Have Perut Will Travel...: NEW GEAR DAY: SONY ZV-E10II... Out of the Box!

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Saturday, 17 August 2024

NEW GEAR DAY: SONY ZV-E10II... Out of the Box!

New Gear Day at KL Sentral

One week after we returned from Kota Kinabalu, we added a new camera to our collection. This time, it was the Sony ZV E10 II. It was a big change for us, as we were very used to the Micro Four Thirds system that we knew and loved. Because of that, we knew this new camera would take some time to get used to.

First Outing with the New Camera

To start learning the camera, we decided to bring the Sony ZV E10 II along while running a few errands at KL Sentral, especially around NU Sentral.

We walked to Jalan TAR and planned to take a free GOKL bus. After waiting for a very long time, we changed plans and boarded RapidKL bus #173 instead. The bus ride to Masjid Jamek LRT station cost RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20). From there, we took a train to KL Sentral for RM1.50 (≈ USD/EUR0.30).

Lunch and a Small Lesson

By then, it was almost lunchtime. We headed to Quizinn by Rasa @ NU Sentral and chose Japanese food. We ordered katsu curry rice and fried salmon rice, which came to RM39.00 (≈ USD/EUR8). It was a simple and satisfying meal.

After lunch, we walked toward Sephora to begin a small shopping run. Along the way, a security guard stopped us and warned that filming with a “big camera” was not allowed. We pointed out that the Sony ZV E10 II was actually quite small. He smiled, waved us on, and said nothing more.

Still, we did not want to push our luck. We kept the Sony camera away and switched to our tiny DJI Action 4 instead.

Shopping and Coffee Break

We continued with our errands and stopped by Uniqlo and Decathlon. After that, we took a break and had drinks at Starbucks, enjoying a short rest before heading home.

Final Test on the Way Back

Once we exited NU Sentral, we brought out the Sony ZV E10 II again to continue testing it. We took the Monorail to Medan Tuanku for RM3.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.60), then walked the short distance back home.

First Impressions

Our first impression of the Sony ZV E10 II was clear. It did not replace our DJI Pocket 2 or DJI Action 4, but with more time and practice, it showed real promise. We felt it could eventually give our Lumix GX9 some healthy competition.

What did you think of the Sony ZV E10 II?