The new Sony camera is geared towards beginners with a low price point. The ZV-1F is an evolution of the ZV-1 camera from 2020, but unlike that model, it is not a change of formula. The new ZV-1F has a 20mm-equivalent f/2.0 prime lens and a type 1 sensor that can record up to 30 frames per second or 120 frames per second. The ZV-1F will be available in all black or white with a silver lens.
The Sony ZV-1F's price seems appealing for anyone looking at an affordable way to get into vlogging, but there are some key omissions that helped Sony undercut its own ZV-1. This camera is limited for anyone who wants to do both stills and video, because there is no support forRAW photo captures. There are new limitations on the video capabilities, such as a lack of optical image stabilization, no 4K60 recording, and a more rudimentary contrast-detect autofocus system.
If the contrast-detect system creates a lot of wobbling focus effects, that's not going to look good in a video.
The ZV-1F has a very lightweight body that is just 8.1 ounces and a screen that is easy to use. The menu system is borrowed from pro cameras such as the Sony A1 and A7 IV. The interface controls on the camera allow users to film with a few simple button presses and little to no knowledge of things like frame rates.
Product showcase allows the ZV-1F to focus on the subject's face, quickly track the items held up to the camera, and return to focusing on the eye when it's put down. It is possible to use it for livestreaming by just plugging it into a computer. It only has a resolution of 720p at 30 frames per second, but you shouldn't have to use Sony's software.
The ZV-1F is missing a few features that can be found in modern phones, but it is a small sign of how purpose-built cameras could live on in a niche audience. It may be a stepping stone to bigger, better cameras, and a flagship phone has more capabilities, but at a fraction of the cost.
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