SeekerSony ZV-1F
The Sony ZV-1F's wide lens, digitally stabilized 4K, and quality audio should appeal to vloggers, but distracting, fluttering autofocus make it difficult to recommend.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Ultra-wide 20mm* lens gets it all in the frame, even at arm’s length
- Large 1” sensor and F2 lens, for low-light and defocusing backgrounds
- Stay focused with Eye-AF* and autofocus tracking technology
- Side-articulating touchscreen LCD for easy to compose selfie shots
- Clear Voice with directional 3-Capsule mic and wind screen accessory4
PROS
+ 4K video with effective digital stabilization
+ Strong in-camera audio
+ Sharp wide-angle lens
+ Type 1 sensor and f/2 optics do well in dim light
+ Tally lamp and video-minded feature set
CONS
- Distracting focus flutter hurts video quality
- Bright screen setting disabled in 4K
- Doesn't support Raw photos
- Underwhelming battery life
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on January 30, 2023
The Sony ZV-1F's wide lens, digitally stabilized 4K, and quality audio should appeal to vloggers, but distracting, fluttering autofocus make it difficult to recommend.
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By TechRadar on February 05, 2023
The Sony ZV-1F is a fast and intuitive camera, ideal for grab-and-go vloggers while also still offering great photo capabilities. It has Sony’s impressive SteadyShot stabilization tech for smooth 4K video footage, along with the brand’s industry-leading autofocus and face-tracking smarts. It also features a fully articulating screen (with touch capabilities), and a Product Showcase mode with a bokeh switch. This is a great choice for beginner vloggers whose focus is on ease of use, but more advanced videographers and photographers will want something more powerful.
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By TrustedReviews on December 08, 2022
The Sony ZV-1F is a great entry-level vlogging camera capable of producing sharp and vibrant 4K videos out of the box with very little effort. However, I wouldn’t recommend the camera to anyone looking to expand beyond the simple controls and fixed lens.
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