- Vlogger?
YouTuber?
You need to watch this Sony ZV-1 unboxing!
Not a vlogger, YouTuber, or content creator?
No worries, because the new Sony ZV-1 digital camera
is great for anyone who wants a compact,
travel-friendly camera.
Hey, it's Debra with Traveling Well For Less,
today, I have an unboxing video on the Sony ZV-1.
But wait, if you're a cool, tech geek,
or if you live outside the United States
you call this camera the Sony Zed V-1.
Either way it's the coolest, newest, small camera out there.
And so today we're gonna unbox it.
Let's take a look.
The Sony ZV1 came out in May and is designed for vlogging.
All the marketing is geared toward content creators.
But you can still get this camera
if you aren't a vlogger or content creator.
In fact, I shoot video, and I love taking pictures
and I don't consider myself a vlogger.
I rented it for a week and afterwards, I was like,
"Oh my God , the Sony ZV-1 is kind of cool, I need one."
So, let's take a look at what comes in the box.
The Zed V1 box.
Oh, you can buy the camera individually for $748 or you can buy
the creator bundle which comes with the camera,
a hand grip, and a memory card for $848.
Pro-tip: Save money, buy the bundle.
If you think you might want the hand grip
buy it as a bundle.
Because then the grip is only $100
and you get the memory card.
Whereas, if you buy the handgrip separately, it's $138.
So let's look in the Sony Zed V1 box.
You get a couple of papers, no manual though.
You can download one from the Sony website.
Oh, look at this.
It comes with a Sony NP BX1 battery,
the same battery used in the Sony RX100 VII cameras
and other Sony RX cameras.
The USB to micro USB charging cord.
Oh, but a wall charger is not included.
So you have to buy one.
Ooh, and a tiny dead cat.
Not a real dead cat if you're listening
and not actually watching,
but a fuzzy fake fur microphone windshield,
otherwise known as a windmuff.
The dead cat cold shoe attaches to the Sony
ZV1's hot shoe on top of the camera.
With the Sony ZV1 you don't need to use the dead cat,
the audio is fantastic with or without it.
So, the moment you've been waiting for,
Sony ZV1 unboxing, tah dah!
Oh, I probably should have said ta dah afterward, whatever.
Oh my God , it is so tiny.
That's why after I rented it, I said,
"I need to get this."
For reference, you see the palm of my hand?
You see this camera?
The Sony ZV1 is a small, compact camera.
And yes, size matters.
That's why I love my Sony a6000 which
I'm filming with right now because it fits in my purse.
And this camera can also fit in my purse or pocket.
I love that it's small and you will too.
Even though it's designed for vloggers
and content creators, it's a perfect travel camera
because it is so small, handy and compact.
It's also pretty light.
Aaah, that's probably because this body
including the grip is made from plastic.
What make the Sony ZV-1 different
from other cameras is the flip out screen.
You can turn the screen to face you...like this.
And the side flip out screen is really handy
for vlogging or if you wanna capture stuff
for social media.
You can also turn the flip screen around
the other way so you can cover and keep it protected.
I'm not really sure why it arrived
with the screen facing out.
Maybe for branding?
The Sony ZV-1 has 20.1 megapixel sensor
and comes with an attached Zeiss 24-70mm f1.8 to 2.8 lens.
The lens is fixed.
One lens for the life of your camera.
Kinda like a marriage.
But if you're like me, sometimes you need a second take.
A couple neat features of this camera
is that it has eye detection,
great bokeh, image stabilization.
It shoots 4 k video, has this beauty affect that's basically
like Photoshopping your face and removing wrinkles
and smooths out your skin.
It has product showcase which when you put something
in front of the camera like this,
it quickly focuses in on that image.
There's no time lapse or any kind of delay.
It also has slow motion, time lapse,
and a bunch of other cool features
that you can see in the review video.
On the side of the camera there's a jack port,
a multi port, and an HDMI port.
The battery compartment is on the bottom of the camera.
It does not look like it's weather sealed.
The sim card slot is in the battery compartment.
The internal built mic is fantastic
and you have the option to use the included dead cat.
But you can add another microphone
or hook up a lav mic.
(chuckles)
What's neat about the Sony ZV 1's flip screen,
is that when you connect the dead cat,
it's not going to block your view
as it would if you had a screen that only flips up.
Let's unbox the handgrip.
This is the Sony GP VPT2BT handgrip,
shooting grip with wireless remote commander.
Try saying that fast 10 times.
Oh my gosh, there's so much paperwork, it's like a novel.
(paper rustling)
It also comes with a microfiber cloth pouch and a battery.
Pro-tip: Its weather sealed.
You connect your handgrip to your Sony ZV1
or any applicable Sony camera
via Bluetooth when you pair with the camera.
When its connected, you can take photos
just by pressing the photo button
or record by pressing the movie button.
You can zoom in or zoom out
by pressing forward or backward on this toggle switch.
And the C1 button is your custom preset.
You can adjust the angle by turning the knob
and pressing the button.
So you can hold it straight,
or bend it a little bit if you want to get those
"Hey look at me," shots.
Or you can change your shooting direction.
It's kind of a neat feature.
The handgrip also converts to a mini tripod.
You can set it down
and film yourself or other unboxing videos.
I filmed our Ruvati sink unboxing when I rented this camera.
We bought a Sprinter van last year
and we, Jeff, has been converting it into a camper van.
I've been filming what I can of the build
but Jeff doesn't like to be on camera, at least not yet.
One thing that I'm not sure I like is that the camera turns
on automatically when you attach the battery.
Nice that it switches on automatically
when you flip out the screen.
But also bad because it turn automatically
and will run down the battery.
So you have to decide for yourself
if you will like this feature.
So remember to hit that like button and subscribe.
For this unboxing video, I was not sponsored in anyway.
Sony did not send me or loan me a camera.
And I paid for the Sony ZV1 with my own money.
Thanks for watching my Sony ZV-1, Zed V-1 unboxing.
Make sure you watch the review.
Hit the like button and subscribe.
And I'll see you next time.
The Sony ZV1 has 20.1 megapixel.
(chuckles)