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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.
1Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.

2 (REC Mode) t (Background Defocus)

3Press the shutter button.

• When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake.
• The background may not be defocused in the following situat ions:
– The scene is too bright or too dark.
– The subject is moving.
– The subject i s too far from the camera. (The recommended shooting distance has been exceeded.)
– The subj ect is too close to the background.
• The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations:
– The subjects are t oo small.
– The subject i s 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:
– Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side
– Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance.
– Separate the subject and the background.
– Touch the area to be foc used.
Notes
zTips for defocusing the backgrou nd
• Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the LCD screen.
• Before shooting, touch t [Defocus Effect] t [High], [Mid] or [Low] to change
the intensity of the background defocus effect.