4 lety +3

    Man Kai knows wtf he’s talking about. Truly a camera missing nothing! Kai I wish you talked a little about the ZRAW and how well it grades. Overall awesome video as always.

    • @FTGTapGod
      @FTGTapGod Před 4 lety +3

      @Zero Challenge this comment literally talks about the RAW output on the ZCam...

    • @FTGTapGod
      @FTGTapGod Před 4 lety

      @Zero Challenge Good thing ZCam's own encoder is very high quality.

    • @adnan_velic
      @adnan_velic Před 4 lety

      Zero Challenge I guess you can’t have it all at $2,000 lol!

  • @ThatOneGuy77ism
    @ThatOneGuy77ism Před 4 lety

    Definitely a camera to consider. Will you do a video on the SL3 with its 10-bit video?

  • @ravensatodds
    @ravensatodds Před 4 lety

    Would love to know your thoughts on using this for handheld shooting? Stability, lack of IBIS compared to GH5

  • @osaspro
    @osaspro Před 4 lety

    Great😊... A quick question FS7 +Fujinon vs Zcam + Fujinon... which setup will you prefer for a filmset?

  • @TheLane0102
    @TheLane0102 Před 4 lety +2

    I'd love to see you do a comparison of this and the BMPCC 6K

    • @snmultimediallc
      @snmultimediallc Před 4 lety +1

      TheLane0102 you would have to compare to Z cam 6k version cam

  • @djpillarbox
    @djpillarbox Před 4 lety +44

    Two vids in a day? Must be Christmas!

  • @EnnTomi1
    @EnnTomi1 Před 4 lety

    althought i have been photograph for longtime, i still dont know what the key technology holding the spec back.
    the sensor the processer?

  • @invisibleharness
    @invisibleharness Před 4 lety

    How long does it take to connect to the phone (with wifi and without)? And what about audio and functionality? I'm not too into having to use a touch screen to adjust exposure and audio levels. Does this work as a run and gun camera, where one can quickly adjust exposure on the fly?

  • @hhanonymous
    @hhanonymous Před 4 lety +11

    6:29- Graphic typo? Video says max is 4k 150P, but your audio says 4k 160P. Looks like Z-Cam is really making a name for itself. Kinda wish BlackMagic made a similar screenless version of their Pocket Cinema Camera, and a separate external recorder with their awesome user interface, and higher peak brightness.

    • @NebulousFilms
      @NebulousFilms Před 4 lety +1

      Do you mean the bm micro cinema camera?

    • @Lofyne
      @Lofyne Před 4 lety +2

      160fps at UHD 2.4:1, and 150fps at 4K DCI 2.4:1.

    • @markr041
      @markr041 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Lofyne And don't forget 120fps at full 4KDCI or UHD How many cameras can do that?

  • @jashpalande8480
    @jashpalande8480 Před 4 lety +5

    Do a review of kinefinity camera's!

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille Před 4 lety

    That lutified 709 felt like when I put my new glasses on after I realize I was near-blind

  • @streetlegends
    @streetlegends Před 4 lety

    how can I connect an iPhone to a sony alpha camera like this camera without using the playmemories app.

  • @benjaminlecomte6664
    @benjaminlecomte6664 Před 4 lety

    the com is a standard that allow you tu put a multiple wire cable splitter with sdi and other things, it's a common port for broadcast camera

  • @LANDSEAAIRCANADA
    @LANDSEAAIRCANADA Před 4 lety

    Thanks for this.

  • @comptonproduction
    @comptonproduction Před 3 lety

    one of your best videos. thanks.

  • @marco_marks
    @marco_marks Před 4 lety

    As a new about-to-go-pro filmmaker, it's encouraging to see the technical results that can be had for not too much money from a this-is-a-money-making tool!

  • @markstenhouse
    @markstenhouse Před 4 lety

    Was going for a Bmpcc but Zcam is tempting me more and more!

  • @meljenkins1016
    @meljenkins1016 Před 2 lety

    I was so impress about this camera that your genuine Rolex caught my attention 4:16

  • @rickvestuto
    @rickvestuto Před 4 lety

    Please do a video on the difference between the Z cam and the Sigma FP

  • @richieatlomwistpriv6673

    keep on learning

  • @MR.BUCK_MAN
    @MR.BUCK_MAN Před 4 lety

    can you also make a video on zcam e2c camera

  • @jorgegramatges6449
    @jorgegramatges6449 Před 2 lety

    I have the same camera but I need to know with lens can I use for music video shooting without any adapter

  • @scottdiaz9964
    @scottdiaz9964 Před 4 lety

    Question with the monitor can you attach it to the side of the zcam? I’m thinking of getting one and the weebill lab s .

