That's an interesting take, but yeah... I have been equally surprised by how amazing the zfc is. It's truly one of my favorite cameras!
@n1ngnuo15 сағат бұрын
This was a terrible review. The Sony’s have terrible build quality. I really wonder how much you got paid by them to say all these things.
@BrianCatalano9 сағат бұрын
Hello, I appreciate you taking the time to comment, and I wish I got paid to make this video! Just curious though, who do you think would have paid me, Sony or Nikon? I feel like I was more favorable to Nikon throughout this review. Yet, I'm also not sure if you watched the whole video (or own these cameras yourself), but both brands have their strengths and weaknesses like everything in life. I own and love cameras from both brands. I also tend to not lean into tribalistic feelings about anything, especially as superficial as cameras. I love Fuji cameras too and Canon's new r5ii looks amazing! Yet for now I'm sticking with Nikon and Sony only because I don't get paid by anybody and I have to buy my own glass, so it's easier to keep to just two ecosystems. Either way, thanks for sharing your feelings, and I hope you find what you are looking for in a camera or camera review in the future. Best of luck!
@user-mu7og9tf7mКүн бұрын
So cool bro
@BrianCatalanoКүн бұрын
@@user-mu7og9tf7m I really appreciate that... Thank you so much!
@ManuelParodiRamos3 күн бұрын
I love the f38 system, but is not limited in the weight the top handle can handle? Was not to small for any sizeable rig?
@BrianCatalano2 күн бұрын
Those are good questions and although I can't speak from experience as I didn't rig it up, I can say the falcam cage and accessories is way sturdier than the cages that I have rigged up on my other cameras (mostly smallrig and Neewer parts on my FX3). Yet, as for the quick release system itself, I personally think it could handle putting a monitor on the top handle easily and still quick-releasing it
@ManuelParodiRamos2 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano I think I remember that when I checked it I thought it would be sufficient to hold the camera/cage plus a monitor and a microphone. The issue comes if you want to add rods and av-Mount plus a zoom recorder. There I start feeling a bit uneasy. Otherwise, love the system!
@BrianCatalano2 күн бұрын
@@ManuelParodiRamos that makes sense... Might be a difficult weight for most systems, but I think you're right!
@Vladshirokov3 күн бұрын
Я вот думаю про этот объектив
@BrianCatalano3 күн бұрын
It's really good, especially for the price! You can see the full review here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKp5wbOAp7jdpqQ.html
@mayradayful4 күн бұрын
I’ve just bought the ZV1 today … 2024 July. Did I made a good choice 😢
@BrianCatalano4 күн бұрын
@@mayradayful hello! I guess I have a few follow up questions... Did you get it at a good price? Are you using it more for video or photo? If you purchased it for video, what are you planning on shooting? If you bought the camera for under $450 (USD equivalent), that's a really good deal. If you bought it to take photos, yes it's great! If you bought it to shoot video, yes it's still amazing, but you should be aware of its limitations which are just poor battery life and poor stabilization... But both of those issues have workarounds like dummy-batteries and using a gimbal. Overall, it's still a great camera in 2024!
@mayradayful4 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano hello! Thank you! Mainly for photos and short family vacation videos. I got it for $470.50 😥 Now it’s got lower to $420 but I have already bought it so can’t do much about it I guess. Should I return it and get it for the cheaper price?
@BrianCatalano3 күн бұрын
@@mayradayful yes, then for you, it sounds like it will be a great camera! As for returning it to save $50, if it's easy to do, then maybe... But it's still worth the price you got it for!
@mayradayful3 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano Thank you very much for all your kind answers. I'll let you know how it goes with the return. Thanks a bunch! Greetings from Mexico City.
@BrianCatalano3 күн бұрын
@@mayradayful best of luck... and please do!
@OliverWiehe6 күн бұрын
Professor Catalano - you have outdone yourself!! Thx for the joke at the end I did laugh out loud! This is GREAT content because we learn about an inexpensive lens that expands our photographic creativity - I love it! Love the edit as well! Happy Summer 2024!
