Z CAM E2-M4 Professional 4K Cinema Camera (Micro Four Thirds)

The Z CAM E2-M4 Professional 4K Cinema Camera features an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens mount, a Flagship Series housing, and like all Z CAM E2s with the latest update, the ability to record ProRes RAW using select Atomos recorder/monitors. This compact camera records DCI and UHD 4K at up to 160 fps, as well as HD up to 240 fps, and records to a CFast 2.0 card (not included). A future update will enable the E2-M4 to will support RTMP, RTPS, and SRT live streaming directly from the camera without requiring a computer. The camera features a 4/3" sensor with 10/12-bit colour support and nominal 13 stops of dynamic range with 16 stops when set to WDR. ISO settings include 500 and 2500 in native mode, 250 and 1250 with WDR activated, and a total manual range of 500 to 102,400. The E2-M4 supports H.265 and H.264 codecs for efficient compressing of your images, and with firmware update 0.98.0 it supports ProRes 422 in all resolution and frame rate combinations and offers proxy recording in separate files.

The E2-M4 can be controlled via serial ports, a 2.5mm LANC connector, a USB Type-C port, an Ethernet port, or by the Z Camera iOS app to control the camera via Wi-Fi and to view a live image preview and to configure settings. The camera can record time-lapse, slow motion, and can even live stream via its Gigabit Ethernet port. Power the E2-M4 camera from a separately available L-series battery or AC adapter.

Firmware 0.98.0 Updates

ProRes recording in all resolution and frame rate combinations

Capture ProRes proxy recording in separate files

3D LUT banding issue in the preview has been fixed

Improved external SSD recording via USB

UVC (USB) and additional bug fixes

ProRes RAW

Will support 12-bit ProRes RAW recording over HDMI when used with select Atomos recorder/monitors.

Interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Mount

The included MFT mount can be swapped out for separately available ARRI PL or Leica M lens mounts, giving you access to a wide array of lenses.

Direct Streaming from Camera

Will support RTMP, RTPS, and SRT live streaming directly from the camera without requiring a computer.

4K Capture and Recording

Records DCI/UHD 4K up to 160 fps or 1080p up to 240 fps, to the limit of your recording media's capacity

Native ISO: 500 and 2500, with WDR, activated: 250 and 1250

13-15 stops of dynamic range using Z-Log2, and 16 stops of dynamic range in WDR mode

Built-in multi-frame noise reduction technology to produce clean footage

H.265 (10-bit colour) internal recording on CFast 2.0 card

10-bit ProRes recording in 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, and 422 Proxy is supported

Video output through HDMI 2.0 is supported (up to DCI 4K at 60 fps, 10-bit colour, YUV 422)

Full-metal housing for efficient heat dissipation

Interfaces and Expandability

USB Type-C port for live view and control via an iOS device with Z Camera app installed

The USB Type-C port can also be used for external SSD recording

Ethernet port for live view, control, and file transfer to browser or computer running Z CAM software

HTTP API and SDK are also available

COM (RS232) port supports UART protocol

LANC port for remote control including power on/off

iOS App

Z Camera is a mobile application for camera live preview and control through Wi-Fi/USB cable connection. It allows you to start/stop recording and adjust the camera settings remotely, and also has advanced features on-camera live preview. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.

Camera Body

Made from aluminium for strength and heat dissipation

Nine threaded mounting holes around the outside chassis

Sensor plane marking for accurate distance measurements

Powers from separately available AC/DC adapter or L-series batteries

Active, interchangeable MFT mount