ZVE1 user here. Still a great buy and never seen it overheating so far for me (without very long-form content filming need though). Worth noting: Only 1 SD card slot so not sure if really an option as an A camera for jobs. Also Dynamic Active crops in noticeably which takes away some field of view (or you switch to wider lenses).
I own many Sony's cameras... Sony A99II, Sony A7CII, and Sony ZV-1f... (Also, Hasselblad HV). Sony ZV-1f is great 4K videos day light and also decent photos day light and night light in AUTO MODE (play with +1 and -1)
It's pretty irritating that you don't speak about how a lot of these cameras are crippled in significant ways: -When you talk about the ZV-1, you don't even mention the original ZV-1 which is a WAY better camera than the ZV-1 II and especially this crappy ZV-1f for a lot less money. The original ZV-1 has a MUCH better lens with much faster aperture at higher focal lengths, with more zoom reach and significantly sharper optics. And additionally, it has much better stabilization because it has OSS which in combination with Active Steadyshot gives you much smoother video stabilization than Active Steadyshot alone in zhe ZV-1 II where the OSS has been removed - not to mention the fact that digital stabilization is useless for photography which means the ZV-1 II is unusable for lowlight photography while the original ZV-1 performs surprisingly well in night photography thanks to its pretty effective OSS which allows handheld shutter speeds down to 1/6s in my experience. Yet, you can get a used original ZV-1 for around 300-400€ and save a lot of money over the crippled ZV-1 II. -When you talk about the a7iv and the a7cii aa perfect hybrid cameras, don't you think you should at least have mentioned the fact that these two cameras have by far the worst rolling shutter of any full frame camera in this price range on the market right now? They have almost twice as much rolling shutter in 4k than the a6700 and even quite a bit more than the a7iii which was released in 2018 and which already wasn't great in this regards. Unfortunately, this video seems more like a Sony advertisement show than balanced information.
Great video and very informative however I can’t decide which camera to buy 🫣 which one would you recommend? The options I have are zv-e10 ii, zv-e1. A6700 or the fx30
Dude, great video! I like your Color Grading look, specially the one from the A7 IV bits. You should do a video with your color grading process, I would definitely watch that. I personally been working with my A7IV and very looking forward what Sony will release in what’s left of the year
I went shopping for a second camera body for my a7iv and after testing a good amount. The a7c2 surprised me with how great all round it is. Obviously some draw backs but i was surprised.
Hi, I'm still using an old Sony SLT A65 APS-C which continues to serve me well. Dilemma I have is that as it ages the lenses are facing obsolescence as they are A-mount. I have a Sigma "Bigma" lens which is a wonderful piece of glass as well as a handful of others. My question is are any of the newer APS-C cameras likely to be compatible if I use a mount adapter and would the auto-focus etc remain functional? Mostly used for stills and not for vlogging etc although the occasional video might be shot. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Interesting find: ZV-E10 Mk1 has better Active stabilization in HD mode than 4k mode. Would think it would be the same but it isn't. Also the active stabilization on ZV-1 (Mk1 & Mk2) is better than ZV-E10 Mk1
I’m coming from an old Canon 77D. I’m so indecisive on what I want. I’m looking at the Canon R8, Sony A6700, Sony ZV-E1 or the Sony ZV-E10 II. How would you approach this, 😅
Thank you for these videos, they are great buuutttt... Im still confused. I own the zve10 right now and i want to upgrade obviously. I do a lot tiktok videos for clients (i have some examples on my new "CZcams channel") but im soo confused. A6700 zve1 or give some extra money and take the most beautiful camera that exists, the fx30, does it worth it sooo much? I've watched so many yt videos but everything i watch confuses me more! What do you recommend? Thank you for this great video!
