{"id":159396,"date":"2023-03-31T18:48:37","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T17:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=159396"},"modified":"2023-10-18T06:07:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T05:07:54","slug":"sony-unveils-zv-e1-ai-mirrorless-full-frame-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/photo\/sony-unveils-zv-e1-ai-mirrorless-full-frame-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony unveils ZV-E1 AI Mirrorless Full-frame Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As promised earlier,\u00a0<strong>Sony\u00a0<\/strong>introduced\u00a0<strong>the Sony ZV-E1<\/strong>\u00a0mirrorless full-frame camera\u00a0.\u00a0And, as usually happens in such cases, thanks to leaks and rumors, we already knew almost everything about her in advance, so there were no surprises.\u00a0First of all, this is the recording of footage on internal SDHC \/ SDXC media in 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit format, which was especially expected by the content creators.\u00a0Moreover, 4K120p and HD240p will be available with the new firmware.\u00a0And the price was not a surprise &#8211; $2198 per case.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/423_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/423_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em class=\"photo-title\">Sony ZV-E1 mirrorless camera<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The release of this camera for many experts was not a particularly logical decision by Sony.\u00a0For professional use, the company has high-end FX6 \/ FX9 and VENICE 2 cameras, for advanced enthusiasts &#8211; the FX3 and FX30 video camera lines and Sony a7 IV hybrids and the more advanced a7S III, and for the entry-level &#8211; the ZV-1, ZV-1F line and my favorite ZV-E10.\u00a0The company decided to combine the properties of different lines into one camera and released the Sony ZV-E1, somewhat confusing the cards.\u00a0Personally, as an active user of the ZV-E10, this news is extremely interesting to me, since I use the camera every day and thoroughly studied all its pluses and minuses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing vlog camera ZV-E1 | Sony\" width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FRkHu_0kqbc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Outwardly, the ZV-E1 resembles both the ZV-E10 and the a7C at the same time.\u00a0With a width of 121mm, a height of 72mm, a thickness of 54mm and a weight of 483g, the ZV-E1 is small and light.\u00a0The grip is small, and the little finger will definitely not fit in it.\u00a0As in the ZV-E10, the novelty does not have a viewfinder, the screen is swivel and touch.\u00a0The rear panel is also reminiscent of the ZV-E10, with a zoom button that allows you to digitally zoom in on footage without loss of quality &#8211; in 4K you can zoom in 1.5x, working with Full HD 2x.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/424_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/424_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"photo-title\">Top panel of ZV-E1 camera<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cPhoto\/Video\/S&amp;Q\u201d mode switching lever, of course, is much more convenient than a button, this is a definite plus, and the menu button on the top edge looks more logical than the ZV-E10.\u00a0And the on\/off button has been moved to the area of \u200b\u200bthe shutter button.\u00a0Class!\u00a0It is felt that heated disputes between marketers and engineers took place here, and as a result, the novelty was implemented in the most convenient way.\u00a0The C1 \u201cbokeh switch\u201d button has not gone away either, in my opinion it is generally superfluous, although, probably, many bloggers use this opportunity.\u00a0There is also a \u201cproduct demo\u201d button for those who hold an object in front of the camera &#8211; the camera will focus on it, and not on the blogger\u2019s face.\u00a0The video recording button would be a little lower, or rather, closer to the back of the camera, because just in its place will be the upper edge of the rig,<\/p>\n<p>The Sony ZV-E1 hot shoe is called the Sony MI Hot Shoe Mount and is compatible with the company&#8217;s digital microphones.\u00a0There is also an updated microphone with 3 capsules, which allows you to select the orientation in the menu.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/425_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/425_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em class=\"photo-title\">Sony ZV-E1 camera interfaces<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The camera has one slot for SDHC \/ SDXC memory cards, UHS-II format, which is logical and dictated by the ability to record video with a high bitrate.\u00a0The interfaces are all there too &#8211; 3.5mm microphone input, headphone jack, USB-C port that supports power delivery, micro HDMI output port.\u00a0The micro HDMI port does not support RAW output.\u00a0Interestingly, all interfaces and the memory card slot are in one place.\u00a0Class!\u00a0No need to remove the camera from the tripod to remove the memory card.\u00a0And &#8230; is a battery grip possible for a camera?<\/p>\n<p>Wireless technologies in place &#8211; WiFi 2.4 and 5 GHz, for streaming you can use the USB-C port with data transfer 4K30p and FHD60p.\u00a0Let me remind you that the ZV-E10 has a live broadcast only in 720p.<\/p>\n<p>The battery has also been pumped &#8211; now the camera uses a Sony NP-FZ100, the same as in the cameras of the Alpha series, and this is very, very pleasing.\u00a0I always carry three batteries with me for my ZV-E10, they run out just instantly.\u00a0The ZV-E1 uses the NP-FZ100 with a claimed battery life of 95 minutes.