Features to elevate your vloggingN/AN/AFrame it allN/AWith the vlog camera ZV-1 II you can shoot everything from group selfies to sprawling cityscapes. The wide-angle 18 mm lens can capture a wider field of view than the human eye so you can easily fit everyone or everything in the frame. Whether you're indoors or out the wide-angle lens turns everyday scenes into dynamic footage.N/AN/AVersatile framingN/AThe ZV-1 II lets you frame your shots exactly how you want thanks to its wide-angle zoom lens. 18 mm is great for selfies while 50 mm is ideal for portraits and snapshots. What's more the maximum apertures of F1.8 with the wide-angle and F4 with the telephoto give a smooth background bokeh adding all the atmosphere you need.N/AN/ACreative coloursN/ANo experience is needed to make an impressive vlog with all the right visuals from the outset. My Image Style lets you simply tweak brightness and colour while viewing what you plan to shoot - all without having to wade through menus. For shots with more creative colour and mood Creative Look offers ten presets so simply select one that matches your vision.N/AN/AAdd a dramatic touchN/AJust tap the screen to turn everyday moments into cinematic imagery all without post-production editing. With the Cinematic Vlog Setting the camera automatically shoots in a Cinemascope aspect ratio at 24 fps the film industry standard. You can also change the colour of your footage simply by selecting from five LOOKs and four MOODs for instant professional results.N/AN/ABuilt-in mic for clear voice recordingN/AIn [Auto] mode the new built-in Intelligent 3-Capsule Mic switches the direction of the built-in mic from [All Directions] to [Front] when the camera recognises a human face in the frame. Or you can switch manually to [Front] for selfies or [Rear] when shooting with narration. Attach a supplied windscreen to reduce wind noise and capture clearer audio outdoors.N/AN/ACompact & easy to useN/AN/AEffortlessly portableN/ASmall and lightweight the vlog camera ZV-1 II is designed to be taken out anywhere - just like your smartphone. Weighing just 292 g capture everyday life with ease and grab content on the go.N/AN/ASimple intuitive controlN/AEven first-time vloggers can jump straight into shooting with the ZV-1 II; theres no need to study complex settings. Touch function icons like recording and self-timer are displayed on the screen for easy control. These are also great for shooting selfies or in other situations when you cant reach the physical buttons on the camera.N/AN/AFocus on youN/AThe ZV-1 II automatically makes sure you always stay in focus with Touch Tracking. It recognises human faces and eyes so it keeps track of the main subject without wandering off. Just tap the subject on the screen to activate the feature. Eye AF can even be set to track animal faces and eyes.N/AN/AData usage responsibilityN/AN/AThe face registration feature involves the use of biometric data. You are responsible for your collection and use of such data and compliance with applicable local law. For more details please visit the website below.N/AN/APowerful image stabilisationN/AShaky footage can ruin the best of vlogs but the ZV-1 II is built to let you capture great footage even while youre walking and shooting handheld. Active Mode helps to minimise camera blur giving you steadier shots without the need for any post-shoot editing.N/AN/AStand out with just a tapN/AThe ZV-1 II is designed for easier content creation. Activate the Product Showcase Setting and the camera will automatically focus on the product you're holding with no additional gestures needed. Or use Bokeh Switch to get a softly blurred background - simply select [Defocus] to make the subject stand out or [Clear] to keep the entire image in focus.N/AN/AOptimised for selfiesN/AN/ASelfies made simpleN/ALet the ZV-1 II work for you to capture great group moments. When taking selfies in iAUTO mode with two or three people the camera automatically adjusts the setting to keep everyones faces sharp and clear.N/AN/AAlways look your bestN/ALook your best any time you're shooting. Without any special settings the ZV-1 II accurately captures your skin tone ensuring a healthy and natural look. Face Priority AE automatically brightens your face so there's no need to worry about lighting either. There's also a Soft Skin Effect selectable to OFF/ Low/ Mid /High to adjust your skin smoothness.N/AN/AAlways know when youre recording N/ASay goodbye to accidentally missing the action. When you press the MOVIE button or tap the record icon on the LCD screen the recording lamp glows red and a red frame appears on the screen letting you know instantly that you're capturing what counts. The rotatable screen means you can also track recording