I loved your Video Content. I am currently producing talking head videos using a Sony A6400 with a Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 lens. I am considering upgrading my gear to either the Sony FX30 or Sony A6700. My goal is to deliver the best possible quality within a reasonable budget. However, I’m unsure whether I should wait until I have completed 50 to 100 videos (which I anticipate will take about a year) before upgrading to a full-frame camera like the Sony A7 IV or Sony A7C II. Given that I am also working a 9-to-7 job, I would greatly appreciate your sincere advice on whether to upgrade now or wait until I have more content under my belt.
I've had the a6600 for 2 years and I absolutely love it very capable for photography and holds its own 4k slog2.. but if you're looking for professional video the 8bit can be really hard to work with if not exposed correctly and the slow motion options leave ALOT to be desired. If you are looking to do professional video work, I would save the extra $500 and get the a6700..
For photography, it's the best APS-C camera Sony has made yet, even surpassing the a6700. For videography, on the other hand, it's pretty outdated with really bad rolling shutter in 4k, no 4k slow motion options and no digital video stabilization. If you primarily want to use it for photography, the a6600 is excellent. If videography plays a big role for you as well, go for the a6700.
For video work, professional or otherwise. the ZVE1 is the best. Spend a few hundred bucks to rig it out which you would have done to an fx3 or any other video camera. Overheating is not an issue in 24p, use a small rig fan if you're worried. Dual Sd ? record externally on your monitor plus I've never had a V90 SD card fail on me so that's a whole different story. If you want a proper cinema camera then google what Sundance films were shot on and you'll see that pretty much no one uses a7siii, fx3, fx6 or any of that (not the fx9, that's dope). They either go proper heavy or really light and cheaper, like the blackmagic. Everything in-between is redundant unless it's a hybrid. limitations for the zv-e1 would be 10bit and no raw video. which is the same with a lot of those other cameras.
@@varunsagarchopra Yes, but Sandisk V90 doesn't work for any codecs above 200Mbps for some reason, I personally recommend Lexar V90 or even Lexar V60 over Sandisk V90, they are unreliable and extremely overpriced.
@@varunsagarchopra I second what Despot said, I only use lexars and never had one fail on me. Just take extra caution if you want to be sure but I pull that card in and out of computers without ejecting and use it on sketchy pcs with no problems.
@@DespotRus Oh damn I just picked up a Kingston 128gb V90, it had good reviews on the net. Would you reckon that would pull 600mbps or Lexar is the way to go?
I think for video, the fx30 is still the best bang for the buck, and soon a new fx3 or a7s model will be released so i don't recommend buying them. If you get the fx30 you will have a pro camera for 1600$, no overheating with 4k120, slog 3, s cinetone and all the video features you'd get from a camera twice the price.
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema yea most of the people that shoot weddings wouldn't take me because i have an fx30 as an a cam which i bought after selling my r6 mark ii. Then after shooting some of my own projects with it suddenly everyone wants to work with me. It's so good.
Sony is in a very interesting position right now. They overlap their cameras a lot and I think that's so they can continue to make headlines with new features as they release new cameras. They just announced in their sensor division a 44mp 4k 120p no crop sensor that might make it in the A7V. They also have a Medium Format sensor they released and I wouldn't be surprised if we see new cameras with current sensors as well. The fx30 seems like it's not the final form to me. They could get more out of that apsc sensor with better hardware. I also see it possible they put one of their big sensors in a new point and shoot to compete with the Fuji x100iv. The RX1R is pretty old. Then being the innovators they are. I also wonder if they'll change the entire design of a camera since we're entering an era of 3D, VR, XR etc. The Canon R5C changed designs a bit and the DJI Ronin 4D rethinks cinema cameras, I can't imagine Sony wouldn't try to innovate as they always have. If I were buying a Sony today, I'd get the A7RV since it's both a 61mp and a 26mp apsc crop mode camera. Then if I was getting an FX I'd either get the FX30 or wait to see what the new FX9mkii will have in it's heart. Between the A9iii and whatever the next FX camera is, we can tell the direction Sony might go for the next year ahead. but A7V is right around the corner so maybe wait for that too. However, if you're wanting a camera that lasts much longer I'd do the new Canon R5ii or R1 since Canon people just work for 5-8 years before looking at gear again. Then Nikon will be an interesting challenger to Sony FX when they finally release their first RED/Nikon love child. What a time to be alive!
