Sony just introduced a successor to the 1-inch-sensor ZV-1 vlogging camera. The new Sony ZV-1 II features a new and wider zoom lens with an 18-50mm equivalent focal range. Many functions from the flagship vlogging camera ZV-E1 have also found their way into the ZV-1 II. Product Showcase, Background Bokeh, Cinematic Vlog Settings, and more are now present in this less-expensive camera. Let’s see what the ZV-1 II is all about! Sony is building on the existing lineup of vlogging cameras, from the ZV-1F and the ZV-1 (see our review), both with fixed lenses, to the interchangeable lens ZV-E10 and recently released ZV-E1, which we also reviewed. The Sony ZV-1 II aims to bring new software features and hardware improvements to an affordable vlogging camera. ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50mm f/1.8-4.0 lens After feedback from ZV-1 users, Sony changed the zoom lens from the previous 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 to an 18-50mm f/1.8-4.0 in the ZV-1 II. The wider focal length makes vlogging much easier and also enables some new software features that the shorter focal lengths enable. ZV-1 II with new 18-50mm f/1.8-4.0 power zoom lens. Image source: Sony Electronic stabilization is available in “Active Mode” to keep your footage as stable as possible. Being electronic only, you have to accept a cropped field of view while you are filming, though. The new lens sits in front of a 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, which enables video recording in 4K up to 30p and HD up to 120p. There is also a...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 23 May, 2023