Shooting with a Blurred Background (Blurred Background)
This function analyzes a burst of consecutive images and then blurs the background behind the main subject. This creates an effect that really makes the subject stand out, just like photographs taken with a
Shot with “Auto”. | Shot with “Blurred Background”. |
1.In the REC mode, set the mode dial to b (BEST SHOT).
2.Press [SET].
3.Select “Blurred Background” and then press [SET].
4.Press the shutter button to shoot.
•Get as close as possible to the subject. Also, the background should be as far away as possible from the subject. The required distances depend on the zoom factor being used.
Example : When zoom is set to full wide (W), the distance between the camera and subject should be 30cm, while the distance between the subject and background should be at least 1 meter.
•This will cause the message “Busy... Please wait...” to appear. Do not move the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process takes some time to complete after the message appears.
NOTE
•The current “Zoom (SR)” (page 52) setting is ignored when shooting with this function.
•With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).
•The desired background blur effect may not be attained if the camera or subject moves during shooting.
•Depending on the shooting environment, image composition, and subject, this BEST SHOT scene may not be able to produce the desired result.
•If the camera determines that it is unable to blur the background of an image for some reason, it will display the message “Blur processing failed.”. Note, however, that the image will be saved, even if background blurring is not possible.
77 | Using BEST SHOT |
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