@BrianCatalano6 күн бұрын
@@OliverWiehe thank you so much, Doctor Wiehe (also has a ring to it)! I thought you might appreciate my bad dad-joke... Yet, I probably should have edited that one out. But seriously thank you, and I hope you and the family are having a great summer so far, too!
@schoeferfilm5 күн бұрын
Great and cheap lens Brian 👍🏻😉
@BrianCatalano5 күн бұрын
@@schoeferfilm yes, you're right... It's surprisingly great, unique, and cheap!
@veiledzorba7 күн бұрын
So - how much camera battery life is lost when using BT?
@BrianCatalano7 күн бұрын
@@veiledzorba that's a great question and honestly I haven't specifically tested that out, but I will say it was a massive difference because I didn't even note it. Yet, something I will look into ... Thank you!
@veiledzorba7 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano Do you mean it was NOT a massive difference because you didn't note it?
@BrianCatalano7 күн бұрын
@@veiledzorba yes, exactly... I didn't notice it draining the battery more than normal but it very well could have... That being said, I'm also somebody who tends to shoot in short intervals as opposed to just running it until the battery drains.
@veiledzorba7 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano Sometimes I run continuous for upwards of an hour, others are just short intervals. I always see the smartphone addled with their BT on all the time whether it needs to be or not, always wondered how much that impacted their already abysmal battery life. In any event, this looks like a good product, I found one for $32. Most of my shooting is on a (big) tripod, but the detachable remote should be handy as the buttons on the cam itself are very tiny!
@BrianCatalano7 күн бұрын
@@veiledzorba that all makes sense... I think if I was you, I'd probably get a dummy battery just in case you trickle charge the zv1
@djcross_ca8 күн бұрын
Great video 🎉🎉🎉
@BrianCatalano8 күн бұрын
@@djcross_ca I really appreciate that... Thank you!!
@djcross_ca4 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano blesssings 🙏
@1859ddd8 күн бұрын
Sony 14mm f1.4 >>> Sigma 14mm f1.4 The Sony is far lighter, more compact, much newer technology, better image quality, and the same price as the Sigma. I have experience with both. After using the Sony prime I’ll never go back.
@BrianCatalano8 күн бұрын
@@1859ddd I hear so many good things about Sony's 14... I'd love to pick one up. However, just to make sure, you mean Sony's 14mm f1.8 GM? If so (because they don't have a f1.4 that I'm aware of), but that lens came out in 2021, and Sigma's 14 came out in 2023 and won a bunch of awards that year. That all being said, Sony's is way lighter and more compact, so I might choose that one too! Thanks for sharing...
@jas.cinema8 күн бұрын
If its not a GM i dont use Themmm
@BrianCatalano8 күн бұрын
@@jas.cinema ha ha! If it's a GM, I can't afford themmm...
@jas.cinema8 күн бұрын
@BrianCatalano a7cii, zv-e1 and fx3 but no GM
@BrianCatalano8 күн бұрын
@@jas.cinema yeah, I'm not as bothered by lenses because my mind changes so quickly at what focal range I like, so I haven't felt the desire to commit to one. The only GMs I considered are Sony's 50 f1.2, the new 24-70, and the 14mm f1.8, but I rarely shoot in 50 or 14 and I am waiting for a 20-60 f2.8 to come out (I can dream)! I keep a Rokinon 24mm f1.8 $350 lens, on my FX3. It's my main talking head lens and I love it!
@jas.cinema8 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano 99 percent of what i do is on whatever the best prime i have is
@BrianCatalano8 күн бұрын
@@jas.cinema that makes sense! I've only recently been more into zooms
@VoicedTV210 күн бұрын
Man I may have to try out a tilt lens. For the price & it’s 50 f1.4. Seems like a win win
@BrianCatalano10 күн бұрын
@@VoicedTV2 I know, that was my thoughts exactly... For under $200, it's a great deal!!
