Sony ZV1

What’s inside?

  • Sony ZV-1 camera w/ 24-70mm digital zoom
    • Compact, digital camera designed for vloggers + content creators in mind.
    • Fully articulating side-flip touchscreen LCD.
    • Records up to 4K video at 30 fps and 1080p super slomo up to 120 fps.
    • 24-70mm equivalent f/1.8–2.8 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens (Great for low-light performance and background blur.)
    • AF: Live Eye Auto Focus, Tracking, and can shift focus from face to object.
    • AUDIO: directional microphone with a detachable wind screen, 3.5mm jack.

  • RODE Wireless Pro Mics

  • Sony GP-VPT2 Bluetooth Shooting Grip, Tripod & Remote Commander
    • Turn on camera → Flip screen → Press MOVIE → Record
    • Use when: holding camera at arm’s length, need a mini tripod, or filming yourself from afar.
    • Look for the Bluetooth/remote connection icon on the camera screen = grip is engaged.
      • If you don’t see the bluetooth icon, follow these steps:
        Step 1: Prepare the Grip
        • Check that a CR2032 lithium battery is inserted with the positive side facing up.
        • Slide the LOCK switch on the grip to the unlock position.

        Step 2: Configure the Sony ZV-1 Camera

        • Turn on your Sony ZV-1 camera and press the MENU button.
        • Navigate to the Network tab (globe icon) and go to Network 2.
        • Select Bluetooth Settings and set Bluetooth Function to On.
        • Select Pairing to put the camera into pairing mode. 

        Step 3: Pair the Grip and Camera

        • On the GP-VPT2BT grip, press and hold down the PHOTO button and Zoom (T) button together for 7 seconds.
        • Wait for the indicator light on the grip to blink and a confirmation message (“Pairing”) to appear on the ZV-1 screen.
        • Select OK on the camera screen to complete the connection. 
    • OPERATION: BUTTONS
      • 🔴 MOVIE – Start/stop recording video
      • ⚪ PHOTO – Take a photo
      • C1 – Toggle a favorite camera function
      • Zoom rocker – Zoom in/out
      • Lock – Prevent accidental button presses
      • AF ON – Engage Auto focus

  • Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
  • 2 – TOUGH 64GB SD media cards (300mb/s)
  • Shure VP83 Shotgun Microphone
  • 100W Breeket USB and USB-C Wall Charger
  • Sony ECM-S1 WL Mic System w/ pop filter
    • Connect USB-C from ECM to laptop
    • Open QuickTime desktop application to record audio
    • Back switch
      • NC (Noise Cut): filters out unpleasant background noises.
      • LC (Low Cut): Minimizes low-frequency rumble (wind, AC hum.
      • 3 symbols above (Directional polar pickup pattern):
        • Cardiod (Heart-shape) – capture in the front.
        • Omnidirectional (circle) – Picks up more ambient room sounds.
        • Bi-directional (figure-eight) – Picks up front and back of mic.