Well, this is certainly an upgrade worth exploring. If you’re a current (or perhaps future) Sony ZV-E10 II owner, then you might want to check this out.
Sony has announced that the company is releasing a new update license that is set to add in-body 4K video capture at up to 120fps. A pretty significant improvement for the vlogging-focused mirrorless camera that is, by the way, currently on sale for under $1,000.
Let’s check out this update news and explore what it means for this camera as an option for your video and content work.
Sony ZV-E10 II Update License
In what is somewhat of a unique move, Sony isn’t just rolling out a standard firmware update here.
The company is actually issuing an updated license that requires a free license key from Sony’s upgrade website. There’s also a quick caveat that we need to include that this 4K/120p video recording will be captured with approximately a 38% image crop—so keep that in mind when judging how great this improvement might be for you.
Still, it’s a significant improvement for the camera’s video recording capabilities. The update will also add even greater slow-motion flexibility as well and the XAVC S format will allow for recording at 240 fps (24p recording), too. This will enable shooters to now get up to 10x slow motion in Full HD. Ideal for capturing dynamic sports, artistic motion, and action scenes from fresh, dramatic perspectives.
How to Download and Install
As mentioned above, this updated license requires the downloading and installation of a free license key from Sony’s camera upgrade website. Here are the steps to follow with links to check out:
- Requires downloading and installing a free license key from Sony’s camera upgrade website. Availability varies by country or region. (QFHD (3840 × 2160) recording is captured with approximately 38% image crop.) Details here.
- Requires post-production editing and S&Q mode recording.
- Requires downloading and installing a free license key from Sony’s camera upgrade website. Availability varies by country or region. (Effective sensor readout is approximately 1396 × 788 pixels.) Details here.
The Sony ZV-E10 II
If you’re curious about the Sony ZV-E10 II as a filmmaking and content creation option, here are the full specs and links to purchase the camera with this new update and a discounted price below.
- 26MP APS-C Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- UHD 4K60p and Full HD 120p Video
- 3.0" Touchscreen LCD, Vertical Support
- 759-Point Fast Hybrid Phase Detection
- Up to 11-fps Shooting, ISO 100-32000
- Real-Time Eye AF and Tracking
- Background Defocus, Product Showcase
- Focus Breathing Compensation
- Directional 3-Capsule Mic and Windscreen
- Headphone and Microphone Ports
Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera
With improved features that expand upon its content-creation-focused predecessor, the Sony ZV-E10 II is outfitted with a 26MP APS-C sensor for faster performance and high-quality imagery in a compact form factor designed for vloggers.
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