@ghostgums10 күн бұрын
Sonys feel like plastic junk. Completely void of all soul.
@BrianCatalano10 күн бұрын
@@ghostgums I totally get that sentiment, especially the last part. My Sony zve1 is probably the best video camera I've ever owned at that price point, but also the cheapest feeling and most soulless in design. The bigger alpha body camera however, all do feel great and way prefer their handling over the Zf or zfc. Yet, again you are right, they are void of anything interesting about them. I absolutely love what Nikon is doing lately! That being said, if I could put the A74's sensor in the Zf body, that would be my dream hybrid camera!!
@ghostgums10 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano Hey Brian, I’ve got a slightly different opinion. I’ve owned a few alphas, and I don’t know if it’s the creaky plastic or what it is, but the a7iv just felt so cheap. I’ve actually never held any other Z cameras so can’t comment except for the ZF, but for me personally I’d keep the ZF sensor over the a7iv. But that’s because I wouldn’t want anything higher than 26mp, I don’t want to store more data and I don’t need the resolution.
@ghostgums10 күн бұрын
I do give Sony credit though as their Alpha bodies all have an exposure comp dial, along with Nikon and some fujis. The time I spent shooting Sony taught me that my favourite way to shoot was with auto ISO and riding the exposure comp dial to taste.
@BrianCatalano9 күн бұрын
@@ghostgums I get that... The funny thing though is I had my 12mp video camera (fx3) and then my original A7C (24mp) and was looking forward to the a74/a7c2's (33mp) as I wanted more resolution but was also worried about file sizes... Yet, I haven't noticed any real difference in my workflow. And now after seeing my friends a7cr thinking how nice it would be to have both a full frame 61mp camera and a crop sensored 26mp in one body as then I could extend all my zoom lenses 1.5 times... But I'm again worried about file sizes, so honestly, now I wouldn't even mind a 40mp camera as it's hard to go back in resolution! Yet, I know I probably am just chasing numbers that I don't need...
@codythep11 күн бұрын
ro! No one is saying anything about how shakey your handheld footage is, but I must!! Do you have ibis turned off??
@codythep11 күн бұрын
Shoutout to the Kyballion tho
@BrianCatalano10 күн бұрын
@@codythep no, you are right on... The stabilization is the weakest part of this camera, and the most common complaint with this video, and I agree. At the time, Sony's free software, Catalyst Browse wasn't working well, so I didn't stabilize the footage in post, as I would now. That being said, the ibis and active stabilization were on, it's just not great. I also wasn't being very careful and why I also recommend that cheap gimbal for serious video use...
@BrianCatalano10 күн бұрын
@@codythep good eye!!
@jas.cinema11 күн бұрын
Leaning tower of TTArtisan
@BrianCatalano11 күн бұрын
@@jas.cinema ha ha, best comment ever... and this should be the title of the video!!
@jas.cinema11 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalanodon't get me tilted
@BrianCatalano11 күн бұрын
@@jas.cinema oh man, you somehow topped the last comment... That's a master level dad-pun!!
@humphreylitan12 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video. I've been considering getting the A7CII or the A7IV as my first Sony (and full-frame) camera. I'm mainly going to use it for hobbies like traveling. I do mostly photography. My concern with A7CII is that it's not a fully mechanical shutter. I'm afraid I might get banding or bokeh issues.
@BrianCatalano11 күн бұрын
@@humphreylitan thank you! And I get that concern, yet... It's not something that I've had any problems with (regarding banding) and not sure specifically what you mean by bokeh issues but it's also hard to know exactly how you shoot. If you had any reservations about the a7c2 then I'd say for sure get the a74... unless you really want that nominally smaller, more compact body. If thus is your first full frame Sony, I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised by either option and you can't make a bad choice. Yet, if I were you, I'd look for an open-box deal or a used a74!