We are very lucky to be living in such a time where they are super affordable considering we could make feature films with them 🙌🏽🙌🏽 thanks for your comment
I never think it’s great to wait only if you aren’t needing the specs now. Most of these cameras I have mentioned in the a6000 & a7 range is more than enough for 99% of people watching this video
Considering the releases by Canon and Nikon, with the super fast readout speeds, useful E Shutter, zero blackout viewfinder, uncropped 4K 60 and minimal rolling shutter, I really wouldn't consider any Sony camera right now. I want a true hybrid camera so the A7s line is out. The only 2 I'd want if money was no object would be the A1 or the A9iii, both way out of my price range. I guess I'm waiting for the A7v. I'm sick of rolling shutter and want it out of my life.
@@JimmySaul888 In APS-C, the a6700 really is an excellent true hybrid camera with very well controlled rolling shutter, great video features and stunning autofocus. But in full frame, Sony indeed doesn't have any really compelling hybrid offerings at the moment. Which is one of the reasons why I still use my a6700 as my main camera instead of switching to full frame.
Im new to your channel, mr Jason but i see you are great at your job, i attend acting school and it was a pain to go back and forth for help to get people for jobs as filming and photos in my conditions i was shot from my neck down in a homw invasion, long story short im walking now with open wounds but in school for theatre and im in Baltimore i attend the school of arts and i have a zvel1, a7s4 and fx 30, and i just went and bought a sony 6700 , sony a7cr and fx3 plus a rode pro wireless but haven't opened them im still in time to return i have the pockect 2 and 3, and some action cams but i want to no would keep them or take them back the camras and the mic i have a dji mic 2 also i havent opened but pass the the return policy so im stuck with them, what would you do
I believe that he is very aware of that, he has even made reviews about those cameras. This video is for whoever has a Sony camera and Sony glass and looking to upgrade without having to completely change systems and invest more money to replace their current sony gear.
Sony Camera Porn Video.. Yes Please!! Absolutely loved everything about this video, one of the best I've seen on CZcams.. Well done Jason... I've had the A7IV for 2 years as my main workhorse, just ordered an FX3 to add to the arsenal.... what's your wishlist for an FX3 II?
Hey, unrelated to the content. I've noticed that the right side of face is twitching a lot when you talk. Just an observation. Amazing quality video though
The a6700 is just the best bang for your buck on this list, for 95% of the people in here, followed by the a7c ii and a7iii.
A sony camera for you and a sony camera for you! Everybody gets a sony camera Thanks so much for this video. Very helpful indeed.
Sony is the Oprah of Sony cameras 😂
ive come from the a6000, then a6400 and now im running the a6700. i love this beast of a camera! Paired with the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 amaing!
I just got the a6400 and tamron 17-70mm, still shipping
Is the upgrade from a6400 to a6700 worth it considering it's 2x the price?
ZVE1 user here. Still a great buy and never seen it overheating so far for me (without very long-form content filming need though). Worth noting: Only 1 SD card slot so not sure if really an option as an A camera for jobs. Also Dynamic Active crops in noticeably which takes away some field of view (or you switch to wider lenses).
Absolutely. Thats why it made my most underrated song camera last year. Incredible sensor in a cheaper body
A7C2 when compared with A7IV - AI autofocus, 7 steps stabilization and longer 4K recording ability is never mentioned :) Edit - Also Autoframing
A7iv can record time is uncapped. Yes I missed a few features is why I mention to watch all my individual deep dives into each camera 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Autoframing, LUTs, focus stacking, too. But for me it was the 200g lighter weight and cheaper price.
@@BlueHawk80 yes exactly, autoframing is a gamechanger if you are filming yourself.
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema i understand, thank you for the video!
