Sony ZV-E1 Full-Frame Vlog Camera
Sony ZV-E1 Full-Frame Vlog Camera, 12.1MP, 4K60, E-Mount
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Vlog to your full potentialThe Sony ZV-E1 is a game-changer for content creators seeking the ultimate vlog camera, characterised by its ultra-compact design and professional-grade capabilities. This mirrorless marvel combines cinematic prowess with unparalleled portability, making it an ideal companion for vloggers, interviewers, and product demonstrators alike. Equipped with a full-frame 12MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and the powerful BIONZ XR image processor, the ZV-E1 delivers stunning visuals with cinematic depth and clarity. With features like 15+ stops of dynamic range, five-axis stabilisation, and AI-driven auto-framing, this innovative camera takes your creative projects to the next level, ensuring you capture every moment in striking detail and quality.
Introducing vlog camera ZV-E1
Intuitive Creativity
Expressive imagery that emphasises the subjectWorking with the ZV-E1's 12.1 MP full-frame sensor, the latest BIONZ XR™ engine provides high-speed processing to support 4K 60p, 120p upgradable[1] recording, while an AI processing unit improves subject-recognition capabilities for advanced vlogging applications.
Full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R sensorThe ZV-E1 is Sony's first dedicated vlog camera with a 12.1 MP back-illuminated 35mm CMOS image sensor, delivering 15+ stops of latitude, low noise, high sensitivity, and gorgeous full-frame bokeh.
BIONZ XR image processing engineWith up to 8x[2] more processing power, the new BIONZ XR image processing engine boosts high sensitivity, precise gradation rendering and colour reproduction, and low-noise performance.
AI processing unitThe ZV-E1 is equipped with an AI processing unit specifically dedicated to processing significant amounts of data to enable wider and more accurate subject recognition.
Vary your imagery with different lensesBecause it features Sony's E-mount system, the ZV-E1 can be used with all E-mount lenses, including the superlative G Master series with its stunning resolution and world-class bokeh. A choice of focal lengths ranging from 12 mm to 1200 mm[3] gives users outstanding creative control.
Intuitive Cinematic Vlog SettingBy using Cinematic Vlog Setting[4] and choosing a Look and Mood[5], you can create cinematic vlog footage that matches the scene and your creative intent. The overall cinematic feel is further enhanced by the use of a 24 fps[6] frame rate and the widescreen Cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1)[7] with black bands above and below the image.
Rely on stable camera workA compact, precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors plus optimised algorithms achieve up to 5.0-step[8] stabilisation. Dynamic active Mode[9] further improves stability by up to 30% compared to previously[10], while the Framing Stabilizer[11] automatically maintains the subject's position in the frame, using Dynamic active Mode and AI-based subject recognition.
AI-based Auto Framing for moviesUsing AI-based subject recognition technology, the Auto Framing feature automatically crops the frame to keep the subject in a prominent position when shooting movies. Even though the camera is mounted on a tripod, framing is continually adjusted so that recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by an experienced camera operator.
Real-time Recognition AFWith its innovative AI processing unit, the ZV-E1 uses subject form data to accurately recognise movement, providing an improvement of approx. 60% in human eye recognition. Human pose estimation technology recognises body and head position, so you can even track a subject facing away from the camera or wearing a mask.
Slow and Quick MotionWhen directly replaying movies in slow or quick motion in S&Q mode[12] while using the XAVC S-I format at 60p, a maximum bit rate of 600 Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit, H.264, All-I)[13] delivers outstanding image quality. When using the XAVC S format, up to 10x slow motion with Full HD resolution is possible at 240 fps (24p recording)[14], providing fresh perspectives on dynamic sports and other types of action.
Creative zoom controlThe zoom lever on top of the grip controls compatible powered zoom lenses and also enables Clear Image Zoom for unpowered zoom and prime lenses, which can reduce the number of lenses required for a shoot.
Record your main subject's voice clearly, whatever the settingThe Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone captures clear audio, including the voice of your main subject. Depending on your shoot, you can set the microphone's directivity to Front, Rear, All Directions or Auto[15].
Details Make The Difference
10-bit 4:2:2 in-camera recordingThe ZV-E1 can record 10-bit 4:2:2 video internally when using Long GOP or All Intra compression, making it possible to grade for fuller, more natural gradations while generally providing greater editing freedom.
S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3S-Log3 offers enhanced reproduction of shadow to mid-tone (18% grey) gradations. Colour spaces include S-Gamut3, with even better colour reproduction than S-Gamut, and S-Gamut3.Cine, a colour space that has been designed to provide a look similar to scanned cinema film.
Import and use custom LUT filesUser LUT files (.cube format) can be imported and assigned to picture profiles to create a specific look. The look is recorded in-camera, so colour correction in post processing can be minimised or eliminated.
Flexible ISO for greater exposure setting freedomFlexible ISO is an S-Log3 shooting mode that allows ISO sensitivity to change according to the brightness of the scene, while aperture and shutter speed are set manually. ISO can be set to AUTO or manually set between 640 and 102400 (160 and 409600 in expanded ISO mode) as required for optimum exposure.
