SONY ZV-E10
As technology advances, 4K resolution is becoming increasingly prevalent in consumer electronics, making it more accessible. The cost of 4K televisions and monitors is also becoming more reasonable. However, 4K cameras are still quite expensive, ranging from $4,000 to $10,000, and some models do not include interchangeable lenses, which can limit your creative business options.
Finding the affordable 4k camera starting out
A great way to find a camera at a lower price point is to check out Amazon's "like new" section. I personally acquired my first camera from this section, then traded it in after mastering it to buy my second camera. Just be sure to review the seller, and their reviews and you should be on your way
Portable, ergonomic, and versatile for photos, and video
I came across the Sony Alpha ZV-E10 camera, which offers excellent specifications at a reasonable price point. Priced at under $1,000, this camera features interchangeable lenses and is available in a unique white color. Its manual zoom and point-and-record zoom setting make it easy to use for vloggers and small video projects.
The windmuff /windscreen really helped me jumpstart quick interview videos outdoors. The camera also came with its very own strap and usbc cord and charging box. One thing I will mention is that you will need to charge the camera right before use. For some reason they come without battery juice lol.
I wanted a camera that made it easy to switch from 4k video to my subject shots for my real estate photos without needing to wait. The Sony ZV-E10 really out shows itself and does it without overheating quickly.
The only take for me was the APS-C sensor meaning it is cropped. However you can reasonably find a good wide lense for it and make at a good 16 mm as you would on your full frame. My personal favorite im using is the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D SLR ultra-wide lens, which I found on Amazon. This bad boy will not give you distortion, as you photography your client’s property photos, or wherever you use it. I will add there is one more version of these in a different brand but was too price for me at the time.
First look at this camera, I really appreciated that it was not too heavy - yet not too light. I did at first purchase the ZV-1 which did give me that plastic light feel - returned shortly after. Check out my video below on my first look and photo samples in Lightroom. As mentioned in my video, I really prefer this over my DSLR sometimes mostly for video. Its nice to carry light when you are working with specific projects, after all ergonomics means more productivity!
Here are your Specs:
Lens
LENS MOUNT
E-mount
Image Sensor
ASPECT RATIO
3:2
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)
Approx. 24.2 megapixels
NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL)
Approx. 25.0 megapixels
SENSOR TYPE
APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor
ANTI-DUST SYSTEM