Everything about the Sony ZV-1 vlog camera
Sony ZV-1
Pros
- The camera has a product showcase setting, where it automatically focuses on the object in your frame.
- The fast and smooth autofocus system ensures smooth images and detects your eyes.
- Because the screen is tiltable horizontally, you can use an external microphone on this camera without a problem.
Cons
- The camera isn't waterproof, dustproof, or shockproof.
First impression of the Sony ZV-1
Sony finally made their first real camera for vloggers. That's because you can vertically tilt the screen 180 degrees. This way, you can easily see yourself while you record vlogs. The real-time tracking autofocus and eye autofocus ensure that the camera follows you and that you're always sharp. In addition, you can improve the sound quality of your videos and vlogs with an external microphone. It includes a windscreen you can place on your hot shoe, for example. This improves the sound quality of the built-in microphones and reduces wind noise.
Horizontally tiltable screen
The ZV-1 is the first camera from Sony to have a horizontally tiltable screen. Many Sony cameras have a vertically tiltable screen. The advantage of folding out horizontally is that the screen doesn't get in the way if you place an external microphone or lamp on your camera. That way, the accessories aren't in front of your screen.
Natural color representation and skin tones
Due to the optimized natural colors and skin tones of the camera, it renders the colors as true to life as possible. This way, the colors of your skin and face look natural. In addition, the camera has auto exposure, which means it automatically adjusts the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO when you walk from a bright location to a dark room. That way, your video will remain well exposed.
