When the first Sony ZV-1 was released back in May 2020, consumers regarded it as a good but not quite great camera. Yet, it managed to carve out a niche that Sony continued to explore and with the upgraded Sony ZV-1 Mark II, the company is looking to address all the concerns consumers had back then, in a refreshed and superior offering.
A few key highlights that potential vloggers will be looking forward to would be a wider lens compared to before, as the Sony ZV-1 Mark II has a 18-50mm lens, which means that users would not have to extend their arms too far out, to capture both themselves and the environment behind them.
Having that flexibility goes even further with the implementation of an intelligent 3-capsule microphone. By default, the camera will recognize a human in the frame and change the microphone’s audio focus accordingly. Otherwise, users also have greater flexibility to toggle the mic to sound focus on the front, or on the rear, and on the fly as well, so audio still comes off crisp, just the way you want it.
With the hardware getting tweaks as well, the new cinematic vlog settings on the camera help users go from content capture to content creation easily. With a myriad of colour profile settings, these presents help users achieve their desired look with minimum fuss.
Given that the camera will be used mostly for travel, the Sony ZV-1 Mark II has its charging port upgraded to USB-C so that users will have to juggle with fewer cables while on the go. It’s a much needed quality-of-life upgrade and goes a long way considering that the dated micro-USB connection had major shortcomings. With the new iteration, shooting on the go while powering up the camera is very much a possibility when connected to a power bank.
The Sony ZV-1 Mark II’s release and price will be announced at a later date.
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