Sony ZV-E10 Camera Body Black

This is my honest review also available on my YouTube channel.Design and Ergonomics:The ZV-E10 has a compact and lightweight design, making it easy to carry around and use for extended periods. The camera features a comfortable grip and intuitive controls, with dedicated buttons for key functions such as video recording, autofocus, and exposure compensation.Image and Video Quality:The ZV-E10 features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor and BIONZ X image processor, providing excellent image quality and low-light performance (Do not exceed ISO 3200 even with fast lenses). The camera also supports 4K video recording at up to 30 frames per second, with options for slow-motion and time-lapse recording. The camera features a fully articulated LCD screen, making it easy ... MoreThis is my honest review also available on my YouTube channel.Design and Ergonomics:The ZV-E10 has a compact and lightweight design, making it easy to carry around and use for extended periods. The camera features a comfortable grip and intuitive controls, with dedicated buttons for key functions such as video recording, autofocus, and exposure compensation.Image and Video Quality:The ZV-E10 features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor and BIONZ X image processor, providing excellent image quality and low-light performance (Do not exceed ISO 3200 even with fast lenses). The camera also supports 4K video recording at up to 30 frames per second, with options for slow-motion and time-lapse recording. The camera features a fully articulated LCD screen, making it easy to shoot from different angles and perspectives.Autofocus and Performance:The ZV-E10 features Sony's advanced Real-time Tracking autofocus system, which uses AI to track and focus on the subject, even when they're moving. The camera also supports Eye Autofocus, ensuring sharp and accurate focus on the subject's eyes. The camera has a fast and responsive performance, with minimal shutter lag and quick startup time.Connectivity and Sharing:The ZV-E10 has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to transfer images and videos wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet. The camera also supports USB-C charging and has a micro HDMI port for external monitoring.Strengths:Excellent image and video qualityCompact and lightweight designAdvanced autofocus system with Real-time Tracking and Eye AutofocusVari-angle LCD screen for easy shooting from different anglesBuilt-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for easy sharingWeaknesses:Limited lens options compared to other Sony mirrorless camerasNo in-body image stabilizationBattery life could be betterOverall, the Sony ZV-E10 is an excellent camera for content creators, vloggers, and YouTubers who value compactness, versatility, and advanced autofocus features. The camera's image and video quality, along with its ease of use and connectivity options, make it a great choice for anyone looking to step up their content creation game.ThanksTony