@humphreylitan11 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano I actually haven’t read much about the bokeh issues. I like shooting in low light which makes me concerned about the banding but so far everyone I’ve asked hasn’t had this issue which is great. I’m coming from Fuji and Canon so I’m excited to experience Sony for the first time. I think you’re right, I won’t go wrong with either since it’s my first time. I will have to visit the store again and see which feels better. Thanks for your response!
@BrianCatalano11 күн бұрын
@@humphreylitan best of luck... You'll have to let me know what you decide when you do...
@chromiqa12 күн бұрын
I wish you also showed how to color grade log with those settings.
@BrianCatalano12 күн бұрын
@@chromiqa hello... Well, this video I specifically chose not to shoot on LOG because this was me trying to fix these 8 bit cameras by making a custom picture profile. However, I did make a video about how I use slog3 in my 10bit cameras. I grade by mostly using a rec709 lut. You can see it here... Thanks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaN_ubONib3VZM4.html
@colourr222213 күн бұрын
Great video! It was just a little loud compared to like the last couple random videos I've watched
@BrianCatalano13 күн бұрын
@@colourr2222 thank you... And I really appreciate that feedback! I think that I normalize my loudness to KZread's (LUF) standards, whereas I don't think a lot of others do, so my max loudness ends up being a lot higher than most, so I imagine by contrast that can be jarring. I'll look into maybe lowering it with that in mind... Thanks again!!
@ANONYMOU51D14 күн бұрын
just wondering what skin you had on you're a7cii ive been looking for a topo style one and I can't find them anywhere not any textured ones anyways
@BrianCatalano14 күн бұрын
@@ANONYMOU51D hello! I was also looking for a textured topo skin because I have this topo one, that I custom cut, on my zve1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ynh5xaeFhpiuoc4.html Yet, they don't have the above one for the a7c2, so instead I got this wavy one which has a really subtle but nice texture (nocturnal waves): alphagvrd.com/products/sony-a7c2-a7cr-camera-skin?variant=43948410437770
@LivingInLAwithANJ14 күн бұрын
Hey, I heard that about your wife not asking you why you got this lens!!😂😂
@BrianCatalano14 күн бұрын
@@LivingInLAwithANJ ha ha... Oops!!
@noisackda256414 күн бұрын
Scheimpflug!!!! Great stuff as always man. Aaaaaand I'm on Amazon looking at tilt lenses :/
@BrianCatalano14 күн бұрын
@@noisackda2564 appreciate you...and appreciate you rewatching and recommenting! You get extra credit on your final score on your life-exam! But seriously, thank you, DANK SCHOEN! (or.. danke schoenpflug?)
@noisackda256414 күн бұрын
@@BrianCatalano I got you my dude. Plus some of the imagery in this video is crazy nice so it was nice watching it over again.
@BrianCatalano14 күн бұрын
@@noisackda2564 you the best... and the best at wracking up bonus, brownie life-points!!
@TomScryleus14 күн бұрын
Some of these shots are amazing! but it looks kind of difficult to learn using.
@BrianCatalano14 күн бұрын
@@TomScryleus thank you!! It's surprising not as hard to use as it seems. It's much more difficult explaining what it does than I think using it! Yet, it's also just a full frame 50mm f1.4, if you don't tilt it, and for under $200, is a good deal... Thanks again!!
@BrianCatalano14 күн бұрын
For those of you who notice, I completely re-edited this video and republished it to fix a MAJOR ERROR! Curious if anyone can pinpoint what I corrected... Regardless, I still recommend this bizarre budget lens: amzn.to/3xQj8um
@fotofilm966015 күн бұрын
Hello, I will be happy to answer your questions. The standard stabilizer can be activated at 4k 120 fps or FHD 240 FPS, but it also depends on the specific camera which stabilizer can be used. Focus tracking generally works well at 120 fps and 240 FPS, but this can vary depending on the camera. In low-light conditions, the quality may be similar to the FX3 and A7SIII, but this depends on the specific camera. It is important to compare the specific features and performance of the cameras to get an accurate assessment. I hope these answers have been helpful. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Thank you.
