Sony has launched the ZV-E1, its latest full-frame camera that engadget claims to be the best blogging camera on the market right now. The rear (BSI) same as the A7S III offers excellent low-light performance. Support for video recording at 4K@120p resolution and new AI features such as automatic framing is priced at $2,200 (~75,000 baht), while the price of the senior A7S III is $3,500 (~11,900 baht). The price difference is quite big. ever
The Sony ZV-E1 is a camera that targets the vlogger or content line market. So it’s important to have great video recording features. The camera comes with a full-frame sensor like the older model Sony A7S III that helps to blur the background. Pull in the foreground sharper than on cameras with smaller APS-C or Micro Four Thirds sensors. And another key feature is capturing 4K video with selectable frame rates of 24, 30, 60, and up to 120 fps using full pixel readout without image blending in all modes to deliver The picture is as smooth as a movie.
Easy-to-edit All-I mode capture is also available with a maximum throughput of 600Mbps. 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is available with Record mode. S-Log-3/S-Gamut3.Cine 15 stops of shutter speed compensation in Dynamic mode, and the 12-megapixel BSI sensor offers an expanded ISO range of up to 409,600 (80-102400 in normal mode), the best high ISO performance in the Alpha series, and up to this point. It will get a lot of attention from vloggers because this feature will allow shooting in near-dark conditions.
In terms of the appearance of the camera, it focuses on the convenience of using it more portable, so it has a light weight of only 483 grams, while the control buttons are given only the necessary buttons such as the zoom button. Shooting mode switch button and other basic controls As for the viewfinder in this model, it is not provided, there will be only an LCD screen on the touch screen and can be rotated in all directions. But this is enough for use that mainly focuses on video shooting.
It’s easy to take photos. It’s good to shoot vlogs.
The Sony ZV-E1 comes with 5-axis in-body stabilization, plus a new “Active” optical mode to reduce shake while walking, with “Dynamic Active” mode adding extra smoothness for shooting. Fast-moving shots In exchange for more cropping when used with a wide-angle lens This feature works well in hand-held shooting. This would normally be difficult to do without the help of a gimbal.
As for the microphone, the ZV-E1 comes with 3 capsules that can be used according to the situation, for example, if there is a human object in front of the camera. The mic direction will change to “Front”, but if there is no human Will switch to an “omnidirectional” mic, which Sony provides with a windshield as well and if you want to use your own mic There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack and a digital audio interface on the Hotshoe.
Later, let’s look at the battery life. The Sony ZV-E1 uses the same battery as the big Sony model, so it can take up to 570 shots or record 4K@60p video for 95 minutes.
Sony ZV-E1 with us alone can handle it.
Another new feature is an AI-powered auto-framing mode that should come in handy for those who like to shoot manually. By using object recognition technology The frame will be automatically cropped to put the subject in the most prominent position. when using this feature You can choose a small, medium or large crop to have it follow you fast or slow. Auto start based on object recognition or object selection and switch between cropped corners and full corners after 15 or 30 seconds. It can save two types of images simultaneously. with full capture to the HDMI output and cropped to the internal memory card.
Other AI tricks include framing stabilization that uses object recognition technology to crop into the subject and stabilize it when you walk beside it. “Multi-face recognition” automatically reduces bokeh when a second face is detected. so that both objects are in focus. And like other Sony vlogs, there’s a bokeh switch that automatically focuses the background blur. There is also a “Product showcase” button that lets the camera instantly focus on the subject in front of the camera. This feature doesn’t just apply to people. It also works with animals, birds, cars/trains, planes and insects.
Summary of the outstanding specifications of the Sony ZV-E1
- 12.1 megapixel back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Advanced BIONZ XR image processing engine
- There is AI for more extensive and accurate object recognition.
- It is light at only 483 grams.
- 3 smart capsule microphones
- ISO sensitivity for still images: ISO 80-102400 (expandable to ISO 40 – 409600), Auto (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), and for movies: ISO 80-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 80-102400). 40 – 409600), Auto (ISO 80-12800, upper and lower limit selectable)
- Effective (effective) pixels For still images: up to approx. 12.1 megapixels, and movies: up to approx. 10.1 megapixels.
And as mentioned before, the Sony ZV-E1 costs $2,200 (~75,000 baht) for the body only, or $2,500 (~85,250 baht) for the kit add-on SEL 28-60mm zoom lens. . It is expected that Thailand will start selling in early April.
Source: engadget, Sony Thailand