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Sony Z1
At the Maine Lighting Workshop, the Sony Z1 was clearly the instructor's favorite for its performance and classic style. Even though it is not progressive but interlace its design is innovative. The LCD monitor is situated at the end of the handle near the lens and makes it easy to see your shot. The monitor flips out to the side of the camera and makes it easier to use on a tripod because it's at your line of sight. If you are doing low angle tracking shots, the monitor can be reconfigured to lie flat on the handle so you can comfortably see your shot and keep your subject in the frame. If outdoors you can switch to outside mode and you can view your work on the flip out monitor. You can switch between 50i and 60i. You can switch between HD and SD. You can record your work in HD but output in SD depending on your delivery and vice versa. You have the capability to record to hard drive. Part of what makes the Sony Z1 a classic is its design and several of its features. The accessibility of the controls is located on the exterior of the camera so you don't have to go looking for most of your adjustments in menus. Auto Shot Transition is ideal for setting up a shot that takes you from point A to point B and it maintains the iris and focus shift. If your shot begins with a background object, set your composition and focus. Then, zoom out to the foreground object in your picture to set your composition, iris and focus and it will keep your primary objects in focus depending how you setup the shot. Hit the execute button to engage and then hit A or B button and you can repeat your shot without actually having to operate the zoom and focus controls. The camera will repeat the shot starting at A or B depending which button you want to push. USING GAIN: Lighting Test LENS: SHARPNESS: NIGHT EXTERIORS: DARK INTERIORS: FINAL THOUGHTS: |
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