@BrianCatalano15 күн бұрын
Hello! This all sounds like great information, but I'm curious if you meant to post this comment elsewhere!? Either way, no problem... Was just checking!
@MahadiHasan-xm4vp15 күн бұрын
I'm still confused. Should I turn it on or turn it off?"
@BrianCatalano15 күн бұрын
Hello, this is a clip from the longer video tagged in this Short, here it is. Hope it helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaN_ubONib3VZM4.html
@antoniushansng666016 күн бұрын
But is it good of photography? I planning to buy viltrox for hiking
@censorthis15216 күн бұрын
Not really. The pictures are cell phone quality
@BrianCatalano16 күн бұрын
It really depends on what you are looking to shoot and what your expectations are, but you usually get what you pay for with sharpness or distortion. That being said, if you are on a budget, or want something really compact, the Viltrox is worth considering... But the Sony 20 is phenomenal across the board!
@BrianCatalano16 күн бұрын
@@censorthis152 Ha ha... that's fair. I think you do tend to get what you pay for with lenses especially with photo quality, but in a pinch, could work...
@davidfirth116 күн бұрын
Here's the thing with the ZV1: I keep grabbing it instead of my bigger gear. Unlimited record time. The AF system from the RX100 VII (which was like having an A9). Just a well done camera.
@BrianCatalano16 күн бұрын
@@davidfirth1 I totally get that... It's such an easy hybrid camera to pick up and keep on you. I think, as a point and shoot, it deserves more of people's attention than some of the other, more trendy cameras.
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Nikon destroyed Sony and it wasn’t even close.
That's an interesting take, but yeah... I have been equally surprised by how amazing the zfc is. It's truly one of my favorite cameras!
This was a terrible review. The Sony’s have terrible build quality. I really wonder how much you got paid by them to say all these things.
Hello, I appreciate you taking the time to comment, and I wish I got paid to make this video! Just curious though, who do you think would have paid me, Sony or Nikon? I feel like I was more favorable to Nikon throughout this review. Yet, I'm also not sure if you watched the whole video (or own these cameras yourself), but both brands have their strengths and weaknesses like everything in life. I own and love cameras from both brands. I also tend to not lean into tribalistic feelings about anything, especially as superficial as cameras. I love Fuji cameras too and Canon's new r5ii looks amazing! Yet for now I'm sticking with Nikon and Sony only because I don't get paid by anybody and I have to buy my own glass, so it's easier to keep to just two ecosystems. Either way, thanks for sharing your feelings, and I hope you find what you are looking for in a camera or camera review in the future. Best of luck!
So cool bro
@@user-mu7og9tf7m I really appreciate that... Thank you so much!
I love the f38 system, but is not limited in the weight the top handle can handle? Was not to small for any sizeable rig?
Those are good questions and although I can't speak from experience as I didn't rig it up, I can say the falcam cage and accessories is way sturdier than the cages that I have rigged up on my other cameras (mostly smallrig and Neewer parts on my FX3). Yet, as for the quick release system itself, I personally think it could handle putting a monitor on the top handle easily and still quick-releasing it
@@BrianCatalano I think I remember that when I checked it I thought it would be sufficient to hold the camera/cage plus a monitor and a microphone. The issue comes if you want to add rods and av-Mount plus a zoom recorder. There I start feeling a bit uneasy. Otherwise, love the system!
@@ManuelParodiRamos that makes sense... Might be a difficult weight for most systems, but I think you're right!
Я вот думаю про этот объектив
It's really good, especially for the price! You can see the full review here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKp5wbOAp7jdpqQ.html
I’ve just bought the ZV1 today … 2024 July. Did I made a good choice 😢
@@mayradayful hello! I guess I have a few follow up questions... Did you get it at a good price? Are you using it more for video or photo? If you purchased it for video, what are you planning on shooting? If you bought the camera for under $450 (USD equivalent), that's a really good deal. If you bought it to take photos, yes it's great! If you bought it to shoot video, yes it's still amazing, but you should be aware of its limitations which are just poor battery life and poor stabilization... But both of those issues have workarounds like dummy-batteries and using a gimbal. Overall, it's still a great camera in 2024!
