Sony Alpha ZV-E10L | APS-C Mirrorless interchangable-lens vlog camera with 16-50mm lens

As a YouTuber and tech enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for high-quality equipment that can help me produce better content without breaking the bank (too much).Here are my thoughts:For my current use (mostly in a studio environment) I must admit that I hesitated to pull the trigger on this camera. I was thinking I could get away with my smartphones, but truth is recording a clean and bright video inside 4 walls is still nearly impossible due to the very limited capabilities of the optics and tiny sensors in those (unless you live in California I guess). With the arrival of (finally) good 4k webcams such as the ElGato FaceCam Pro and Insta360 Link for example, I was tempted to return this camera and get one of those webcams for much cheaper (or even buy the two of them for the price of this Sony). But I remembered the flexibility a proper camera brings compared to simple webcams. At the end of the day, it all comes down to your needs and your budget.What I like:Everything. It is one of the very few cameras with the following features (which I really need on the daily) and at a decent price: clean HDMI view (so I can use my ElGato Camlink 4k in OBS with it) / flip out screen / external mic in / 4k video recording / removable lens.The USB-C file transfer and charging is great, offers a lot of flexibility and negates the needs to carry around yet another charger.While the body is mostly plastic, it doesn't feel cheap at all. It is lighter and more compact than most, making me want to take it when going out.Works flawlessly with my DJI external mics and all cheap shotgun mics I plugged in.What I don't like:Nothing directly related to the camera itself.It's just like any other camera, many accessories are needed (and pricey). Fast SD cards, sturdier mounts, different lenses (especially a wide one, as the crop in 4k video recording mode is massive), and an AC adapter.The USB battery charger in the box, while designed only to recharge the battery, can slow down the discharge rate of the battery when the camera is on and recording. But I wouldn't recommend it long term. It helps when in a pinch, but it won't do for continuous recording and surely can't be good for the camera and or its battery. I'm looking to get that Sony AC-PW20 adapter, but that's another 100e/88£ to part with, and that somehow really annoys me.The Sony app which allows to "control" this camera through a smartphone is downright a joke, with an extremely slow live view and delayed reaction when tapping on the record/take photo button making it almost useless. If they would fix the app, this could actually be really helpful.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10LThe Sony Alpha ZV-E10L is an amazing entry level camera, now for me this was a big purchase but I needed a new camera for content creating and other projects I had going so I needed a camera with a lot of video features, access to manual settings and lenses this camera has all of that and some features such as a flip screen I really wanted but I also didn't mind sacrificing few features such as sensor and view finder.Product Used forContent Creation, Social Media, Light Photography / Filmography and for educational / test footage (Learning to Video and Colour edit with RAW and LUT configs).Likes / ProsSony might make expensive products but there's a reason for that they are very well paid, they last long and offer a lot of features their audience is after. This camera has amazing selection of settings and features, The Kit Lens well-worth the purchase as a first zoom lens, Video quality is outstanding (just takes little tweak of settings).Dislikes / ConsIt's not without it's flaw in the world of camera this is budget / entry level for a Lens based camera with this quantity of features as such expect some flaws and limitations but for it's price range it's some of the best quality product I've found (I sent another camera back, I should of done more research and read more reviews). The stabilisation on this camera is a huge problem if you're shooting footage on the move, the stabilisation gets to the point in order for it to be effective it adds such a huge crop makes me just want to use my phone, if shooting footage on the go i suggest a gimbal to support you (adding to the cost) and the battery life is some of the worst I've ever seen, invest in 3-4 or more space batteries or a plug in battery kit otherwise you will run into problems quickly.Summary & VerdictDepending on your use this is the ideal camera with amazing features, can do a lot with the functionality (does it well but excels at none, hence the price of other cameras £2000+) and for me it's great camera for my uses but also gives me an idea of features I use the most, need the most and if I was to purchase an upgrade I know exactly which features i would focus on making the next purchase even easier. If using for content creation and social media this might be only camera you ever need depending on the content being made. Well worth the expense but as with most things do your research and ensure the product is right fit for you.

This was a gift for a loved one and they are delighted with it

Needing a camera specific for video be it zoom calls or YouTube, I doubt there is much better at this price point.I purchased this camera to use with my gimble as a light weight option and I was blown away with how small and powerful this is.It has some drawbacks:No evfNo ibisBattery life not the bestBUT....Offers high quality video and really good still imagesThis little guy can offer so much and the kit lens although not the greatest glass ever, offers good quality but for my purpuse on a gimble just shines.If you want a great compact camera that offers great video specs, a small camera for travel or just an everyday carry, this kit ticks the boxes.Highly recommended.

This is the second time I have purchased this camera, due to an issue with the first. The quality is INCREDIBLE, shooting in 4k. Easy to carry around and vlog with, but also great for filming in a studio environment. Lots of in depth features but also easy to use for beginners. Mediocre touch screen but ok for the price point. I will also add that the kit lens is not the greatest quality and can be broken very easily if not handled with extreme care. Overall, I highly recommend.