#CovidGoals
I wanna be a 📸 PHOTOGRAPHER.
I have tens of thousands of photos posted online, yet knew almost nothing about photography.
What’s an F-Stop?
Unable to travel as much as in the past, I decided to buy a real camera and — finally — learn how they work.  I have plenty of time.
I decided on the Sony ZV-1, their much hyped new vlogging camera.
So far, I’m liking it.
At 10.4 oz (294 g) without the handle remote, it’s small enough to carry on my hip wherever I go. Â Fires up quickly. Â Point and shoot. Â Ideal for travel.
In fact, this is primarily a video camera. Â But I’m happy with the photos, as well.
You can take a photo while the camera is videotaping. Â It’s also easy to grab a digital still from video after the fact.
Biggest problem for me is lack of much optical zoom. Â
The alternative is to shoot a photo with up to 20 Megapixels — then crop.
Here are three I shot at 5472 × 3648 pixels.
Note: software running this site takes the original and reduces size and quality to display online. Â Click for larger versions.
New to me is the options of blurring out the background. Â I do like it, once in a while. Â Especially on closeups.
It’s good in low light — Gymnastics clubs, for example.  Much better than phones.
Made for vloggers, the ZV-1 works portrait or landscape equally well.
Base price is about CAD $1000. Â Adding the Vlogger Kit, extra batteries, 128 GB memory card, tax, etc … I paid something close to CAD $1500.
I really like the bluetooth wireless remote handle. Â It works from up to 45m away if you have the camera on a tripod.
As a selfie stick, most vloggers find it too short. Â I’ll use a lightweight tripod, instead, starting and stopping with the Sony remote.
Getting started as a Dummy was not easy. Â There’s too much information on the internet.
Best for me was the too detailed Sony Help Guide online.
I’ve watched many hours of YouTube videos, as well.
Click PLAY or watch a skeptical review on YouTube.
 Is it truly better than your phone or GoPro?Â
Click PLAY or see the Wireless Remote on YouTube.