Sony just gave the world’s best vlogging camera two big free upgrades

In our full Sony ZV-E1 assessment, we described the flagship full-frame mirrorless mannequin as ‘the most capable vlogging camera’ out there and it’s in our best vlogging camera information. Now, through a free improve, it just received even higher. 

Sony has rolled out a big improve – it’s not a firmware replace however an improve license – that merely provides 4K/120p video (Long GOP compression), and 1080p /240fps video to the camera’s S&Q (gradual movement / fast movement) mode. 

The 1080p/240fps addition is a 10x gradual movement video impact and can present larger versatility in submit for inventive velocity ramping results, and slowing down fast-paced motion the place it is in any other case onerous to soak up the particulars. 

The ZV-E1 was already the strongest vlogging camera out there that may be a trailblazer in how AI is reworking how our cameras work, with auto-tracking options that make life simpler for modest movie crews. 

It can also be the most cost-effective approach to get the stellar 4K sensor that’s present in the considerably costlier Sony A7S III. And now, because of this improve, the ZV-E1 matches the max 4K video body fee of its pricier sibling.   

We knew the replace was coming when the ZV-E1 was launched – Sony publicly mentioned so – and now that day has come. We’ve shared under how one can improve your ZV-E1 with these new video report modes.

How do I replace my ZV-E1?

The ZV-E1 license is obtained through Sony Creators’ Cloud for which you want an account, however there is no such thing as a cost for the up to date license. 

If you’d somewhat not create an account, you may improve your ZV-E1 with out signing in by a three-step course of that requires your camera’s 7-digit serial quantity, and also you’ll want a reminiscence card to obtain the license file and switch it to your camera. 

Once you have inserted the reminiscence card containing the license file into your camera, on-screen directions will information you thru the remainder of the course of.