Sony ZV 1 Manual Focus | Become a FOCUS MASTER

[@shannon.N]

I shot in manual today, and I suck. I’ll keep trying. This is my first camera and I’m finding it overwhelming. Thank you for the videos, you’re a pleasure to watch and learn from.

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

As a complete novice who is trying to build a KZbin channel, this has been so so so so helpful. Thank you!

[@VicBarry]

No problem mate. Thank you. Let me know if there’s something I’ve missed or that you’d like to see a video about

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

@@VicBarry Thank you! It was spot-on for what I needed. I will certainly be dropping you a message soon. :D

[@kevinsim1514]

Dear Vic Barry, how do I change autofocus/ re-autofocus while I’m shooting video?

[@moosiemoose]

I just bought a zv1 and I've been watching all your videos. I want to say thank you. I've learned so much from you. Also, I love your sense of humor. You make learning fun! You're a great teacher.

[@VicBarry]

Awesome. Thank you so much. How are like the zv1 so far?

[@moosiemoose]

@@VicBarry I love it. I'm brand new to all this but because of your videos, I am getting the hang of things pretty well! Without your videos, I would have thrown my new camera out the window already. You have to know what does what, and your videos have helped me tremendously. Oh, your video with "your boat," I think KZbin should buy you a boat. You need one and your worth it. I don't know anybody at KZbin, but if I meet someone someday, I will let them know to buy you a boat. For sure.

[@VicBarry]

Ha! Thank you ;) It's a great camera! You think you can get the boat sorted by next week ;) :P

[@moosiemoose]

@@VicBarry I'll do my best lol

[@walterfingerstyle]

Best ZV-1 tutorials hands down! Thank you Vic for your wonderful videos, very, very helpful! I have a question if you don't mind. I'm a guitar player and do videos for KZbin, using now the ZV-1 I'm having problems focusing on my left hand as it moves up and down the fretboard. I was wondering if you could recommend a good setting for that. Thanks so much for your time and Happy New Year.

[@VicBarry]

Hey Walter, thanks for dropping by! Appreciate the kind words :) Probably, the best option here is manual focus. You'll have to dial it in (what's in focus will be highlighted in red) but if you're moving up and down the fret board, that might cause some difficulty as the top will potentially be on a different focal length - Experiment with the manual focus though, I think it might be best. Other than that, if you're not too pushed about shutter and aperture, crank the aperture up (the higher the number, the less "blur" and it will be easier to have more things in focus. Let me know how it works out Walter and if it doesn't we'll see can we come up with another idea.

[@walterfingerstyle]

@@VicBarry Hey Vic, thank you so much for your quick reply, much appreciated! I’ll experiment with your suggestions in the next few days and let you know how it goes. I’ve been using a canon T1i with a 50mm lens, nice depth and blurred background but it will stop recording after 15 minutes, also since it has no zoom it’s hard to use it in a small place such as my studio. Anyhow, I wish I was as comfortable around cameras as I’m around my guitars lol. Talk soon :)

[@VicBarry]

No problem Walter. Best of luck

[@walterfingerstyle]

@@VicBarry Hi Vic, you were right, the manual focus worked very well. I can't get to see the "red highlight guide" on my screen, maybe I'm missing something, but rather than that I can still focus by dialing it in. Thanks again for the help, much appreciated!!

[@Paddleheads]

@@walterfingerstyle Hey Walter. The red highlight is called focus peaking. If you go to the Menu, then first camera icon and page 11/12 and choose Peaking Setting. In there, you can turn it on and change the colour and amount of focus peaking. A great way to easily identify what's in focus without having to put the screen up to your nose to see it. Hope this helps - and rock on!

[@tlepiano]

Not only the precise details, your personality also hype up this channel! Cheers to you Vic! 👏🏻

[@VicBarry]

Legend! Thanks so much

[@airspeedaudio]

My ZV-1 is not showing the "AF"/"MF" little white box on the screen?

[@RitwikChandra]

Hey, can anyone tell me if Sony ZV1 can do back button focusing for taking images while in tracking mode????