I own many Sony's cameras... Sony A99II, Sony A7CII, and Sony ZV-1f... (Also, Hasselblad HV). Sony ZV-1f is great 4K videos day light and also decent photos day light and night light in AUTO MODE (play with +1 and -1)
Well probably because the cameras you got are for many different use cases. Almost like being a mechanic and needing a whole bunch of tools 🙌🏽
Thanks for covering us limited by budget. I feel Sony is best bang for buck
It's pretty irritating that you don't speak about how a lot of these cameras are crippled in significant ways:
-When you talk about the ZV-1, you don't even mention the original ZV-1 which is a WAY better camera than the ZV-1 II and especially this crappy ZV-1f for a lot less money. The original ZV-1 has a MUCH better lens with much faster aperture at higher focal lengths, with more zoom reach and significantly sharper optics. And additionally, it has much better stabilization because it has OSS which in combination with Active Steadyshot gives you much smoother video stabilization than Active Steadyshot alone in zhe ZV-1 II where the OSS has been removed - not to mention the fact that digital stabilization is useless for photography which means the ZV-1 II is unusable for lowlight photography while the original ZV-1 performs surprisingly well in night photography thanks to its pretty effective OSS which allows handheld shutter speeds down to 1/6s in my experience. Yet, you can get a used original ZV-1 for around 300-400€ and save a lot of money over the crippled ZV-1 II.
-When you talk about the a7iv and the a7cii aa perfect hybrid cameras, don't you think you should at least have mentioned the fact that these two cameras have by far the worst rolling shutter of any full frame camera in this price range on the market right now? They have almost twice as much rolling shutter in 4k than the a6700 and even quite a bit more than the a7iii which was released in 2018 and which already wasn't great in this regards.
Unfortunately, this video seems more like a Sony advertisement show than balanced information.
Fx3 Mk II soon 🫣
Sony zve10 the greatest in my opinion
Great video and very informative however I can’t decide which camera to buy 🫣 which one would you recommend? The options I have are zv-e10 ii, zv-e1. A6700 or the fx30
Dude, great video! I like your Color Grading look, specially the one from the A7 IV bits. You should do a video with your color grading process, I would definitely watch that. I personally been working with my A7IV and very looking forward what Sony will release in what’s left of the year
FX30 is still my current goal for my next upgrade
ZV-E10 is perfect
I went shopping for a second camera body for my a7iv and after testing a good amount. The a7c2 surprised me with how great all round it is.
Obviously some draw backs but i was surprised.
Hi, I'm still using an old Sony SLT A65 APS-C which continues to serve me well. Dilemma I have is that as it ages the lenses are facing obsolescence as they are A-mount. I have a Sigma "Bigma" lens which is a wonderful piece of glass as well as a handful of others. My question is are any of the newer APS-C cameras likely to be compatible if I use a mount adapter and would the auto-focus etc remain functional? Mostly used for stills and not for vlogging etc although the occasional video might be shot. Thanks in advance for any advice.
I have several cameras FX30 A7iv and zv-e10 but I have been wanting zv1m2 it seems like it could be a fun little camera and it will fit in your pocket
Interesting find: ZV-E10 Mk1 has better Active stabilization in HD mode than 4k mode. Would think it would be the same but it isn't.
Also the active stabilization on ZV-1 (Mk1 & Mk2) is better than ZV-E10 Mk1
I’m coming from an old Canon 77D. I’m so indecisive on what I want.
I’m looking at the Canon R8, Sony A6700, Sony ZV-E1 or the Sony ZV-E10 II.
How would you approach this, 😅
I'm waiting for a7S4 and FX3-II
Thank you for these videos, they are great buuutttt... Im still confused. I own the zve10 right now and i want to upgrade obviously. I do a lot tiktok videos for clients (i have some examples on my new "CZcams channel") but im soo confused. A6700 zve1 or give some extra money and take the most beautiful camera that exists, the fx30, does it worth it sooo much? I've watched so many yt videos but everything i watch confuses me more! What do you recommend?
Thank you for this great video!
