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Sony Introduces ZV-1 Vlogging System
26 May 2020
Sony has announced its ZV-1 compact digital camera designed specifically for the vlogging community. Built on the RX100 VII platform, the ZV-1 features a side flip-out 3.0-inch touchscreen for front-facing recording plus a much-improved directional three-capsule microphone and a multi-interface shoe for attaching a variety of accessories.
An external microphone can also be used via a 3.5mm port, but the updated built-in mic can be fitted with the included wind screen that slides into the accessory shoe. Among other physical distinctions from the RX100 VII, the ZV-1 has a lighter-weight design and a more prominent grip to suit one-handed use, along with a larger REC button on top and a front tally light.
Notably the cameras does not include a Webcam function, although the company promised to deliver it later.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the ZV-1 include:
- 20.1-megapixel 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor
- Zeiss 24-70mm-Equiv. f1.8-2.8 lens
- UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 gammas
- 3.0-inch side flip-out touchscreen LCD
- Accessory kit
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new camera include:
SONY ZV-1 SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 20.1-megapixel 1" CMOS sensor
Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory Stick Duo HybridViewfinder None Monitor 3.0-inch, 921,600-dot, articulating touchscreen LCD Shutter Mechanical Shutter:
1/2000 to 30 seconds
Bulb Mode
1/2000 to 4 Second in Auto Mode
Electronic Shutter:
1/32000 to 30 Second
1/32000 to 4 Second in Auto ModeFrame Rate Up to 24 fps at 20.1-Mp ISO Auto, 100 to 12,800
Extended: 64 to 25,600Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization Digital and Optical Flash Hot shoe
No built-in flashMovie MP4/XAVC S:
UHD 4K at 23.976p/25p/29.97p
Full HD at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p
AVCHD/MP4:
Full HD at 50i/59.94i
Built-in stereo mic, external stereo mic inputConnectivity WiFi, Bluetooth
3.5mm microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0)Power NP-BX1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh
260 shotsDimensions 4.15 x 2.36 x 1.71 inches Weight 10.37 oz.
SONY ZV-1 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Focal Length 9.4mm to 25.7mm
35mm Equivalent: 24mm to 70mm
2.7x optical zoom
16.3x digital zoom (44x combined)Aperture f1.8 to f2.8 Optical Design 10 Elements in 9 Groups Autofocus Yes PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sony said the ZV-1 would ship in June and is available for pre-order now from both Adorama and B&H for $748. An accessory kit with a wireless shooting grip and 64-GB memory card is also available from both Adorama and B&H for pre-order at $148.
Sony Introduces ZV-1 Vlogging Digital Camera
Sony has released a compact and versatile digital camera squarely aimed at the vlogging market
NEW YORK -- Sony has announced its ZV-1 compact digital camera built specifically for the vlogging community. Making use of the celebrated RX100 VII platform, the ZV-1 takes much of the imaging capabilities of the flagship compact camera and fits it into a purpose-built camera body for on-the-go, everyday content creators. Distinguishing itself from the RX100-series of cameras, the ZV-1, notably, features a side flip-out 3.0" touchscreen that is perfect for front-facing recording. The body has been further tweaked by trading in a viewfinder for a much-improved directional 3-capsule microphone and inclusion of a Multi Interface Shoe for attaching a variety of accessories. An external microphone can also be used via a 3.5mm port, but the updated built-in mic can be fitted with an included wind screen that will slide into the accessory shoe. Among other physical distinctions, the ZV-1 has a lighter weight design and a more prominent grip to suit one-handed use, along with a larger REC button on top and a front tally light.
Inside, the ZV-1 has some familiar imaging attributes in the form of a 20.1-megapixel 1"-type Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, with front-end LSI, which contributes to impressively fast performance along with wide-ranging sensitivity to suit working in a variety of conditions. The processing capabilities avail Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking for quick and precise focusing and subject tracking. In terms of video specs, UHD 4K recording at 30p is supported with no recording limit to allow for longer takes and a micro-HDMI port can be used to conjunction with an external recorder or monitor if desired. Footage is also benefitted by Sony's S-Log2 and HLG picture profiles that match up with their professional cine cameras for refined color, dynamic range and detail when recording. Sony is also touting refined color science for improved skin tones and there is even a dedicated Skin Softening function.
Aside from the sensor and processor, Sony also looked to the RX100 V for optical inspiration and included the Zeiss 24-70mm-equivalent standard zoom lens, which features a bright f1.8-2.8 maximum aperture range to help isolate subject matter and perform in low-light conditions. This wide-angle to portrait-length zoom also has Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which works in conjunction with electronic digital image stabilization and Active SteadyShot mode to produce steady footage and photos in difficult lighting.
Finally, Sony has also tweaked the camera's capabilities a bit more with some special functions specific to vlogging. Namely, there is the Product Showcase Setting, which optimizes focusing speed and transitions between a recognized face and a close-up object. There is also a Background Defocus function, which helps correctly dial-in aperture settings for creating shallow depth of field effects, the aforementioned Skin Softening function and a Face Priority Auto-Exposure setting to ensure correct exposures when on camera.
In addition to the ZV-1 Digital Camera itself, Sony has also announced a dedicated Vlogger Accessory Kit, which includes the GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip and a 64-GB SDXC memory card to get you started on your vlogging journey.