[@0301chris1]

Thanks! How do I set manual focus in video aperture priority. the wheel only changes aperture I cannot figure out how to manually focus. Thanks for any tips!

[@zerotre]

Does anyone know if this works on the newer ZV-E10? I can’t seem to find how to set the ring dial so it focuses on that camera using this tutorial. I went through all the settings but I just can’t find anything

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks vic. Great work. I have had my ZV1 for almost 2 months now and have just used all of your auto stings. I make golf coaching videos all filmed outside so I need to improve my manual focus but more particularly my exposure settings. Some of my footage is a little white. That’s my next learning with the ZV1. Thanks for your work. Keep up the great work. Brian

[@VicBarry]

Thanks a million mate. I’m planning on doing an exposure vid soonish enough so that should help. Make sure you’ve got zebras turned on and you’ll instantly see what’s over exposed and what’s not

[@AdamJohnson0110]

fitzygolfpro yeah I had the same issues initially. I’ve ordered an add-on filter adapter with a variable ND to try out. I’m in sunny FL so everything is so bright here. The internal 2 steps ND isn’t enough for me sometimes.

[@parrotheadstx]

There you go again VB!! Stellar video tutorial of the ZV1.

[@VicBarry]

Thanks man

[@coldspidey]

Thank you SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!! Shorcuts helped a lot on my ZV1F!!!!

[@papawgotagopro]

I am a very happy new subscriber. I got the ZV-1 a month ago for studio and low-light on site work and my GoPro Hero 9 is on the way for everything else. Already have a Hero 8. Your help is proving invaluable. Thanks a ton. Jeff (Papaw)

[@VicBarry]

Hey Jeff. Awesome. Thanks man and thanks for subscribing. Really appreciate it

[@A3nidad]

As a ZV-1 user, these are Very Helpful videos , thank you for the content. Your a great master!!

[@VicBarry]

👊👊👊👊

[@GRADYSULLY]

I have a lot of focusing issues when needing to use the self timer

[@terrygorry]

Vic, thanks for the video-very helpful. However, when I follow your guidance and focus on an object and then press the shutter the focus is lost and I just get a regular photo. Is there some step I am not taking?

[@VicBarry]

Hi Terry, thank you. You 100% sure you’re on manual focus? Sounds from you’ve described it’s not but might be something to double check.

[@terrygorry]

@@VicBarry Will take another look! Thanks.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thanks so much for this video. I was going NUTZ trying to set up my ZV-1 for manual focus. This did it for me. Much appreciated. Subscribing.

[@VicBarry]

Epic. Glad to hear it helped. Thanks for subscribing too 🙌

[@skylerzavala]

I would love if you can show us how to take portait pictures on Sony zv1

[@CubamusPrime]

You can also tap the wheel pad to the left and it focuses faster

[@CountrysideWalking]

Hi Vic Thanks so much for helping me finally find out how to set up Manual Focus in FN menu for short cuts to 'set up' manual focusing function. Had a hard time working this one out as no access to the 'set up' from menu before this. Wasn't easy but glad got there in the end !

[@VicBarry]

No worries. You got there in the end which is the main thing. The fn button is a life saver to be honest.

[@CountrysideWalking]

@@VicBarry Just to add. I didn't event know Sony ZV-1 had a 'set up' focus feature to dial up to infinity. Let alone how to find it! So pleased to know about with my passion for astrophotography. Thanks again.

[@wanderingsofalanandcaz]

Mine doesn’t show the red on screen when focusing? Any ideas how to switch this on?

[@PendakwahTeknologi]

thanks

[@VicBarry]

You're welcome!

[@Bikes4Eddie]

wow Vic, this video is really fantastic. I just bought the ZV-1 and it really helped me to master this feature!

[@VicBarry]

No problem 🙏 how’s the ZV-1 working out so far?

[@Bikes4Eddie]

@@VicBarry not bad at all. I will release next week the first video shot with it and maybe ask you for a feedback.

[@Leyakus]

Thanks for the video Vic! Your software on the ZV 1 looks a bit different than mine! The menu has some images there I cant see and specially, I can't see the red highlights that tell you what's in focus in manual mode! Is there a software update out there or an option i have to enable to see those red highlights? Thanks!

