Sony NEX-5 Instruction Manual - Page 35

Using the recording functions, Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control)

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Using the recording functions Using the recording functions Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, you can defocus the background easily to make the subject stand out. 1 Press [Menu], then select [Shoot Mode] t (Intelligent Auto). 2 Press the center of the control wheel. The [Background Defocus] screen appears. [Menu] 3 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. : Turn up to focus : Turn down to defocus Press [Back] to restore the original status. Control wheel Note • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. z For a better result of [Background Defocus] • Move closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background. GB 35

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Using the recording functions
Using the recording functions
Defocusing the background easily
(Background Defocus Control)
In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, you can defocus the background easily to make
the subject stand out.
The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the
subject or the lens used.
1
Press [Menu], then select
[Shoot Mode]
t
(Intelligent Auto).
[Menu]
2
Press the center of the control
wheel.
The [Background Defocus] screen
appears.
Control wheel
3
Defocus the background by
turning the control wheel.
: Turn up to focus
: Turn down to defocus
Press [Back] to restore the original
status.
Note
z
For a better result of [Background Defocus]
Move closer to the subject.
Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background.