Sony Electronics Expands Vlogging Line-Up with New ZV-1F Camera

Sony Electronics Expands Vlogging Line-Up with New ZV-1F Camera

Brie Clayton October 13, 2022

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A perfect first compact camera with a fast wide-angle lens and many of the advanced camera technology known to Sony's ZV cameras

Today Sony Electronics Inc. announced the newest addition to its popular ZV lineup - the ZV-1F compact vlog camera. The ZV-1F is designed for content creators stepping up to a compact camera that packs advanced video and still capabilities with easy-to-use features, advanced connectivity, and a focus on sustainability.

We're thrilled to add the new ZV-1F to our very popular ZV camera lineup, said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. With the rise of vertical video and new platforms that make it easier than ever to become a content creator, the ZV-1F is an all-in-one camera solution that delivers superior quality with easy-to-use features and wireless sharing. This is the perfect solution for content creators looking to improve their video quality.

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High-Quality Stills, Video, and Audio The ZV-1F was designed for vloggers and content creators to capture high-quality content in a compact form factor. These features and technologies include:

Ultra-wide 20mm1 F2.0 prime lens, perfect for selfie-style recording

Background bokeh in both stills and video to make the subject easily stand out

Compact and lightweight, weighing approximately 8.1 ounces2 (229 grams)

Face Priority AE (auto exposure) that automatically adjusts the brightness based on the subject's face, even in situations with large changes in lighting.

High precision focusing and Eye AF (autofocus) for humans and animals3, with touchscreen operation

Directional 3-Capsule Mic and wind screen provide clear voice recording and reduced background noise in windy or loud conditions

Steady and smooth footage with Active Mode4 image stabilization

S&Q mode5 to shoot in both slow motion at 5x slower speed6 and quick motion at 60x faster7 hyperlapse speed

Designed for Easy Content Creation The ZV-1F was developed for content creators of all levels, including those who may be stepping up to a compact camera for the first time. The camera is designed with a handful of features for easy content creation and streamlined editing, including:

Vari-Angle LCD touch screen to easily change features and settings, including zoom8

Background Defocus Function to quickly blur the background, even while recording video

Product Showcase Setting to automatically and seamlessly shift focus between a face and products

Self-timer9 for both stills and video

Recording lamp and red frame on the screen to indicate when recording has started and stopped

Ten preset Creative Look options to automatically add a specific look

Soft Skin Effect' feature to add skin smoothing options as desired

Compatible with the GP-VPT2BT10 Shooting Grip/tripod with Wireless Bluetooth control

Accessory shoe11 to easily attach an external microphone

Remote camera control capabilities and simple file transfer for sharing to popular social media platforms with Sony's new Imaging Edge Mobile Plus 12 smartphone application

Shot Mark13 to efficiently reference key clips or cut out and transfer specific 15, 30, or 60 second14 marked clips to their smartphone and post directly to social without editing.

High-quality live-streaming device or web camera, with appropriate video streaming, conference application or similar software, when connected to a computer or smartphone via USB15

Supporting a Sustainable Future The ZV-1F was designed with features and technology for sustainable future in mind. Recycled materials16 including SORPLASTM are used in both the camera body and bundled accessories like the newly-developed wind screen17 that have been adapted to maintain performance. Plant-based non-woven fabrics are used for product bags to reduce disposable plastic packaging.

Pricing and Availability The new ZV-1F will be available in late October for approximately $500 USD and $650 CAD. It will be sold at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout North America.

For detailed product information, please visit:

(US) - ZV-1F

(CA) - ZV-1F

A product video on the new ZV-1F can be viewed HERE.

Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new ZV-1F and Sony's other imaging products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of Sony Alpha brand.

Notes:

1 35mm format equivalent

2 Not including battery and memory card

3 Still images only. Does not work with all types of animal

4 Slight image crop in Active Mode. Active Mode is not available when recording frame rate is 120 (100) p for normal movies and frame rate is 120 (100) fps for S&Q.

5 The recording format in S&Q mode is XAVC S HD. Sound recording is not possible. A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC card is required. UHS speed class 3 or higher is required for 100 Mbps recording.

6 S&Q mode recording at 120 fps (frame rate) 24p (recording frame rate).

7 S&Q mode recording at 1 fps (frame rate) 60p (recording frame rate).

8 Users can select from zooms of 1.0/1.5/2.0/4.0x to quickly change the angle of view. In FHD, zooms of 1.5x and 2.0x use Clear Image Zoom and 4.0x uses digital zoom; in 4K, 1.5x uses Clear Image Zoom and 2.0x and 4.0x use digital zoom.

9 Not available when shooting movie in still image mode by pressing MOVIE button.

10 Sold separately

11 Since this model's accessory shoe does no

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