I was a happy user of the now somewhat dated GoXLR Mini.However, TC Helicon recently announced that they've disbanded the support team for their entire line of GoXLR products...meaning that, while my trusty GoXLR Mini still works at the moment...it will slowly rot and cease to function properly as new versions of Microsoft Windows debut, etc.So, with this move from TC Helicon, it seemed a good time to upgrade...especially since Rode recently launched their Streamer X, a device that replicates most of the GoXLR Minis' capabilities, incorporates better pre-amps, ads some very cool additional onboard DSP functionality, and tosses in HDMI capture to boot.That said, the real-world experience with this device in August 2023 is hit-and-miss...prepare for some undue ... MoreI was a happy user of the now somewhat dated GoXLR Mini.However, TC Helicon recently announced that they've disbanded the support team for their entire line of GoXLR products...meaning that, while my trusty GoXLR Mini still works at the moment...it will slowly rot and cease to function properly as new versions of Microsoft Windows debut, etc.So, with this move from TC Helicon, it seemed a good time to upgrade...especially since Rode recently launched their Streamer X, a device that replicates most of the GoXLR Minis' capabilities, incorporates better pre-amps, ads some very cool additional onboard DSP functionality, and tosses in HDMI capture to boot.That said, the real-world experience with this device in August 2023 is hit-and-miss...prepare for some undue frustration .Not unlike TC Helicon's line of GoXLR products early on, this Streamer X device could desperately benefit from additional firmware updates, and Rode's Unify software for Windows is likewise in dire need of additional updates.After installing, uninstalling, and reinstalling the Unify software, the audio interface portion of this device seems to work reliably now. After the first install, I had a few bizarre issues. The most notable was that the Windows operating system would register an audio signal from the Chat sub-mix, but apps like Zoom & Slack could not receive any audio from the Chat sub-mix. After hours of tweaking settings in both Unify & Windows to no avail...in addition to restarting the computer multiple times...I followed a suggestion on Reddit, which advised to uninstall Unify, restart the computer, re-install Unify, restart the computer, and then check to see if the audio routing would work properly. So, that's what I did, and it was successful. Now that the audio interface seems to be functioning reliably, I think the Streamer X is going to be a more than suitable replacement for my old GoXLR Mini (despite lacking the four physical faders, which I do miss but not as much as I thought I would).The last thing I'll note about the audio functionality of this device is that there's both confusing redundancy and functional dissonance between Rode's two different software platforms for this device. On one hand, there's Rode Central. This software is aimed more at the podcasting crowd. However, there are things you can only do in Rode Central - like adjusting the illumination brightness of the Stream X's SMART Pads/input rotary encoders. On the other hand, there's Rode Unify. This software is aimed more at live streamers. Likewise, there are things you can only do in Rode Unify - like advanced audio routing.I don't think it's terrible that Rode has two different software platforms for this device that seek to serve different audiences, but if that's the approach they're going to take, all basic functionality should be replicated in both platforms (like the ability to adjust the brightness of the pads).Now...that brings us to the HDMI video capture functionality......COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE (at least for now). After hours of tinkering, I haven't been able to get HDMI video capture to work reliably. On two occasions, when I unplugged and replugged the Streamer X's USB-C cable, the HDMI capture did inexplicably start working. In both cases, it worked until I needed to unplug the Streamer X's USB-C cable...upon plugging the USB-C cable back into the device, the HDMI capture did not resume working (it did not even appear in the Windows Device Manager).So, for now, I've reverted back to using my Roland UVC-01 for HDMI video capture.Notably, while experiencing the aforementioned issues, I was plugging the USB-C cable directly into the computer (so my experience was not the result of connecting the Streamer X through a USB hub, a USB-C to USB-A adapter, etc.). Moreover, I also tried using an alternate USB-C cable just in case the supplied Rode USB-C cable were faulty - but no dice.I'm not too worried. As I mentioned earlier, the GoXLR Mini had its own fair share of bugs early in its lifecycle, but TC Helicon eventually addressed most of them through firmware and software updates, and the GoXLR Mini evolved to become a dependable device.Rode is a great company with a solid track record supporting its products. So, I'm confident that Rode will address these issues in time. When the wrinkles get ironed out, the Streamer X will be a freaking amazing little powerhouse of a device .However, in the meantime, expect a level of frustration with some aspects of the Streamer X that are downright shocking at the $399 price point (especially as it relates to the completely unreliable HDMI video capture functionality).

I purchased this camera with the expectation that it will perform exceptionally well, unfortunately it does not! Lets start with the big things, first it overheats within one hour of use. If you intend to use this camera for video (which is it's intended use) expect it to turn off do to internal temperature within 60 minutes of use. This is completely unacceptable if you intend to film an event or anything longer than a short video clip. Second, when setting up a shot the camera times out quickly and resets the focal length of the lens back to starting position. This is very annoying when you have your frame setup and the camera times out, and you have to reset your lens every time. Third, the APS-C sensor really crops the image and limits the field of view. Fourth, ... MoreI purchased this camera with the expectation that it will perform exceptionally well, unfortunately it does not! Lets start with the big things, first it overheats within one hour of use. If you intend to use this camera for video (which is it's intended use) expect it to turn off do to internal temperature within 60 minutes of use. This is completely unacceptable if you intend to film an event or anything longer than a short video clip. Second, when setting up a shot the camera times out quickly and resets the focal length of the lens back to starting position. This is very annoying when you have your frame setup and the camera times out, and you have to reset your lens every time. Third, the APS-C sensor really crops the image and limits the field of view. Fourth, is the inability to take pictures while the camera is in video mode, this is frustrating because sometimes you just want to snap a picture, and you simply cannot without changing the camera settings. Fifth, the menu is not intuitive like other brands and one of my least favorite to navigate. And lastly, the little things like not having an indicator light when charging. Its not clear that the camera is getting charged besides a tiny hidden yellow light below the charger cable, I cannot understand why they did not use the red light on the face of the camera to indicate that it's charging? Or the fact that the battery gate doesn't automatically lock when you close it, you have to manually lock it every time. These are just some of the things I did not like, but I'll leave it at that.As for the positives, it films good video quality. The autofocus is good, when you have a person in the frame, otherwise it struggles to find a point of focus. The E-Mount give you a lot of flexibility with lens selection, but the camera definitely falls short.