Sony ZV-1 II – Digital Camera 1-inch

With the vlog camera ZV-1 II, you can shoot everything from group selfies to sprawling cityscapes. The wide-angle 18 mm¹ lens can capture a wider field of view than the human eye, so you can easily fit everyone or everything in the frame. Whether you’re indoors or out, the wide-angle lens turns everyday scenes into dynamic footage.

The ZV-1 II lets you frame your shots exactly how you want, thanks to its wide-angle 18-50 mm¹ zoom lens. 18 mm¹ is great for selfies, while 50 mm¹ is ideal for portraits and snapshots. What’s more, the maximum apertures of F1.8 with the wide-angle and F4 with the telephoto give a smooth background bokeh, adding all the atmosphere you need.

No experience is needed to make an impressive vlog with all the right visuals from the outset. My Image Style² lets you simply tweak brightness and color while viewing what you plan to shoot – all without having to wade through menus. For shots with more creative color and mood, Creative Look offers ten presets so simply select one that matches your vision.

Just tap the screen to turn everyday moments into cinematic imagery, all without post-production editing. With the Cinematic Vlog Setting³, the camera automatically shoots in a Cinemascope aspect ratio⁴ at 24 fps⁵ — the film industry standard. You can also change the color of your footage simply by selecting from five LOOKs and four MOODs for instant, professional results.

In [Auto] mode, the new built-in Intelligent 3-Capsule Mic switches⁶ the direction of the built-in mic from [All Directions] to [Front] when the camera recognizes a human face in the frame. Or you can switch manually from [Auto] to [Front] for selfies or [Rear] when shooting with narration. Attach a supplied windscreen to reduce wind noise and capture clearer audio outdoors.

Small and lightweight, the vlog camera ZV-1 II is designed to be taken out anywhere – just like your smartphone. Weighing just 292 10.3 oz. (292g)⁷, capture everyday life with ease and grab content on the go.

Even first-time vloggers can jump straight into shooting with the ZV-1 II, there’s no need to study complex settings. Touch function icons like recording and self-timer are displayed on the screen for easy control. These are also great for shooting selfies or in other situations when you can’t reach the physical buttons on the camera.

The ZV-1 II automatically makes sure you always stay in focus with Touch Tracking. It recognizes human faces and eyes, so it keeps track of the main subject without wandering off. Just tap the subject on the screen to activate the feature. Eye AF can even be set to track animal faces and eyes.

Shaky footage can ruin the best of vlogs, but the ZV-1 II is built to let you capture great footage even while you’re walking and shooting handheld. Active Mode⁸ helps to minimize camera blur, giving you steadier shots without the need for any post-shoot editing.

The ZV-1 II is designed for easier content creation. Activate the Product Showcase Setting and the camera will automatically focus on the product you’re holding with no additional gestures needed. Or use Bokeh Switch to get a softly blurred background – simply select [Defocus] to make the subject stand out, or [Clear] to keep the entire image in focus.

Connecting your camera and smartphone has never been easier thanks to the Creators’ App mobile application¹¹. Data transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched¹². You can also turn your smartphone or PC into a remote control to operate the camera from a distance.

Transform the ZV-1 II into a high-quality web camera just by connecting a compatible device via USB¹³. The large 1.0-type image sensor and Creative Look presets ensure vibrant visuals.

Creators’ Cloud is a platform that supports creative work from shooting to production by combining advanced Sony camera technology with cloud-based AI. It’s also a place for discovery and collaboration with other creators around the world. Explore web, mobile, and PC-based apps providing efficient solutions that integrate cameras with shooting and production apps and services including Ci Media Cloud¹⁴ for collaborative production.

The ZV-1 II packs powerful specs in its compact body, offering impressive image quality. Its large 1.0-type image sensor means it can capture professional-level footage, shooting in XAVC S format up to 30p and in 4K, and up to 120p¹⁴ in Full HD for up to 5x slow motion. It also supports simultaneous proxy recording¹⁵ for efficient post-production workflow.

With the ZV-1 II, it’s easy to take the next steps towards boosting your videography skills. Just like professional Cinema Line or α series cameras, the ZV-1 II supports S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine picture profiles, giving you even greater flexibility for post-production.

The ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50mm¹ F1.8-4 zoom lens has a built-in neutral density (ND) filter to control light exposure by three stops, giving images greater expressiveness in bright light. The lens maintains sharpness throughout the zoom range, allowing you to capture all the shots you need to bring your vlog to life.

Raise your vlog audio quality even further by connecting external microphones (sold separately). For example, the ECM-G1¹⁰ clearly captures sound in front of the camera and can be attached without a cable. Or take your pick from Sony’s extensive line-up, designed to suit a broad range of applications¹⁶.

Inspired by the beauty of the world, Sony is doing its part to help preserve the Earth, while still allowing creators to produce even more beautiful and creative imagery. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2040, we are accelerating numerous initiatives for the environment.