[@VicBarry]

Hey there. The menu that I’ve used in this video is the tile menu. For the red to show up make sure you’re moving the wheel to enable focus and focus leaking is turned on 🙏

[@bradwynn]

I found the setting (Peaking Setting) on camera 1 in menu 11/12. Turn Peaking Display to On and choose level and color. Hope that helps

[@efnbrg]

Thank you. I’m wondering if manual focus is helpful for wide landscape shots like a cityscape? I feel like blinking lights in the distance mess up auto focus so I thought that setting manual focus to infinity is the best option for this scenario. Am I correct?

[@VicBarry]

Hey Elliott, definitely, especially if the camera is on a tripod, so it just makes life that bit easier.

[@TonesAdventuresHD]

This is rare gem of a video! I am someone new to manual settings on camera . This was great!

[@VicBarry]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Tone! How are you liking the ZV-1?

[@TonesAdventuresHD]

Vic Barry i am liking it a lot! Like I said I am new and I can’t compare it with other cameras but I am liking it and have been venturing into the manual settings. I just use it for you KZbin (a little vlogging and b-roll) and it works fine!

[@guitarloo]

Vic nice tutorials. In this one you don't point out what mode to use for manual focus. Obviously cant change the presets like scene modes and I found many pics in these presets to be out of focus. Not your fault but my ZV-1 is a 2022 model. The set-up doesn't look like yours. what mode are you in this demo? Program Mode?

[@oldfashionedyoungin4972]

how come your sony ZV1 looks like that? it looks badass compared to mine

[@VicBarry]

Hey there, I've added a few extra bits ;) Dedicated vid on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/naXbq358mrKUqrc

[@jesserikk5570]

Back in the ZV-1 game. Thanks once again Vic!

[@VicBarry]

No worries Jesse. How are you liking yours?

[@Nicole.Sisson]

Great video! I have a ZVE 10 very similar setup. I'm trying to figure out the manual focus. When I turn the wheel it just adjusts my shutter speed I don't see the little square like you have. Is there a way to still use manual focus and take a photo? I can't seem to figure it out.

[@bobbinwithbrittany]

Thank you! I have a sewing channel-Now my hand (or arm hair 🤢) won’t become the focus when I’m stitching 😂

[@VicBarry]

🤣 happy to help Brittany

[@RickardsGarage]

Hi and thanks for a great explanation 👏 I just bought a ZV1 and tried to film yesterday about 1hour and it didn't look great with auto focus 😢

[@VicBarry]

You sure you e got the autofocus set correctly? The zv-1 autofocus is phenomenal.

[@schoeferfilm]

Thank you Vic 🙏🏻 i bought the ZV 1 for holidays and actually i am on holiday and testing the small 🎥😀 best cinematic greetings from gemany

[@VicBarry]

Awesome. Enjoy the hols 🙏

[@schoeferfilm]

@@VicBarry thanks Vic and i have not my heavy FX6 with me, but my small ZV1 👍😅 and it makes really fun

[@FilmwColleen]

how do you get the mode where you see the red is in focus like you showed in the beginning of the vid? :)

[@Mshukrimahadi]

Hi Vic, how can I adjust the bokeh heavier for videography?

[@VicBarry]

Hey Shukri, the lowest you can go is 1.8 on the aperture. You’re not going to squeeze any more bokeh than that.

[@Mshukrimahadi]

@@VicBarry thanks Vic. Always enjoy your content 😉

[@VicBarry]

Thanks for taking the time to watch the vids, Shukri - Really appreciate it

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Mine keep focus popping in and out its ruined so much footage any ideas how to get it to stop this? it never used to do it. its zooms in a little in and out all the time its aweful.

[@john_free_thinker]

Is there a way to turn off the focus? I want it to be that everything is clear in shot frame even when moving around so it is not trying to focus on just 1 thing. Thank you.

[@VicBarry]

Hey John, afraid not. You can push the aperture quite high and this will keep most things in focus but at a cost of light

[@john_free_thinker]

​@@VicBarry Is there a way to make it that the camera focus is not all over the place/ a way to make the focus calm and settle? Thank you.

