ZV-E10 (white)
Now that the so-called "high-end point-and-shoot" has become firmly established, the camera performance of smartphones has improved, making it easier to take amazingly beautiful photos and videos.
In addition, it is not uncommon for people to publish video content on the Internet on YouTube, TikTok, etc., and it is no exaggeration to say that it is an era in which many people can easily stand on the creator side.
Sony has released an item that symbolizes the era of "easily" making such "high-quality videos". The "VLOGCAM ZV-E10" bearing the α series brand (released on September 17 / body unit: actual sales around 78,000 yen).
I took a YouTuber-like video with ZV-E10
Vlog-Speaking of digital cameras specializing in video logs (*), Sony has also released the "VLOGCAM ZV-1" (released in 2020). It is a compact model that is easy to handle by itself, following the trend of Cyber-shot.
(Editor's note: Instead of expressing your favorite things such as travel and gadget introduction in sentences on blogs etc., it is a compilation of videos posted on the Internet such as YouTube)
If the ZV-1 is a model that emphasizes "easy" as mentioned above, the ZV-E10 is a model that emphasizes "high quality video". Functions such as lens replacement have been added, and it is now possible to customize the usability in earnest while retaining the easy-to-use elements of VLOGCAM.
For the first impression of the ZV-E10, including an introduction to the specs and a brief comparison with the ZV-1, please see the report article at the time of product announcement.
This time, I actually used the ZV-E10 lens kit (actual sales around 89,000 yen) to take a review video. It's a so-called YouTuber-style video that sits on the couch and talks to the camera. The ZV-E10 is equipped with functions that assume various shooting scenes, such as "Product Review Settings" that allow you to take beautiful pictures of small items at hand. Even if you shoot with a fixed (fixed), there is no mistake that you can shoot a video that is one step higher than your smartphone!
When shooting with a smartphone, it is difficult to shoot with an out-camera that can take beautiful pictures or with an in-camera that makes it easy to check the screen, but with this product, the LCD screen opens nearly 180 degrees, so you can take a selfie. Even if there is, you can shoot comfortably. It's a point that can't be removed even though it's sober for Vlog applications.
Click here for the video actually shot in the above environment.
Audio recording is done only with the camera's built-in microphone, and no external microphone is used. In the room where I shot it, I could hear the environmental sounds outside the window, but when I actually shot it, I think you can see that the voice is picked up in a good way. However, since the directivity is wide, you may be a little worried about reverb in a small room. There is also a microphone terminal on the side of the main unit, so it's a good idea to use the built-in microphone or external microphone according to the shooting environment.
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By the way, the shoe can be equipped with the attached windscreen, so you can take pictures outdoors without worry. You can shoot without worrying about wind noise and environmental noise.
Since the built-in microphone of a general camera or smartphone is weak in this area, it is helpful to be able to easily handle it with accessories. All operations can be performed with the windscreen attached, so if you do not use a hot shoe, you may be able to operate it with it attached.
The ZV-E10 also has an excellent image stabilization function (electronic type), so you can use it indoors or outdoors without worrying about anything. The shooting was done with the auto setting. The lighting was only the ceiling light on the ceiling and the natural light from the windows, but it was quite bright and beautiful.
Focus on the item at hand is also quick and accurate. The background is also beautifully blurred. The quality is high even if it is simply a picture, and it is also good that the product is easy to see in the review video.
I don't use it much when shooting videos with a fix, but the power zoom control by the zoom ring is also very smooth. It also conveys detailed nuances, such as when shooting with your hands.
Also active in shooting things and web distribution, you can do many roles with one unit
Next, I will try the lens replacement, which can be said to be the centerpiece of the ZV-E10. The image of the kit lens is not so bad that I wonder if it would be enough to shoot indoors with just one lens.
I attached the macro lens "E 30mm F3.5 Macro" (SEL30M35) for APS-C. Since the ZV-E10 itself is quite compact, it is interesting that the SEL30M35, which is a small lens, looks a little bigger, but it fits comfortably in the design.
When I took a picture of the earphones, it looked like the picture below, and I was able to take pictures crisply and beautifully. The good thing about interchangeable lenses is that you can use different lenses depending on the application. Even with a camera that mainly uses movies, it is a big advantage that you can switch between them according to the shooting target and environment, such as the zoom lens of the kit for normal movie shooting and the macro lens for the pictures to be inserted in the movie. I felt that.
You can also use it as a webcam by connecting the ZV-E10 to your PC with a USB Type-C cable. I'm glad that this can also be used for a wider range of casual purposes, such as online calling and video distribution, while taking advantage of the above advantages. Nowadays, the demand for webcams is increasing due to telework, and it is a reliable place to do many roles with one unit.
You can also charge the camera battery by connecting the USB cable to the power supply by turning on "USB power supply". Recently, I think that many people charge most of the devices around them with USB, so it's nice to be able to charge them with the same feeling as smartphones and wireless earphones.
Great for Vlog introductory cameras.Also for studying lens replacement & shooting
This is the trial review of ZV-E10. With its compact and simple product design and expandability unique to the interchangeable lens type, it is a versatile camera that can handle a wide range of tasks such as small Vlogs, video distribution, and full-scale video shooting.
If you are accustomed to single-lens reflex cameras and mirrorless cameras, you can use it immediately, and as an introductory camera for those who want to study various shooting by changing lenses while using it easily without making difficult settings. Optimal. It was attractive to many people because it made me think that it wouldn't hurt to have it.
That may be a product that just sticks to a person like me who writes articles and shoots videos in this way. If you have been stabbed in the same way, why not consider introducing it?