Sony ZV-1F compact camera

Sony ZV-1F - the budget vlogger's little buddy

Vloggers and social media enthusiasts can once again clap their furry hands together, the Sony ZV-1F is a device designed just for you, combining the features of the RX100 series About the ZV-1 camera familiar physical design that can be used to improve the efficiency of content production. The body features, among other things, a 3-inch side-facing touchscreen and a directional 3-capsule microphone perfect for self-recording. The Sony ZV-1F will also appeal to modern people with its Product Showcase setting, Background Defocus function, Soft Skin effect and Face Priority Auto Exposure.

While the design is streamlined and lightweight, the ZV-1F is equipped with a large right-hand grip that is ideal for one-handed recording. It also features a forward-facing recording light, a larger REC button and a Multi Interface Shoe for attachments. Designed as a precision tool, the Zeiss 20mm equivalent fixed focal length lens with f/2 aperture combined with Active SteadyShot image stabilisation makes it easier to shoot video on the move, and shots become more stable. Inside the Sony ZV-1F you'll find familiar technical features: a 20.1 megapixel 1″ BSI Exmor RS CMOS sensor and a Bionz X processor.

Processing features work with Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking to ensure that focus and tracking work brilliantly. Video capabilities are adequate for longer shots at UHD 4K @30 frames per second, and a micro-HDMI port lets you take advantage of an external recorder or monitor. Material can be recorded in Sony's S-Log2 and HLG profiles to make your footage fit in with professional equipment footage. Colours, dynamics and details are spot on. Easily transfer and edit photos and videos taken with this camera to your phone by downloading Imaging Edge and Sony Movie Edit Add On application.

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Features of Content Producers and Vloggers

• 3" 921.6k-dot touchscreen display flips to the front, perfect for selfies
• As the screen faces forward, the top plate has been redesigned to house a 3-capsule microphone specifically designed to face forward. It even comes with a windscreen for the mic.
• Both a 3.5mm microphone socket and a Multi Interface Shoe are available for additional devices
• The compact and lightweight body is easy to carry in front of your face.
• A larger grip for the right hand and a large REC button.
• Recording light in front.
• Product presentation setting makes the focus shift between face and product smooth
• Background softening moves the aperture to f/2 with a single button
• Built-in ND filter
• Face-Priority AE detects faces and illuminates accordingly, even when moving from bright to dark
• Enhanced colour science optimises skin tones for all subjects, in both still and video modes, for a healthy and natural look for all age, gender and ethnic groups.
• The Soft Skin effect softens wrinkles and blemishes on the face, with a default setting of Mid Medium and can be set to Off, Low and Hi.
• For longer exposures, you can set Auto Power OFF to High
• Active SteadyShot is an advanced image stabilisation mode that makes video smooth even when walking. The mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation methods. When recording HD video in Active mode, camera shake is attenuated 11 times compared to normal SteadyShot.
• Easily transfer photos to your phone via imaging edge
• 20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS image sensor (5472 x 3648)
• BIONZ X processor
• ZEISS 7.6mm (20mm cinema equivalent) f/2-f/8 lens
• 5x Slow Motion & 60x Hyperlapse modes
• Closest focus 5 cm
• Optical formula: 6 Elements in 6 groups
• ISO sensitivity: auto, 125 - 12800 (Extended: 80 - 12800)
• UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [60 to 100 MB/s]
• Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 MB/s]
• Maximum length: 29 Minutes
• Memory card: one slot, SD/SDHC/SDXC [128 GB Maximum]
• Connections: USB-C (USB 2.0), HDMI D (Micro), 1/8″ / 3.5mm microphone
• Wireless: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Battery: 1 x NP-BX1 rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh (approx. 360 squares)
• Dimensions: 105.6 x 60 x 46.4 mm
• Weight: 256 g