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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.
1Set the mode dial to (Background Defocus).
2Press the shutter button.
• When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake.
• The background may not be defocused in the following situations:
– The scene is too bright or too dark.
– The subject is moving.
– The subject is too far from the camera. (The recomm ended shooting distance has been exceeded.)
– The subject is too close to th e background.
• The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations:
– The subjects are too small.
– The subject is 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:
– Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
– Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance.
– Separate the subject and the background.
– Shoot after focusing on the subject.
Notes
zTips for defocusing the background
• S hoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the LCD screen.
• Before shooting, select MENU t [Defocus Effect] t [High], [Mid] or [Low] to change
the intensity of the background defocus effect.