Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1
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The camera uses Fast ybrid AF with phase-detection and contrast-detection. Focus modes include Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, DMF and Manual Focus. Focus areas available are Wide (315 points with phase-detection AF, 425 points with contrast-detection AF), Zone, Centre, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), xpanded Flexible Spot and Tracking (Wide/Zone/Centre/Flexible Spot/ xpanded Flexible Spot). The camera can track objects and focus on human and animal eye.
Metering modes include Multi Pattern, Centre Weighted, Spot, ntire Screen Average and ighlight. xposure can be compensated up to /- 3.0 V in 1/3 V steps. quivalent sensitivity ranges from ISO 100 to 12 00, which is extendable to ISO 64/ 0. White Balance can be set to Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent: Warm White, Fluorescent: Cool White, Fluorescent: Day White, Fluorescent: Daylight, Flash, Underwater Auto, Custom Temperature/ Filter and Custom. White Balance micro adjustment is possible along GreenMagenta axis by 57 steps and AmberBlue axis by 29 steps. The ZV-1 offers mechanical and electronic shutter. While mechanical shutter provides a shutter speed range of 30 to 1/2000 sec and Bulb, electronic shutter offers 30 to 1/32000 sec.
Still images are captured at maximum dimensions of 5,472 x 3,64 pixels in P G or Raw format, with an option to record both simultaneously. Videos are recorded in XAVC S or AVC D format at up to 4 (3, 40 x 2,160/25p) in PAL system (we do not mention NTSC system since we do not use it in India). igh Frame Rate ( FR) videos can be recorded at 1,920 x 1,0 0/250fps, 500fps, 1000fps, providing extreme slow motion. Still images can be extracted during movie at maximum dimensions of 5,472 x 3,0 0 pixels.
Shooting modes available are Intelligent Auto, Program Auto (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S),
Manual xposure (M), MR (Memory Recall), Movie Mode (P,A,S, M), Movie Auto (Intelligent Auto), FR (P, A, S, M), Panorama and Scene selection. Scene selection provides options such as Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, andheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet, Gourmet, Fireworks and igh Sensitivity. Drive modes include Single, Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (cont.), Continuous bracketing, Single bracketing, White balance bracketing and DRO bracketing. The camera can shoot continuously at full resolution at 24 frames per second. Selftimer can be set to 10, 5 or 2 sec and with 10 sec timer selected, you can capture 3 or 5 consecutive shots. Interval shooting is possible with 1 to 60 second interval for up to 9,999 shots with A lock and A tracking. The camera also includes Sweep Panorama mode.
Picture effects include Toy camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft igh-key, Partial Colour, igh Contrast
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Mono., Soft Focus, DR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolour and Illustration. The ZV-1 also offers Creative Styles such as Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Black and White, and Sepia. The camera can recognise 33 scenes in iAuto mode. It does not have a built-in lash, but you can use a compatible external lash with the help of the accessory shoe.
The ZV-1 uses a 3.0-inch, 921,600 dots Xtra Fine TFT Touch fully articulated LCD. The camera accepts an SDXC/ SD C Memory Card (U S-I U3 or higher recommended) or Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/PRO- G Duo.
The interface includes Multi/Micro USB terminal, i-Speed USB 2.0, Micro DMI, Microphone jack (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack) and Multi Interface Shoe. The camera features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in 2.4 G z bands. The ZV-1 is powered by an NP-BX1 rechargeable battery pack and features USB charging/power supply. The
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device measures 105.5 x 60.0 x 43.5 mm (W x x D) and weighs 294 g including battery and memory card.
Ergonomics
We received the ZV-1 along with the GPVPT2BT Bluetooth wireless shooting grip and since all the product images showed the device mounted on this grip, we presumed that it is part of the standard package. It is also true that this grip-cumtripod is what makes the ZV-1 truly a vlogger’s delight. Unfortunately, it is not part of the kit.
Without the GP-VPT2BT, this camera is as ergonomic as a regular compact camera, but this grip allows you to precisely position the camera on a table for your vlogging needs with its two rear legs extended to form a tabletop tripod. It also lets you hold and operate the camera with a single hand,while you shoot outdoor handheld videos. The grip incorporates a zoom rocker switch, Photo and Video buttons, Custom function
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Button and a Lock switch. There is also a switch to rotate the camera along with the mounting platform without dismounting it.
Performance
The ZV-1 performed very well in our tests. It produced 4 videos that were smooth and stabilised with SteadyShot image stabilisation. The built-in directional microphone proved to be great for vlogging needs. You can also attach your favourite external cold-shoe mounted microphone with this device. Autofocus shifted quickly and tracking was perfect for most situations.
This is predominantly a camera designed for vlogging and hence, video features take precedence over stills. Nevertheless, the ZV-1 offers good still imaging capabilities as well. In case of still images, the camera produced slight, almost indistinguishable darkening of corners at f/1. , which vanished by f/2. . The lens did not produce any signi icant distortion.
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