  • @petercarroll2812
    @petercarroll2812 Před 4 lety

    Any image stabilization? Thanks.

  • @SkeletonHammoudeh
    @SkeletonHammoudeh Před 4 lety

    I was about to get a new monitor for video/photo shooting, which is the new Andycine A6 Plus, which costs around 230$, and I didn't know about the Shinobi monitor, but thanks to you I know about it now and I changed my mind about getting the Andycine monitor, I'll get the Atomos Shinobi instead!
    I know it has nothing to do with the review of the Z Cam but I just wanted to show gratitude. 😅 ✌🏼

  • @GirliforniaMagazine
    @GirliforniaMagazine Před 4 lety

    HI, did you test the continuous focus?

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 Před 4 lety +3

    Not bad for MFT -- great selection of MFT lenses (and lens adapters) -- and 240fps in 1080 (h.265) -- cool! Buy me one! :-)

  • @mikeb9281
    @mikeb9281 Před 4 lety

    Great vid 👍

  • @jjbranches7342
    @jjbranches7342 Před 4 lety

    Not only does this camera look great, but so does his $8k blue and black Rolex GMT master, shining in the sun. Your watch game is always tight Kai!

  • @RadicalSpeed
    @RadicalSpeed Před 4 lety +1

    Every time I hear kai’s voice I am pleasantly surprised....I’m sure I’m not the only oneZ

  • @cinialvespow1054
    @cinialvespow1054 Před 4 lety

    wait so the Iphone can take hdmi in over the usb c to lightning cable? Can you do this on any camera?
    at 4:08 Kai connects his iphone to the z cam by cable and it no longer looks like it's doing it through wifi
    If true I'll get an iphone

  • @killrockandroll
    @killrockandroll Před 4 lety

    is it light enough for a gimbal like the ronin-s?

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox Před 4 lety +13

    Waiting on the Full Frame 6k

  • @kalef1234
    @kalef1234 Před 4 lety

    I've never heard of zcam, but I would totally buy this. The A7S III better be really good to compete with this

  • @MartinG3D
    @MartinG3D Před 4 lety +1

    Make a Z-Cam E2C review with the new ZRAW firmware update PLEASE

  • @motuscinema3979
    @motuscinema3979 Před 4 lety

    does the viltrox ef m2ii keep the canon full frame lenses full frame?

  • @kallkrish
    @kallkrish Před 4 lety

    What is the iphone mount you are using there?

  • @retromaniac79
    @retromaniac79 Před 4 lety

    Nice video again! :)
    Also, have you already selected a winner of the Edelkrone giveaway on Twitter?

  • @abrakadabra6767
    @abrakadabra6767 Před 4 lety

    can you link the small rig iphone holder i have been looking for one but cant find it

  • @topside2
    @topside2 Před 4 lety

    This is absolutely the Motorola 2way and Dreamcast system of today! Anyone remember those? Of course not. Internet connection and printer port... Someone was high af when they made this camera! “Hey we’ve got some parts left over from 1999. What should we do with them?” Zcam: “we’ll take them. We need to fill space on our camera anyway.”

  • @ientertainmentltd
    @ientertainmentltd Před 4 lety +1

    What's about Auto Focus?

  • @CCozart
    @CCozart Před 4 lety

    Many trade-offs here. Form factor size is great, but is lost with attaching monitors. Pro Res, h.265 & coded vs BRAW? Probably not enough here to warrant replacing a BM4k, but great option if stating from scratch, and one doesn't mind doing the initial and subsequent rigging required.

  • @pakhoyik9259
    @pakhoyik9259 Před 4 lety

    希望新一代的机器加强再加强自动对焦,vlog这个市场其实很是有需求。出外拍点东西,突然自己又想说些什么的时候,e2的对焦会很汗颜啊。难道还得多带一台黑卡?

  • @stevenkralovec
    @stevenkralovec Před 4 lety

    How long does the battery last on the Z Cam?

