Sony has added another powerful option to its ZV line of easy-to-use compact vlogging cameras launched in 2020. The new model brings access to a full-frame image sensor, uncropped 4K video, and over 70 E-mount lenses.
“The ZV-E1 is designed to provide premium content creation tools for video creators who want to elevate their content,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions at Sony. “We are constantly listening to customer feedback and driving innovation to meet customer demands. We kept all of this in mind when developing our new camera, and the ZV-E1 offers a whole new way for today’s creators to create top-notch video content.”
Where the ZV-E10 interchangeable-lens camera featured a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor, the newest member to join Sony’s vlog-focused compact camera series is a 12.1 MP full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) built around the back. Illuminated CMOS Exmor R sensor matched with the latest Bionz XR image processing engine.
This enables 10-bit 4:2:2 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) video recording at 60 frames per second without pixel binning. Such content is stored internally when using long GOP or all intra compression. An update will be available in June.
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The wide aspect ratio of 2.35:1, 24 fps shooting and the S Cinetone color profile based on Sony’s Cinema Line technology make it feel like a feature film. , anyone can create cinematic footage that ideally matches the scene and creative intent. “
Low-light photography is enabled through a standard ISO range of 80 up to 102,400 for video and stills, and can be extended from ISO40 up to ISO409,600 for snapping photos. It has fast hybrid autofocus with 759 phase detection points for stills and 627 for video. A dedicated AI processing unit also enables a “one creator crew” to automatically frame shots and use the camera’s 5-axis IBIS system to stabilize content and aim multiple human subjects. (animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, aircraft) and direct audio pickup.
As long as the author doesn’t mind losing some frames on cropping, some additional stabilization options are available for improved anti-shake chop. The host and product appear in front of the lens and then back again when the product is removed from the frame.
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An in-camera time-lapse feature allows users to set exposure intervals ranging from 1 second to 1 minute, but intervals of 60 seconds or longer are also available for capturing individual still images. Image stabilization and camera rotation metadata enable post-editing fine-tuning as needed via the free Catalyst Browse desktop app. The ZV-E1 also has a 3-capsule mic with a faux-fur hat (made from recycled plastic bottles) that can work with facial recognition smarts, in addition to focusing in front, omni or back directions. Included.
The dust- and splash-proof camera does not have a viewfinder, but a 3-inch 1.07 million-dot vari-angle touch-enabled LCD display panel allows for real-time monitoring and control. Bluetooth 4.2 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi are built-in for remote operation and wireless data transfer, and ZV-E1 can also act as a USB webcam.
The ZV-E1 will be available starting in May for $2,199.99 for the body only, or $2,499.99 for the compact full-frame 28-60mm F4.5-5.6 zoom lens.
Product page: Sony ZV-E1
