The latest firmware update for the Sony ZV-1 will easily allow content creators to directly live stream content by simply connecting the camera via a USB cable to a Windows or Mac computer.
Once you’ve updated to ver. 2.00, you’ll be able to use the ZV-1 as a webcam to stream content via your favourite streaming platform or web-conferencing service.
The format of the streaming data is as follows.
- Video format: MJPEG
- Resolution: HD720 (1280 × 720)
- Frame rate: 30 fps / 25 fps
- Audio format: PCM, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 ch
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What’s new and improved in Firmware ver. 2.00
- Adds the USB Streaming function
- Connecting over a USB cable to a PC or Xperia™ smartphone allows you to conduct livestreaming and online communication with the high video and audio quality
- This applies to Xperia 1 II smartphones or Xperia 5 II smartphones that have been upgraded to Android™ 11. Update availability varies by region. (As of February 9, 2021)
- Use a commercially available USB cable or terminal conversion adaptor
- Improves the overall stability and performance of the camera
You can refer to the Sony ZV-1 Help Guide section on live streaming video and audio for more details on all updated functions.
You can download the firmware updates directly from Sony via the links below.
- Update to Sony ZV-1 firmware ver. 2.00 using Windows PCs
- Update to Sony ZV-1 firmware ver. 2.00 using Mac iOS (Big Sur not supported)
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