[@truthseeker6804]

@@john_free_thinker use manual focus and turn the dial to infinite, everything past a certain distance to infinite would be in focus. manual focus is the way to keep it from jumping focus to random stuff. but with infinite, things close would be out of focus. so you have to just play with it till your satisfaction. also raising aperture would help broaden the things in focus.

[@jollygoodvelo]

Thanks Vic, that really helped. Just wondering if it’s possible to also switch off the enlarge function when setting the focus?

[@holycrapghosttv]

Ok I want film at night ok which camera is better in 1080p the canon xa30 or the zv1?

[@tomguder]

yes, I do! :) Thank you - good work!

[@VicBarry]

Awesome stuff. Thanks Tom

[@NaorGershon]

Hi, what is the difference between "Focus Standard" option and "Set Focus"?

[@NaorGershon]

I see that you don't have "Focus Standard" option there for some reason

[@Jubinell]

Thanks. Once set up manual focus, does it stay at that distance for the entire shot? I don't want the camera to pick up another object while I shoot.

[@VicBarry]

Yes. Once the camera doesn’t move the focal length will stay the same

[@Hungrytrotter]

Hey VB, my videos are coming out to be quite blurry when when I am moving the Sony ZV1 camera around or the subject is moving his/her hand etc, can you please help me out as what is causing this and what settings to me chnaged to fix ths

[@VicBarry]

Hi there, sounds like the shutter speed is too slow. Try shooting in 4k 24 or 4k 30 and make sure to set the shutter to 1/50 or 1/60. Or try shutter priority and dial in either of the above settings

[@WeAreUX]

Hi! How do you make things in focus red?

[@VicBarry]

Hey there, make sure focus peaking is turned on in the settings

[@WeAreUX]

@@VicBarry I found it. In dutch it was nothing related at the word "peaking" at all (changed it to English) Haha. I want to thank you for the quick response en for making such amazing video's. Before I bought the zv1 is was hesitant to get into cameras, photo and video because of all the new things that I needed to learn. Now I am loving it and this is partly due to your channel and good (enthusiastic) videos. Cheers from the Netherlands

[@VicBarry]

Ah great stuff. Glad you got it sorted. Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate it

[@kwoksturr9670]

Hey there, can I ask you where you got that ND filter? I have the Ulanzi lens for the ZV1 also..

[@VicBarry]

It’s a k&f concept one ( amazon)

[@kwoksturr9670]

@@VicBarry Thank you! I've watched several of your videos and you taught me a lot. Keep up the good work!

[@VicBarry]

Awesome. Thank you for the support. Thrilled the videos have helped you out 🙏

[@PureChaos]

Thanks for all the ZV-1 videos. I just got mine and learning the ins and outs. Have to say though, this camera is amazing right out of the box and perfect for people new to cameras like myself, but learning the details and such is very helpful. Appreciate the great videos on this product and how much in depth info you give. I am still building out my rig but you help a lot. Just ordered the Aodelan remote stick (replaces the vlog stick from Sony and has detachable remote). I will do a video on it once I get it. Going to order a Ulanzi WL-1 wide angle this week and a Ulanzi VL49 RGB mini cold shoe light too. Still on the fence on whether to get Movo VRX100 mic or Rode micro. Any other suggestions would be great.

[@VicBarry]

Hey there. No worries. Thank you. Enjoy the new camera. My latest video is covering mics maybe see does something there suit it?

[@PureChaos]

@@VicBarry I will check it out for sure. Just subscribed to your channel as well. Have you used the Aodelan remote stick? I have seen no reviews on it but looks promising. It replaces the Sony remote vlog stick, has all the same buttons and design but the remote detaches, so you can use it as a tripod and still use remote from up to 30 ft away. Didn't want to spend the 140 for the vlog kit. This thing is 70 bucks with a 10% coupon as well on amazon. Lol.

[@PureChaos]

@@VicBarryThis is the Aodelan remote stick I was referring to: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08NDB45C3?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

[@VicBarry]

Sounds like a good deal. Thanks for the sub. The grip or any grip is all about what you need I feel.

