Sony DSC-HX50V Cyber-shot® User Guide (Printable PDF) - Page 55

Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Background Defocus Background Defocus Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the background and the subject stands out. 1. Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2. Turn the control wheel to select (Background Defocus). [Details] 3. Shoot with the shutter button. Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus Before shooting, select MENU [Defocus Effect] [High], [Mid] or [Low] to change the intensity of the background defocus effect. Tips for defocusing the background Position of the subject and the background If you shoot an image with the subject and background far apart, as shown in the illustration, the background can be defocused. Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the screen. Subject is sufficiently removed from the background Subject and background are too close 55