@@BrianCatalano hello! Thank you! Mainly for photos and short family vacation videos. I got it for $470.50 😥 Now it’s got lower to $420 but I have already bought it so can’t do much about it I guess. Should I return it and get it for the cheaper price?
@@mayradayful yes, then for you, it sounds like it will be a great camera! As for returning it to save $50, if it's easy to do, then maybe... But it's still worth the price you got it for!
@@BrianCatalano Thank you very much for all your kind answers. I'll let you know how it goes with the return. Thanks a bunch! Greetings from Mexico City.
@@mayradayful best of luck... and please do!
Professor Catalano - you have outdone yourself!! Thx for the joke at the end I did laugh out loud! This is GREAT content because we learn about an inexpensive lens that expands our photographic creativity - I love it! Love the edit as well! Happy Summer 2024!
@@OliverWiehe thank you so much, Doctor Wiehe (also has a ring to it)! I thought you might appreciate my bad dad-joke... Yet, I probably should have edited that one out. But seriously thank you, and I hope you and the family are having a great summer so far, too!
Great and cheap lens Brian 👍🏻😉
@@schoeferfilm yes, you're right... It's surprisingly great, unique, and cheap!
So - how much camera battery life is lost when using BT?
@@veiledzorba that's a great question and honestly I haven't specifically tested that out, but I will say it was a massive difference because I didn't even note it. Yet, something I will look into ... Thank you!
@@BrianCatalano Do you mean it was NOT a massive difference because you didn't note it?
@@veiledzorba yes, exactly... I didn't notice it draining the battery more than normal but it very well could have... That being said, I'm also somebody who tends to shoot in short intervals as opposed to just running it until the battery drains.
@@BrianCatalano Sometimes I run continuous for upwards of an hour, others are just short intervals. I always see the smartphone addled with their BT on all the time whether it needs to be or not, always wondered how much that impacted their already abysmal battery life. In any event, this looks like a good product, I found one for $32. Most of my shooting is on a (big) tripod, but the detachable remote should be handy as the buttons on the cam itself are very tiny!
@@veiledzorba that all makes sense... I think if I was you, I'd probably get a dummy battery just in case you trickle charge the zv1
Great video 🎉🎉🎉
@@djcross_ca I really appreciate that... Thank you!!
@@BrianCatalano blesssings 🙏
Sony 14mm f1.4 >>> Sigma 14mm f1.4 The Sony is far lighter, more compact, much newer technology, better image quality, and the same price as the Sigma. I have experience with both. After using the Sony prime I’ll never go back.
@@1859ddd I hear so many good things about Sony's 14... I'd love to pick one up. However, just to make sure, you mean Sony's 14mm f1.8 GM? If so (because they don't have a f1.4 that I'm aware of), but that lens came out in 2021, and Sigma's 14 came out in 2023 and won a bunch of awards that year. That all being said, Sony's is way lighter and more compact, so I might choose that one too! Thanks for sharing...
If its not a GM i dont use Themmm
@@jas.cinema ha ha! If it's a GM, I can't afford themmm...
@BrianCatalano a7cii, zv-e1 and fx3 but no GM
@@jas.cinema yeah, I'm not as bothered by lenses because my mind changes so quickly at what focal range I like, so I haven't felt the desire to commit to one. The only GMs I considered are Sony's 50 f1.2, the new 24-70, and the 14mm f1.8, but I rarely shoot in 50 or 14 and I am waiting for a 20-60 f2.8 to come out (I can dream)! I keep a Rokinon 24mm f1.8 $350 lens, on my FX3. It's my main talking head lens and I love it!
@@BrianCatalano 99 percent of what i do is on whatever the best prime i have is
@@jas.cinema that makes sense! I've only recently been more into zooms
Man I may have to try out a tilt lens. For the price & it’s 50 f1.4. Seems like a win win
@@VoicedTV2 I know, that was my thoughts exactly... For under $200, it's a great deal!!
