Z CAM E2 Mark II Series of Cameras Announced – Enhanced Specifications and Functionality

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by Heath McKnight2 days ago

The Z CAM Mark II series of cameras has been unveiled, including the Z CAM E2–F6 Mark II, Z CAM E2-S6 Mark II, and Z CAM E2-M4 Mark II. The cameras now include a built-in gyroscope sensor, SDI and HDMI connectivity, a BNC timecode port with Genlock, and more. Let’s dive into each new model’s features!

In 2015, Z CAM launched the E1, a 4K MFT camera, which was the smallest of its kind upon release. Over the years, the company has introduced a variety of cinema and VR cameras, such as the Z CAM E2, Z Cam E2C, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6, Z CAM E2-F8, Z CAM E2-5G, and others. The company also specializes in lighting solutions. Z CAM’s cinema cameras were recently used in the new Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Z CAM E2 Mark II series of cameras – features

The Z CAM E2-S6 Mark II (Super 35) and Z CAM E2-F6 Mark II (Full-Frame) can shoot up to 6K at 60 fps, while the Z CAM E2-M4 Mark II (4/3″) films up to 4K at 160 fps. The cameras now include both 3G-SDI and HDMI, along with a BNC timecode port and Genlock. Additionally, the cameras feature a built-in gyroscope sensor, CFexpress Type B media storage, a mini V-lock battery plate, and other specifications.

Z CAM E2-F6 Mark II

• Full-frame CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0mm
• 6K up to 60 fps 2.4:1 (6064 x 2560), Open Gate up to 30 fps Open Gate (6064 x 4040), 48 fps at C6K (6064 x 3196); 4K up to 120 fps at C4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728).
• 15 stops of dynamic range
• Video encoder: H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 , ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, ZRAW
• Color bit depth: 10-bit color 4:2:0 (H.265), 8-bit color 4:2:0 (H.264)
• ProRes RAW (with Atomos Ninja V), BRAW (with BMD VideoAssist)
• Image Config.: Rec.709, Z-Log2, Flat, Concert, Vivid 0, Vivid 1, Vivid 2, HLG, Gamma
• Image: Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness / Gamma Setting
• Dual native ISO: 400 / 2500; manual range: 400-128000; auto
• Shutter speed: Auto, Manual (1”~ 1/8000”); shutter angle: Auto, Manual (1° ~ 360°)
• White balance: Auto, Preset, Manual (2300K ~ 30000K)
• Focus mode: MF / AF / CAF
• Built-in gyroscope sensor
• 3G-SDI and HDMI
• BNC and Genlock (time code: current time, manual input / external input)
• Canon EF Mount (active lock) with optional Z CAM PL, LPL, or M Mount (active lock)
• CFexpress Type B
• Mini V-Lock battery type
• File format: MOV / MP4
• 16-bit 48 kHz audio; format: AAC / PCM (for MOV only)
• 3.5 mm stereo jack socket (TRS) or 5-pin LEMO port for dual channel XLR microphone (require additional XLR audio connector)
• PoE+ power over Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet)
• 5G connectivity

Z CAM E2-S6 Mark II

• Super 35mm CMOS sensor, 23.5 x 15.7mm
• 6K up to 60 FPS at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 x 2592, 30 fps at Open Gate (6244 x 4168), 48 fps at C6K (6144 x 3240); 4K up to 100 fps at C4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728)
• 14 stops of dynamic range
• Video encoder: H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 , ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, ZRAW
• Color bit depth: 10-bit color 4:2:0 (H.265), 8-bit color 4:2:0 (H.264)
• ProRes RAW (with Atomos Ninja V), BRAW (with BMD VideoAssist)
• Image Config.: Rec.709, Z-Log2, Flat, Concert, Vivid 0, Vivid 1, Vivid 2, HLG, Gamma
• Image: Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness / Gamma Setting
• Dual native ISO: 400 / 1250; manual range: 400-128000; auto
• Shutter speed: Auto, Manual (1”~ 1/8000”); shutter angle: Auto, Manual (1° ~ 360°)
• White balance: Auto, Preset, Manual (2300K ~ 30000K)
• Focus mode: MF / AF / CAF
• Built-in gyroscope sensor
• 3G-SDI and HDMI
• BNC and Genlock (time code: current time, manual input / external input)
• Canon EF Mount (active lock) with optional Z CAM PL, LPL, or M Mount (active lock)
• CFexpress Type B
• Mini V-Lock battery type
• File format: MOV / MP4
• 16-bit 48 kHz audio; format: AAC / PCM (for MOV only)
• 3.5 mm stereo jack socket (TRS) or 5-pin LEMO port for dual channel XLR microphone (require additional XLR audio connector)
• PoE+ power over Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet)
• 5G connectivity

Z CAM E2-M4 Mark II

• 4/3” CMOS sensor, 19.0 x 13.0mm
• 4K up to 160 FPS 2.4:1 (3840 x 2150), 4K up to 30 fps C4K Low Noise (4096 x 2160)
• 13-15 stops of dynamic range (Z-Log2); 16 stops of dynamic range (with WDR activated)
• Video encoder: H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 , ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, ZRAW
• Color bit depth: 10-bit color 4:2:0 (H.265), 8-bit color 4:2:0 (H.264)
• ProRes RAW (with Atomos Ninja V), BRAW (with BMD VideoAssist)
• Image Config.: Rec.709, Z-Log2, Flat, Concert, Vivid 0, Vivid 1, Vivid 2, HLG, Gamma
• Image: Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness / Gamma Setting
• Dual native ISO: 500 / 2500; manual range: 400-102400; auto
• Shutter speed: Auto, Manual (1”~ 1/8000”); shutter angle: Auto, Manual (1° ~ 360°)
• White balance: Auto, Preset, Manual (2300K ~ 30000K)
• Focus mode: MF / AF / CAF
• Built-in gyroscope sensor
• 3G-SDI and HDMI
• BNC and Genlock (time code: current time, manual input / external input)
• MFT mount
• CFexpress Type B
• Mini V-Lock battery type
• File format: MOV / MP4
• 16-bit 48 kHz audio; format: AAC / PCM (for MOV only)
• 3.5 mm stereo jack socket (TRS) or 5-pin LEMO port for dual channel XLR microphone (require additional XLR audio connector)
• PoE+ power over Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet)
• 5G connectivity

Price and availability 

The Z CAM E2 Mark II series of cameras are available to order now. Pricing for each camera breaks down as follows:

• Z CAM E2-F6 Mark II (Full-frame 6K): $3,499.
• Z CAM E2-S6 Mark II (Super 35, 6K): $2,499.
• Z CAM E2-M4 Mark II (4/3” CMOS, 4K): $1,999.

Learn more about each of the cameras at Z CAM’s site.

What are your thoughts on the new Z CAM E2 Mark II series of cameras? Have you filmed with the Z CAM E2 cameras? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!