Sony ZV-E10 Vlog Kit
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The Sony ZV-E 10 Vlog Kit is a useful set for vloggers with a zoom lens, grip, and microphone. Thanks to the zoom range of the 16-50mm lens, you can take photos of various subjects. That way, you can keep your options open as a vlogger or online content creator. Place the camera on the included grip for extra stabilization. The grip has different buttons for easy controls. The sound of your videos is clear thanks to the RODE VideoMic GO II. This way, you can level up your videos. The camera also has an APS-C sensor for sharp photos and videos. You record in 4K resolution at 30 fps, which results in detailed videos of your travels, for example.
Vlog functionsRecord videos for Instagram or TikTok with the Portrait Mode. In this mode, you can record in the right format. That way, you don't have to edit the images and they fill the entire screen. For a high quality, forward the images to your phone in 4K resolution. The Auto Exposure has face priority, so your face is always properly lit. If you walk outside from a dark room, the camera adjusts the lighting.
Good image stabilizationYou can effortlessly record handheld footage with the camera in the Active Mode. The camera crops the image to stabilize your footage more effectively. That way, the vibrations that happen due to your hand are less clearly visible compared to a standard digital stabilization.
Product Showcase SettingThe Product Showcase Setting is useful for product reviewers. You can show a product in your video and the camera recognizes the product right away. It switches the focus from your face to the product. The background then becomes blurry, so the focus is on the product.
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As a lucky tester, I was selected to test the Sony ZV-E10. The ZV-E10 has been marketed as a compact device for people who like to travel with an emphasis on vlogging. I have tested this device for a period of 2 weeks.
General impression: The Sony ZV-E10 is indeed a compact, lightweight system camera, it fits comfortably in the hand and shoots beautiful pictures, but is better suited for filming. The camera was delivered including a tripod, which can be connected via bluetooth. This tripod is very handy for vlogging/filming, fits comfortably in the hand and has physical buttons for taking pictures, filming, zooming and the C1 button to switch the Bokeh effect on and off. Bokeh is the effect of a soft, blurred background that you get when you photograph or film an object.
Physical Buttons: The physical buttons are located on the top and back of the camera.
Top: On/Off button 1 button to switch between shooting, filming and S&Q (slow motion & quick) C1 (bokeh) shutter button Zoom To film Rotary knob (menu) Rear end: Menu Fn (function) Jog wheel with various options (iso-dispay self-timer) preview BV: the button for deleting photos is the button for the product presentation mode during filming and photography.
Functions: Auto Exposure: Auto exposure with facial recognition priority - always keep your face well lit, even in less lit rooms
Active Mode: for the best image stabilization during filming, you can set the mode to active mode, the image will be cropped as a result, but despite the cropping, the image will be much more stable and gives a more pleasant and calmer effect when filming.
Webcam: You can use this camera as a webcam during meetings without additional software. You can do this by choosing USB streaming in the menu and connecting the camera to the PC/laptop via the USB-C connector], and this works immediately and the image quality is many times better than the internal webcam of your laptop.
Product showcase: product showcase setting, ensures that an object is in focus and remains focused on the object.
S&Q s&q mode slow and quick film with 1 to 100 fps, with this you can make timelapses or slow motion images filming in 1 fps ensures that the images are played back 50x faster.
This camera is ideal for online content such as Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. After shooting your photo or film, you can transfer the content directly and easily to your smartphone via the camera's WiFi function. By tilting the camera a quarter, portrait mode will automatically be selected, which is useful for your uploads to your favorite online platform The biggest difference between an SLR camera and a system camera is that an SLR has a mirror system and a system camera does not. An SLR camera has an optical viewfinder, the system camera is more compact and has a digital viewfinder. The big advantage that a system camera entails is that you can choose from a large number of different lenses that meet your needs. the disadvantage is that you have to carry multiple lenses. I personally find the battery on the small side, especially if you turn the camera on and off more often, the battery life will decrease considerably. This makes a 2nd battery recommended when you make a day trip. The screen is suitable for limited touch possibilities, for example you can use the touchscreen to focus your photos (autofocus) but you cannot use touch to scroll through the menu, you have to use the physical buttons for this. The Sony Zv-E10 features 3 microphones, by using three microphones, the ZV-E10 can determine which direction the sound is coming from and thus adjust itself to deliver the best audio quality.
In the 2nd week I was able to test the camera better and a number of things that turned out to work less well with frequent use. For example, the tripod that was fairly easy to connect via the menu turned out to lose its connection quite often and was therefore unavailable during crucial moments, so that pictures were not shot. There is also no physical (quick) dial in which you can quickly switch between different modes. I only missed this function in the 2nd week when I started shooting more outdoors. With this camera, these functions are in the menu and it takes some searching and it takes a long time to change the mode in the beginning, it may be that it will get better in the future the more you work with the camera.
