{"id":18825,"date":"2019-06-03T23:01:21","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T15:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/?p=18825"},"modified":"2019-06-03T23:01:32","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T15:01:32","slug":"zcam-e2-first-look-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/?p=18825","title":{"rendered":"ZCAM E2 First look \/ Pros &#038; Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I went to Salon Films to check out the ZCAM E2 to learn more about the camera and have a hands on experience and here are the pros and cons I have found, however it is still a great M4\/3 Cinema Camera to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U6JFl0o4Dq0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Compact size to use on gimbals or as an action cam that is easy to hide<\/li><li>Frames  rate of 4k 120 \/ 160 ( 2.4:1 crop ) on an affordable budget cinema camera without a time limit.<\/li><li>Prores 422 internal recording no need for external recorders<\/li><li>H265 more compressed smaller file sizes<\/li><li>Able to record over USB type-C with inexpensive SSD<\/li><li>Sony NPF battery enable long hours of recording<\/li><li>Portkey BM5 monitor that can control exposure setting of the camera<\/li><li>Wired Smartphone Monitoring and remote control via USB type-C or Network cable with no LAG<\/li><li>Powered by SONY NP-F batteries, giving option using large F970 or F990 which can record for many hours<\/li><li>D-TAP DC adapter to power with V-Mount Batteries<\/li><li>DC adapter to power with a wall plug<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_00_43_03.Still001-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_00_43_03.Still001-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_00_43_03.Still001-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_00_43_03.Still001-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_00_43_03.Still001-624x263.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_00_43_03.Still001-105x44.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An external monitor is a must, making it look to pro for certain locations use<\/li><li>Bad ergonomic as no gripping area and must rig up for handheld uses<\/li><li>Odd button placement in front of the camera, but ideal for standing behind the camera nor when its rigged up<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ZCAM E2 group &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/zcame2\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/zcame2\/<\/a><br>ZCAM FB Page &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zcamera\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zcamera\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase ZCAM E2 via HardBlack<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/hardblack.co\/collections\/newest\/products\/e2\">https:\/\/hardblack.co\/collections\/newest\/products\/e2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_03_00_12.Still002-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_03_00_12.Still002-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_03_00_12.Still002-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_03_00_12.Still002-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_03_00_12.Still002-624x263.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sequence-01.00_03_00_12.Still002-105x44.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Portkeys BM5 &#8211; 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