Sony to launch vlogging camera in India on July 24: Here is what we know

Sony is set to launch its vlogging camera in India on July 24, Zee Business has learnt. Even though the company is yet to make an official announcement, it is tipped to launch ‘a lightweight, compact all-in-one camera with easy-to-use functionalities and advanced imaging technology for great looking videos without a tricky setup, likely to be Sony ZV-1. The mentioned camera has already been launched in global markets.

The new device is reported to offer clear voice recording and many other one push functions.

To recall, Sony ZV-1 was made available in June for an introductory price of $749 (roughly Rs 56,800). The company had announced that the price will be hiked to $799 (roughly Rs. 60,600) after the mentioned date.

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The company had also put up a Vlogger kit on sale for $149  (Rs 11,300) that included a 64GB memory card and the GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip.

Sony ZV-1 comes with a 20.1-megapixel, 1-inch sensor and a 2.7x optical zoom support. It has a 3-inch touchscreen display at the back which can be moved all the way forward. The camera comes with the ability to track eyes and faces so you're always in focus when shooting yourself. 

It has a dedicated button for adjusting the background bokeh when shooting vlogs. There's also a new ‘product showcase' setting which claims to shift focus from your face to object being shown. There's also a 3.5mm socket and a hot shoe for external microphones. For audio, you get a three capsule mic on the front and a wind screen to block out additional wind noise.