I started using ND filters as an experiment. Just curiosity, honestly. I shoot outdoors a lot, and on bright sunny days I kept fighting exposure settings to hold the look I wanted. After a while it stopped feeling like a test and became normal gear for me. The Lightbulb moment phase (what changed) This first…
When I started with the ZV-E1 I fought exposure and manual mode. My early footage was either too bright or too dark, and I struggled with shutter and manual settings. Once I learned that the camera is built for S-Cinetone, sensible defaults, less grading then things got faster and more consistent. Here’s what I use…
I’ve used four lenses on ZV-E1 are Sony 50mm f/1.8, Sony 16-35 f/4, Sony 24-105 f/4, and Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6. Here’s what actually works for me, what annoyed me, and the one shoot where I picked the wrong lens. For the camera itself, see our Sony ZV-E1 review. I came from an iPhone 14 Pro. The…
Same sensor as the FX3, in a smaller body, for less money—but shoot LOG outdoors when it’s hot and the camera will shut down before you’re done. Six months in, that’s the trade I live with. This isn’t a spec list. It’s what actually changed how I shoot, what pissed me off, and who should…
