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Overview

Capture the world the way you want with the Sony ZV-1 II vlogging camera. Compact and portable, it features a wide-angle 18-50mm zoom lens for versatile framing, a 1.0-type (1-inch) image sensor for great image quality, and a microphone for clear audio recording. The lens maintains sharpness throughout the zoom range, allowing you to capture all the shots you need to bring your vlog to life.

Sony ZV-1 II Content Creator Vlogger Camera with 18-50mm Lens - Black

Brand: Sony
Model: ZV1M2/B
Web Code: 17119222
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Body Colour: Black

Body Colour Black
Body Colour Black

Black

Body Colour White; Silver
Body Colour White; Silver

White; Silver

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What's included:

  • ZV-1M2 Camera (Black)
  • NPBX1 Battery
  • Microphone Wind Screen
  • Wind Screen Adaptor
  • Setup Guide

Unleash your creative vision

  • 20.1MP Exmor RS 1.0 CMOS image sensor delivers professional results even in low-light
  • 4K Full HD video capability delivers life-like realism to immerse your viewers in every vlog
  • Ultra-wide 18-50mm (35mm format equivalent when shooting still images and slightly cropped in Active mode) zoom lens gets it all in the frame
  • 1-inch sensor and F2 lens allow you to get creative with low-light and defocusing background
  • Bokeh button easily switches between two modes of background defocus
  • Real-time autofocus tracking and Eye-AF keep everything in sharp, clear focus
  • Active mode reduces shake even while walking
  • Slow and Quick functions make it simple to capture movement in slow motion or hyper lapse

Designed for vloggers and content creators

  • Product Showcase Setting transitions focus from face to object
  • Face priority AE keeps faces bright in backlit or dim situations
  • Optimized colour with enhanced skin-tone reproduction lets natural beauty shine through
  • My Image Style lets you easily adjust brightness and colour ()
  • Soft Skin Effect can enhance face appeal for still and movie
  • Creative Look offers ten presets to match your style
  • Add a dramatic touch with the Cinematic Vlog Setting (Available in “Movie" mode and "S&Q” mode only. Proxy recording is deactivated.)
  • Directional 3-capsule mic and a wind screen accessory deliver voices in true-to-life clarity
  • Self-timer offers 3-, 5-, and 10-second selectable delays for your videos

Easy to use

  • Side-articulating, touchscreen LCD ensures effortless selfies and quick access to features
  • Easy-to-push REC (record) button with easy to see Rec. light so you never miss a moment of the action
  • Creators’ App for camera control, file transfer, and cloud service
  • Shot Mark helps you keep track of specific clips and scenes
  • Zoom lever and touchscreen zoom with step feature are intuitive to use for quick functionality
  • Multi-interface shoe and 3.5mm mic. Jack provides a dedicated port to connect your external mics
Product Condition
Brand New
Camera Model
Sony ZV-1 II (Black)
Lens Mount
DSC - Lens built into camera

Image Sensor

NFC Enabled
No
Sensor Type
Exmor RS CMOS stacked sensor with DRAM chip
Image Sensor Format
1" Type
Effective Megapixels
20.1 MP
Bluetooth
Included
Total Pixels
21.0 MP
Colour Filter System
S-Log3 gamma curves and S-Gamut3.Cine colour for post prodcution editing
Colour Space
Cinematic Vlog setting; Creative Look
Low Pass Filter
Built-in ND filter
Dust Reduction
No
Processor
BIONZ X Image Processor

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type
None
Depth of Field Preview
Yes

LCD Features

LCD Size
2.95 in
LCD Resolution
921 600 dots
Swivel LCD
Yes
Live Preview
Yes

Auto Focus

AF Type
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focusing Modes 1
Real-time autofocus tracking and Eye-AF (Human & Animal)
Focusing Modes 2
Bokeh button easily switches between two modes of background defocus
AF Points
Still images: Max. 315 points (phase-detection AF); Movies: Max. 273 points (phase-detection AF)
AF Point Selection
Yes
AF Assist Beam
No

Exposure

ISO
Still images: ISO 125 - 12800 (expandable to ISO 80 - 12800), AUTO (ISO 125 - 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit); Movies: ISO 125 - 12800 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 125 - 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Exposure Compensation
.+/- 3.0EV (1/3 EV steps)

Shutter

Shutter Type
Electronic shutter
Shutter Speeds
Still images: 1/32000 to 1/4 s; Movies: 1/12800 to 1 s
Shutter Lag
Not Applicable
Self-Timer
Yes

Drive

Drive Modes
Single Shot
Drive Modes 2
Continuous Drive (max. 24 fps)
Max Burst Jpeg
24 fps
Max Burst Raw
24 fps
Max Burst Raw+JPEG
24 fps

Flash

Built-in Flash Type
No

Video

Video Output Format
NTSC
Video Modes
Movie recording format (XAVC S 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.); 29.97p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 23.98p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.)119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps); 59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps); 29.97p (50Mbps / 16Mbps); 23.98p (50Mbps); 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps); 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps); 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps). Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q); Proxy recording
Movie File Formats
XAVC S 4K; XAVC S HD
Movie Video Compression
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Movie Audio Compression
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit)
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)

Playback

Image Playback Modes 1
Enlarged display mode; Protect; Rating; Shot Mark (Movie); Divider Frame; Photo Capture
Movie Playback Modes
Enlarged display mode; Protect; Rating; Shot Mark (Movie); Divider Frame; Photo Capture

Storage & Interface

Card Slot
1
Storage Media
SD or Memory Stick Duo memory card
Data Interface
USB Type-C terminal
Video Interface
HDMI micro connector (Type-D)
Wi-Fi
Yes
NFC
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Jpeg
Yes
Raw
Yes
Raw+Jpeg
Yes
Guided Shooting Mode
No
Languages Supported
Screen Reader Accessibility Mode: English; Spanish; French; German; Portuguese; Italian; Japanese; Chinese; Korean (Available languages may vary depending on country or region)

Included Lens

Lens Frame Colour
Black
Lens Range
18 - 50 mm (F1.8 - F4.0)
Stabilized
Image Stabilization with Active Mode built into camera
Model Number
ZV1M2/B (Camera Model Number)
35mm Equivalent
18 - 50 mm (F1.8 - F4.0)
Lens Weight
Lens is built into camera

Body Features

Stabilized Body
Yes
Body Colour
Black
Intelligent Shoe
Yes, Multi Interface Shoe
Cable Release
No
Weather Sealed
No

Power

Battery Type
Sony Rechargeable Li-Ion NP-BX1
Included Battery Model
Sony NP-BX1
Power Saving Modes
Yes

Physical Features

Width
10.55 cm
Height
6 cm
Depth
4.67 cm
Weight
266 g

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