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Z CAM E2 Professional 4K Cinema Camera

BH #ZCE2 • MFR #E1503
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Z CAM E2 Professional 4K Cinema Camera
Key Features
  • DCI and UHD 4K up to 160 fps
  • 13-Stop Dynamic Range (16 WDR Enabled)
  • 10-Bit Color Recording, Supports ProRes
  • 4/3" WDR CMOS Sensor
The Z CAM E2 Professional 4K Cinema Camera shoots DCI and UHD 4K at up to 160 fps, as well as HD up to 240 fps, and records to a CFast 2.0 card (not included). An optional cable enables syncing two E2 cameras together, and the system supports syncing up to 100 cameras. The camera features a 4/3" sensor with 10-bit color support and nominal 13 stops of dynamic range with 16 stops when set to WDR. The camera supports recording in ProRes 422 in 10-bit, as well as H.265 and H.264 codecs for efficient compressing of your image.
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Z CAM E2 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Firmware 0.98 Update
  • 34K Capture and Recording
  • 4Interfaces and Expandability
  • 5iOS App
  • 6Camera Body
By B&H Photo's

The Z CAM E2 Professional 4K Cinema Camera shoots DCI and UHD 4K at up to 160 fps, as well as HD up to 240 fps, and records to a CFast 2.0 card (not included). An optional cable enables syncing two E2 cameras together, and the system supports syncing up to 100 cameras. The camera features a 4/3" sensor with 10-bit color support and nominal 13 stops of dynamic range with 16 stops when set to WDR. The camera supports recording in ProRes 422 in 10-bit, as well as H.265 and H.264 codecs for efficient compressing of your image.

An included Gigabit connector provides data transfer and control of the camera, and you can also use an available iOS app to control the camera and to view a live image preview. You can also control it locally by the buttons along the front edge of the camera. The camera powers from an L-series battery (not included) or via the included AC adapter.

Firmware 0.98 Update
  • 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 fixed
  • External SSD recording through USB performance is improved
  • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes
4K Capture and Recording
  • You can record DCI/UHD 4K at up to 160 fps or 1080p at up to 240 fps, for up to the limit of your recording media's capacity
  • Triple native ISO 80/160/800
  • 13 stops of dynamic range using ZLog, and 16 stops of dynamic range in WDR mode
  • Built-in multi-frame noise reduction technology to produce clean footage
  • H.265 (10-bit color) internal recording on CFast 2.0 card
  • 10-bit ProRes recording in 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, and 422 Proxy is supported
  • Video output through HDMI 2.0 is supported (up to DCI 4K at 60 fps, 10-bit color, YUV 422)
  • Full-metal housing for efficient heat dissipation
Interfaces and Expandability
  • USB-C port for live view and control via iOS device with Z Camera app installed
  • The USB-C port can also be used for external SSD recording
  • Ethernet port for live view, control, and file transfer to a browser or a computer running Z CAM software
  • HTTP API and SDK are also available
  • COM (RS232) port supports UART protocol
  • LANC port for remote control including power on/off
  • Pixel-level multicamera sync can be achieved for up to 100 devices—requires optional cable(s)
iOS App
Z Camera is a mobile application for camera live preview and control through Wi-Fi/USB cable connection. It allows you to start/stop recording and adjust the camera settings remotely, and also has advanced features on the camera live preview. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.
Camera Body
  • Made from aluminum for strength and heat dissipation
  • Nine threaded mounting holes around the outside chassis
  • Sensor plane marking for accurate distance measurements
  • Powers from included AC/DC adapter or optional L-series batteries
  • Active MFT mount
UPC: 841687100061

Z CAM E2 Specs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 10.28 Megapixel
Image Sensor
17.3 x 13 mm (4/3"-TypeFour Thirds) CMOS
ISO Sensitivity
160 to 25,600 (Extended: 80 to 12,800)
Internal Recording Modes
ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 29.97 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 29.97 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
ProRes 422 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 48.00 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 48.00 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
ProRes 422LT 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
ProRes 422 Proxy 4:2:2
4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
H.265 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
4096 x 1728 up to 150 fps
3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
3840 x 1620 up to 160 fps
3312 x 2760 up to 59.94 fps
2704 x 1600 up to 160 fps
2696 x 2772 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/50/59.94 fps [230 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/240 fps [200 Mb/s]
H.264 8-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
3696 x 2772 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [230 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/240 fps [200 Mb/s]
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: CFast (CFast 2.0)
Video I/O
1 x HDMI 2.0 Output
Mobile App Compatible
Yes
*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Battery Type
Sony L-Series
Imaging
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 10.28 Megapixel
Image Sensor
17.3 x 13 mm (4/3"-TypeFour Thirds) CMOS
Built-In ND Filter
None
Capture Type
Video Only
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
ISO Sensitivity
160 to 25,600 (Extended: 80 to 12,800)
Advertised Dynamic Range
13 Stops
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes
ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 29.97 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 29.97 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
ProRes 422 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 48.00 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 48.00 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
ProRes 422LT 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
ProRes 422 Proxy 4:2:2
4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
3696 x 2772 up to 59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p up to 120 fps
H.265 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
4096 x 1728 up to 150 fps
3840 x 2160 at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
3840 x 1620 up to 160 fps
3312 x 2760 up to 59.94 fps
2704 x 1600 up to 160 fps
2696 x 2772 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/50/59.94 fps [230 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/240 fps [200 Mb/s]
H.264 8-Bit
4096 x 2160 up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
3840 x 2160 up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/120 fps [230 Mb/s]
3696 x 2772 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [230 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/240 fps [200 Mb/s]
Sensor Crop Modes
Four Thirds
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Built-In Microphone Type
Stereo
IP Streaming
Yes
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: CFast (CFast 2.0)
Video I/O
1 x HDMI 2.0 Output
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Output
1 x LEMO 5-Pin Microphone Input
Power I/O
1 x LEMO 4-Pin (12VDC at 5 A) Input
Other I/O
1 x USB-C
1 x LEMO 10-Pin (Sync)
1 x D-Sub 9-Pin (RS-232)
1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control
1 x RJ45 (LAN)
Wireless
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile App Compatible
Yes
*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
None
Monitor
Display Size
1.3"
Display Type
Fixed LCD
Viewfinder
Type
Optional, Not Included
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
General
Battery Type
Sony L-Series
Tripod Mounting Thread
1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mounting Thread
8 x 1/4"-20
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.6 x 3.9 x 3.5" / 91.2 x 99.2 x 89.1 mm (Without Protrusions)
Weight
1.67 lb / 757 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.59 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.8 x 10 x 4.9"

