Zeiss ZX1

Full-frame camera with integrated Adobe Lightroom workflow

Zeiss ZX1
65/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 12
Durability 15
Price 8
Usability 15
Brand Zeiss
Model ZX1

Key Features

SENSOR 37.4MP Full-frame CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR Custom Android-based OS with integrated Adobe Lightroom
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION Not available
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 30fps
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Up to 3 fps
VIEWFINDER 0.74x magnification, 0.7-inch OLED, 6.22M dots
DISPLAY 4.34-inch multi-touch LCD, 2760k dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
MEMORY CARD 512GB internal SSD storage
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 240 shots per charge

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Zeiss ZX1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Physical ring on lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Physical dial on top plate
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Zeiss ZX1

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Zeiss ZX1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Zeiss ZX1

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 37.4 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-51200
Autofocus Contrast-detection
Shutter Speed 1/1000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video 4K 3840x2160 @ 30p
Stabilization None
Viewfinder 0.7-inch OLED EVF
LCD 4.34-inch Touchscreen
Memory Card 512GB Internal SSD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 240 shots
Weight 837g
Dimensions 142 x 93 x 94 mm