Z CAM E2 - 4K camera

The Z CAM E2 incorporates a micro 4/3″ WDR CMOS sensor offering double ISO sensitivity in low-light conditions, ideal for shooting C4K 4096×2160 at 120fps (4096×1728 at 160fps) and 300 Mb/s in 10-bit color.

The Z CAM E2 4K cinema camera lets you shoot in DCI and UHD 4K at speeds of up to 160 fps, and in HD at up to 240 fps with recording on a CFast 2.0 card (not supplied).

 

Z Cam E2 highlights :

• Micro 4/3″ WDR CMOS sensor
• Sensor size 19 x 13 mm
• Resolution 4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 3840 x 2160 (4K)
• 4K at 160 fps
• Full HD at 240 fps
• 10-bit colors
• 16 dynamic range stops with WDR and 13-15 Z-Log2 stops
• Recording in ProRes 422 10 bit or H.265 or H.264
• Native double ISO (low-light sensitivity)
• 2.2 x 2.2 cm LCD display.
• Media: CFast 2.0 card
• Built-in microphone
• Connectivity: HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, 10-pin Lemo

An optional cable allows two E2 cameras to be synchronized, and the system will be able to support the synchronization of 100 cameras. The Z Car camera features a 4/3″ sensor with 10-bit color support and 13+ stops of dynamic range and 16+ stops in WDR mode. The camera supports 10-bit ProRes 422 recording, as well as H.265 and H.264 codecs for efficient compression of your image.

A Gigabit connector is included for data transfer and camera control. You can also use an available iOS app to control the camera and preview the live image. You can also control it locally using the buttons on the front edge of the camera. The Z Cam is powered by an L-series battery (not supplied) or by the supplied AC adapter.

Firmware update 0.88

Firmware 0.88 brings a number of improvements, including ZRAW and DCI / UHD 4K recording at a maximum speed of 160 fps.

4K capture and recording

You can record in DCI / UHD 4K at 160 fps or 1080p at 240 fps, within the capacity of your recording media.

Triple native ISO 80/160/800

13+ dynamic range stops with ZLog and 16+ dynamic range stops in WDR mode

Integrated multi-image noise reduction technology for crisp footage

Internal H.265 recording (10-bit color) on CFast 2.0 card

10-bit ProRes recording in proxies 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT and 422 is supported

HDMI 2.0 video output supported (DCI 4K at 60 fps, 10-bit color, YUV 422)

All-metal housing for efficient heat dissipation

Interfaces and extensibility

USB Type-C port for live viewing and control via an iOS device with the Z Camera app installed

USB Type-C port can also be used for external SSD recording

Ethernet port for viewing, controlling and transferring files live to a browser or computer running Z CAM software

HTTP API and SDK are also available

COM port (RS232) supports UART protocol

LANC port for remote control, including power on/off

Multi-camera synchronization at pixel level can be achieved for up to 100 devices. Requires one or more optional cables.

iOS app

Z Camera is a mobile application for live camera preview and control via a Wi-Fi / USB cable connection. It lets you start/stop recording and adjust camera settings remotely, and also features advanced live camera preview functionality. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.

Camera body

Made of aluminum for strength and heat dissipation

Nine fastening screws around the outer frame

Marking the sensor plane for precise distance measurements

Powered by included AC/DC adapter or optional L-series batteries

MFT frame

Dimensions: 91,2 x 99,2 x 89,1 mm
Weight: 757 g