while shooting from any angle.N/AN/AShooting grip for easy vloggingN/AVlogging is simpler and more comfortable with the optional GP-VPT2BT wireless shooting grip10 which enables you to grab more stable shots and also doubles as a tripod. The zoom lever and recording button are on the grip side so you dont have to stretch around the camera every time to reach key control buttons.N/AN/AShare and connectN/AN/ASimple smartphone connectionN/AConnecting your camera and smartphone has never been easier thanks to the Creators App mobile application. Data transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched. You can also turn your smartphone or PC into a remote control to operate the camera from a distance.N/AN/ASimple streaming with a single cableN/ATransform the ZV-1 II into a high-quality web camera just by connecting a compatible device via USB. The large 1.0-type image sensor and Creative Look presets ensure vibrant visuals.N/AN/ASony's cloud servicesN/ALog in to the Creators' Cloud to make the most of Sony production support tools. This gives you access to cloud services like Master Cut (Beta) which uses camera metadata and cloud AI to efficiently create rough movie edits saving you valuable time. Or use Ci Media Cloud to make team collaboration on production simpler and smoother.N/AN/AAdvanced featuresN/AN/AHigh quality imageryN/AThe ZV-1 II packs powerful specs in its compact body offering impressive image quality. Its large 1.0-type image sensor means it can capture professional-level footage shooting in XAVC S format up to 30p and in 4K and up to 120p in Full HD for up to 5x slow motion. It also supports simultaneous proxy recording16 for efficient post-production workflow.N/AN/AGrows with your creativityN/AWith the ZV-1 II its easy to take the next steps towards boosting your videography skills. Just like professional Cinema Line or series cameras the ZV-1 II supports S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine picture profiles giving you even greater flexibility for post-production.N/AN/ABuilt-in ND filterN/AThe ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50mm F1.8-4 zoom lens has a built-in neutral density (ND) filter to control light exposure by three stops giving images greater expressiveness in bright light. The lens maintains sharpness throughout the zoom range allowing you to take capture all the shots you need to bring your vlog to life.N/AN/ANext level audio qualityN/ARaise your vlog audio quality even further by connecting external microphones. For example the ECM-G1 clearly captures sound in front of the camera and can be attached without a cable. Or take your pick from Sonys extensive line-up designed to suit a broad range of applications.N/AN/ATowards a better futureN/AN/ARoad to ZeroN/AInspired by the beauty of the world Sony is doing its part to help preserve the Earth while still allowing creators to produce even more beautiful and creative imagery. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2040 we are accelerating numerous initiatives for the environment.N/AN/ANon-plastic outer packagingN/AThe outer packaging of the ZV-1 II does not contain plastic but instead uses Sonys Original Blended Material consisting of bamboo sugar cane and recycled paper. This unique blend not only produces high quality and durable packaging but it is also recyclable for an even lower environmental impact.N/AN/ARecyclable non-plastic packaging materialsN/ASony is working towards the use of non-plastic packaging materials while still providing ample protection during shipping. We are also using plant-based non-woven fabrics for product bags. All of this helps to minimise our environmental impact.N/AN/AUsing recycled plasticN/ASORPLAS is a Sony-developed durable and repeatedly recycled material. We use it in conjunction with other recycled materials to manufacture camera bodies without compromising performance and functionality. Approximately 379 tons of virgin plastic have been replaced by recycled plastics in our digital cameras and digital video cameras over the past ten years.N/AN/AWind screen using recycled polyesterN/AThe fibres used in the wind screen provided with the ZV-1 II are made exclusively from recycled PET bottles23. Extensive testing was carried out to ensure that sound quality and wind noise reduction performance were fully up to our standards achieving environmental impact reduction without compromising functionality.N/AN/AVlogging for everyoneN/AN/AEnhanced accessibility with screen readerN/AThe screen reader function enables text on menu screens to be read aloud. It's easy to activate by navigating to the [Setup] tab and turning the [Screen Reader] function ON. Screen reader volume can be adjusted via the [Sound Options] settings.