Z CAM E2 4K 120fps Cine Camera – MFT

OVERVIEW
The Z Cam E2 Cinematic Camera is a cutting-edge 4K Ultra HD camera designed for professional filmmakers and videographers. With its DCI and UHD 4K capabilities, it allows for high resolution recording at up to 120 frames per second, providing smooth and detailed footage.

Equipped with a 4/3″ WDR CMOS sensor, the Z Cam E2 offers a dynamic range of 13~15 stops (16 WDR Enabled) for stunningly realistic and cinematic images. Its 10-bit colour recording also ensures accurate and vibrant colours, making it an ideal choice for colour-critical projects.

One of the standout features of the Z Cam E2 is its multicamera synchronisation, allowing for seamless integration with other cameras for multi-angle shots. This makes it a valuable tool for live events, concerts, and other productions that require multiple camera angles.

For convenient control and live preview options, the Z Cam E2 comes with an iOS app that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. This app allows for easy adjustment of camera settings and starting/stopping of recording, making it a versatile and user-friendly tool for on-the-go shooting.

In addition, the Z Cam E2 also offers gigabit ethernet connectivity for data, control, and live streaming. This allows for fast and reliable transfer of footage and remote control of the camera, making it a valuable asset for live broadcasts and remote filming.

With its Micro four thirds mount, the Z Cam E2 is compatible with a wide range of lenses, giving filmmakers the flexibility to achieve their desired look and style. And for optimal performance, it is recommended to use a CFast reader for formatting new cards and a Mac or Windows computer for formatting new CFast cards.

SUMMARY
Dynamic Range: 13 Stops
Native ISO: ISO 500
Lens Mount: MFT
Recording Formats: ProRes
Internal ND: No
Audio Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm
Shutter: Rolling (Electronic)
Battery Mount / Type: Sony NP-F
Media Type: CFast 2.0
Resolution and Frame Rate: 4k 120p
Sensor: 4/3
Video Outputs: 1x HDMI (2.0)
Weight: 0-2kg
Wi-Fi: Yes
INCLUDED IN BOX
1x Z CAM E2 Camera Unit
1x 4-pin LEMO to D-tap Power Cable
1x D-tap to Female DC Power Cable
1x AC/DC Power Adapter
1x Power Cables (US / EU / UK)
1x Wi-Fi Antenna
1x Quick User Guide
1x Warranty Card

About The Z CAM E2 4K 120fps Cine Camera – MFT
Please Note: For NEW cards please use CFast reader and not camera as card reader. Use Mac or Windows to formatt NEW CFast cards too.

The Z Cam E2 Cinematic Camera is a 4K Ultra HD High Resolution camera. The camera comes with multi-cam synchronisation, an iOS app for control setting and live preview options, and gigabit ethernet for data, control and live streaming. It has 13~15 stops of dynamic range (16 WDR Enabled) and its 4K @120fps, 10-bit colour for endless high quality shooting.

Z Cam App

Z Cam is a mobile application for camera live preview and control through Wi-Fi / USB cable connection. It can control the camera to start/stop recording and adjust the camera settings, also it has advanced features on camera live preview. It can be downloaded from Apple App Store.

Sensor Type 4/3″ WDR CMOS Sensor
Sensor Size 19.0 x 13.0 mm
Effective Pixels 10.28M
Dynamic Range 13~15 Stops (Z-Log2) / 16 Stops (with WDR activated)
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Microphone Built-in Stereo Microphone
Recording Resolution 4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 3840 x 2160 (4K)
4096 x 1728 (C4K 2.4:1) / 3840 x 1620 (4K 2.4:1)
3696 x 2772 / 3312 x 2760
2704 x 1600 / 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98 fps
Max Variable Frame Rate 120 fps for 4096 x 2160 (H.265 only)
120 fps for 3840 x 2160 (H.265 only)
150 fps for 4096 x 1728 (H.265 only)
160 fps for 3840 x 1620 (H.265 only)
160 fps for 2704 x 1600 (H.265 only)
59.94 fps for 3696 x 2772 (Apple ProRes & H.265)
59.94 fps for 3312 x 2760 (Apple ProRes & H.265)
240 fps for 1920 x 1080 (H.265 only)
* Please refer to “Appendix 1” for more detail of the max frame rate
for different encoders.
Max Bit Rate H.265 / H.264
300 Mbps for 4096 x 2160 / 3840 x 2160 / 4096 x 1728 / 3840 x 1620
3696 x 2772 / 3312 x 2760 / 2704 x 1600
200 Mbps for 1920 x 1080
ProRes
Please check “Apple ProRes White Paper” for the bit rate of ProRes encoding.
Colour Bit Depth 12-bit ProRes Raw / ZRAW (partial debayer) / Proxy / H.265 main 10 profile / H.264 high profile
Video Encoder ProRes Raw, ProRes 422 HQ / ProRes 422 / ProRes 422 LT / ProRes 422
ZRAW (partial debayer) / Proxy / H.265 main 10 profile / H.264 high profile
Audio Forma 24-bit 48 kHz
Audio Encoder AAC / PCM (for MOV only)
File Format MOV / MP4
Record Mode Video / Time Lapse Video
ISO Auto, Manual (500 ~ 102400 / 250 ~ 51200 with WDR activated), Native ISO: 500 / 2500 (250 / 1250 with WDR activated)
Shutter Speed Auto, Manual (up to 1/8000”) or
Shutter Angle: Auto, Manual (1° ~ 360°)
White Balance Auto, Preset, Manual (2300K ~ 7500K)
Focus Mode MF / AF / CAF
Image Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness
Image Profile Rec.709 / Z-Log2 / FLAT / HLG
Audio Audio In / Out Level
Time Code Current Time / Manual Input / External Input
Storage Media CFAST 2.0
File System exFAT
Connectivity HDMI 2.0 Type A (video output up to C4K @60fps)
USB 3.0 Type C for camera control & data transfer only
I/O 10-pin LEMO port for synchronization (requires additional Sync Cable, not included)
COM DB-9 connector, supports RS-232
Remote Control 2.5 mm jack socket (Sony LANC compatible)
Audio-in 3.5 mm stereo jack socket for active microphone only, or 5-pin LEMO port for dual channel XLR microphone (requires additional XLR
audio connector)
Audio-out 3.5 mm stereo jack socket
Wi-Fi 802.11n, 2.4G with external antenna port
Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet port for control, setting & live streaming
Battery Sony NP-F series compatible (Battery not included)
External Power Supply DC 12V 5A (4-pin LEMO socket), with LEMO connector and AC/DC power adapter
Physical Material Aluminium Alloy
Weight 757 g (without lens)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 91.2 mm x 99.2 mm x 89.1 mm (without lens)
Storage Temperature -20 °C ~ 60 °C
Operation Temperature 0 °C ~ 40 °C

DCI and UHD 4K up to 120 fps
13~15 stop Dynamic Range (16 WDR Enabled)
10-Bit Color Recording, Supports ProRes
4/3″ WDR CMOS Sensor
Multicamera Synchronisation
Gigabit Ethernet for data, control & live streaming
iOS app for control setting & live preview