Pros & Cons
Pros
This tiny camera has big features, and somehow fits a professional sized screen onto a beginner sized camera body. The tiny size allows for longer recording sessions without having hands/wrists fatigue. Includes removable windjammer that can be taken ... Read More
The zv-1 has a variable lens - and when power is turned off - and then back on, it resets the focal length. If you do product videos, it can rack focus back and forth smoothly of you and the object in front. Inch sensor & f2 aperture =- great reco... Read More
Cons
This camera is over hyped. There were no tabs to pull to enable battery. I see people giving this camera great reviews and when i see their videos i end up with a headache because of the focus issues!
Highlights
Quality
- also great for blurry backgrounds (giving vloggers that professional recording look with the face focused and no distraction... Read More
• battery life lasts fairly long, and the camera can be charged directly with the battery in it.
Picture and video quality is decent for a camera this size, obviously not as good as a pro camera, but then again…you’re not pa... Read More
Packaging/appearance
The windsheild is nice to have but for better audio you can attach a smaller mic in the hotshoe.
I really wish the front had a customizable turning wheel like on the rx100; i hate having to manual focus turning on the small dial.
Competitiveness
All around solid choice for the price point, being priced at $498 at time of review.
It's basically an entry level more than a pro level with its limitations.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, nice, easy, small and better. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 25.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 78 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 5 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The picture quality is tack sharp
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Purchase the one that fits your needs best
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The zv1 has a variable lens and when power is turned off and then back on it resets the focal length
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Warning if you try to use the usb to use it as a webcam itll only produce 720 footage
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not even hd on this 4k camera
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im not sure why they cant get it to do at least a hd signal
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Dont try to use it as a camera its not designed for that
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theres a ok digital zoon 2x and thats about it