[@SamaKaTV1]

Hi vic! Thank you for this! Trying to figure this out. Is it possible to manually focus without having the display zooming in?

[@thecatholicwire]

Hi Vic! Awesome Videos. Quick Question: I'm trying to have two ZV-1's feed 4k into an ATEM MINI (I know the atem mini doesn't do 4k, but I connected the monitor port of the atem mini to a 4k Elgato... theoretically that would give me 4k, but SONY will not feed 4k to the ATEM for some reason... I guess it detects that is not a "default" 4k device?) Let me know if you know how to do this... that would be great.)

[@chrisblaise4473]

Hi, how are you? Great review. I have 2 questions. Is there a lock button or a lock choice to choose to lock this manual focus you have demonstrated? I’m asking this because I’m considering purchasing this camera and I want to use it to film my son basketball games. With so many focal points on the screen as you know, auto focus will be all over the place. So I plan to use the manual focus as you demonstrated, but is there a way to lock it? My other question is related to recording 4K video, is there a time limit,/video clip limit that this camera will cut off at? I’ve had older Sony cameras, and there’s always a time limit. Whenever you can, please answer these questions. I would appreciate it. Thank you.

[@VicBarry]

Hey Chris. Manual focus is completely locked off as it’s entirely related to distance to the subject so as the subject (or you) move around things are going to go in and out of focus. The auto focus on the zv-1 is incredibly good. I think you’ll be fine to be honest especially if you’re court side. This is the same for any camera that has manual focus. Never had the zv-1 over heat shooting 4k footage (and I’ve shot a lot) Best of luck.

[@DACHRATV]

is the video in low light is good

[@VicBarry]

No :(

[@alolkoydesigns]

Thanks for the tutorial Vic. When I turn the camera off, the focusing distance defaults to landscape. I tried saving the setting in MR1 but that doesn't work. Is there a way to save the focus distance setting so that I dono't have to spin the wheel everytime I want to take a shot? - Thanks

[@VicBarry]

No problems. When it comes to manual focus you can’t save a focus distance.

[@Netaction]

Two shortcuts that "could not be easier" and 100 rotations on the wheel later you set the focus to infinity. There should be one button setting the focus to infinity instead.

[@stuckonline]

Great video! This was helpful in my search to figure out how to focus manually.

[@VicBarry]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Larry

[@JessieLeTV]

Lol i can’t find custom key 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@vasproud]

Great video - thanks. Can I ask if you know whether the manual focus I set is remembered between shooting multiple clips or across power off / power ons? I have a fixed distance to a wall board and different clips are in different amounts of focus each time I start recording. Cheers.

[@VicBarry]

Hey there. You’ll have to set it each time

[@mathwithmrn]

Nice job Vic. Quick question, how close was the camera lens to that screen? I often need to bring up something really close to the lens to show some detail. Camcorder will let me go about 1 inch and focuses quick - curious how this compares. They say min focus distance is 2 inches... do you find this true and how quick will it focus for that distance? Thanks!

[@VicBarry]

Focus is super quick on the ZV1 but it’s the focus distance that makes things in focus. If it’s too close it won’t matter. Does that make sense?

[@NachosHardwareTipps]

Very good job! Thank you very much 😁

[@JustLN_Ellen]

Which camera would you recommend Canon g7x mark ii or Sony ZV-1? I am worried about the stabilisation

[@VicBarry]

I'd go for the ZV-1 to be honest. The autofocus alone makes it better than the G7X. Stabilisation is good, not amazing, but decent.

[@JustLN_Ellen]

@@VicBarry thank you! I went for ZV-1. Couldn’t deal with bad autofocus and the ticking sound it makes.

[@MrSpartano77]

hi good morning I wanted to know which lens he used in this video for the Sony z-v1?

[@VicBarry]

Hey there, it's a Sigma 16mm

[@MrSpartano77]

@@VicBarry hello can you point me to a shop where I can buy it .. thanks in advance

[@AdamJohnson0110]

Is that a smallrig cage on yours? I just ordered the one with the wooden grip, but I like the black grip you have better. Didn't see that one on their site, or is it for an RX100?

