Ultimate Storytelling Companion
Sony ZV-E1
The Sony ZV-E1 is the newest addition to the Carma Adventures gear. Known for its exceptional video quality and low-light performance, this camera will improve our content by helping us to capture stunning footage, even in challenging conditions.
We chose this camera as an investment in our channel because we wanted a top-performing camera that would last us for many years. Due to its compact size and weight, it is the perfect companion for our travel adventures and will allow us to document every moment with clarity and detail.
The ZV-E1 has the most advanced features on the market, such as real-time Eye AF and background defocus, making it ideal for vlogging and cinematic shots, and enhancing the overall quality of our videos. No wonder it received an award for “Content Creator Camera 2023-2024”.
However, please keep in mind that if you are considering buying this camera, it comes with a hefty price tag. If you are willing to spend the extra money to record epic content, buy it this summer as you can claim £300 back from Sony (make sure you read the terms and conditions first).
One negative thing we have to say about purchasing this camera is that everything is very expensive. It’s almost like spending all your money on buying a house and then realising you still need to buy furniture.
We bought the Sony ZV-E1 with the 28-60 mm lens, and it only comes with the items we show in the unboxing video.
This meant that we had to buy an original spare battery and a Sony battery charger separately to allow us more recording time, as well as a “special” SD card: Gigastone UHS-II V60 256GB SD Card (more about this in the Storage Solutions section).
Now that we have invested in this camera and its accessories, we still have to put it to the test, and there is no better time and place to understand the full capabilities of this camera than during our 6 months travelling through Southeast Asia.