Z CAM E2-F8 EF Mount Full Frame 8K Cinema Camera

Z CAM E2-F8 EF Mount Full Frame 8K Cinema Camera

Z CAM E2-F8 EF Mount Full Frame 8K Cinema Camera

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The Z CAM E2-F8 EF Mount Full Frame 8K Cinema Camera enables you to shoot professional high-definition cinema footage, featuring a full-frame sensor with 10-bit 4:2:2 colour support and nominal 14 stops of dynamic range. It further supports timecode, shoots up to 8K at up to 30 fps, and records data up to 300 Mb/s onto CFast 2.0 media.

Supported recording formats include ZRAW format, which supports 12-bit, MOV and MP4 using H.265 for 10-bit recording, and H.264 which supports 8-bit recording. Its HDMI 2.0 port supports 4K60, 10-bit 4:2:2 video output. Audio is recorded in 24-bit 48 kHz using AAC or PCM (PCM for MOV format only) through its 3.5mm stereo jack or via a separately available XLR connector using its 5-pin LEMO port.

Firmware 0.88 allows the Z Cam E2-F8 camera to record raw format video in Z Cam's ZRAW format. The camera can record time-lapse, slow motion, and can even live stream via its Gigabit Ethernet port. You can also control it locally by the buttons along the side of the camera.

The E2-F8 features serial ports, a 2.5mm LANC connector, a USB Type-C port, Ethernet port. Additionally, it can be controlled via Wi-Fi through the Z Camera iOS app. The camera features a 12 VDC 2-pin LEMO power output to provide power to separately available accessories. Additionally, the camera can be powered by a separately available battery using the built-in L-series battery mount, or you can power the camera using a separately available power adapter using its 2-pin LEMO port.

 

Key Features of the Z CAM E2-F8 EF Mount Full Frame 8K Cinema Camera

  • 12-Bit ProRes RAW recording over HDMI to the Ninja V 5” HDR monitor-recorder (optional)
  • 8K resolution
  • Full Frame CMOS sensor
  • Dual native ISO
  • ZRAW supported
  • EF mount (with optional M, MFT, and PL mount accessory)*
  • Gigabit Ethernet for data, control & live preview
  • 3.5mm Mic Input, Built-In Microphone, Interchangeable Lens, Time Code I/O
  • Uses CFast 2.0 Cards for internal recording
  • * eND module (optional accessory, not included) slot is supported on EF & PL lens mount

 

8K Capture and Recording

  • Unburdened by a recording time limit, you can record 8K at up to 30 fps for up to the limit of your recording media's capacity
  • CMOS sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range
  • The camera supports ZRAW, REC. 709, Z-Log2, FLAT, and HLG
  • ZRAW supports 12-bit recording
  • H.265 (10-bit colour) internal recording on CFast 2.0 cards
  • 4K60, 10-bit 4:2:2 video output through HDMI 2.0 is supported
  • Full-metal housing for efficient heat dissipation

Firmware 0.98

  • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1)
  • ProRes proxy records in separate files
  • Preview and in-camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue is fixed
  • External SSD recording through USB performance is improved
  • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes

 

Camera Body

  • Made from aluminium for strength and heat dissipation
  • 2-pin LEMO 12 VDC power output
  • Powers from a separately available power adapter or optional L-series batteries

Interfaces and Expandability

  • USB 3.0 Type-C for camera control and data transformation only
  • Two serial ports for camera control
  • Ethernet port for live view, control, and file transfer to a browser or a computer running Z CAM software
  • LANC port for remote control including power on/off

Camera Settings

  • White balance: Auto, preset, manual (2300 to 7500K)
  • Focus modes: MF, AF, CAF
  • Image: Brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness
  • LUT: REC. 709, Z-Log2, FLAT, HLG
  • Timecode: Current time, manual input

iOS App
Z Camera is a mobile application for camera live preview and control through 5G or 802.11n Wi-Fi. It allows you to start/stop recording and adjust the camera settings remotely, and also has advanced features on a camera live preview.

 

Sensor Size 37.09 x 24.75 mm (Full-Frame)
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Resolution Effective: 61 Megapixel
ISO 400 to 125,000 (Expanded)
400 to 1250 (Native)
Advertised Dynamic Range 14 Stops