Sony introduces the ZV-E10 II, the second generation of its APS-C camera, enhancing its features like Creative Looks, Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function, and vari-angle flip screen.
The Sony ZV-E10 II and E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens Kit
The ZV-E10 II features an upgraded 26-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sony’s BIONZ XR image processing engine, improved autofocus, Cinematic Vlog Setting1, a new UI, a large-capacity Sony Z battery, and improved connectivity for easy live streaming and data transfer.
The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is a compact APS-C power zoom lens, available separately or as part of the ZV-E10 II lens kit, offering improved autofocus and video performance. It also features Creative Looks and a Cinematic Vlog Setting.
Look options: Standard (ST), Portrait (PT), Neutral (NT), Vivid (VV), Vivid 2 (VV2), Film (FL), Instant (IN), Soft High-key (SH), Black & White (BW), and Sepia (SE).
Creators can edit looks through eight parameters and save six personal styles directly in the camera for easy use after customization.
The ZV-E10 II enables creators to create cinematic video content with a single touch, adjusting aspect ratio, frame rate, and AF transition speed, and enhancing footage with five “Looks” and four “Moods”.
Key Camera Specifications
● 759-point Focal Plane Phase-detection AF4 with Real-time Eye AF for Human/Animal/Bird and Real-time Tracking
● Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offering an ideal combination of high sensitivity and low noise with an ISO range from 100 to 320005
● APS-C interchangeable lens camera compatible with over 70 Sony E-mount lenses
● High-speed readout, 5.6K oversampling compresses a vast amount of information into stunning 4K footage at up to 60p6
● Active Mode7 electronic image stabilization employs a precision gyroscope and advanced algorithm to accurately measure and compensate for camera shake, providing highly effective stabilization without sacrificing mobility, even when shooting 4K.
● Upgraded large-capacity Z battery (NP-FZ100), allowing continuous movie recording for up to 195 minutes per charge.
Additional Features to Streamline Content Creation
● New Vertical User Interface (UI) that auto-rotates from horizontal to vertical orientation to streamline vertical content creation. When paired with the vari-angle LCD monitor users can create and view their content from any angle.
● With 4K 60p capture and up to 120p capture in clear XAVC-S Full HD quality, the user can record stunning motion sequences using the S&Q mode9 at 5x slow motion (24p playback).
● Product Showcase Setting which delivers convenient shooting of product review videos with smooth focus transitions from your face to the item being highlighted.
● Background Defocus Function to adjust the depth of field and create a bokeh within the background with a single touch.
● Face Priority Auto-Exposure immediately detects faces and adjusts the exposure to optimize facial brightness, even while actively recording in changing lighting scenarios.
● Soft Skin Effect smooths the appearance and reduces blemishes on the subject’s skin.
● Stress-free connectivity with the USB 3.2 Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps) port also allows high-speed wired transfer to a compatible smartphone or PC through the Creators App for easy post-production and sharing on social media
● Time-lapse sequences11 can be created in-camera and the exposure interval can be set from 1 second to 60 seconds12
● Advanced, onboard 3-capsule microphone with selectable directivity (previously debuted in the ZV-E1) for capturing clear, high-quality audio. Users can select “Auto” or choose from “Front”, “Rear”, or “All Directions” for the audio directivity depending on the environment and recording scenario settings.
● Supplied with the camera, is a windscreen to reduce noise when shooting in windy conditions.
● Multi-Interface (MI Shoe) allows for simple connection to an external microphone for additional audio options, if needed
● Livestream through the support of 5 GHz13 Wi-Fi connectivity
● Sony’s Screen Reader function14, which reads menus and video playback screens aloud to assist operations, and a menu Magnify Display function is included to provide accessibility solutions.
Designed with Environmentally Friendly Principles in Mind
Sony’s ZV-E10 II camera body is made from recycled materials, including SORPLAS™15, reducing environmental impact while maintaining functionality. The packaging is made from Sony’s “Original Blended Material,” replacing 395 tons of virgin plastic over 11 years.
Sony’s E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II is a compact, versatile lens suitable for the ZV-E10 II kit. It offers high-resolution performance with four aspherical elements and one ED element, offering versatile close-up performance. With a minimum focusing distance of 9.8 inches and a maximum magnification of 0.215x, it’s lightweight and portable.
The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II offers a smooth power zoom, AF, optical stabilization, and in-body breathing compensation for optimal movie shooting.
Availability
The ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II in black will be available in Asia Pacific countries starting July 2024.
For more information, click here and here. You can also check out the product video on the new ZV-E10 II here.
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