ZV-E1: Switching the background defocus

    To switch the background defocus effect (Defocus/Clear), just press the Background Defocus button.

    Setting the background defocus with a camera button

    Press the (Background Defocus) button on the top of the camera once to enter the Background Defocus mode and defocus the background. Afterwards, the level of defocus in the background switches between "Defocus" and "Clear" each time you press the button.

    The C1 button is on the top of the ZV-E1 to the right of the MOVIE button when the screen is facing the user.
    Position of (Background Defocus) button/C1 button (Custom button 1)

    Checking/changing C (Custom) button functions

    By default, the C1 button (Custom button 1) is assigned to Background Defocus, but you can assign a different function.

    To check which function is currently assigned, select MENU → (Setup) → Operation Customize → Custom Key/Dial Set. and then Custom Key/Dial Set. or Custom Key Setting.

    To change the function of custom button C1 or C2, press the center of the control wheel while that button is selected. Select a function after the functions available for that button are displayed.

    The C1 button is on the top, and the C2 button is on the back, next to the screen.

    You can use the C1 button on a GP-VPT2BT shooting grip (sold separately) as you would use the C1 button on the camera, so your assigned function can also be controlled from the grip.

    For shooting grip details, see the following page.
    Using an optional shooting grip

    The Background Defocus mode locks the aperture value and displays an icon ( for Defocus or for Clear) instead of an aperture value.

    Preview when set to Defocus. The background is blurred, and plants in the foreground are in focus.
    Set to (Defocus) to blur the background.

    Preview when set to Clear. The entire image is in focus.
    Set to (Clear) to keep the background in focus.

    The camera returns to the normal shooting mode and the aperture returns to the former value when you press the MENU button. For details, see the following page.
    Background Defocus

    Setting the background defocus from the camera menu

    Select MENU → (Shooting) → Shooting Option → Defocus Level Set.
    Using the control wheel or touch operations, move the slider to adjust the level of defocus. After adjustment, press OK.

    Notes:
    • The maximum amount of defocus depends on the maximum aperture of the lens.
    • The level of Defocus Level Set is reset when the lens is changed.
    Initial setup and checking basic operations
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