Did you shoot Vlog today? Sony ZV new product evaluation-1

More and more people began to record their wonderful lives in the form of Vlog. If the short video is "scriptwriter+editing" and the live broadcast is "no scriptwriter+editing", then Vlog is a form of "no scriptwriter+editing". As an audience, we get some spiritual satisfaction by "browsing" other people's lives.

At present, there are many kinds of equipment that can be used to shoot Vlog. In addition to common mobile phones, there are many portable sports cameras to choose from, but these feelings are not "customized" devices for shooting Vlog. Although it is thin and compact enough, the performance of lens quality, battery life and focusing ability is not satisfactory. Recently, Sony is optimistic about the "treasure market" of Vlog and has introduced a new camera ZV- 1. At the same time, it also provides a wireless Bluetooth handle set (the set includes a GP-VPT2BT wireless Bluetooth multifunctional shooting handle and a NP-BX 1 battery). Next, let's evaluate the experience of this suit and see if it can meet the shooting needs of Vlogger.

Functional experience: customized for Vlog shooting

In terms of hardware configuration, ZV- 1 is equipped with an inch Exmor RSCMOS sensor. When used with Zeiss lens, the overall imaging effect is definitely better than the photos taken by mobile phones, especially in low light environment, the advantages of the camera are very obvious. However, since it is a "customized" product for shooting Vlog, ZV- 1 cannot be regarded as an ordinary camera. We will also combine the shooting environment of Vlog to see the specific performance of this camera.

Appearance design: video operation of brand-new mold optimization

As a brand-new model, the mold of Sony ZV- 1 has been designed. Although it looks like a black card camera at first glance, both the layout of buttons and the details of the fuselage are different.

Sony ZV- 1 is equipped with a large aperture Zeiss lens with an equivalent focal length of 24-70mm F 1.8-2.8, and the zoom operation is smooth and smooth. The front of the fuselage is designed with a protruding handle, which can get a good grip when operated with one hand, and the fingers fit just right. In addition, a recording indicator light is designed in the upper left corner of the lens, which can clearly see the recording status and remind the photographer to pay attention.

Sony ZV- 1 uses a 3-inch flip screen for the first time, which can get a larger flip angle and make framing and composition more convenient. The buttons on the back of the fuselage continue Sony's consistent style, but the whole is slightly compact and the button size is smaller.

The biggest change of this new machine is the design of the top of the fuselage. Sony ZV- 1 The integrated design of zoom lever and shutter is similar to the classic RX series, and the hand feel when shooting is also very familiar. The design of the video button is a big change. Compared with the "petty bourgeoisie" design of most camera manufacturers, ZV- 1 enlarges the key to the shutter size based on its own positioning, which is within the range of one-handed operation.

On the right side of the shutter and video button, a unique background blur switch button is designed to switch between background blur and clear mode. From a practical point of view, this function can play a prominent role in the project, and the specific actual effect will be seen in the subsequent evaluation.

Because the space at the top of Sony ZV- 1 fuselage is relatively small, the traditional mode dial is not designed, but the mode key is used to enter the menu for selection. If the user takes more photos, it will be a bit cumbersome to operate, but for Vlogger, it will save the trouble of adjusting back and forth.

It is worth mentioning that the microphone and mi hot boots on the top of the fuselage are designed. Sony ZV- 1 has designed three directional capsule microphones at the top of the already narrow fuselage for radio reception. Compared with the traditional camera, it can clearly capture the subject sound and reduce the interference of background operation sound. Short-range radio and indoor radio have good effects. In addition, fluffy windshield accessories are standard, which can also obtain good radio reception effect in outdoor wind and noise environment. Of course, if you want to get a better radio effect, you can connect the professional microphone with the Mi Hot Boots, and the addition of Mi Hot Boots also makes this camera have more possibilities for expansion.

The interface of Sony ZV- 1 fuselage side is relatively conventional, and a 3.5mm microphone interface, a multifunctional microUSB interface and a micro HDMI interface are designed to facilitate users to connect more auxiliary devices, such as monitors and microphones.

In this released suit, there is also a brand-new wireless Bluetooth handle GP-VPT2BT. The design of the handle is wide, the grip is full, and the operation room can provide certain stability. After the camera is installed, the direction can be adjusted by two multi-directional shafts. With the addition of Bluetooth module, the camera can get rid of the bondage of wires, and Vlogger can shoot in more diverse environments. The handle can realize the basic functions of taking photos, shooting and zooming, and can be used as a desktop tripod.

Summary: Vlogger's recommended equipment.

If you are still looking for a device to shoot Vlog instead of a mobile phone, then Sony ZV- 1 set must be a perfect choice. This camera is well balanced in size and function, and the product has been redesigned according to the user's shooting habits. ZV- 1 is not a camera with only video shooting function. Both the design and functional configuration show that this product is specially customized for Vlog shooting. If you just want to choose a portable camera with excellent performance, then ZV- 1 can't satisfy you. If you want to record your life through video, then Sony ZV- 1 is absolutely correct.