Background Defocus

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Set the mode switch to
(Still Image).
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Turn the control wheel to select
(Background Defocus).
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Shoot with the shutter button.

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Before shooting, select MENU
[Defocus Effect]
[High], [Mid] or [Low] to change the intensity of the background defocus effect.

Position of the subject and the background


Zoom scale and position of the subject

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To lock the focus on the subject more easily, use the Tracking focus function of the camera. [Details]
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When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake.
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The background may not be defocused in the following situations:
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The scene is too bright or too dark.
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The subject is moving.
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The subject is too far from the camera. (The recommended shooting distance has been exceeded.)
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The subject is too close to the background.
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The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations:
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The subjects are too small.
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The subject is the same color as the background.
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You moved the camera after setting the AE/AF lock.
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If you are unable to defocus effectively, try the following steps:
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Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
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Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance.
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Separate the subject and the background.
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Shoot after focusing on the subject.