Sony ZV-E1 Overheating problem is SERIOUS - Most reviewers forgot this important test... 

I dig the series of videos you've done on this camera to give viewers much better insight into the reality of these particular scenarios that we may also encounter and if this camera fits the need. Thanks!

i use my zve1 for burst recording. never ever past 2 min..super liking it the capabilites in small body such an amazing camera...

Have you been able to fix the overheat? I use mine in usb C stream with auto framing and it keeps over heating

Hey! I'm hours away from picking up the ZV-E1. I've been thinking if the A7c would actually be better since I'm a photographer first. However, I will use the ZV-E1 90% vlogging 10%food/travel photos. Which do you recommend?

I've been using my Fuji X-T3 as a webcam for 3 years now. I have 2 cables connected: a USB-C for power and a MicroHDMI into a Camlink 4k. It runs super hot but doesn't overheat. There is no battery drain but I suspect it's slowly killing my battery, so I bought a cheap third party one just for this purpose. I've ordered my ZV-E1 and hoping to do the same with it! (or failing that, use a dummy battery).

Did you let the camera completely cool down for more than an hour between each test?

I’ve not had mine overheat yet but then again I don’t run it continuously for 30 mins plus.

What about a dummy battery?

Can't you solve the overheating while charging problem with a dummy battery?

personally i would add a small fan like i show and it will go on forever but thats not why i reply. streaming mode blocks many features from BT support, color profiles and also limits many settings. Using hdmi out returns all these uses and leaves usb-c open to be used as a control system even wired so i use a ipad on the usb-c out with monitor+ now i can control the whole camera and have way better tools while the output is on hdmi...

Really does sound like most of your concerns are very “what if” relying on the battery which lasts over 2h and not having to use USB C charging is not really a bad “work around” Also, being concerned for long term reliability is kind of just being maybe a little paranoid. Been loving mine and really appreciate you putting the work in and running these tests. I find them incredibly positive.

I do not see the link for fan recommendations in the description. Can you post them please?

I have the Sony Zv1 camera back in 2021. When I started using the camera for 30-45 minutes, it turns off automatically because of overheating. I went to the settings and click on auto power off temperature which was under standard. I set it for high which works for me.

Maybe try out to use a dummy battery adapter?

It's funny to watch this being a Fuji user. I bought an X-S20 recently, and when you connect to the app it: 1) Turns off your LCD 2) Turns off video controls including focus! 3) You cannot change anything on the app or the camera body other than start record (!!) 4) The app is vertical only, giving you a TINY preview window. Us Fuji users WISH we could get something usable even for 15 minutes, let alone an hour :) As for the overheating, some had success with a dummy battery, maybe that's a good solution? Fantastic video though, I haven't seen anyone cover this in this detail and it's so important!

I used a dummy battery on my A7s3 and thankfully it went indefinitely when HDMI to the Mac was deployed. That may be another road for you to travel. 👍👍👍

IMO, it doesn’t compare to the FX series because they have built in fans. BTW, batteries are cheap and you need them.

The worst thing is there is no indication when it shuts down. You only find out later that it stopped filming. I know there are people who are using small usb-powered fans with this, and I have yet to try it.

Please test with 1080p

My guy, it would be better for you to use a dummy battery if you are going to be recording in the situation that you are in. That might be the reason why you are having the issues you are, I don’t think you are going to have problems down the line but if you feel like you are then there are many things you can do to fix that.

During 4k24 H.265 10-bit 4:2:2 recording on a V60 SD card, my ZV-E1 lasts approximately 90 minutes before the battery gives in.

Hey, does it hold for 20mins in 4k60 at 80 degrees?

just use 1080p or something

Others are using a fan to point at it

It’s not really meant for studio environments. Are you regretting selling the FX3? Right tool for the right job I suppose.

pls remember that a cooler may vibrate

ZV camera problem is always overheating.

The people who expect a vlogging-style camera with this level of features and quality output crammed into a tiny package to perform like a cinema-grade camera that can operate in the Sahara Desert are not in touch with reality. If they had done the proper research, they would have known that this camera was never intended to operate like an FX3; hence, it's half the price of that camera. As long as you stay within the tolerances of the camera's capabilities, you will have no issues with this camera. Also, for a lot of people who film outdoors or do nature videography, you will be perfectly fine with this cam. Even the slightest breeze will either prevent or at least prolong the cam from overheating. From my personal experience, overheating has never been an issue. I even saw a video of one RU-vidr claiming it overheated after 5 minutes while going through the menus. I was like, "Bro, were you sitting in a sauna?" So much fake controversy for clicks and views!

you are asking too much

...Sony NEVER advertised this as anything more than a 'Vlogger camera for anyone who want's the highest image quality'; on that end it is absolutely amazing... Also, I'm actually very surprised that he was able to get this much time out of it!!! Getting 30 minutes, 40 minutes, 50 continuous minutes on an A7SIII/FX3-level camera for $1300 - $1500 dollars LESS is a STEAL!! lol I'm an A1 owner, and rented the ZV-E1 for two trips to Florida in May, and I made takeoff videos of my flights. The first trip down I only got under 9 minutes, as I did not open the back or do anything to cool down the camera, and the way I held my camera pressed against the window blocked any air movement... however, on the trip back I pulled out the back screen and aimed the air vent above my seat in the general direction of my camera... The camera never shut down and I recorded for 21 minutes before I got tired of shooting... My two gripes with the camera are the no warning before it shuts down, and the back screen quality in outdoor light; it's tough/terrible to see midday... cheers!

I appreciate your rigorous testing and all, but dude I gotta say a company can never satisfy your sheer amount of demands, ifs and buts about a product. You really have no reason to be disappointed so much considering the fact the product is not developed according to your specific needs and wants.

Sorry but you lost me on this one.😂

Man I think you need to chill and stop stressing looks like the Camera is working fine.

This sounds like an extreme case of GAS and paranoia. Stop obsessing over gear lol. You have like a 1000 subscribers you can do with an iPhone… you have more camera than you will need for 10 years. Be happy with it