All Things Joey
The Sony ZV-1 is a great little camera. But there are some ergonomic issue that arise due to its size.
One of my biggest gripes was the placement of the tripod mounting area so close to the battery door forcing you to remove a tripod or mounting plate if you need to get access to the battery.
But SmallRig has a solution that not only addresses the access issue but gives you a better grip without dramatically increasing the size.
This is an absolute game changer!
I recently watched a video on Sony Alpha Universe about mounting cameras inside your car and thought “that would be cool”.
I went out and purchased a SmallRig suction mount for my car window and started testing it for shaking, stability, and any other problems.
During one of my tests, my wife questioned if having the camera on the window was legal… and come to find out… it wasn’t. And it isn’t legal in 43 other states.
So I had to find an alternative. Check out my testing!
I purchased the Neewer 18MM adapter for the Sony ZV-1 last month.
At first I wasn’t sure if the adapter made the lens 6MM wider, but after a few tests… it really does work as advertised!
Check out the video to see the differences.
Link to the Adapter: amzn.to/3GiVHet
It happens to be on sale today for $55 – and I am not getting paid or any kickbacks for that!
The Sony ZV-1 arrived last Friday and I have been taking it with me to understand the camera’s benefits and limitations.
The size makes this camera a winner, but it is not without issues. The small 1-inch sensor struggles in dark situations and there are some questionable design choices.
PS: I mentioned a clamp-style wide-angle adapter in the video, it can be found here: https://amzn.to/3B628yx