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Background Defocus

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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Background Defocus The camera focuses only on the subject, leaving the background out of focus, so that the subject stands out. 1 Set the mode dial to (Background Defocus). 2 Press the shutter button. Notes • When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake. • The background may not be defocused in the following situations: - The scene is too bright or too dark. - The subject is moving. - The subject is too far from the camera. (The recommended shooting distance has been exceeded.) - The subject is too close to the background. • The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations: - The subjects are too small. - The subject is the same color as the background. - You moved the camera after setting the AE/AF lock. • If you are unable to defocus effectively, try the following steps: - Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. - Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance. - Separate the subject and the background. - Shoot after focusing on the subject. zTips for defocusing the background • Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the LCD screen. • Before shooting, select MENU t [Defocus Effect] t [High], [Mid] or [Low] to change the intensity of the background defocus effect. 24GB

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Table of
contents
Operation
Search
MENU/Settings
Search
Index
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Background Defocus
The camera focuses only on the subject, leaving the background out of focus, so that the subject
stands out.
1
Set the mode dial to
(Background Defocus).
2
Press the shutter button.
•
When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake.
•
The background may not be defocused in the following situations:
–
The scene is too bright or too dark.
–
The subject is moving.
–
The subject is too far from the camera. (The recommended shooting distance has been exceeded.)
–
The subject is too close to the background.
•
The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations:
–
The subjects are too small.
–
The subject is the same color as the background.
–
You moved the camera after setting the AE/AF lock.
•
If you are unable to defocus effectively, try the following steps:
–
Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
–
Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance.
–
Separate the subject and the background.
–
Shoot after focusing on the subject.
Notes
z
Tips for defocusing the background
•
Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the LCD screen.
•
Before shooting, select MENU
t
[Defocus Effect]
t
[High], [Mid] or [Low] to change
the intensity of the background defocus effect.