New Sony ZV-1 II vlog camera jumpstarts fellow content creator’s dream at RM3,999

Sony Malaysia has introduced the new ZV-1 II camera, which will serve as an ideal companion for active bloggers.

The ZV-1 II boasts impressive features including a 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensor with approximately 20.1 effective megapixels, a powerful BIONZ X image processing engine, and a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50mm F1.8-4 lens.

With the Multiple Face Recognition feature, this camera automatically adjusts settings to ensure sharp and clear results when capturing selfie shots involving two or three people, all while maintaining a design suitable for travel.

Let’s quickly summarize the various functions it offers:

• Ultra-wide angle and zoom: Capture attractive scenes, including selfies, with the 18mm wide angle and 18-50mm optical zoom.
• Bokeh Switch: Easily defocus the background for beautiful bokeh effects with a single touch.
• Intelligent 3-capsule microphone: In auto mode, the microphone adjusts its direction based on detected faces or objects. Manual mode allows for flexible selection.
• Cinematic Vlog Setting: Create ambient imagery with a CinemaScope size, 24fps frame rate, and a choice of 5 LOOKs and 4 MOODs.
• Creative Look: Personalize your preferences with 10 preset looks for a customized creative touch.
• Face Priority AE and Soft Skin Effect: Automatically adjust exposure for optimal facial brightness and smooth out skin and facial features during filming.
• Fast Hybrid AF System: Achieve precise focusing even in high-definition 4K. Options like AF Transition Speed and AF Subject Shift Sensitivity are available. Real-time Eye AF is available for both humans and animals.
• Product Showcase Setting: Smoothly transition focuses for product review videos.
• S&Q shoot mode: Capture slow-motion footage up to 5x or quick-motion footage up to 60x to add impact to everyday scenes.
• ISO sensitivity: Capture sharp images with reduced noise in low-light conditions, thanks to the ISO sensitivity range of 125 to 12800.
• Active Mode electronic image stabilization: Record stable footage while walking or in motion, making handheld shooting more convenient.
• Built-in ND filter: Reduce exposure by three stops, allowing for beautiful background bokeh even in bright settings.

Furthermore, the ZV-1 II can be used as a live-streaming camera by connecting it to a PC or smartphone. For those seeking skin enhancements, Creative Look can be activated.

Utilizing features like Face Priority AE, which enhances the clarity and brightness of faces, and Real-time Eye AF, which maintains focus on the eyes, will further improve the overall experience.

Price and Availability

The Sony ZV-1 II is priced at RM3,999 in Malaysia and will be available for purchase from July 2023.