BansieProductions
21 September 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
I bought this device because I was looking for a relatively compact system camera with a good sensor. And it certainly is! The ZV-E10 is mainly recommended as a vlogging camera, but it also does an excellent job as a photo camera, if you can live without a viewfinder. With the kit lens, the device is light and small enough to easily fit in a jacket pocket, and with that combination in your pocket you can take very nice photos. In the long term I want to invest in better lenses, which are also widely available, but for everyday use the kit lens is really more than good enough.
I am less enthusiastic about the software and controls: they are downright old-fashioned, not clear, and not always logically laid out. Sending photos to a smartphone via WiFi using the Sony Imaging Edge app should also be possible, but this is quite cumbersome, with a lot of manual hassle, and I have not even been able to get it to work completely due to unclear error messages. I don't have the impression that Sony is putting a lot of effort into making this work well. So I just ignored this for a while.
I also notice that the battery runs out quite quickly compared to my older SLR camera, but that makes sense because of the smaller battery and the fact that the screen is used much more. I think, for example, that I will have to charge every two to three days while on vacation.
Koen
27 January 2024
Automatically translated from Dutch
I was looking for a decent camera for the GP of the Netherlands with which I could both vlog and work with a camera woman. And the ZV-E has exceeded all my expectations. Even for a layman like me, this camera offers plenty of options. If you're an expert on film cameras, I can imagine that it will take you hours to fully play this camera out. Although I worked with an external microphone for the recordings, the quality of the supplied wind microphone is better than expected. For recordings in a (wind) quiet room, an extra microphone is not even a must.
In addition, the camera contains a clear menu for a layman like me.
I can therefore only say that I am a satisfied user!
Jorissmo
10 September 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 886212 | |
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Manufacturer code | ZVE10KB.CEC | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Suitable for photographer type | Advanced, Beginner | |
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Camera usage situation | At home for family and friends, Vacation, Vlogging | |
Type of photography | All-round, Architecture and interior, Portrait, Product | |
Menu language | Dutch, English, French, German, Multilingual | |
Camera size | Small |
Lens mount | Sony E mount | |
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Zoom or prime lens | Zoom lens | |
Maximum focal length | 16 mm | |
Minimum focal length | 50 mm | |
Compatible with lens filter | ||
Filter size | 40,5 mm | |
Type of autofocus | Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus, Regular autofocus | |
Autofocus included lens | ||
Image stabilization included lens | ||
Lens type | Standard |
Type of image sensor | APS-C | |
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Crop factor | 1,5 | |
Effective number of megapixels | 24,2 MP |
Image processor type | BIONZ X | |
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Photo file format | JPEG, RAW | |
Video file format | MPEG-4 AVCHD (H.264) | |
Audio file format | Linear PCM | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K) | |
Maximum fps in Ultra HD (4K) | 30 fps | |
IBIS | ||
Number of focus points | 425 |
Number of memory card slots | 1 | |
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Memory card | MicroSD, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
SD memory card version | SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS, SDXC, SDXC UHS | |
MicroSD memory card version | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 512 GB |
Internal flash |
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Screen size | 3 inches | |
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Fully tiltable screen | ||
Touchscreen |
Viewfinder |
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USB port | ||
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HDMI connector | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Type of microphone connection | 3.5mm jack |
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
GPS sensor |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
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Battery technology | Lithium-ion | |
Replaceable battery | ||
Battery type | Sony NP-FW50 | |
Battery/battery capacity | 1,08 Ah |
Weight | 343 g | |
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Height | 64,2 mm | |
Depth | 44,8 mm | |
Width | 115,2 mm | |
Material | Plastic | |
Color | Black |
Water-resistant | ||
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Dust removal system |
Product number | 957538 | |
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Manufacturer code | RD119191 | |
Brand | Rode | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Microphone model | Shotgun microphone, Studio microphone, Table Microphone, Telephone microphone, Zoom microphone | |
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Directional characteristic | Supercardioid, Targeted (X / Y) | |
Transducer | Condenser | |
Microphone suitable for | Camcorder, Desktop/Laptop, Gimbal, Mirrorless camera, Single-lens reflex camera, Smartphone, Sportsscam, Voice recorder, iPad, iPhone | |
Zoom microphone | ||
Microphone recording type | Mono, Stereo |
Frequency range | 20 Hz | |
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Signal-to-noise ratio | 79 dB | |
Impedance | 2 O | |
Microphone sensitivity | 94 dB |
Type of microphone connection | USB |
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Depth | 2 cm | |
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Height | 12 cm | |
Weight | 89 g | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Metal |
Power supply type | Via a different product |
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Product number | 970267 | |
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Manufacturer code | GPVPT3B.CE7 | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Type of tripod | Mini tripod, Tripod | |
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Material | Plastic | |
Plastic type | Plastic | |
Application | Photo, Video | |
Weight | 0,193 kg | |
Color | Black | |
Spirit level included | ||
Compatible with product type | Action cameras, Camcorders, Compact cameras, Mirrorless cameras | |
Made for brand | Sony |
Tripod head included | ||
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Quick-release plate | ||
Arca Swiss Quick Release | ||
Tripod head pivoting range | No pivoting range |
Collapsed length | 17,3 cm | |
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Working height | 13,35 cm | |
Number of leg sections | 3 |
