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Sony has released an update for its ZV-E10 II that unlocks better slow-motion capabilities from the tiny vlogging-focused camera. While the addition of 4K120p recording is free, it isn’t delivered as a standard firmware?only update.
Instead of being able to install new firmware, the typical way releases like these are disseminated, ZV-E10 II users will instead need to install a free license file. To do so, users can go to the Sony Creators’ Cloud website and sign in with their account to obtain the license. Alternatively, you can generate a license without an account by entering your camera’s serial number.
The upgrade also adds support for shooting Full HD footage at 240 fps.
In addition to the 4K/120 mode, the upgrade also adds support for shooting Full HD footage at 240 fps. There are some limitations with both additions, however. First, proxy recording isn’t supported with either of the new frame rates. Additionally, Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom are also restricted when 4K120 recording or “slow and quick*” frame rates of 120 fps or higher.
The higher frame rate also comes with a more substantial crop. At 4K60, the ZV-E10 II uses a 1.1x crop (with stabilization off), while the updated 4K120 mode results in a 1.6x crop, which is a relatively substantial change in your field of view.
While the upgrade license required to unlock the new recording modes requires some extra steps compared to a typical firmware update, it being free makes that a bit easier to swallow. It also makes the ZV-E10 II an even more capable and versatile vlogging camera.
You can learn more about the 4K120 Upgrade License in Sony’s help guide or head to the Creators’ Cloud to upgrade.
* Sony’s term for footage that’s slowed down or sped up in camera.
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