A6700 is the best bang for buck basically
I loved your Video Content. I am currently producing talking head videos using a Sony A6400 with a Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 lens. I am considering upgrading my gear to either the Sony FX30 or Sony A6700. My goal is to deliver the best possible quality within a reasonable budget. However, I’m unsure whether I should wait until I have completed 50 to 100 videos (which I anticipate will take about a year) before upgrading to a full-frame camera like the Sony A7 IV or Sony A7C II.
Given that I am also working a 9-to-7 job, I would greatly appreciate your sincere advice on whether to upgrade now or wait until I have more content under my belt.
Great review
Can you do a video about lighting?
I don't have the money to buy a full frame. I was thinking about SONY a6600. What about that choice as I am getting at less than 750/800$ body only.❤
I've had the a6600 for 2 years and I absolutely love it very capable for photography and holds its own 4k slog2.. but if you're looking for professional video the 8bit can be really hard to work with if not exposed correctly and the slow motion options leave ALOT to be desired. If you are looking to do professional video work, I would save the extra $500 and get the a6700..
For photography, it's the best APS-C camera Sony has made yet, even surpassing the a6700. For videography, on the other hand, it's pretty outdated with really bad rolling shutter in 4k, no 4k slow motion options and no digital video stabilization. If you primarily want to use it for photography, the a6600 is excellent. If videography plays a big role for you as well, go for the a6700.
For video work, professional or otherwise. the ZVE1 is the best. Spend a few hundred bucks to rig it out which you would have done to an fx3 or any other video camera. Overheating is not an issue in 24p, use a small rig fan if you're worried. Dual Sd ? record externally on your monitor plus I've never had a V90 SD card fail on me so that's a whole different story.
If you want a proper cinema camera then google what Sundance films were shot on and you'll see that pretty much no one uses a7siii, fx3, fx6 or any of that (not the fx9, that's dope). They either go proper heavy or really light and cheaper, like the blackmagic. Everything in-between is redundant unless it's a hybrid.
limitations for the zv-e1 would be 10bit and no raw video. which is the same with a lot of those other cameras.
You can record 600mbps 4k XAVCS I on a UHS II V90 card on the ZVE1 right?
@@varunsagarchopra Yes, but Sandisk V90 doesn't work for any codecs above 200Mbps for some reason, I personally recommend Lexar V90 or even Lexar V60 over Sandisk V90, they are unreliable and extremely overpriced.
Yeah you are right. The ZV-E1 has an incredible sensor which is why I own one. Certainly is very underrated
@@varunsagarchopra I second what Despot said, I only use lexars and never had one fail on me. Just take extra caution if you want to be sure but I pull that card in and out of computers without ejecting and use it on sketchy pcs with no problems.
@@DespotRus Oh damn I just picked up a Kingston 128gb V90, it had good reviews on the net. Would you reckon that would pull 600mbps or Lexar is the way to go?
I think for video, the fx30 is still the best bang for the buck, and soon a new fx3 or a7s model will be released so i don't recommend buying them. If you get the fx30 you will have a pro camera for 1600$, no overheating with 4k120, slog 3, s cinetone and all the video features you'd get from a camera twice the price.
It’s a camera that I have been using quite a lot recently too. It’s a camera that gets overlooked a lot too
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema yea most of the people that shoot weddings wouldn't take me because i have an fx30 as an a cam which i bought after selling my r6 mark ii. Then after shooting some of my own projects with it suddenly everyone wants to work with me. It's so good.
Sony ZV-E10II vs FX30? which one?
Any suggestion for beginners and that is somewhat budget friendly ?
Sony is in a very interesting position right now. They overlap their cameras a lot and I think that's so they can continue to make headlines with new features as they release new cameras. They just announced in their sensor division a 44mp 4k 120p no crop sensor that might make it in the A7V. They also have a Medium Format sensor they released and I wouldn't be surprised if we see new cameras with current sensors as well. The fx30 seems like it's not the final form to me. They could get more out of that apsc sensor with better hardware. I also see it possible they put one of their big sensors in a new point and shoot to compete with the Fuji x100iv. The RX1R is pretty old. Then being the innovators they are. I also wonder if they'll change the entire design of a camera since we're entering an era of 3D, VR, XR etc. The Canon R5C changed designs a bit and the DJI Ronin 4D rethinks cinema cameras, I can't imagine Sony wouldn't try to innovate as they always have.