[@VicBarry]

Hey Adam, no this is specific to the ZV1. It goes in and out of stock fairly quickly from what I’ve seen

[@AdamJohnson0110]

Vic Barry ok thanks! Great video btw!

[@jesserikk5570]

Adam Johnson I got the same wooden grip one. Works great but I purchased some texturized rubber grip from Talon Grips, took some measurements and cut out enough to cover the wood. Looks and feels much better IMO

[@AdamJohnson0110]

Jesse Rikk thanks Jesse! I live in Florida and hands frequently get sweaty in the heat so I was a bit worried about the slickness of the wooden grip. Your idea is great. Thanks!

[@BroGilbert]

Awesome Vic! This one helped lots and has made my life easier :)

[@VicBarry]

Excellent. Thank you. What are you using manual focus for specifically?

[@OllyNicholls]

The Zv king

[@VicBarry]

😃 thanks Olly

[@dilipsonar1]

Namaste Vic, I have probably watched most (and definitely all ZV-1) videos - before and after I bought it! I run mindfulness and Yogic breathing sessions helping people to keep their psychical and mental health in order. People log into Zoom. I have OBS set up with ZV -1 video and audio (through HDMI) into OBS. I have been using Intelligent Auto mode. I have two issues and I would greatly appreciate if you can help. Firstly, the focus is not very clear as I would like. I would like to try try manual focus however my position is three ft away from ZV-1 so I can't reach and adjust the focus. Secondly my white clothes look way too white. Many thanks.

[@VicBarry]

Take it out of intelligent auto for a start. Try aperture priority and set the aperture to something that you want. Then go from there. If your clothes are too white it’s over exposing possibly. The auto focus is really good so unless something is getting in the way then….

[@dilipsonar1]

@@VicBarry Thank you Vic.

[@GamerDrossDigitalMkTG]

Keep em coming! VIC 💯

[@VicBarry]

👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@Lee-haw]

hey thanks for the video > how can i make the auto focus Not being shallow ? like i want the subject and the background to be in focus ?

[@VicBarry]

Change the f stop to a higher number.

[@Lee-haw]

@@VicBarry thx bro ☺

[@halomalo9420]

Can I use this camera for shooting Mukbang (eating ) videos with black background with manual focus is focused on the food in the front leaving the person eating somewhat out of focus? I hope you can answer me thank you

[@VicBarry]

Yep. Manual focus works well

[@halomalo9420]

@@VicBarry Thank you so much for answering my question. Actually I'm using Nikon for shooting my Mukbang videos but I have a major problem with lighting. some scenes suddenly became either overexposed or underexposed when moving the hand or picking some food. I shoot manually with focus fixed on food not the person eating. I know Nikon is not the best camera for videos but do you think Sony ZV 1 will solve this problem for me?

[@Shunkan]

You are saving me in my Cinematography class!!! Thank you!!!

[@VicBarry]

🙌👍

[@optimusprime699]

why does it zoom so far in like that when manual focus its really frustrating especially when i am taking photos o f certain things and find it difficult to see the product

[@VicBarry]

It's to help get the focus perfect. Off the top of my head, I think you can turn that option off in the settings.

[@riyas554]

Haaii How to plat sony Zv1 files in windows pc.

[@NickP]

Help me Obi Wan... LoL I think this and manual exposure are the next things I need to learn because I believe that will also create better videos for KZbin. I’m struggling w slow motion. Oh dear haha

[@VicBarry]

Hey Nick,’to be honest manual exposure won’t make better videos. Better story telling / content makes better videos. Is there a specific reason you want to shoot manual? Shutter priority mode will help if you want to start getting a bit of motion blur (use 1/50) I’ve a bunch of slow motion tutorials on the channel for the ZV1. Let me know if they’re any help

[@NickP]

Vic Barry I mean better videos in terms of image quality. I watched one of your slow-mo videos and I must be doing something wrong. I think it worked once by luck. I noticed it didn’t return to the settings I use for normal filming. Thanks. I’ll check for others.

