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Zeiss ZX1 full-frame Android camera is finally available for $6,000

Oct 29, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment

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It’s been two years since Zeiss announced ZX1, a full-frame Android-powered camera. The announcement was followed by a lot of questions, and it looks like all of them will be answered at last, since the Zeiss ZX1 has finally become available for preorders.

The initial camera announcement from 2018 was soon followed by a hands-on, but there was no news about it until 2019. Still, it took another year for the ZX1 to become officially available for preorders. There are several things that make this camera intriguing, and one of them is certainly built-in Lightroom CC. You can make both global and local edits in-camera, and they will sync automatically with Lightroom CC on your computer. It’s Android-powered, and apparently, it was made to let you shoot, edit, and share photos straight from your camera.

The Zeiss the ZX1 packs a full-frame 37.4MP CMOS sensor. It lets you shoot up to 3 fps in burst mode and 4K30p video. The ISO ranges between 80 and 51200, and the camera is paired with ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/2 prime lens.

Here are the specs and a few more photos:

Imaging
PixelsEffective: 37.4 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution7488 x 4992
Aspect Ratio1970-01-01 03:02:00
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
Lens
Focal Length35mm
Maximum Aperturef/2
Minimum Aperturef/22
Focus RangeNormal
11.81" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity
Optical Design8 Elements in 5 Groups
Filter Size52 mm
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity80 to 51200
Shutter SpeedMechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Continuous ShootingUp to 3 fps at 37.4 MP
Video
Recording ModesMP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p
Video EncodingNTSC/PAL
Audio RecordingBuilt-In Microphone (Stereo)
External Microphone Input
Viewfinder and Monitor
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Coverage1
Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
Size4.34"
Display TypeFixed Touchscreen LCD
Flash
Built-In FlashNo
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Interface
Memory Card SlotNone
Internal Memory512 GB
Connectivity3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, USB Type-C
WirelessWi-Fi
Bluetooth
GPSNo
Physical
Battery1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3190 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D)5.6 x 3.7 x 2.6" / 142 x 93 x 66 mm
Weight1.76 lb / 800 g (Body with Battery)

The Zeiss ZX1 will set you back $6,000. It’s finally ready for preorders and you can get it here, although the exact shipping date is not known yet. Of course, we’ll update the article when we know more, so stay tuned.

Update 29 October 2020: the Zeiss ZX1 is now available for preorders and it should start shipping soon. Take a quick look at the camera:

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Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: Full Frame Mirrorless, Gear Announcement, Hands On, Photokina 2018, Sabrina Weniger, zeiss, Zeiss ZX1

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About Dunja Djudjic

Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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