Sony Electronics has launched the second generation camera in its ZV series, called the ZV-1 II. This vlog camera is designed to cater to the needs of content creators and includes highly requested features. With a wider-angle lens, the ZV-1 II allows vloggers to create more engaging storytelling with high-quality images. It features a 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensor, BIONZ X image processing engine, and a newly developed ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50 mm F1.8-4i lens, providing creators of all skill levels with sophisticated capabilities.

The camera offers an 18-50mm wide-angle lens, multiple face recognition, and a variety of other features to enhance vlogging. It is compact, lightweight, and portable, making it ideal for on-the-go shooting. The ZV-1 II supports connectivity with Sony’s Creators’ Cloud platform and offers easy smartphone connection and live streaming capabilities. It also includes sustainability features, using recycled materials and environmentally friendly packaging. The ZV-1 II will be available in June 2023 at an estimated retail price of $900 USD and $1,200 CAN.

The ZV-1 II has a number of new and popular features that will empower creators to capture better content. These features include:

• Ultra-wide angle and zoom: The 18mm wide angle of view makes it easy to capture attractive photogenic images with the entire scene, especially when shooting selfies at arm’s length. The 18-50mm optical zoom and the Clear Image Zoom smoothly enlarges images while minimizing loss of image quality to create variety in videos by changing the angle of view.
• 1.0 type sensor with Bokeh Switch: The 1.0 type sensor with Bokeh Switch gives beautiful bokeh by defocusing the background with a single touch.
• Intelligent 3-capsule microphone: The intelligent 3-capsule microphone automatically switches the direction of the built-in microphone to capture clear audio, whether you are shooting selfies, narration, or interviews. The supplied windscreen ensures a clear recording of the speaker when outdoors.
• Cinematic Vlog Setting: The Cinematic Vlog Setting function makes it easy to capture videos with a filmic look. Simply tap the on-screen function icon and the camera will automatically set a CinemaScope size (2.35:1) and a frame rate of 24 fps. Then finish off the work with the on-screen buttons to select from five LOOKs and four MOODs.
• Creative Look: The Creative Look supports 10 preset looks to suit your creative preferences.
• Face Priority AE and Soft Skin Effect: The Face Priority AE and Soft Skin Effect automatically detects faces and adjusts the exposure to optimize facial brightness, no matter the lighting. Soft skin effect smooths skin and facial features when filming.
• Fast Hybrid AF System: The Fast Hybrid AF System keeps images sharp even in high-definition 4K. The camera is equipped with AF Transition Speed to select the focusing speed during video recording, and AF Subject Shift Sensitivity to control whether the camera shifts focus from one subject to another. In addition, the Real-time Eye AF can accurately keep focus on human or animals for both stills and movies.
• Product Showcase Setting: The Product Showcase Setting delivers convenient shooting of product review videos with smooth focus transitions from your face to the item you are highlighting.
• S&Q shoot mode: The S&Q shoot mode allows you to select up to 5x slow or up to 60x quick motion to add impact to everyday scenes. The combination of shooting and recording frame rates can now be set on a single screen.
• ISO sensitivity spanning from 125 to 12800: The ISO sensitivity spanning from 125 to 12800 allows the camera to record sharp images with less noise, even in low lighting.
• Active Mode electronic image stabilization: The Active Mode electronic image stabilization allows you to capture content while walking or in motion without the need for a tripod.
• Built-in ND filter: The built-in ND filter reduces exposure by three stops and allows for beautiful background bokeh even in the brightest situation.