Sonys feel like plastic junk. Completely void of all soul.
@@ghostgums I totally get that sentiment, especially the last part. My Sony zve1 is probably the best video camera I've ever owned at that price point, but also the cheapest feeling and most soulless in design. The bigger alpha body camera however, all do feel great and way prefer their handling over the Zf or zfc. Yet, again you are right, they are void of anything interesting about them. I absolutely love what Nikon is doing lately! That being said, if I could put the A74's sensor in the Zf body, that would be my dream hybrid camera!!
@@BrianCatalano Hey Brian, I’ve got a slightly different opinion. I’ve owned a few alphas, and I don’t know if it’s the creaky plastic or what it is, but the a7iv just felt so cheap. I’ve actually never held any other Z cameras so can’t comment except for the ZF, but for me personally I’d keep the ZF sensor over the a7iv. But that’s because I wouldn’t want anything higher than 26mp, I don’t want to store more data and I don’t need the resolution.
I do give Sony credit though as their Alpha bodies all have an exposure comp dial, along with Nikon and some fujis. The time I spent shooting Sony taught me that my favourite way to shoot was with auto ISO and riding the exposure comp dial to taste.
@@ghostgums I get that... The funny thing though is I had my 12mp video camera (fx3) and then my original A7C (24mp) and was looking forward to the a74/a7c2's (33mp) as I wanted more resolution but was also worried about file sizes... Yet, I haven't noticed any real difference in my workflow. And now after seeing my friends a7cr thinking how nice it would be to have both a full frame 61mp camera and a crop sensored 26mp in one body as then I could extend all my zoom lenses 1.5 times... But I'm again worried about file sizes, so honestly, now I wouldn't even mind a 40mp camera as it's hard to go back in resolution! Yet, I know I probably am just chasing numbers that I don't need...
ro! No one is saying anything about how shakey your handheld footage is, but I must!! Do you have ibis turned off??
Shoutout to the Kyballion tho
@@codythep no, you are right on... The stabilization is the weakest part of this camera, and the most common complaint with this video, and I agree. At the time, Sony's free software, Catalyst Browse wasn't working well, so I didn't stabilize the footage in post, as I would now. That being said, the ibis and active stabilization were on, it's just not great. I also wasn't being very careful and why I also recommend that cheap gimbal for serious video use...
@@codythep good eye!!
Leaning tower of TTArtisan
@@jas.cinema ha ha, best comment ever... and this should be the title of the video!!
@@BrianCatalanodon't get me tilted
@@jas.cinema oh man, you somehow topped the last comment... That's a master level dad-pun!!
Thanks for this video. I've been considering getting the A7CII or the A7IV as my first Sony (and full-frame) camera. I'm mainly going to use it for hobbies like traveling. I do mostly photography. My concern with A7CII is that it's not a fully mechanical shutter. I'm afraid I might get banding or bokeh issues.
@@humphreylitan thank you! And I get that concern, yet... It's not something that I've had any problems with (regarding banding) and not sure specifically what you mean by bokeh issues but it's also hard to know exactly how you shoot. If you had any reservations about the a7c2 then I'd say for sure get the a74... unless you really want that nominally smaller, more compact body. If thus is your first full frame Sony, I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised by either option and you can't make a bad choice. Yet, if I were you, I'd look for an open-box deal or a used a74!
@@BrianCatalano I actually haven’t read much about the bokeh issues. I like shooting in low light which makes me concerned about the banding but so far everyone I’ve asked hasn’t had this issue which is great. I’m coming from Fuji and Canon so I’m excited to experience Sony for the first time. I think you’re right, I won’t go wrong with either since it’s my first time. I will have to visit the store again and see which feels better. Thanks for your response!
@@humphreylitan best of luck... You'll have to let me know what you decide when you do...
I wish you also showed how to color grade log with those settings.
