ZV-E1: Initial setup and checking basic operations

    Prepare for shooting as follows. Basic camera operations are also described below.

    Preparing the camera

    Inserting and charging the battery pack

    You can charge the battery pack with an external power source such as a USB AC adaptor (sold separately) by connecting a commercially available USB cable.
    The camera terminal is USB Type-C®. Use a USB cable that can be connected to a USB Type-C terminal.
    Use a cable that complies with the USB standard.

    1. On the bottom of the camera, slide the switch on the battery cover and open the cover.
    2. Insert the battery pack and make sure it locks into place. Close the cover and slide the switch to the LOCK side.
    3. With the camera turned off, connect an external power source to the camera's USB Type-C terminal with a commercially available USB cable to charge the battery pack.

    Inserting/removing the battery pack

    Note:

    Attaching a lens

    Make sure the camera is turned off before attaching or removing a lens. Perform the procedure quickly in an environment free of dust.
    The sample procedure below explains how to attach the kit lens SEL2860 (FE 28-60mm F4-5.6) that comes with the ZV-E1L.
    If you did not purchase a lens kit, attach a lens that you have purchased separately.

    1. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens.

      Turn the camera body cap counterclockwise to remove it.

      Turn the rear lens cap counterclockwise to remove it.

    2. Align the mounting indexes on the camera and lens. Turn the lens clockwise relative to the front of the camera, until it clicks into place.

    To prevent dust from entering the camera, keep the image sensor side of the camera facing down.
    Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.

    Note: Using the SEL2860 (FE 28-60mm F4-5.6)

    The message "Please extend the lens by rotating the zoom ring to take photos or video." is displayed when you turn the camera on with the lens attached.
    This message is cleared after you turn the zoom ring to extend the lens to "28" on the focal-length scale. Shoot with the focal-length scale set within the range of 28–60.
    Retract the lens after you have finished shooting by aligning the focal-length index (•) with the index at the retracted position.
    Turn the zoom ring a little harder near the "28" and "•" positions, where the resistance is greater.

    For notes on using this lens with cameras other than the ZV-E1, refer to the Help Guide.
    Help Guide: FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

    Initial setup

    You can easily perform the initial camera setup by pairing the camera with a smartphone over a Bluetooth connection and using the Creators' App smartphone app.
    Installing the app initially is convenient because once the settings are complete, you can transfer images to your smartphone and use it to control the camera remotely.

    Creators' App: Download
    Creators' App: Performing initial setup of the camera

    For details on what you can do with Creators' App besides initial setup, see the following page.
    Using Creators' App

    Basic operations

    Touch Operations

    With touch operations enabled, you can conveniently adjust settings or select subjects on which to focus by tapping the screen.
    Tapping the touch function icons along the sides of the screen is an easy way to adjust camera settings.

    Touch function icons are displayed along the left and right sides of the screen.
    Example of touch function icon display (during movie recording)

    Using the touch function icons

    Main menu

    To view a list of shooting settings, press the MENU button and select the (Main) tab on the menu screen that is displayed. You can confirm the settings before shooting or for each scene and also change the settings directly from this screen.
    Note that the items listed vary depending on whether they apply to still images or movies.

    Main menu (shooting setting list)

    Function menu

    The function menu contains frequently used functions. Use it for quick access to functions you want to adjust.
    To access the function menu, press the Fn (function) button in the shooting mode, or swipe up on the LCD screen.

    The function button is to the right of the screen, above the control wheel.
    Position of Fn (function) button

    Fn (function) button

    You can register separate functions in this menu for movies and for still images. The menu can also be customized.
    Fn Menu Settings

    Note: Cleaning the monitor

    If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using a soft cloth, etc. Be careful not to wipe the monitor too roughly with tissue paper or a similar material, as this may scratch it.

    Consider using a protective glass sheet that supports touch operations.

    Product page for Screen Protect Glass Sheet PCK-LG2

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    Switching the background defocus

    All images used here are provided for illustrative purposes only.