Z CAM E2 Reviews

It works great.

By Joseph
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-27

I'm going into my third week with it. It has its quirks, but all-in-all, I'm happy with it. It is versatile, it is modular, and it is a great camera.

nice video camera/recorder but has problems

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-19

I have been experimenting with just my one unit received from B&H Photo a few weeks back. The picture is nice and edits in well with that of the Panasonic GH5s. Unfortuantely, autofocus cannot be depended upon in the continuous focus mode. Push-to-focus seems to work well to offer a single automatic focus though. Audio mode is OK with in-camera, 3.5mm, and xlr input possibilities. I noticed some background noise in the auto-level mode. Noise seems to trigger 'on' when record button is pressed. Maybe just a bad unit. Am sending it back for replacement. I will plan to update this review in about two weeks' time.

Tiny beast of a camera

By Lester
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-07

Great form factor and versatility, excellent battery life, robust recording options, unbeatable price. Slap on a Metabones speedbooster and this thing can get close to a full-frame look. If you use a fairly recent iPhone or iPad, it works flawlessly as a monitor with a usb-c to lightning cable.

innovation and  value

By Howard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-02

Allot to like. Low cost 4k, records to usbc, built in wifi hot spot for remote control, variety of recording modes and formats, and an active support forum frequented by the owner of the company. Documented my build here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2599705156954449&type=3

Amazing camera

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-04-21

Love the soft image of this camera. My first cinema camera and I am loving it.

Amazing!

By Brett
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-03-08

Perfect camera, amazing features, wonderful app, gives me videos that I could have only dreamed of before.

A camera with a lot of problems

By Luigi
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-04-20

Usually I don't like to write something bad, but in this case I'm quiet frustrated with all the issues I have and the poor customer service, which basically tell me that's ok having problems. Here the facts: 1). The Angelbird CF card most of the time cannot be read. Btw it's very difficult to take it out, I'm using a spoon to avoid breaking a nail. I don't know yet if the problem is just with the card. 2). The mini XLR connection which gives phantom power, is producing a very loud noise for most microphones which makes impossible to use that audio at all. The solution is to buy a mike with battery (not much choice on the market). They should do a test and specifically mention a list of mikes which works (if any... I have my doubts). Btw I had a Kondor Blue cable which didn't work (I saw here in B&H also somebody else with the same problem). I had to order an Alvin cable by Amazon. 3). The wireless connection is poor also at a couple of meters distance, maybe due to interference with the wireless Rode Go mike I'm using which through the 3.5mm jack connection is crystal clear. 4). Colour science: in ProRes 422 there is not much too play with and I can't test ZRaw or ProRes Raw with my old Mac Pro. Honestly with the Kinefinity MAVO also in ProRes 422 you get really a cinematic look easily. I bought the Z-Cam for the autofocus for solo working on a light gimbal. 5). Autofocus: you need a good contrast, otherwise forget it. 6). I shoot 2.8f, 180 shutter, 600 ASA in a very no contrast room and the image noise was terrible: impossible to use this footage. You can avoid this problem by recording in low noise which is not available in WDR. OK, it's also true that if you don't have contrast, you don't need WDR.

A user-friendly experience

By Scott
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-31

This is NOT a fanboy review. This camera gets all the attention it needs on its Facebook page. What I will say is that, for the price, this is an incredibly competent production tool. Is it perfect? No. The menus are overly complicated, and the ergonomic placement of some of the buttons are counterintuitive. But all of these are solvable issues. The form factor and low light sensitivity are what drew me to this camera. The post workflow is another matter..and something a new buyer needs to consider. The images the camera makes have a remarkable degree of latitude in post. Ultimately, probably the single greatest feature of this camera isn’t even the camera—it’s the responsiveness of the company to user input. They really listen to their customers, and try to incorporate as many suggestions from real-world users as possible. All you big box camera companies? Pay attention to what Z Cam is doing. They certainly have my attention.

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