Sony wins five EISA European Imaging and Sound Association awards. EISA is Europe’s largest association of media publications and its committee carefully evaluates submissions from a wide range of categories and is renowned for highlighting the truly high quality and innovative products. Sony is proud that four products in the category of digital photo and video products – two lenses and two cameras, as well as the flagship smartphone Xperia 1 II – have won coveted awards for the 2020-2021 Awards.
THE BEST CAMERA FOR Videoblogging 2020-2021 BY EISA: The Sony ZV-1
This innovative compact camera is designed for content creators and video bloggers. ZV-1 offers excellent video quality with 4K recording capability and S-Log support. It also offers easy-to-use features such as Bokeh Switch and Product Show case Setting. The camera’s built-in high-quality, directional 3-channel microphone features a wind-shielded microphone cover for outdoor use.
In addition, you can use an external microphone through the audio input or Multi Interface Shoe. This model is also a great camera with a fast autofocus system and a versatile variable angle LCD screen. Together with a handle included in some kits with a built-in wireless remote that can be used as a tripod, the ZV-1 is a great tool that allows video bloggers to create professional content with ease.
BEST EISA BEST EDGE FULL-FINISH CAMERA FOR 2020-2021: The Alpha 7RIV
The Sony Alpha 7RIV is the first full frame mirrorless camera with an incredible resolution of 61 megapixels approximate effective pixels . It also boasts one of the industry’s best autofocus systems – with AI-powered Real-time Tracking for subject tracking and Real-time Eye AF for real-time eye autofocus.
The camera supports continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per secondii with autofocus and auto exposure both mechanically and electronically. Features built-in 5-axis optical image stabilization to minimize blur caused by camera shake. With its high-precision electronic viewfinder and the extremely fast BIONZ X™ processor, it’s a highly reliable and flexible tool that delivers all the versatility and image quality you need for just about any shooting situation.
BEST SUPER-TELEPHOTO LENS WITH A ZOOM FOR 2020-2021 EISA VERSION: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
This super telephoto zoom lens will appeal to those who like to shoot nature, sports or birds, but don’t want to carry a heavy lens. Affordable and lightweight for its class, the model still delivers excellent sharpness even at maximum aperture, important for a lens that is often used with a focal length between 400mm and 600mm. Autofocus is very fast and the large zoom ring allows you to change the distance from 200mm to 600mm smoothly without changing the length and balance of the lens itself, making it easy to useiii. Lens range can be increased even further with Sony’s 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, while retaining full autofocus capability.
THE BEST WIDE CORNER LENS 2020-2021 EISA VERSION: FE 20mmF1.8 G
Compact and lightweight Sony FE 20mm F1 lens.8 G is a unique model that provides really sharp images in all areas of the frame, even at f/1.8. Its ingenious design incorporates enhanced aspherical elements and ultra-low dispersion glass to deliver high image quality throughout the frame with minimal distortion, and to suppress chromatic aberration. The 9-blade iris, on the other hand, allows photographers to create aesthetic bokeh. Two linear XD drives guarantee extremely fast, precise and silent focusing, and with a minimum focus distance of 19 cm 18 cm in manual mode the lens can be used for stunning close-up shots.
THE BEST MULTIMEDY SIMPHONE FOR 2020-2021 BY EISA: Xperia 1 II
The Sony Xperia 1 II is not just a flagship smartphone, but a multimedia center designed specifically for photographers, videographers, cinematographers, film buffs, audiophiles and mobile gamers. This model features a three-lens camera that uses technology similar to that used in Sony’s advanced Alpha interchangeable-lens cameras. This makes the smartphone capable of continuous shooting at up to 20 frames per second with continuous autofocus and automatic exposure, as well as automatic eye detection and real-time eye autofocus, which works with both humans and animals.
Photography Pro and Cinematography Pro apps replicate the user interface of Sony professional devices. For multimedia on-the-go, the Xperia 1 II comes with a 6.5-inch 21:9v 4K HDR Cinema Wide OLED display, Dolby Atmos surround sound, and 360 Reality Audio for immersive audio. Game lovers can connect their smartphone to the DUALSHOCK®4vii wireless controller from PlayStation®4 and enjoy gameplay like on a game console. All of this functionality is made available through the Qualcomm® Snapdragon 865 5G mobile platform.
Which Sony camera model was awarded the Best Camera for Video Blogging category in the EISA 2020 awards?
That’s impressive news! With Sony securing the Best Camera for Video Blogging category for the first time at the EISA 2020 awards, I’m curious to know what standout features and advancements in their camera technology set them apart from the competition? How does their camera cater specifically to the needs of video bloggers?