@@chromiqa hello... Well, this video I specifically chose not to shoot on LOG because this was me trying to fix these 8 bit cameras by making a custom picture profile. However, I did make a video about how I use slog3 in my 10bit cameras. I grade by mostly using a rec709 lut. You can see it here... Thanks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaN_ubONib3VZM4.html
Great video! It was just a little loud compared to like the last couple random videos I've watched
@@colourr2222 thank you... And I really appreciate that feedback! I think that I normalize my loudness to KZread's (LUF) standards, whereas I don't think a lot of others do, so my max loudness ends up being a lot higher than most, so I imagine by contrast that can be jarring. I'll look into maybe lowering it with that in mind... Thanks again!!
just wondering what skin you had on you're a7cii ive been looking for a topo style one and I can't find them anywhere not any textured ones anyways
@@ANONYMOU51D hello! I was also looking for a textured topo skin because I have this topo one, that I custom cut, on my zve1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ynh5xaeFhpiuoc4.html Yet, they don't have the above one for the a7c2, so instead I got this wavy one which has a really subtle but nice texture (nocturnal waves): alphagvrd.com/products/sony-a7c2-a7cr-camera-skin?variant=43948410437770
Hey, I heard that about your wife not asking you why you got this lens!!😂😂
@@LivingInLAwithANJ ha ha... Oops!!
Scheimpflug!!!! Great stuff as always man. Aaaaaand I'm on Amazon looking at tilt lenses :/
@@noisackda2564 appreciate you...and appreciate you rewatching and recommenting! You get extra credit on your final score on your life-exam! But seriously, thank you, DANK SCHOEN! (or.. danke schoenpflug?)
@@BrianCatalano I got you my dude. Plus some of the imagery in this video is crazy nice so it was nice watching it over again.
@@noisackda2564 you the best... and the best at wracking up bonus, brownie life-points!!
Some of these shots are amazing! but it looks kind of difficult to learn using.
@@TomScryleus thank you!! It's surprising not as hard to use as it seems. It's much more difficult explaining what it does than I think using it! Yet, it's also just a full frame 50mm f1.4, if you don't tilt it, and for under $200, is a good deal... Thanks again!!
For those of you who notice, I completely re-edited this video and republished it to fix a MAJOR ERROR! Curious if anyone can pinpoint what I corrected... Regardless, I still recommend this bizarre budget lens: amzn.to/3xQj8um
Hello, I will be happy to answer your questions. The standard stabilizer can be activated at 4k 120 fps or FHD 240 FPS, but it also depends on the specific camera which stabilizer can be used. Focus tracking generally works well at 120 fps and 240 FPS, but this can vary depending on the camera. In low-light conditions, the quality may be similar to the FX3 and A7SIII, but this depends on the specific camera. It is important to compare the specific features and performance of the cameras to get an accurate assessment. I hope these answers have been helpful. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Thank you.
Hello! This all sounds like great information, but I'm curious if you meant to post this comment elsewhere!? Either way, no problem... Was just checking!
I'm still confused. Should I turn it on or turn it off?"
Hello, this is a clip from the longer video tagged in this Short, here it is. Hope it helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaN_ubONib3VZM4.html
But is it good of photography? I planning to buy viltrox for hiking
Not really. The pictures are cell phone quality
It really depends on what you are looking to shoot and what your expectations are, but you usually get what you pay for with sharpness or distortion. That being said, if you are on a budget, or want something really compact, the Viltrox is worth considering... But the Sony 20 is phenomenal across the board!
@@censorthis152 Ha ha... that's fair. I think you do tend to get what you pay for with lenses especially with photo quality, but in a pinch, could work...
Here's the thing with the ZV1: I keep grabbing it instead of my bigger gear. Unlimited record time. The AF system from the RX100 VII (which was like having an A9). Just a well done camera.
@@davidfirth1 I totally get that... It's such an easy hybrid camera to pick up and keep on you. I think, as a point and shoot, it deserves more of people's attention than some of the other, more trendy cameras.