  • @chromaticvisuelle
    @chromaticvisuelle Před 4 lety

    Can't wait for Potato Jet's review as well :)

  • @nickc9793
    @nickc9793 Před 4 lety

    What lenses can be mounted on this beast.

  • @marklong691
    @marklong691 Před 4 lety +1

    Cheeky little Carbon Peak Design Tripod 😍

  • @MarlonKingShow
    @MarlonKingShow Před 4 lety +1

    Looks sick. What lens mount is this using?

    • @BlackWarriorLures
      @BlackWarriorLures Před 4 lety

      They have cameras for MFT, Canon EOS and PL mount. This model is MFT.

  • @speakingpictures4266
    @speakingpictures4266 Před 4 lety

    What's the name of the monitor app for the iPhone?

  • @victormunhoz9264
    @victormunhoz9264 Před 4 lety

    Hey mate , how are you? good little vid, but one thing I might have missed or perhaps you have not mentioned, does the z cam comes with in-body stabilization, and if yes is it any good? also how does it perform AF wise and push focus? cheers bud!

    • @KaiManWong
      @KaiManWong  Před 4 lety +1

      victor munhoz hey, it doesn’t have I.S. And AF is quite basic. I’d use the AF mainly just to lock focus before hitting record.

    • @victormunhoz9264
      @victormunhoz9264 Před 4 lety

      Kai W thanks bud!

  • @cheezyasfvck
    @cheezyasfvck Před 4 lety +2

    2 vids in one day?

  • @medialex78
    @medialex78 Před 4 lety

    Nice camera, but I also love your shirt! Where can I get one?

  • @andivax
    @andivax Před 4 lety

    Saramonic needs low cut filter. Probably firmware can fix this.

  • @ZJProductionHK
    @ZJProductionHK Před 4 lety

    And can u put an ronin sc on it with lense ?

  • @danzbeard
    @danzbeard Před 4 lety +1

    OU!!! Thanks for this insight! 🤔

  • @ubacow7109
    @ubacow7109 Před 4 lety +1

    Kai Should have reviews it with ZRAW as well

  • @listerine-pr5lt
    @listerine-pr5lt Před 4 lety +1

    As usual Lok is ahead of you

  • @ronaldquint
    @ronaldquint Před 4 lety

    Lens? What lenses and mounts?

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375 Před 4 lety

    Nice shirt!

  • @eddu4361
    @eddu4361 Před 4 lety

    Nice camera!

  • @debasishnaiding8062
    @debasishnaiding8062 Před 4 lety

    if it supports b raw via bm video assist, i ll buy it

  • @awillingvessel238
    @awillingvessel238 Před 4 lety

    can you use the 70-200 f2.8 sony on this?

  • @OfTwoLands
    @OfTwoLands Před 4 lety +9

    Cool little cam. Impressive what we are getting these days. I'll stick with BM for now though. :)

  • @scott5747
    @scott5747 Před 4 lety

    What is the cost of outfitting this camera completed with viewfinder, cage, LED and the rest? Camera manufactures only give the base price as their low cost without a completed camera package cost.

  • @RichieGriffin
    @RichieGriffin Před 4 lety

    What about audio or at least scratch audio?

  • @davianrod8843
    @davianrod8843 Před 4 lety +1

    I been waiting for your review on this one

  • @Decco6306
    @Decco6306 Před 4 lety

    Yall go check out the Z cam e1
    special order only right now
    but super underrated for its price and size

  • @framedheart
    @framedheart Před 4 lety

    What about internal stabilization

  • @shubhamrathore9303
    @shubhamrathore9303 Před 4 lety

    Then sir bmpc or z cam ?

  • @chandannishad5569
    @chandannishad5569 Před 4 lety +1

    Love from Mumbai India ♥️♥️♥️

  • @ucheucheuche
    @ucheucheuche Před 4 lety

    I'm watching because Sirui made a 50mm anamorphic lens for it!

  • @shyjubaba3200
    @shyjubaba3200 Před 4 lety

    I have sony a7r ii camera Japan version there's no option to chainge language in English it's possible to chainge language

  • @JamesMoVlogs
    @JamesMoVlogs Před 4 lety

    That shirt is gangster!!!

  • @rebeccawarren2976
    @rebeccawarren2976 Před 4 lety +1

    Where can i find such a random mobile? :)