\u00a0Class!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/426_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/426_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em class=\"photo-title\">The heart of the Sony ZV-E1 camera is a full-frame sensor from a7S III<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Matrix &#8211; full frame.\u00a0Here, all sorts of comparisons with APS-C are inappropriate.\u00a0A full frame is a full frame, and this is the moment that mixes the ZV and A lines.\u00a0And it&#8217;s not just a new sensor, but the a7S III&#8217;s 12-megapixel camera sensor, and if someone had a dream to own an a7S III, now the dream is closer &#8211; ISO from 80 to 409600 and 12 stops of dynamic range are at your disposal.<\/p>\n<p>The camera has a BIONZ XR processor and AI features that are carried over from the a7R IV.\u00a0And, what many operators have been looking forward to, built-in 5-axis image stabilization (IBIS).\u00a0Of course, you can combine IBIS and electronic image stabilization, the company promises a stable picture in scenes with fast walking and even running, without using a steadicam.<\/p>\n<p>The Sony ZV-E1 can record 4K60p 10-bit 4:2:2 All-Intra recording to a memory card using the entire 4K full-frame image sensor without pixel binning.\u00a0RAW output via the micro-HDMI port is not possible.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/427_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/427_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"photo-title\">The back of the camera<\/i><\/p>\n<p>There are classic S-Log 3\/S-Cinetone and four Clean\/Chic\/Fresh\/Mono presets.\u00a0So-called \u201cmood\u201d presets are available, and when combined with profiles, 17 different preset combinations can be obtained.<\/p>\n<p>Autofocus can be said in one line &#8211; it is the same as in a7R V, a7 IV, a1 and a7S III.\u00a0There is focus peaking, focus breathing compensation, object shift sensitivity and autofocus transition speed settings, as well as recognition of animals, birds, insects, car \/ train \/ plane objects.\u00a0To capture people, the camera is capable of recognizing, according to the company, \u201c\u00a0<em>the human posture based on artificial intelligence and deep learning technology<\/em>\u00a0.\u201d\u00a0Simply put, you can turn your back to the lens, if necessary, of course.<\/p>\n<p>The camera is positioned for bloggers, it provides functions based on artificial intelligence.\u00a0For example, the Auto Framing feature allows you to keep the main subject in the center of the frame, and this feature is configurable.\u00a0This can be used to record interviews by recording the full uncropped image on an external recorder, and the ZV-E1 will record enlarged parts automatically on the internal media.\u00a0In theory, this can be done independently on editing without any automation, however, using this function can save processing time.\u00a0But for writing a blog in dynamics, this function may come in handy &#8211; the presentation shows an example of use when the camera confidently holds a person in the frame, while remaining motionless on a tripod.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"zoom \" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/428_techweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/428_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"photo-title\">Swivel touch screen<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>What about the prices?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/electronics.sony.com\/imaging\/interchangeable-lens-cameras\/all-interchangeable-lens-cameras\/p\/ilczve1-b\">Sony ZV-E1<\/a> is expected in April 2023 for $2198.\u00a0A Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens kit will also be available for $2498.<\/p>\n<p>According to the materials studied on paper, I got the feeling that the Sony ZV-E1 is exactly a pumped version of the ZV-E10, in other words, it has everything that users of the younger model dreamed of.\u00a0And a full frame, and a supermatrix, and a capacious battery, and pumped video modes, and IBIS, and touch control, and high-resolution broadcasting, and automatic modes.\u00a0In addition to a small case, I can not name a single minus that upset me, as it often happens when a particular new product is released.\u00a0The camera really collected everything you need for comfortable and productive work.\u00a0And the small case fits into a convenient rig, which, I have no doubt, SmallRig and Tilta will present today or tomorrow, and using the camera will become even more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Bravo Sony!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As promised earlier,\u00a0Sony\u00a0introduced\u00a0the Sony ZV-E1\u00a0mirrorless full-frame camera\u00a0.\u00a0And, as usually happens in such cases, thanks to leaks and rumors, we already knew almost everything about her in advance, so there were no surprises.\u00a0First of all, this is the recording of footage on internal SDHC \/ SDXC media in 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit format, which was especially [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/photo\/sony-unveils-zv-e1-ai-mirrorless-full-frame-camera\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":159404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[651],"tags":[779],"class_list":{"0":"post-159396","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-photo","8":"tag-news"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159396"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159396\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/159404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}