If I were buying a Sony today, I'd get the A7RV since it's both a 61mp and a 26mp apsc crop mode camera. Then if I was getting an FX I'd either get the FX30 or wait to see what the new FX9mkii will have in it's heart. Between the A9iii and whatever the next FX camera is, we can tell the direction Sony might go for the next year ahead. but A7V is right around the corner so maybe wait for that too. However, if you're wanting a camera that lasts much longer I'd do the new Canon R5ii or R1 since Canon people just work for 5-8 years before looking at gear again. Then Nikon will be an interesting challenger to Sony FX when they finally release their first RED/Nikon love child. What a time to be alive!
We are very lucky to be living in such a time where they are super affordable considering we could make feature films with them 🙌🏽🙌🏽 thanks for your comment
Where did you hear about the 44mp 4k 120 no crop sensor camera? Interesting to see if that is what will compete with R5 II and Nikon Z6 III
you dont think is good to wait until the sony a7v release
The A7V will be the overall best camera ever produced. Lol
I never think it’s great to wait only if you aren’t needing the specs now. Most of these cameras I have mentioned in the a6000 & a7 range is more than enough for 99% of people watching this video
Considering the releases by Canon and Nikon, with the super fast readout speeds, useful E Shutter, zero blackout viewfinder, uncropped 4K 60 and minimal rolling shutter, I really wouldn't consider any Sony camera right now. I want a true hybrid camera so the A7s line is out. The only 2 I'd want if money was no object would be the A1 or the A9iii, both way out of my price range. I guess I'm waiting for the A7v. I'm sick of rolling shutter and want it out of my life.
@@JimmySaul888 In APS-C, the a6700 really is an excellent true hybrid camera with very well controlled rolling shutter, great video features and stunning autofocus. But in full frame, Sony indeed doesn't have any really compelling hybrid offerings at the moment. Which is one of the reasons why I still use my a6700 as my main camera instead of switching to full frame.
@@frank5.3 You are aware of the existence of the a9iii with global shutter?
Im new to your channel, mr Jason but i see you are great at your job, i attend acting school and it was a pain to go back and forth for help to get people for jobs as filming and photos in my conditions i was shot from my neck down in a homw invasion, long story short im walking now with open wounds but in school for theatre and im in Baltimore i attend the school of arts and i have a zvel1, a7s4 and fx 30, and i just went and bought a sony 6700 , sony a7cr and fx3 plus a rode pro wireless but haven't opened them im still in time to return i have the pockect 2 and 3, and some action cams but i want to no would keep them or take them back the camras and the mic i have a dji mic 2 also i havent opened but pass the the return policy so im stuck with them, what would you do
Or you think I should get the fx 6 mr jason sorry to bother you sir
good job
Thank you
You know there’s other camera brands that give you way more features for less money right?
you know this is a video about Sony cameras you doofus, right?
I believe that he is very aware of that, he has even made reviews about those cameras. This video is for whoever has a Sony camera and Sony glass and looking to upgrade without having to completely change systems and invest more money to replace their current sony gear.
Sony Camera Porn Video.. Yes Please!! Absolutely loved everything about this video, one of the best I've seen on CZcams.. Well done Jason... I've had the A7IV for 2 years as my main workhorse, just ordered an FX3 to add to the arsenal.... what's your wishlist for an FX3 II?
sony a9iii is for 5500 dollars here
Hey, unrelated to the content. I've noticed that the right side of face is twitching a lot when you talk. Just an observation. Amazing quality video though
🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ fatigue maybe
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema ah! Thought so. Take some rest when you get time and don't work too hard. 😁