Compact And lightweight With Intuitive Control
The world’s smallest, lightest, full-frame interchangeable lens vlog cameraThe ZV-E1 is the world's most compact, lightweight vlog camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor and lens interchangeablity[16], making it ideal not only for handheld shooting, but also for gimbal or drone mounting.
Accessible controlsThe side-opening vari-angle LCD screen and the positioning of the Still/Movie/S&Q selector, REC button and other controls make it easy to shoot selfies and vlogs.
Intuitive touch operationsSwiping the left or right edge of the monitor display reveals touch function icons at the top that control the shooting mode, Cinematic Vlog Setting, and more. Additionally, the function (Fn) menu can be displayed by swiping up on the monitor. Other refinements include exposure compensation and white balance touch-control icons that have been added to the existing F-stop, shutter speed, and ISO icons at the bottom of the monitor display.
Z-series battery and optimised power performanceDrawing on Sony's high-capacity Z battery, the ZV-E1's new image processing engine, image sensor, and related circuitry have been designed for optimal power economy under all shooting conditions.
Dust-and moisture-resistant designThe ZV-E1 offers outstanding resistance to dust and moisture in challenging outdoor conditions, with sealing around all buttons and dials as well as a tongue-and-groove structure for all body seams.
Convenient features for confident shootingShoot with confidence while the ZV-E1 assists with a range of helpful features, including a recording lamp on the front of the camera, a self-timer for movies[17], and a prominent recording indicator on the monitor.
Accessories to support your shooting needsA wide variety of accessories are available to support vloggers during shoots, from high-quality external microphones to an easy-to-handle grip for smooth, one-handed operation.
Connect And Share
Easy and stable smartphone connectivityConnection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators' App on a smartphone has been greatly improved, with stable transfers continuing in the background1. Shot Marks help make uploading clips easier and more efficient.
Stream top-quality live contentConnected to a personal computer or smartphone[18] via USB, the ZV-E1 can function as a high-quality webcam for live events or online meetings. Take advantage of narrow depth of field, stunning bokeh and advanced AF to create unique imagery.
Creators' Cloud platformCreators' Cloud is a platform that supports creative work from shooting to production by combining advanced Sony camera technology with cloud-based AI. It's also a place for discovery and collaboration with other creators around the world. Explore web, mobile, and PC-based apps providing efficient solutions that integrate cameras with shooting and production apps and services.
Creators' AppCreators' App is a smartphone application that allows you to connect your Sony camera to the cloud, enhancing functionality and convenience for shooting and sharing.
Easy On The Environment
Sony's Road to Zero PlanSony's 2010 "Road to Zero" environmental plan has a zero environmental footprint as its goal, with our Green Management 2025 plan defining intermediate targets. Measures have been taken to reduce the environmental footprint of this product at every stage of its life cycle: from product development through supply chain, production, and packaging.
Environment-friendly packagingTo minimise environmental stress, the outer packaging of the ZV-E1 uses Sony's durable, recyclable "Original Blend Material" consisting of bamboo, smugar cane, and recycled paper, with no plastics. Sony is working towards using non-plastic packaging materials with ample protection against shock and impact, as well as plant-based non-woven fabrics for product bags.
Notes[1] A free license key must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website and installed in the camera. Not available in some countries and regions.
[2] Compared to the BIONZ X image processing engine in the ZV-E10. Sony tests.
[3] With the SEL20TC teleconverter. 35mm full-frame equivalent.
[4] Available in the Movie and S&Q modes. Not available for XAVC S-I 4K recording in S&Q mode.
[5] Mood is not available when the [Mono] Look is selected.
[6] Recording frame rates are indicated as the closest integer values. The actual corresponding frame rates are as follows: 24p: 23.98 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, and 120p: 119.88 fps.
[7] The black bands above and below the image are recorded as part of the image. The image area between the black bands is Cinemascope aspect ratio, but the aspect ratio of the entire recorded image area is 16:9.
[8] CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens. When shooting stills
[9] Dynamic active Mode reduces angle of view more than Active Mode. Clear Image Zoom is not available when using Dynamic active Mode.
[10] Compared to the α7S III Active Mode. Sony internal tests.
[11] Available only for movies. Framing is cropped from 4K images, resulting in reduced angle of view.
[12] Audio recording not available in S&Q mode.
[13] A V90 class memory card is required to record XAVC S-I.
[14] A free license key must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website and installed in the camera. Not available in some countries and regions.
[15] Microphone directivity settings become inactive when an external microphone is connected.
[16] As of the March 2023 product announcement, based on a Sony survey of interchangeable-lens digital cameras with 35mm full-frame image sensors and optical in-body image stabilisation.
[17] Not available when using the MOVIE button to shoot movies in the still image mode.
[18] When streaming via USB maximum image resolution is 3840 x 2160 and maximum frame rate is 30 fps. The OS of the computer or smartphone used must be compatible with UVC/UAC. Use the most up-to-date OS available for your device. A commercially available USB cable and/or terminal adaptor may be used to connect to equipment with a USB Type-C port. When connected via USB2.0 maximum image resolution is HD (720p) and maximum frame rate is 30p.
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