[@TheBeggFamily]

I only hope I can set enough custom buttons up!

[@VicBarry]

You’ll be fine mate 😂

[@WilsonFertility]

Thanks!!!

[@VicBarry]

🙏

[@Treborray]

Thank you for this !

[@VicBarry]

You’re welcome

[@artistjoh]

Maybe I am thick, Vic, but why would you rotate the rear dial instead of rotating the focus ring on the lens? Surely the lens focus ring is more precise and faster. The only problem I can see is those stupid lenses that have AF/MF switching instead of manual override. I grew up before AF and it is second nature to me to focus on the lens. I also hate it when lenses have no aperture dial. It always seems so unnatural to use a camera dial for that. I spent years using Canon EF and Phase One so I use camera dials, and did daily for years, but one of the joys of Sony and MFT is being able to adapt old Nikkor glass and enjoy the huge pleasure of using the aperture ring. I had been using manual focus from 1962 to the 90’s so that muscle memory is baked in, and for most things except very fast action I still find manual focus is faster, and if needing to set AF points, MF is way faster. The aperture dial is the biggest reason I like the little Panny LX100. It is very simple things that give pleasure to us older time photographers :)

[@VicBarry]

Hey Tony, there is no ring :( - It's probably the biggest downside of the camera to be honest. That and it's not exactly intuitive to find you're way to setting focus once in manual mode.

[@scary_boddari]

thanks for your information!

[@kevinsim1514]

Hi Vic Barry, thank you for this video! Could you kindly do a follow up tutorial on manual focusing while in DMF mode. Also, could you comment on using AF/MF toggle vs back button focusing? The use-case scenarios, the practicality of it all, etc. Thank you, thank you very much! 🙏🏼

[@Innuband]

Extremely useful and well done, thank you for sharing!

[@tsizzle]

Thanks for the video. Just some follow up questions: I noticed @ 1:30, the built in mic from the ZV-1 (maybe) picked up the wheel clicking noise from the manual focus adjustment. Will using an external mic prevent that from happening? Better yet, is it possible to use the Imaging Edge Mobile app linked to the ZV-1 to adjust manual focus? If so, could this be a better approach as it would eliminate any accidental jostling of the camera from using the click wheel dial?

[@VicBarry]

You’re correct. It does pick up the wheel movement and that was with an external mic. If you’re using a wireless mic though you should be fine.

[@kingmarcc2]

Does zv1 have changeable lens ????

[@VicBarry]

No

[@kingmarcc2]

@@VicBarry please do you recommend s22 ultra or 12 pro max for filming videos

[@willparsons7070]

Love your vids bro 🔥👏🏿🤛🏿

[@VicBarry]

Glad you like them!

[@KellyRichey]

Thank you!!!

[@VicBarry]

No worries Kelly. Hope you find it useful

[@bargunabaazkar9324]

thank you❤

[@VicBarry]

You’re welcome

[@PeaceWorkMoveMusic]

beautiful

[@VicBarry]

Thank you! 😊

[@dennisryckman5210]

AWESOME!!!

[@VicBarry]

Thanks!!

[@kumoitojp]

Wow. All of my Canon lenses have a switch on the lens.

muchas gracias por tu tiempo... muy útil!!

[@VicBarry]

Eres muy bienvenido

[@skylerzavala]

Hey there can you show us how to take portrait pictures on the Sony zv 1

[@savagei6130]

The auto focus on my ZV-1 sucks when it comes to picture taking and the subject being very close to camera. As you can tell by my latest video....kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3upYZR8haehn7c Do you have any advice?

[@VicBarry]

Every camera / lens has a minimum focus distance, so you'll always come into focus issues if the lens is too close to the subject

[@savagei6130]

@@VicBarry Thank you for that tip. So it's better to put the camera father from the subject and zoom in?

[@krishartsphotography5643]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@pearliecue1711]

Lol. Thanks Vic!

[@VicBarry]

You bet! Thanks for dropping by dude!

[@GGGKaiSer]

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[@hectorsanchez1978]

Hes going to fast for me. Slow down brother.